The purpose of this initiative is to support planning for the integration of concepts underlying character development with a school s academic and career and technical curriculum, extracurricular activities, and outreach to parents. It will provide funding for study groups composed of educators, parents, community members, and students.
Funding is subject to appropriation of State funds.
20 Acceptable expenditures include payment for consultants, teacher substitutes for study group members, project coordination, the purchase or reproduction of books or articles for the study group, publication of study group products in print or electronic form, and in-state travel. In addition, applicants must provide a budget narrative that gives further information about how funds will be used. In-kind contributions by school districts, charter schools, school or community organizations, foundations, higher education, businesses, or cultural institutions are optional. If they will be used, however, they should be listed in the budget narrative in order to reflect the actual investment in the project. In-kind contributions may be used to support items such as study group participant stipends , refreshments, conference registrations, or programs for students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members outside the study group.