{"id":1603,"date":"2024-10-10T16:01:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T16:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/?page_id=1603"},"modified":"2024-12-06T22:50:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T22:50:11","slug":"stateseal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/future-readiness\/stateseal\/","title":{"rendered":"California State Seal of Civic Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9 mb-5\">\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/faRYAzp9amI\" title=\"Civic Seal of Engagement Program Overview\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"h3 text-center mb-5\">State Seal of Civic Engagement Program Overview<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p>On September 10, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) to California students who demonstrate excellence in civics education and participation, and an understanding of the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the democratic system of government. By adopting these criteria, California joined a small but growing number of states that formally recognize and promote student civic engagement with seals to affix to student transcripts, diplomas, or certificates of completion.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"my-4\">State Seal of Civic Engagement \u2013 Student Criteria<\/h4>\n<p>To qualify for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, California high school students in their junior and senior year must:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Be engaged in academic work in a productive way;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate a competent understanding of United States and California constitutions; functions and governance of local governments; tribal government structures and organizations; the role of the citizen in a constitutional democracy; and democratic principles, concepts, and processes;<\/li>\n<li>Participate in one or more informed civic engagement project(s) that address real-world problems and require students to identify and inquire into civic needs or problems, consider varied responses, take action, and reflect on efforts;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions through self-reflection; and<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit character traits that reflect civic-mindedness and a commitment to positively impact the classroom, school, community and\/or society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<div class=\"card border-primary bg-secondary text-center p-4 my-2 mt-0\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/stateseallogo.png\" alt=\"California State Seal of Civic Engagement logo\" width=\"869\" height=\"868\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/stateseallogo.png 869w, https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/stateseallogo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/stateseallogo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/stateseallogo-768x767.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more information about the California State Seal of Civic Engagement, please contact Zachary Safi, KCSOS Coordinator III \u2013 Academic Technology, at <a href=\"mailto:zasafi@kern.org\">zasafi@kern.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card border-primary bg-secondary text-center my-2\">\n<p class=\"h3 text-center mt-4\">Applying for the State Seal of Civic Engagement<\/p>\n<p>Juniors &#038; Seniors can fill out the State Seal of Civic Engagement application here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfv0_25lDGG9oUO0kN3z3_oGKd4Lf_8SOPIXkdyXZXbYPRIQQ\/viewform\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary my-2\">Click Here to Apply<\/a><br \/>\nSchool personnel can access the State Seal of Civic Engagement Student Verification Form &#038; Criteria here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/12\/FOR-HS-STUDENTS-State-Seal-of-Civic-Engagement-Student-Verification-Form.docx\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-info\">FOR HS STUDENTS State Seal of Civic Engagement Student Verification Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kern.org\/student-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/12\/Middle-School-Pathway-to-Civic-Engagement.png\" alt=\"Civic Engagement\"  class=\"w-25 my-2\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"h3 text-center mt-4 mb-5\">Organizations on your campus that may qualify are:<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion1\" class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"heading2\" class=\"accordion-header\"><a class=\"accordion-button collapsed fs-5\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">Leaders in Life (LIL)<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"heading3\" class=\"accordion-header\"><a class=\"accordion-button collapsed fs-5\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">Student Voice Ambassador Program (SVAP)<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"heading4\" class=\"accordion-header\"><a class=\"accordion-button collapsed fs-5\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">Future Farmers of America (FFA)<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"heading5\" class=\"accordion-header\"><a class=\"accordion-button collapsed fs-5\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\">Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"heading6\" class=\"accordion-header\"><a class=\"accordion-button collapsed fs-5\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse6\">We the People<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"heading7\" class=\"accordion-header\"><a class=\"accordion-button collapsed fs-5\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse7\">History Day<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"collapse7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"heading8\" class=\"accordion-header\"><a class=\"accordion-button collapsed fs-5\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse8\">Mock Trial<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"collapse8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"heading9\" class=\"accordion-header\"><a class=\"accordion-button collapsed fs-5\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse9\">SkillsUSA<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"collapse9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading9\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State Seal of Civic Engagement Program Overview On September 10, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of 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