The Jake Rockeman Award will be presented to a student during the You Make a Difference Awards Ceremony on March 8, 2024
The Jake Rockeman Award was created in honor of a nine year old boy who passed away in 2003. Jake was a student in our district, who despite his diverse disabilities, touched the lives of many. His parents were very involved in his life and volunteered in many capacities in the district as well as the community. Jake is missed by all who knew him.
The CAC presents this award to students in WCCUSD who have gone out of their way to support their special education peers in any of the following ways.
Have been inspired by a special education student
Have given support to a special education student
Have made an outstanding contribution to a special education student
Have been a positive role model to a special education student
or
Have helped promote inclusion with the general education community
Please submit the name of any deserving student and provide a description of their contribution. Nominations are due by December 15, 2023