JOLIET — The United Cerebral Palsy School Program has been selected as a National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) 2012-2013 School of Excellence. UCP is one of 62 schools nationwide to receive the award. A ceremony was held on June 26th to honor the staff.

According to Dr. Roger Pierangelo and Dr. George Giuliani, Executive Directors of NASET, “The recognition as a NASET School of Excellence is bestowed on private special education schools that have met rigorous professional criteria and have demonstrated truly exceptional dedication, commitment and achievement in the field of special education.”