Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center has been as a 2012 National School of Character by the nonprofit, Character Education Partnership based in Washington, DC.

Each year, selects schools and districts that demonstrate their focus on character development has had a positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate.

National Schools of Character (NSOC) include 20 public schools, 3 private schools, a charter school, and a school district.

Before advancing to the national level for review, those schools and districts from over 30 participating states are recognized at .

Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center, based in Estes Park, will receive the SSOC award from later this Spring.

CEP will then honor this year鈥檚 national winners at their annual scheduled for early November in Washington, DC. At the ceremony, Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center will receive an NSOC award, banner, and a small grant to help with outreach efforts.

is an initiative of the American Education Corporation. Based in Estes Park, Eagle Rock is a year-round, full-scholarship school for high school students. Eagle Rock鈥檚 Professional Development Center works with adult educators from around the country who want to study how to re-engage, retain and graduate students.