Causes: Children & Youth, Citizen Participation, Education, Youth Development Programs
Mission: Providing the vision, leadership and resources for schools, families and communities to develop ethical citizens committed to building a just and caring world.
Results: As of 2015, we have reached 756,778 students through our Schools of Character program.
Programs:
National Schools of Character Program
Beginning in 2011, the goal of the National Schools of Character (NSOC) program is to recognize ALL schools and districts that demonstrate an exemplary level of implementation of Character Education Partnership’s Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education.
National Schools of Character Expectations
National Schools of Character serve as models and ambassadors of effective character education. They hold staff development trainings at their sites and are available for consultation and mentoring. CEP honors the schools for their exemplary work at its annual National Forum on Character Education. At the Forum, they share their successful strategies with other educators and learn about new practices in the field of character education. The National Schools of Character receive a small grant to help with outreach. This develops a communication network that allows the schools to share best practices and mentor others.
From Competition to Meeting a Standard
The move to bestow NSOC recognition on all schools and districts that reach a standard of excellence is the result of a year-long study by State Schools of Character coordinators, CEP consultants, Blue Ribbon Panel members, and CEP Board members. Because of the recommendations of these experts, applicants will no longer be in competition with other schools or districts but will be recognized for meeting a high standard. Applicants that do not receive the NSOC award will receive feedback to help them develop an action plan for attaining the award in the future.
An Achievable Path to Excellence
The purpose of the NSOC awards program is to inspire all schools and districts to pursue a path to excellence in character education. Achieving NSOC status is an achievable goal for all schools and districts. The NSOC designation is renewable after five years.
Mission: Providing the vision, leadership and resources for schools, families and communities to develop ethical citizens committed to building a just and caring world.
Results: As of 2015, we have reached 756,778 students through our Schools of Character program.
Programs:
National Schools of Character Program
Beginning in 2011, the goal of the National Schools of Character (NSOC) program is to recognize ALL schools and districts that demonstrate an exemplary level of implementation of Character Education Partnership’s Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education.
National Schools of Character Expectations
National Schools of Character serve as models and ambassadors of effective character education. They hold staff development trainings at their sites and are available for consultation and mentoring. CEP honors the schools for their exemplary work at its annual National Forum on Character Education. At the Forum, they share their successful strategies with other educators and learn about new practices in the field of character education. The National Schools of Character receive a small grant to help with outreach. This develops a communication network that allows the schools to share best practices and mentor others.
From Competition to Meeting a Standard
The move to bestow NSOC recognition on all schools and districts that reach a standard of excellence is the result of a year-long study by State Schools of Character coordinators, CEP consultants, Blue Ribbon Panel members, and CEP Board members. Because of the recommendations of these experts, applicants will no longer be in competition with other schools or districts but will be recognized for meeting a high standard. Applicants that do not receive the NSOC award will receive feedback to help them develop an action plan for attaining the award in the future.
An Achievable Path to Excellence
The purpose of the NSOC awards program is to inspire all schools and districts to pursue a path to excellence in character education. Achieving NSOC status is an achievable goal for all schools and districts. The NSOC designation is renewable after five years.
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