Dr. Arthur Schwartz shares a breakdown of each Promising Practice by grade level and how each practice or initiative aligns with one of our 11 Principles. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n We invite your school or organization to submit your Promising Practice to us by March 24, 2023. Character.org will celebrate our 2023 Promising Practices throughout our 3-Day Live 30th Anniversary International Forum on November 4-7. 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Many wonderful and effective practices, such as mentoring programs, service clubs, recognizing Veterans, or leadership opportunities, are not selected because these initiatives are not unique or different from other practices we have previously recognized. We are looking to recognize new approaches and initiatives that\u00a0<\/span>have not been implemented elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Aligning with our 11 Principles Framework” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We will be evaluating the extent to which your practice or initiative aligns with one or more of principles articulated in our 11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Evidence of Impact” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The application should contain sufficient evidence\u00a0<\/span>of impact (for students, staff, parents, community members, etc.). Some practices may hold promise but have yet to demonstrate objective evidence of impact.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Clarity of Narrative” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your narrative needs to include sufficient detail for the evaluators to assess the effectiveness of the practice.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”For Districts” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n District submissions should include sufficient evidence of a\u00a0<\/span>district-level initiative including how the district leaders provided\u00a0<\/span>direction that enabled or enhanced the practice.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”581px” custom_padding=”||6px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Character.org does not give more than two designations to any one school or district applicant in a given year.<\/p>\n Application fee is $100 per application.<\/strong><\/p>\n If paying by purchase order, there is an additional $25 per application administrative fee.<\/p>\n We recommend you take some time reviewing the\u00a0<\/span>application PDF<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>before starting the final application. Remember to draft and save your application in a Word document. 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Is your initiative or practice innovative or significant?<\/h3>\n
Does your initiative or practice align with one or more of the 11 Principles?<\/h3>\n
Does your initiative or practice connect to your school\u2019s core values?<\/h3>\n
The Evaluation Process<\/span><\/h2>\n
Helpful Hints While Writing Your Application<\/span><\/h2>\n
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