National Association of Pupil Services AdministratorsOctober 25, 2010

Vernice Thomas, Guilford County SchoolsDirector, Character Development and Safe Schools

Agenda1. Connecting Character and Achievement2. What is Character Development?3. What is Service Learning?4. Types of Recognitions and Requirements5. Roles of Stakeholders6. Closing

Character Development Initiative

GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLSSTRATEGIC PLAN 2010

Area V – Safe Schools & Character Development

Implementation Strategy: GCS will use the character education model in routine instruction and other school-related activities.

Implementation Strategy: GCS will develop district-wide student-service requirements in an effort to educate the whole child and support students’ character development.

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GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLSSTRATEGIC PLAN 2010

Area V – Safe Schools & Character Development

Implementation Strategy: GCS will implement a program that will recognize the work of school staff related to school safety and character development.

Implementation Strategy: GCS will provide teachers with effective strategies for addressing student behavior, classroom management and school safety.

Character Development Initiative

Character Development Model

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Service-Learning

Character Education

Civic Education

Character Education:Monthly Themes

Month Traits

August/September ResponsibilityOctober Respect

November/December KindnessJanuary/February Courage

March IntegrityApril Self-Discipline

May/June Perseverance

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consists of both a core curriculum and teaching strategies that give students the knowledge, skills, virtues, and confidence to

actively participate in democratic life.

Civic Education

SOCIAL STUDIES

Service Learning

Service Learning is a philosophy, a framework, or a teaching method that connects real learning with opportunities for positive action in your community.

CD Initiative

1. Monthly Character Traits2. Habitat for Humanity3. Service-Learning Optional Graduation Award

and Diploma4. Character Development New Employee Module5. BOE CD Policy and Procedures6. Partnerships7. CD in the SIP process

Major Character Development Events 2010-2011 School-Year

Date CD EventSep. 15, 2010 Launch HS Students’ S-L ProgramOctober 2010 National Bullying Prevention Month

Oct. 17-23, 2010 Character Counts WeekOct. 23, 2010 Make A Difference Day

Oct. 25 – 29, 2010 Red Ribbon WeekNov. 2010 Kids’ Vote

Launch Merry Giving Campaign

Jan. 17, 2011 MLK Day “National Day of Service”March 2011 Volunteer Center of Greensboro’s Human

Race

Apr. 15 – 17, 2011 Global Youth Service DayJune 2011 CD Awards Event

Who in your schools can help?

Who? Role/Responsibility Training/Skills

Curriculum Facilitator

Provide support to teachers who are integrating S-L.

Monthly training during CF meetings.

S-L Teacher Leader

Provide training to school staff on S-L; advocate for the use of S-L as an instructional strategy; share S-L resources and best practices with the school staff; serve as the district’s POC for S-L.

Attended 2-day S-L Institute.Monthly webinars during the school year.

CD Contact Share CD resources and best practices with school staff; serve as the district’s POC for CD office.

A joint meeting with CD contacts and S-L teacher leaders has been scheduled for the for September 8 and 9. Resources to be provided via email and contact with SAP coaches.

Principal Serve as the school’s lead advocate for CD; provide opportunities for teachers to plan & collaborate; provide opportunities for the S-L teacher leader to provide staff training; highlight best practices in the school.

Trainings will be provided during principals’ meetings. First training for principals was September 2.

Monthly Calendar of Topics to be Presented

September 2010: Introduction to the GCS Character Development Initiative Introduction to Service-Learning

October 2010: The Role of the Teachers in Service-LearningThe K-12 Service-Learning Standards for High Quality PracticeThe Role of the Students in Service-LearningFive Components: IPARD

November 2010: The Service-Learning (S-L) Cycle: NYLC’s Signature CurriculumDecember 2010: S-L Standard/Step in S-L CycleJanuary 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L CycleFebruary 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L CycleMarch 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L CycleApril 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L CycleMay 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle June 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L CycleJuly 2011: S-L Standard/Step in S-L Cycle

**A monthly webinar will be provided to build capacity in our Service-Learning Teacher-Leaders and to help them prepare for leading the Service-Learning training in their schools. The webinar will be a “live” event as

well as recorded and downloadable for listening at your convenience.

CD – SIP Goal

By June 2012, 100% of GCS students will engage in character education, civic education and service-learning through curriculum integration.

GCS Curriculum Infusion Plan

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

ES Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated

MS ScienceSoc. Studies

MathCTE

ELAEncore

All other areas

HSEnglish 10W. History

Grad Projects

MathScience

CTE

World Lang.PE

ArtsAll other

areas

Resources

– S-L Lesson Plans on GEMS–CD Film Clips on GEMS–CD Website– The Complete Guide to S-L by Cathryn

Berger Kaye

What is Service Learning?

