PreK-5 Everglades
CHAMPION SCHOOLS
™
Does your school have what it takes to help protect and restore America’s Everglades?
Make Everglades conservation a core part of your school culture! The PreK-5 Everglades Champion Schools Program is an exciting interdisciplinary program developed by The Everglades Foundation that annually showcases and recognizes Florida schools that demonstrate exceptional Everglades literacy efforts and initiatives.
Benefits include:
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Receive school district recognition
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Increase environmental stewardship and awareness
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Receive branded Champion Schools awards and materials
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Enhance leadership in your school’s community
Become an Everglades Champion School in 3 Steps
Let us know your school is ready to become a
PreK-5 Everglades Champion School by completing the steps below.
Questions? Contact the Program Manager at ATorres@EvergladesFoundation.org
STEP 2
Register & Complete the
Program Commitment Form
Create your account in the NEW Portal and submit the Program Commitment Form.
Once your commitment form is reviewed and approved, you'll gain access to the application portal.
STEP 3
Complete Your Champion Schools
Application
Login to the Champion Schools Application Portal with your unique username and password to document your school's Everglades literacy initiatives and upload supporting evidence on the Champion Schools Application.
EXPLORE OUR
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Below you will find information that will help guide you through the Evaluation Criteria and application process. Use these resources to help your school earn points through professional development, integrating Everglades literacy into the curriculum, Everglades community and culture, and Everglades extensions: Above and beyond!
PreK-5 CHAMPIONS
LEADERS’ GUIDE
Use this guide to help ECS lead teachers
through the process.
EDUCATION
MINI-GRANTS
Learn how Champion Schools can apply for Everglades field experience funding.