2009 Utah Schools of Character
Applications sent by December 8, 2008 have been received. No additional applications can be accepted.
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Center for Community of Caring and Character Education Partnership (CEP) are pleased to announce the 2009 Utah Schools of Character (USOC) competition. Many states including Utah are now conducting SSOC competition as a preliminary step to advancing to the Character Education Partnership's (CEP) National awards program, the NSOC awards. The Utah Schools of Character program is endorsed by the Utah State Office of Education.
The USOC and NSOC applications are the same. However, if your school or district is located in Utah, you must apply directly to the EKS National Center for Community of Caring, not to CEP.
Every year, CEP names approximately 10 public and private schools and districts (K-12) as National Schools of Character (NSOC) for their outstanding work in character education. The Utah School of Character winner will advance to the National School of Character award competition. In 2009, winning NSOC schools and districts will receive up to $10,000!
Documents Needed to Apply
- Application Cover Sheet
- Application
- Character Education Quality Standards
- Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education
- Self-Assessment Score Sheet
- Guidelines for School Districts in Fostering Character Education (for school districts only)
For more information about the Utah Schools of Character awards program, contact Penny Keith at pkeith@communityofcaring.org.
Additional Resources
More information on CEP's National Schools of Character (NSOC) - including previous winners
Promising Practices
EKS National Center for Community of Caring is the USOC Facilitator
Application Tips from Evaluators
Application Process PowerPoint Presentation
Sample Applications