This report includes a compilation of stories told by UPDC specialists highlighting what they thought were heroic accomplishments during the past year. These accomplishments are the result of dedicated special educators, administrators, and UPDC staff who understand that “The complexity of the current educational reform agenda demands courageous, responsible, and determined action on the part of all who believe that preparing our children for life in the 21st century is both a national priority and a moral responsibility” (Brown & Moffett,1999).
