National Schools of Character Program

Each year the Character Education Partnership (CEP) recognizes K-12 schools and districts which demonstrate outstanding character education initiatives. Although winners may differ in method, content, and scope, all have achieved positive gains in student behavior, school climate, and academic performance.

These "National Schools of Character" (along with their contact information) can be found on the CEP website. Click on the link below and then select a year and click on it.

http://www.character.org/site/c.gwKUJhNYJrF/b.993295/k.4970/National_Schools_of_Character_Awards.htm

Also, each year CEP publishes a book which provides detailed descriptions of the strategies each award winning school and district used so that others will have models from which to learn. This publication also features reproducible pages from the winners and highlights the semifinalists and the unique, replicable ideas of the Promising Practices citation winners. These publications range in costs from $10 to $19 depending on which year you select. To find them, click on the link below and then select one of the National Schools of Character books listed by year under the heading "Publications."

http://www.character.org/site/c.gwKUJhNYJrF/b.993277/k.C297/Publication_and_Media_Catalog.htm

Now, you may be asking yourself, "How can I know which year to select?" or "How do I decide which school to call?" Good question. CEP does not yet provide descriptive profiles of the winners which would give you some basis for making these choices. When we called, they said they are planning to do that, but it will be awhile. So, for the time being, this is the best we can offer.

GoodCharacter Home Page
Free Character Education Resources for K-12 teachers

Live Wire Media
Publishers of quality character education videos, cd-roms, and curriculum modules including the materials listed below:

In Search of Character™

10 Videos
for Grades 7-12

Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Honesty
Courage
Diligence
Integrity

You Can Choose!™
10 Videos
for Grades K-5

Cooperation
Being Responsible
Dealing with Feelings
Saying No
Doing the Right Thing
Dealing with Disappointment
Appreciating Yourself
Asking for Help
Being Friends
Resolving Conflicts

Big Changes,
Big Choices™

12 Videos
for Grades 5-9

The 3 R's of Growing Up
You and Your Values
Enhancing Self Esteem
Setting & Achieving Goals
Dealing with Pressures
Handling Emotions
Preventing Conflicts & Violence
Saying No to Alcohol/Drugs
Speaking of Sex
Friendship
Getting Along with Parents
Respecting Others

Getting Along
with Groark™

5 Videos
for Grades K-5

Controlling Anger
Working Out Conflicts
Being Good Listeners
Bullying & Teasing
Prejudice & Respect

The Six Pillars
of Character ™

6 Videos
for Grades K-5

Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship

Character Journal
Interactive™

6 Interactive CD-ROMs
for Grades 7-12

Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship

For Grades 9-12

This video-based learning program helps prepare young people for the sorts of ethical situations and decisions they will face as they enter the work force. In grappling with the issues portrayed, students learn to relate personal morality to professional ethics. Aimed at high school students, Not For Sale® offers an easy and concise introduction to business ethics and professional responsibility.