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2018 Promising Practice Application is OPEN
In 2017, Character.org recognized Promising Practices in more than 300 schools, districts and organizations. This was one of the largest cohorts to receive recognition since the program began nearly twenty years ago. One of the enduring strengths of the Promising Practices initiative is its ability to recognize and build on the powerful commitment of our individual schools, districts and organizations and to share that energy with peers across the globe.
For 2018 Character.org has expanded the application process to include sports practices that have a focus on character development. Many schools and organizations have submitted exciting sports-focused practices in recent years, and we want to encourage more of these to share with the network. Because of this expansion, schools and districts are now eligible to be recognized for a maximum of FOUR Promising Practices: two that have been initiated within the athletic department and two Promising Practices that have an academic or whole-school approach.
For 2018 Character.org has expanded the application process to include sports practices that have a focus on character development. Many schools and organizations have submitted exciting sports-focused practices in recent years, and we want to encourage more of these to share with the network. Because of this expansion, schools and districts are now eligible to be recognized for a maximum of FOUR Promising Practices: two that have been initiated within the athletic department and two Promising Practices that have an academic or whole-school approach.
The application Deadline is February 16th, 2018
2017 Promising Practices
For 2017 Character.org awarded 300 Promising Practices in character development to schools, districts and youth-serving organizations from across the United States – as well as from China and Mexico. 8 Promising Practices were awarded to Oklahoma schools and 1 to a foundation in Lawton.
Since 2010 Character.org has awarded 64 Promising Practices in Oklahoma.
Schools:
Dove Science Academy - OKC
Charity Week
Charity Week provides students the opportunity to research charitable organizations and raise money for them while learning about the needs, services, and impacts in the field and in the classroom.
Eisenhower High School – Lawton
Partner's Club
Partner's Club facilitates a mentoring/partnering relationship between regular education students and students with disabilities; students interact with one another in numerous activities.
Eisenhower High School Lawton
IKE Ignition Lead2Feed
For five years, Ike Ignition Lead2Feed has conducted an annual service learning project in which freshmen and their mentors raise funds and food through various means for our local Salvation Army.
Lincoln Elementary – Pryor
BUD-E Building Understanding Daily through Empathy
Lincoln Elementary implemented Be a BUD-E to provide opportunities for learners to practice empathy and kindness through tolerance of diversity and respect while creating an inclusive environment.
MacArthur High School - Lawton
Relay for Life: Passport to Hope
Relay for Life: Passport to Hope is a program to raise awareness of those who are affected by cancer and to raise money for research and treatment of this disease; MHS and other schools work together
MacArthur High School – Lawton
The Mac Program
The Mac program is an intentional approach to instill the character traits of discipline, toughness competitiveness, love, and energy into our athletes in order to make them successful in life.
Muskogee High School - Muskogee
O.K.I.E. on the R.O.A.D.
Muskogee High School students voted to add to the touchstone, R.O.A.D. (Respect, Opportunity, Achievement, Determination); students added O.K.I.E. (Open-minded, Knowledge, Integrity, Empathy.)
Sadler Arts Academy – Muskogee
Sadler Arts Academy: Nickels for Nets
“Nickels for Nets” It’s not how much you give, but the heart of the giver
Organization:
Skills for L.I.F.E. Foundation – Lawton
SUPER Skills (Hard + Soft Skills)
Tomorrow’s workforce is in today’s classroom and it is imperative students graduate high school with skills, knowledge, and experience, prepared for college, careers, and L.I.F.E.
Since 2010 Character.org has awarded 64 Promising Practices in Oklahoma.
Schools:
Dove Science Academy - OKC
Charity Week
Charity Week provides students the opportunity to research charitable organizations and raise money for them while learning about the needs, services, and impacts in the field and in the classroom.
Eisenhower High School – Lawton
Partner's Club
Partner's Club facilitates a mentoring/partnering relationship between regular education students and students with disabilities; students interact with one another in numerous activities.
Eisenhower High School Lawton
IKE Ignition Lead2Feed
For five years, Ike Ignition Lead2Feed has conducted an annual service learning project in which freshmen and their mentors raise funds and food through various means for our local Salvation Army.
Lincoln Elementary – Pryor
BUD-E Building Understanding Daily through Empathy
Lincoln Elementary implemented Be a BUD-E to provide opportunities for learners to practice empathy and kindness through tolerance of diversity and respect while creating an inclusive environment.
MacArthur High School - Lawton
Relay for Life: Passport to Hope
Relay for Life: Passport to Hope is a program to raise awareness of those who are affected by cancer and to raise money for research and treatment of this disease; MHS and other schools work together
MacArthur High School – Lawton
The Mac Program
The Mac program is an intentional approach to instill the character traits of discipline, toughness competitiveness, love, and energy into our athletes in order to make them successful in life.
Muskogee High School - Muskogee
O.K.I.E. on the R.O.A.D.
Muskogee High School students voted to add to the touchstone, R.O.A.D. (Respect, Opportunity, Achievement, Determination); students added O.K.I.E. (Open-minded, Knowledge, Integrity, Empathy.)
Sadler Arts Academy – Muskogee
Sadler Arts Academy: Nickels for Nets
“Nickels for Nets” It’s not how much you give, but the heart of the giver
Organization:
Skills for L.I.F.E. Foundation – Lawton
SUPER Skills (Hard + Soft Skills)
Tomorrow’s workforce is in today’s classroom and it is imperative students graduate high school with skills, knowledge, and experience, prepared for college, careers, and L.I.F.E.
2016 Promising Practices
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Ben Franklin Science Academy – Muskogee, OK
Boulevard Academy – Edmond Public Schools – Edmond, OK DOVE Science Academy – Tulsa, OK Early Childhood Center – Muskogee, OK Eisenhower High School (2 Promising Practices) – Lawton, OK Lexington Elementary - Lexington, OK Lincoln Elementary – Pryor, OK Muskogee High School – Muskogee, OK Pryor High School – Pryor, OK Pryor Jr. High (2 Promising Practices) – Pryor, OK Sadler Arts Academy (2 Promising Practices) – Muskogee, OK |
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Promising Practices in Character Education
If you are interested in beginning the process of applying the 11 Principles for the purpose of evaluating the culture of your school this is a great place to start. Character.org generally opens the application window during November or December.
