character education matching grant information seminar april 3, 2014
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
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.
History
Character Education Matching Grant Program
§15-154.01Duration 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:
What We AreThe 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 NotDiscipline Program Counseling Program
Behavioral Modification Program
Part-Time Program
Provider-Controlled
Application Processhttp://www.azed.gov/grants-management/2013/07/16/july-16th-kickoff-webinar-powerpoint-presentation/
1-866-577-9636
Application Process1. 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?
Timeline
Arizona Schools of Character
Character Education
Advisory Board
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.
Arizona Character Education License Plate
Character Education Websitehttp://www.azed.gov/character-education/
@AZCharacterEd
@AZCharacterEd
Contact Information
Dr. Ann HartDeputy Associate Superintendent
(602) [email protected]
Michael ElliottProgram Specialist
(602) [email protected]
Joanne McCoyAdministrative Assistant
(602) [email protected]
Questions?