Minnesota Schools of Character & Promising Practices Awards
Synergy & Leadership Exchange (Synergy) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the Minnesota Schools of Character (MNSOC) awards program. This program has been in existence since 2008 and is modeled after the National Schools of Character (NSOC) program sponsored by the Character Education Partnership (CEP) and based on CEP’s Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education.
The program recognizes schools and/or districts that excel in exemplifying the eleven principles and demonstrate outstanding character education initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, school climate, and academic performance. For more information on character education, reference CEP's FAQs.
As part of the Minnesota Schools of Character recognition program, Synergy is also awarding Promising Practices Awards. These awards recognize schools in Minnesota that have developed and implemented a specific practice that promotes character development in their schools. These practices must be: specific, unique and transferable, provide measurable results and impact, and encompass at least one of the eleven principles.
NEWS
Character Recognition Day: May 17, 2012
View the
Governor's proclamation of Character Recognition Day in Minnesota.
2012 National Promising Practice Awards
Three Minnesota schools were recognized by the Character Education Partnership (CEP). View the
CEP press release. Congratulations to Avalon School, Ellis Middle School and Lakes International Language Academy!
Congratulations to the 2012 Minnesota Schools of Character & Promising Practices Awardees. Accomplishments were recognized May 17 at the State Capitol. View
press release and
event photos.
2012 Minnesota State School of Character:
- Waseca High School – Waseca
2012 Minnesota Promising Practice Award:
- Avalon School – St. Paul
- Coon Rapids Middle School – Coon Rapids
- Ellis Middle School – Austin
- Footprints Academy – Woodbury
- Isanti Intermediate School/School for All Seasons – Isanti
- Lakes International Language Academy – Forest Lake
- NRHEG Elementary – Ellendale
- Primrose School of Savage – Savage
- Taylors Falls Elementary – Taylors Falls
2012 Minnesota Ethical Citizen Award:
- Urban Battle – St. Paul
- Minnesota Student Leadership Seminar - West Point Society of Minnesota
Transform School Cultures – Make it Happen!
Learn how CEP’s framework, the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education, can help you improve academics, reduce discipline problems, and create a caring and respectful community. National experts will share step by step, evidence-based strategies along with replicable examples from nationally recognized schools. Participate in a
CEP webinar today. All webinars are 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST. Upcoming dates and topics:
- May 24 – Celebrating Your Results!
- June 7 – Making that Data Meaningful
- June 14 – Reflection and Opportunities
The survey results are available (PDF).
Thank You for participating. This data provides valuable information to MDE and CAE on character education programs and resources in Minnesota.
Resources & Links
Visit the Promise_Practices page.