OHIO
SCHOOLS OF CHARACTER AWARD
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OPCE participates in the State Schools of Character competition in partnership with the Character Education Partnership’s
(CEP) National Schools of Character Awards program. Each year CEP names 10 National Schools of Character
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based
on their outstanding accomplishment in improving the behavior and learning of their students through comprehensive character education. The 10 NSOC receive
up to a a $10,000 award from CEP.
Ohio is one of approximately 20 states that offer a
State School of Character (SSOC) competition as a preliminary step to advancing to the
NSOC
awards.
This tiered approach allows Ohio schools and districts to be recognized at the state level, and in addition, provides exemplary sites to serve as state models and mentors.
The SSOC and the NSOC applications are identical, the only difference is that the SSOC applications are evaluated first by state judging panels and only state finalists are sent forward to the NSOC competition. This process helps develop in-state expertise and provides mentoring for aspiring NSOC applicants.
All applications are judged on how well they exemplify CEP’s
Eleven Principles of Character Education, a rigorous standard for not only exemplary character education, but also best educational practice in general. Schools use CEP’s
Character Education Quality Standards
to self-evaluate and improve their programs.
OPCE offers an
application workshop as part of the annual conference and awards program for the Ohio Schools of Character awardees.
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For Further Contest
Information:
Email lucy.frontera@charactereducationohio.org
or call
614-486-6531 x137 with questions or for further information.
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