Establish a Character Committee or Council

• Include a diverse group of stakeholders, i.e., teachers, support staff, specials, parents, custodians, bus drivers, cooks, etc.
• Research and educate the committee on an ongoing basis.
• Discuss common core beliefs about character, followed by a mission statement, goals, objectives and an action plan.
• Assess and evaluate often via surveys of staff, students and parents.

Maximize Parental Involvement

• Involve, inform and give a clear consistent message that character is important in your school.

Staff Development

• Provide development and training on an ongoing basis.
• Discuss and make character a top priority during staff meetings.

Create Unity

• Gather as a group to celebrate, honor and discuss character (Assemblies).
• Have a character message for each daily morning announcement.

Service Learning

• Provide opportunities that give students meaningful connections to learn and reflect upon.

Curriculum

• Cultivate character into every aspect of your curriculum.