State Seal of Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement

What is it?

No single sector or individual can solve all the problems within our communities. This is why your civic engagement is vital for our communities to thrive. 

State Seal of Civic Engagement

What is it? 

Check out the Santa Clara County Office of Education State Seal of Civic Engagment webpage for an informative video and other information and resources. To open the website just click on the seal. 

How can I get the seal?

Watch a short video produced by Modesto City Schools Video Production Network on the State Seal of Civic Engagement to learn more from their perspective. 

Opportunity Youth Academy

State Seal of Civic Engagement Student Handbook

The student handbook explains what the Seal of Civic Engagement, why it is important, student recognition, and how it is achieved. All five criterion are organized in a way that engages the student, their teacher, and support staff through each criterion. 

All OYA staff can share information about our Seal of Civic Engagement Program! If you are interested in the seal, please contact a Navigator, Teacher, Paraeducator, or the Principal. We are here to help you!

Check out the student handbook by clicking above.

The California State Seal of Civic Engagement

Implementation Toolkit

The Implementation Toolkit offers additional information on the implementation of the State Seal of Civic Engagement. 

Power of Democracy- State Seal of Civic Engagement Toolkit

Fall 2024 

Envision Your Pathway

150 Care Kits for Unhoused

500 Voter Registration Kits

Care Kits for New Moms

Blankets for the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter

Spring 2024

Envision Your Pathway

Rio Del Mar Beach Clean-up

Tree Planting

Care Kits for Unhoused

Fall 2023

Envision Your Pathway

Student Resource Fair

Housing Applications

Resume Writing

FAFSA/Financial Aid

Interviewing Skills

Spring 2023

Envision Your Pathway

Bill Wilson Center Homeless Youth Care Kits and First Aid Kits

The staff at Opportunity Youth Academy look forward to supporting you with your Civic Engagement Project.

Come talk to us about the changes you'd like to make in your community!