California Civic Learning Initiative
The California Civic Learning Initiative (CCLI) is an initiative of Constitutional Rights Foundation, together with Lead Partners and Coalition Agencies, to improve and expand civic learning in California, with an emphasis on increasing access for all students to earn the California State Seal of Civic Engagement on their high school diplomas. (read more)
Dave Gordon
Chair Leading CCLI Policy Work
Californians for Civic Learning
Dr. Michelle Herczog
Chair Leading CCLI Practice Work
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Lead Partners
in partnership with:
Berkeley Law
California Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative
Californians for Civic Learning
Center for Civic Education
Civic Engagement Research Group at the University of California Riverside
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
USC Rossier School of Education
Coalition Agencies
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California State Seal of Civic Engagement Resources
Background information on the State Seal of Civic Engagement, detailed information on the criteria for achieving the seal, along with implementation guidance and implementation resources for local educational agencies (LEAs).
Resources to assist teachers in helping students demonstrate productive academic workt, as well as competence in understanding the U.S. Constitution; tribal government; the role of citizens in constitutional democracy; and democratic principles, concepts, and processes.
Resources aligned to the criteria for the State Seal of Civic Engagement to support students in being recognized and celebrated for their civic engagement.
Instructional resources dedicated to the State Seal of Civic Engagement available for Grades 4 – 12.
Resources to assist school districts in Los Angeles County with designing and implementing plans to engage students civically, beginning in elementary school to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement on a transcript, diploma, or certificate of completion in grades 11 or 12.
Upcoming Events
2023
April 19
Civic Learning Network Session 2
Ventura County Office of Education (Open to VCOE Educators)
Ventura County Office of Education (Open to VCOE Educators)
April 25
Classroom to Courtroom (Federal District Court)
Constitutional Rights Foundation (Closed)
Constitutional Rights Foundation (Closed)
May 1
Zoom call for State Superintendents with Los Angeles County Office of Education Superintendent Debra Duardo and Sacramento County Office of Education Superintendent Dave Gordon
California Civic Learning Inititative (By Invitation)
California Civic Learning Inititative (By Invitation)
May 4
Youth & Police Civic Learning Event LAPD Police Commission
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation
May 18
Civic Action Project Expo
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Contact
Vanessa Santillian
Constitutional Rights Foundation
vanessa@crf-usa.org
213-316-2102
