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		<title>Important!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 18:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the grant writing process, LEA’s are encouraged to work together with their Provider&#8217;s when completing their Character Education Matching Grant. This process closes on Friday, June 28th.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #3d9e3d">During the grant writing process, LEA’s are encouraged to work together with their Provider&#8217;s when completing their Character Education Matching Grant. This process closes on</span> <span style="color: #a30000"><strong>Friday, June 28th.</strong></span></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 15:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May’s attribute is Orderliness. Orderliness reveals character and it promotes peace. Before something can be ordered, its purpose must be understood. Orderliness requires us to step back and look at the bigger picture.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May’s attribute is <strong>Orderliness</strong>.  Orderliness reveals character and it promotes peace. Before something can be ordered, its purpose must be understood.  Orderliness requires us to step back and look at the bigger picture.</p>
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		<title>ProcureAZ Vendor Registration Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vendors Please view the form below for more information on how to register with ProcureAZ, the State of Arizona&#8217;s official procurement system. ProcureAZ Vendor Registration Process]]></description>
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<p>Please view the form below for more information on how to register with ProcureAZ, the State of Arizona&#8217;s official procurement system.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.azed.gov/character-education/files/2013/04/procureaz-vendor-registration-process.pdf" target="_blank">ProcureAZ Vendor Registration Process</a></strong></p>
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		<link>http://www.azed.gov/character-education/2013/04/04/sincerity-2/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[April’s attribute is Sincerity. It is best exemplified by the old adage of something being the “Real McCoy”. Meaning a person was of genuine character and held in high standards. Transparency and honesty is what you can expect when a person is sincere in their character.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>April’s attribute is <strong>Sincerity</strong>. It is best exemplified by the old adage of something being the “Real McCoy”. Meaning a person was of genuine character and held in high standards. Transparency and honesty is what you can expect when a person is sincere in their character.</p>
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		<title>Character Education Provider Proposal Form</title>
		<link>http://www.azed.gov/character-education/2013/04/02/provider-proposal-form/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vendor and Preferred Vendors You MUST register with Procure.az.gov before submitting this form. Character Education Provider Proposal Form]]></description>
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<p>You <strong>MUST</strong> register with <a href="https://procure.az.gov/bso/">Procure.az.gov</a> before submitting this form.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.azed.gov/character-education/files/2011/06/character-ed-matching-grant-provider-proposal-form.doc">Character Education Provider Proposal Form</a></p>
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		<title>Character Education Fact Sheet</title>
		<link>http://www.azed.gov/character-education/2013/04/02/important-dates-for-fy-2013-2014/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[List of Preferred and Pre-Approved Vendors District/LEA Matching Grant Application process opens: Monday, April 22, 2013 District/LEA Matching Grant Application process closes: Friday, June 28, 2013 All Applications will be submitted on the ADE Website (www.azed.gov) though a direct link from the Grants Management home page and will be due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June [...]]]></description>
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<li><strong>List of <a href="http://www.azed.gov/character-education/files/2013/05/fy-2013-14-provider-list-descriptions.pdf">Preferred and Pre-Approved Vendors</strong></a></li>
<li><span style="color: #993300"><strong>District/LEA</strong></span> Matching Grant Application process opens: <strong>Monday, April 22, 2013</strong></li>
<li><span style="color: #993300"><strong>District/LEA</strong></span> Matching Grant Application process closes: <strong>Friday, June 28, 2013</strong></li>
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<p>All Applications will be submitted on the ADE Website (www.azed.gov) though a direct link from the Grants Management home page and will be due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013.</p>
<p>For further information, please contact JoAnne McCoy, Administrative Assistant, at (602) 364-1971 or <a href="mailto:CharacterEd@azed.gov">CharacterEd@azed.gov</a>.</p>
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		<title>Vendor and Preferred Vendors Application Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in becoming a Preferred Vendor for the Character Education Matching Grant Program for School Year 2013-2014, please complete the following steps. Step 1 All Vendors must first register on the State’s Procurement website, ProcureAZ, which may be accessed at https://procure.az.gov/bso/. Step 2 After registering with ProcureAZ, please  complete the form below and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>If you are interested in becoming a Preferred Vendor for the Character Education Matching Grant Program for School Year 2013-2014, please complete the following steps.</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Step 1</strong></span></p>
<p>All Vendors must first register on the State’s Procurement website, ProcureAZ, which may be accessed at <a href="https://procure.az.gov/bso/">https://procure.az.gov/bso/</a>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Step 2</strong></span></p>
<p>After registering with ProcureAZ, please  complete the form below and send it as an e-mail attachment to <a href="mailto:CharacterEd@azed.gov">CharacterEd@azed.gov</a>.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.azed.gov/character-education/files/2011/06/character-ed-matching-grant-provider-proposal-form.doc">Character Education Provider Proposal Form</a></li>
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<p><strong>All forms are due by no later than</strong><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;text-decoration: underline">Friday, April 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.</span></strong></span></p>
<p>If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact Character Education by phone at (602) 364-1971 or by e-mail at <a href="mailto:CharacterEd@azed.gov">CharacterEd@azed.gov</a>.</p>
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		<title>Character Education License Plate</title>
		<link>http://www.azed.gov/character-education/2012/07/19/character-education-license-plate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As always, the Arizona Character Education Foundation would also like to remind you that next time you renew your vehicle&#8217;s registration, show your support for good character by purchasing a Character Education License Plate for only $25.00. Of this purchase, $17.00 helps provide Arizona schools and organizations with the FREE Character Education instruction and materials [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As always, the Arizona Character Education Foundation would also like to remind you that next time you renew your vehicle&#8217;s registration, show your support for good character by purchasing a Character Education License Plate for only $25.00. Of this purchase, $17.00 helps provide Arizona schools and organizations with the FREE Character Education instruction and materials which we distribute at no cost. Click on Character Education License Plate on the Important Information menu above to order yours.</p>
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		<title>What&#8217;s a Parent to Do?</title>
		<link>http://www.azed.gov/character-education/2012/07/19/whats-a-parent-to-do/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello Friends, This is just a friendly notice letting you all know that we have Character Education materials available for your use. This includes everything from bookmarks to parent education manuals* (English and Spanish versions). These materials are here at your disposal, so please feel free to contact us and make arrangements at email address [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Friends,</p>
<p>This is just a friendly notice letting you all know that we have Character Education materials available for your use. This includes everything from bookmarks to parent education manuals* (English and Spanish versions). These materials are here at your disposal, so please feel free to contact us and make arrangements at email address info@azcharacteredfoundation.org or by simply calling 602 274 0311 with any questions or concerns. </p>
<p>Todd A. Cooley</p>
<p>Interim Executive Director<br />
AZ Character Education Foundation</p>
<p><em>*Including, What&#8217;s a Parent to Do?</em></p>
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		<title>Discipline</title>
		<link>http://www.azed.gov/character-education/2012/07/11/discernment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April: This month&#8217;s attribute is Discernment. We all make choices every day. Some choices are more difficult than others. These choices come with consequences, good and bad, so using discernment is very important. Good character takes work so remember to make your choices wisely.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>April: This month&#8217;s attribute is Discernment. We all make choices every day. Some choices are more difficult than others. These choices come with consequences, good and bad, so using discernment is very important. Good character takes work so remember to make your choices wisely. </p>
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