• Volunteering versus Service Learning• Bringing Learning to Life Video

• http://www.gcsnc.com/charactered/video/learntolife.html

Purpose of the Program

The program is designed to recognize students who dedicate a significant amount of time to service-learning in an effort to address challenges and solve problems in the community.

• It is optional!• The Volunteer Center of Greensboro will maintain the

list of 501-c agencies that will accept volunteers• Want students to be committed to service over their 4

years of high school.

Types of RecognitionService-Learning DiplomaGraduates of the following years are required to complete the following hours of service to receive the diploma:

• The first diplomas to honor students completing 250 hours of service-learning experiences will be granted at the 2014 commencement exercises.

School - Year Hours Required

2012 175 hours

2013 225 hours2014 and beyond 250 hours

Types of RecognitionsService-Learning Exemplary AwardGraduates of the following years are required to complete the following hours of service to receive the exemplary award:

• The first exemplary award to honor students completing 100 hours of service-learning experiences will be granted at the 2013 commencement exercises.

School - Year Hours Required

2011 50 hours

2012 75 hours2013 and beyond 100 hours

Who are the Stakeholders

• Principal– Advocate for students and staff involvement, announce the S-L

program to staff, students and families, and provide time for presentation to school staff.

• School Counselor– Collect S-L Pre-Approval Forms and send to CD Office.

• S-L Teacher-Leader– Share ideas, attend meeting on Sept. 8 or 9, and provide

presentation to school staff (if requested).• Other School Staff

– Provide opportunities for students to learn about and participate in S-L via curriculum integration.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS1. Find an agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Providers) that is

connected with your interests and that will provide you an opportunity to make positive changes in your school or community.

2. Complete the Service-Learning Planning Form and discuss your interests with the agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Providers).

3. Discuss what you would like to do with your parents and get their approvals.

4. Finalize your proposal and have your selected agency/ organization/club’s adult representative and your parents sign the Service-Learning Pre-Approval Form - giving you permission to conduct your service-learning experience.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS1. Find an agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Providers) that is

connected with your interests and that will provide you an opportunity to make positive changes in your school or community.

2. Complete the Service-Learning Planning Form and discuss your interests with the agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Providers).

3. Discuss what you would like to do with your parents and get their approvals.

4. Finalize your proposal and have your selected agency/ organization/club’s adult representative and your parents sign the Service-Learning Pre-Approval Form - giving you permission to conduct your service-learning experience.

Roles of Stakeholders

EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS1. Help your child select an agency/organization/club that

will provide him/her an opportunity to positively impact his/her community through service.

2. Sign the Service-Learning Pre-Approval Form and, if necessary, assist your child in obtaining a signature from the agency/organization/club (Service-Learning Provider).

3. As your child participates in the service, discuss with him/her what he/she is doing; how it is connected with what he/she is learning in school and how it is helping to make positive changes in the community.

Roles of Stakeholders

EXPECTATIONS OF CD Office1. Oversee the program.2. Approve students’ service-learning activities (NOT the

Agencies/Service-Learning Providers).3. Provide support to schools and staff members seeking

to serve as Service-Learning Leaders.4. Provide support to agencies seeking to serve as

Service-Learning Providers.5. Answer questions from GCS students and staff

members.

Roles of Stakeholders

EXPECTATIONS OF SERVICE-LEARNING PROVIDERS1. Give the student an opportunity to participate in the

planning of his/her service-learning experience.2. Provide a safe and engaging experience.3. Report any major issues or incidents of inappropriate

behavior to the Character Development Office.4. Accurately record the number of hours the student

engages in the in service-learning experiences.5. Complete Service-Learning Pre-approval Form (Part

B) see handout

1. How did this experience help you to better understand your responsibilities and roles as a citizen?

2. What skills and knowledge did you acquire through this experience?

3. How did your service impact your school or community? How do you know?

4. How did this experience help you better understand ideas or subjects you have been studying?

5. Give an example of how “Be the Change” changed you. Comment on at least two character traits that you have further developed during this experience.

6. How will you use what you learned in other situations?

Reflection Time! Chew on this for a minute

Funding Opportunities

• National Service Learning Clearinghouse Funding Sources Directory http://www.servicelearning.org/funding_source

• State Farm Safe Teen Driving Grants www.sfprojectignition.com

• State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants www.YSA.org/goodneighbor

• Pepsi Challenge Grants www.refresheverything.com/• Merry Giving Grants • Goodwill Challenge

Thank You!!!!