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This toolkit provides educators, administrators, and students with essential resources to support the implementation of theÌýNew York State Seal of Civic Readiness. Here, you will find all the appendices from the Seal of Civic Readiness Manual, offering detailed guidance, sample rubrics, project templates, and best practices for fostering civic knowledge, skills, and engagement. These optional resources are designed to help schools develop high-quality civic learning experiences, ensure consistency in evaluating student work, and support students in earning the Seal. Whether launching a new program or refining an existing one, this toolkit may serve as a valuable reference to enhance civic readiness initiatives in your school community.

• Appendix A: Application Instructions for Schools/Districts
• Appendix B: Application Instructions for Educational Entities that Enroll Students from Multiple Districts
• Appendix C: Application for Districts to Grant the Seal to Students Outside of the District
• Appendix D: Civic Readiness Task Force and Regional Pilot Coordinators
• Appendix E: Author List
• Appendix F: Updated FAQ's for BOCES
• Appendix G: Optional Reflection Guide
• Appendix H- Student Score Scenarios
• Appendix I- Sample Rubric for the Student Research Project
• Appendix J- Sample High School Civics Project Rubric
• Appendix K- Sample Service-Learning Project Evaluation Example
• Appendix L- Service-Learning Project Reflection Evaluation Rubric
• Appendix M- Service-Learning Resources
• Appendix N- Application of Knowledge Components
• Appendix O- Work-Based Learning Definitions and Examples
• Appendix P- Sample Extracurricular Activities
• Appendix Q- Criteria for Elective and Advanced Social Studies Courses
• Appendix R- Middle School Capstone Project Essential Elements
• Appendix S- High School Capstone Project Essential Elements
• Appendix T- Sample Student Assignment for High School Civic Capstone Project
• New York State Seal of Civic Readiness Manual- Updated March 2025 (Word)
• New York State Seal of Civic Readiness Manual- Updated March 2025 (PDF)