• Explore the purpose of the Seal of Civic Readiness

• Develop a sense of ownership by exploring the benefits of offering the seal to students in your district

• Develop a basic understanding of the requirements of offering the Seal of Civic Readiness in your district

Audience:  both the committee and those teachers who might support the committee

Purpose:  meant as an introduction and planning session to kickstart your work in order to offer the Seal in your district. 

Outcomes for this training: 

• Explore the purpose of the Seal of Civic Readiness

• Develop a sense of ownership by exploring the benefits of offering the seal to students in your district

• Explore the main components of the seal

• A Program Gap Analysis: (Tool which helps to determine what you are already doing that qualify for the seal and where gaps exist)

• Determine next steps for implementation

*NOTE: Non-Component Districts will be charged a full day in addition to mileage for an in-person training.  Virtual Trainings will not be charged mileage. 

PART 1:  INTRODUCTION

Audience:  both the committee and those teachers who might support the committee

Purpose:  meant as an introduction and planning session to kickstart your work in order to offer the Seal in your district. 

Outcomes for this training: 

• Explore the purpose of the Seal of Civic Readiness

• Develop a sense of ownership by exploring the benefits of offering the seal to students in your district

• Explore the main components of the seal

• A Program Gap Analysis: (Tool which helps to determine what you are already doing that qualify for the seal and where gaps exist)

• Determine next steps for implementation
  
  

PART 2:  DEEP DIVE & FACILITATED WORK SESSION

Outcomes for this training: 

• Determine ways elective teachers and extra-curricular teachers can support the implementation of the SCR

• Create a Timeline of Implementation: (Use the phases of implementation to see the big picture and create 5 year)

Audience:  Ideal for committee members

Purpose:  Meant as a planning session to take a deep dive into your work in order to offer the Seal in your district. 

Outcomes for this training: 

• Elective Teachers will complete an elective criteria form to align their course to civic participation requirements 

• Make decisions as the facilitation of the systems and processes required to offer the SCR as an opportunity for students (tracking, communication, record keeping, etc.)

• Includes build time for teachers who adapt or create curriculum materials that meet the requirements of the Seal (Projects, rubrics, assessments) 

Audience:  Ideal for Building and District Administrators at both the Middle and Highschool Level

Purpose:  Meant as a planning session to help you make informed decisions about how the roll out should occur in your district. 

Outcomes for this training: 

• Develop a basic understanding of the requirements of offering the Seal of Civic Readiness in your district

• Explore the phases of implementation to determine the optimal integration of civics K-12

• Complete your NYS Pilot School Application needed for approved to offer the Seal of Civic Readiness as an opportunity in your district. 

• Create a plan to get training for your staff to start your implementation on the right foot

• Learn how to establish your district's committee, determine the role and responsibilities of committee members

Choose from the list of options below: 

Outcomes for this training: 

• Explore the purpose of the Seal of Civic Readiness

• Develop a sense of ownership by exploring the benefits of offering the seal to students in your district

• Develop a basic understanding of the requirements of offering the Seal of Civic Readiness in your district

• Learn how to establish your district's committee, determine the role and responsibilities of committee members

• Complete your NYS Pilot School Application needed for approved to offer the Seal of Civic Readiness as an opportunity in your district. 

• A Program Gap Analysis: (Tool which helps to determine what you are already doing that qualify for the seal and where gaps exist)

• Create a Timeline of Implementation: (Use the phases of implementation to see the big picture and create 5 year goals for your 7-12 Social Studies Program's integration of civic participation and experiences into curriculum). 

• Elective Teachers will complete an elective criteria form to align their course to civic participation requirements 

• Make decisions as the facilitation of the systems and processes required to offer the SCR as an opportunity for students (tracking, communication, record keeping, etc.)

• Includes build time for teachers who adapt or create curriculum materials that meet the requirements of the Seal (Projects, rubrics, assessments) 

• Determine next steps for implementation

• Other outcomes as necessary

Outcomes for this training: 

• See Full Day Training or Build your own training

Introduction to the Seal of Civic Readiness 

Dates and Times:  

During this asynchronous (not live) introductory course, participants will develop an understanding of the Seal of Civic Readiness and its requirements including but not limited to the following:

1. Civic Readiness 

2. Civic Knowledge 

3. Civic Skills and Action

4. Civic Mindsets 

5. Civic Experience 

Participants will learn the benefits of offering the seal as an accolade through an overview of High School Graduation Requirements and the importance of the "SEAL” as: 

• Pathway to Graduation requirement 

• Further distinction on the student's High School Diploma 

• Importance of the SEAL 

• Essential elements and examples of Capstone Projects completed by High School students 

• Expanding Access

• Review of the Application Process 

• Review of Frequently Asked Questions 

Participants will be given concrete examples of materials from pilot schools throughout NYS from which to model and build their own seal program. 

The course will be asynchronously delivered through the LMS CANVAS. Participants will receive a CANVAS code before the course begins.

1) Intro to the Seal of Civic Readiness for Administrators

• Identify how the Seal of Civic Readiness will benefit your students

• Develop a basic understanding of the structure of the Seal of Civic Readiness and its requirements.

• Determine which pathways are right for your district

• Strategies of a successful rollout

2) One Hour Training Features: 

• Explore the purpose of the Seal of Civic Readiness

• Develop a sense of ownership by exploring the benefits of offering the seal to students in your district

• Develop a basic understanding of the requirements of offering the Seal of Civic Readiness in your district

3) Two Hour Training Features:

Audience:  both the committee and those teachers who might support the committee

Purpose:  meant as an introduction and planning session to kickstart your work in order to offer the Seal in your district. 

Outcomes for this training: 

• Explore the purpose of the Seal of Civic Readiness

• Develop a sense of ownership by exploring the benefits of offering the seal to students in your district

• Explore the main components of the seal

• A Program Gap Analysis: (Tool which helps to determine what you are already doing that qualify for the seal and where gaps exist)

• Elective & Extra Curricular staff explore their role in supporting the implementation of the seal

• Determine next steps for implementation