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National Association of Pupil Services Administrators October 25, 2010

National Association of Pupil Services Administrators October 25, 2010 Vernice Thomas, Guilford County Schools Director, Character Development and Safe Schools. Agenda. Connecting Character and Achievement What is Character Development? What is Service Learning?

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National Association of Pupil Services Administrators October 25, 2010

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  1. National Association of Pupil Services Administrators October 25, 2010 Vernice Thomas, Guilford County Schools Director, Character Development and Safe Schools

  2. Agenda • Connecting Character and Achievement • What is Character Development? • What is Service Learning? • Types of Recognitions and Requirements • Roles of Stakeholders • Closing

  3. Character Development Initiative GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN 2010 Area V – Safe Schools & Character Development Implementation Strategy: GCS will use the character education model in routine instruction and other school-related activities. Implementation Strategy: GCS will develop district-wide student-service requirements in an effort to educate the whole child and support students’ character development.

  4. Character Development Initiative GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN 2010 Area V – Safe Schools & Character Development Implementation Strategy: GCS will implement a program that will recognize the work of school staff related to school safety and character development. Implementation Strategy: GCS will provide teachers with effective strategies for addressing student behavior, classroom management and school safety.

  5. Character Development Model

  6. Character Education:Monthly Themes

  7. consists of both a core curriculum and teaching strategies that give students the knowledge, skills, virtues, and confidence to actively participate in democratic life. Civic Education SOCIALSTUDIES

  8. Service Learning Service Learning is a philosophy, a framework, or a teaching method that connects real learning with opportunities for positive action in your community.

  9. CD Initiative • Monthly Character Traits • Habitat for Humanity • Service-Learning Optional Graduation Award and Diploma • Character Development New Employee Module • BOE CD Policy and Procedures • Partnerships • CD in the SIP process

  10. Major Character Development Events 2010-2011 School-Year

  11. Who in your schools can help?

  12. Monthly Calendar of Topics to be Presented September 2010: Introduction to the GCS Character Development Initiative Introduction to Service-Learning October 2010: The Role of the Teachers in Service-Learning The K-12 Service-Learning Standards for High Quality Practice The Role of the Students in Service-Learning Five Components: IPARD November 2010: The Service-Learning (S-L) Cycle: NYLC’s Signature Curriculum December 2010: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle January 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle February 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle March 2011:S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle April 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle May 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle June 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle July 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle **A monthly webinar will be provided to build capacity in our Service-Learning Teacher-Leaders and to help them prepare for leading the Service-Learning training in their schools. The webinar will be a “live” event as well as recorded and downloadable for listening at your convenience.

  13. CD – SIP Goal By June 2012, 100% of GCS students will engage in character education, civic education and service-learning through curriculum integration.

  14. GCS Curriculum Infusion Plan

  15. Resources • S-L Lesson Plans on GEMS • CD Film Clips on GEMS • CD Website • The Complete Guide to S-L by Cathryn Berger Kaye

  16. What is Service Learning? • Volunteering versus Service Learning • Bringing Learning to Life Video • http://www.gcsnc.com/charactered/video/learntolife.html

  17. Purpose of the Program The program is designed to recognize students who dedicate a significant amount of time to service-learning in an effort to address challenges and solve problems in the community. • It is optional! • The Volunteer Center of Greensboro will maintain the list of 501-c agencies that will accept volunteers • Want students to be committed to service over their 4 years of high school.

  18. Types of Recognition Service-Learning Diploma Graduates of the following years are required to complete the following hours of service to receive the diploma: • The first diplomas to honor students completing 250 hours of service-learning experiences will be granted at the 2014 commencement exercises.

  19. Types of Recognitions Service-Learning Exemplary Award Graduates of the following years are required to complete the following hours of service to receive the exemplary award: • The first exemplary award to honor students completing 100 hours of service-learning experiences will be granted at the 2013 commencement exercises.

  20. Who are the Stakeholders • Principal • Advocate for students and staff involvement, announce the S-L program to staff, students and families, and provide time for presentation to school staff. • School Counselor • Collect S-L Pre-Approval Forms and send to CD Office. • S-L Teacher-Leader • Share ideas, attend meeting on Sept. 8 or 9, and provide presentation to school staff (if requested). • Other School Staff • Provide opportunities for students to learn about and participate in S-L via curriculum integration.

  21. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS • Find an agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Providers) that is connected with your interests and that will provide you an opportunity to make positive changes in your school or community. • Complete the Service-Learning Planning Form and discuss your interests with the agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Providers). • Discuss what you would like to do with your parents and get their approvals. • Finalize your proposal and have your selected agency/ organization/club’s adult representative and your parents sign the Service-Learning Pre-Approval Form - giving you permission to conduct your service-learning experience.

  22. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS • Find an agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Providers) that is connected with your interests and that will provide you an opportunity to make positive changes in your school or community. • Complete the Service-Learning Planning Form and discuss your interests with the agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Providers). • Discuss what you would like to do with your parents and get their approvals. • Finalize your proposal and have your selected agency/ organization/club’s adult representative and your parents sign the Service-Learning Pre-Approval Form - giving you permission to conduct your service-learning experience.

  23. Roles of Stakeholders EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS • Help your child select an agency/organization/club that will provide him/her an opportunity to positively impact his/her community through service. • Sign the Service-Learning Pre-Approval Form and, if necessary, assist your child in obtaining a signature from the agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Provider). • As your child participates in the service, discuss with him/her what he/she is doing; how it is connected with what he/she is learning in school and how it is helping to make positive changes in the community.

  24. Roles of Stakeholders EXPECTATIONS OF CD Office • Oversee the program. • Approve students’ service-learning activities (NOT the Agencies/Service-Learning Providers). • Provide support to schools and staff members seeking to serve as Service-Learning Leaders. • Provide support to agencies seeking to serve as Service-Learning Providers. • Answer questions from GCS students and staff members.

  25. Roles of Stakeholders EXPECTATIONS OF SERVICE-LEARNING PROVIDERS • Give the student an opportunity to participate in the planning of his/her service-learning experience. • Provide a safe and engaging experience. • Report any major issues or incidents of inappropriate behavior to the Character Development Office. • Accurately record the number of hours the student engages in the in service-learning experiences. • Complete Service-Learning Pre-approval Form (Part B) see handout

  26. Reflection Time! Chew on this for a minute How did this experience help you to better understand your responsibilities and roles as a citizen? What skills and knowledge did you acquire through this experience? How did your service impact your school or community? How do you know? How did this experience help you better understand ideas or subjects you have been studying? Give an example of how “Be the Change” changed you. Comment on at least two character traits that you have further developed during this experience. How will you use what you learned in other situations?

  27. Funding Opportunities • National Service Learning Clearinghouse Funding Sources Directory http://www.servicelearning.org/funding_source • State Farm Safe Teen Driving Grants www.sfprojectignition.com • State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants www.YSA.org/goodneighbor • Pepsi Challenge Grants www.refresheverything.com/ • Merry Giving Grants • Goodwill Challenge

  28. Thank You!!!!

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