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

Framework for Instruction

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) 364-1971ann.hart@azed.gov

Michael ElliottProgram Specialist

(602) 364-0103michael.elliott@azed.gov

Joanne McCoyAdministrative Assistant

(602) 364-1971joanne.mccoy@azed.gov

Questions?