dLACE is a grant-funded program for Missouri School Districts that supports district leadership in implementing evidence-based practices for character development and positive school climate. District leaders will be trained to understand essential implementation components and equipped to successfully lead a district’s climate and character development efforts. The value to a participating school district

exceeds $35,000.

 

dLACE scholars will learn to use character education essentials as part of school improvement practices districtwide to ensure a comprehensive, intentional, and proactive approach to student development.  This includes learning the skills to implement, lead, and sustain a character education process throughout their district that positively impacts academic performance, school culture and climate, referral rates, and teacher job satisfaction when done with multi-year efficacy. The ideal dLACE scholar is someone who has the ability and is empowered to lead this work in the district. 

 

dLACE is designed to help school districts meet MSIP6 expectations.