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Character Education Matching Grant Information Seminar April 3, 2014. Agenda. Program Overview Application Process Timeline Framework for Instruction Arizona Schools of Character Character Education Advisory Board Questions. History.
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Character Education Matching Grant Information Seminar April 3, 2014
Agenda • Program Overview • Application Process • Timeline • Framework for Instruction • Arizona Schools of Character • Character Education Advisory Board • Questions
History In 2000, voters approved Proposition 301, which created the Arizona Character Education Matching Grant Program. The Arizona State Legislature allocates $200,000 annually for grant awards.
Character Education Matching Grant Program §15-154.01 Duration of Grant: Awarded yearly, up to Three (3) Years Minimum Grant Award: $1,000/ year/ school site Maximum Grant Award: $10,000,year/school site
Who Is Eligible for the Grant? Any public or charter school that teaches a character education curriculum pursuant to section 15-719 is eligible for a state matching grant.
The character education program shall be an age specific, stand-alone character education curriculum that includes at least five of the following attributes: Attentiveness Caring Citizenship Compassion Diligence Forgiveness Generosity Gratefulness Initiative Orderliness Respect Responsibility Sincerity Trustworthiness Virtue Wisdom
What We Are The purpose of the Character Education Matching Grant Program is to provide schools with funding to implement effective age-specific stand-alone character education curriculum which supports and enhances the academic goals of the schools.
What We Are Not Discipline Program Counseling Program Behavioral Modification Program Part-Time Program Provider-Controlled
Application Process http://www.azed.gov/grants-management/2013/07/16/july-16th-kickoff-webinar-powerpoint-presentation/ 1-866-577-9636
Application Process 1. Identify and justify your character education need. 2. Describe the strategies and programs that will be implemented with the grant money in order to meet the stated need. 3. How will you determine that progress was made towards meeting your character education need?
Arizona Character Education License Plate In spring of 2004 the Arizona State Legislature approved legislation for the development of the first Character Education License plate in the United States. The proceeds from the license plate will support the Arizona character education initiative. The license plate is available for purchase through the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
Character Education Website http://www.azed.gov/character-education/
@AZCharacterEd @AZCharacterEd
Contact Information Dr. Ann Hart Deputy Associate Superintendent (602) 364-1971 ann.hart@azed.gov Michael Elliott Program Specialist (602) 364-0103 michael.elliott@azed.gov Joanne McCoy Administrative Assistant (602) 364-1971 joanne.mccoy@azed.gov