GCU Partnership - Victory Schools

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Canyon Center For Character Education

Canyon Center for Character Education

Victory Collegiate Academy (VCA) has participated in shaping the Canyon Center for Character Education (CCCE) program, particularly through their involvement in the advisory board along with providing insight to their very own Character Education model used at VCA. This partnership underscores VCA's commitment to character education and its recognition within the broader educational community.

Canyon Center For Characted Of Education Advisory Board

Canyon Center for Character Education: Advisory Board

Being part of the CCCE Advisory Board allows VCA's executive team to collaborate closely with seasoned educators to advance character education initiatives. This role not only involves participating in learning experiences and networking but also sharing valuable insights gained from different character education models and programs.

Character Education Partnership

Canyon Center for Character Education

The video produced by CCCE featuring VCA's character education program highlights VCA's innovative approaches and serves as a model for other schools in Arizona, including private, charter, and district schools. This collaboration not only allows VCA to contribute its expertise but also provides opportunities to learn from others, ultimately aiming to enhance character development efforts on a larger scale.

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Changing Lives Outreach Program

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Victory Schools has been engaged with the Changing Lives Outreach Program since 2022. GCU’s undergraduate behavioral health students volunteer in our schools to help our students with tier one counseling and support. In addition, this support turns into mentorship for our students. Through involvement in this program, GCU students are able to impact lives in a meaningful way while gaining hands-on experience in the behavioral health field.

GCU Learning Lounge

K-12 Learning Lounge

As part of our community outreach efforts, The GCU Learning Lounge is a complimentary in-person and online tutoring program for K-12 Students, and led by an amazing group of current GCU undergrad students. Each year, Victory Collegiate Academy sends a cohort of 50-100 kids to the Learning Lounge to receive tutoring in Math, Reading, Science and more.

GCU Athletics

Athletic Department (VCA x GCU NIL)

This partnership between GCU and VCA allows for GCU's student athletes to partake in mentorship, as well as skill and relationship building with VCA students. This includes guest speaking, facilitating character lessons, attending sports games and practices, one on one coaching, training and more.

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Student Teaching, Masters in Teaching, Special Education Internship

College Education

Victory Schools has been partnered with GCU’s Top Tier College of Education since 2018. GCU students who aspire to teach early childhood, elementary, secondary or special education attend Victory Schools as interns, student teachers, and more - many of these students have joined the Victory Schools team directly following their time within our schools.

SLP, OT, Master’s of Science Programs internship

College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions

GCU’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions prepares students for numerous healthcare roles as qualified professionals educated in direct care, management, health education and administration. In partnership with Victory Autism Academy, these GCU students have the opportunity to work numerous hours with a wide range of youth on all levels of the Autism Spectrum.

Canyon Professional Development

K-12 Outreach

GCU offers customized professional development and training for Victory Schools. These PD's are designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and effectiveness of our staff by aligning educational strategies with our school's unique goals and values. GCU tailors their delivery to address specific areas of improvement, whether it's integrating innovative teaching methods, leveraging new technologies, or improving student engagement techniques. Partnering with GCU K-12 Outreach and Professional Development instructors ensures that every training session is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence within our schools.

ESports

Coming Soon

Our competitive eSports team has the exciting opportunity to conduct practices and games at the Grand Canyon University eSports Arena. This partnership not only enhances our players' experience but also allows them to compete in a professional-level environment.

Advisory Board Member

College of Education & GCU k-12 Alliances

As advisory board members of GCU’s College of Education, the executive team at Victory Schools has the opportunity to network with a phenomenal team of educators, administrators, and more, all committed to innovating and improving education. GCU’s Educational Alliances support the advancement of instruction and learning with the belief that strong education systems and outstanding educators can nurture student learning and ignite greater academic success. The Victory Schools executive team has been instrumental in driving educational development for public, private, and charter schools, including our own network, aiming to enhance education for vulnerable and underserved populations.

Thunder Vision

Thunder Vision gives middle school students the chance to visit GCU and experience a campus tour, college readiness presentation, and lunch with our mascot, Thunder! While on campus, they can talk to current college students about GCU, college in general, and the best steps to take now to prepare for life after high school.

Lope Scope

K-6 students have the opportunity to experience an exciting trip to GCU, take a campus tour and participate in a scavenger hunt on campus. They also will learn some GCU trivia while visiting, and have lunch with Thunder, the mascot.

Lopes Lead with Character

Lopes Lead with Character is a student group at Grand Canyon University centered around character and virtue formation for on campus and virtual students! Through this group, students focus on their personal views and biases, develop virtue literacy, and take on perspectives in ethical decision making. Learning about character and virtue formation is a healthy component of understanding individual identity and becoming the best version of yourself!

Community Service Literacy Program

Through our partnership with Grand Canyon University, we provide GCU students with valuable, real-world experiences that prepare them for the workforce while allowing them to make a meaningful impact in their community. This collaboration with Victory Schools reflects our commitment to fostering community engagement and hands-on learning opportunities that benefit both students and our organization.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Through our partnership with Grand Canyon University, professors visit Victory Collegiate Academy to model and teach lessons that enhance student engagement. This collaboration not only enriches our students’ learning experiences but also provides them with valuable insights into real-world applications of their studies.

Workforce Development Opportunities

Through this program, our students gain real-world experience in manufacturing and electrical skills, setting them up for a strong start in the workforce. We’re also proud to support their path to higher education by offering guidance on GCU applications and career development.

K-12 Educational Development

K12 Educational Development

Our administrators actively connect with fellow K-12 school administrators to share best practices and collaborate on innovative strategies. This engagement fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that we provide the highest quality education for our students.

City Serve

Our high school students volunteer to serve their community by partnering with CityServe to provide essential resources to families in need. This initiative fosters a spirit of compassion and responsibility, empowering our students to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

GCU Dual Enrollment

At Victory Schools, our high school students have the unique opportunity to take college classes through our partnership with Grand Canyon University, allowing them to earn credits while still attending high school. This program empowers our students to get a head start on their college education and prepares them for future academic success.