www.ncef.net The National Character Education Foundation.
This site is one of the greatest sources of assembly speakers for schools as
well as Leadership training for middle school and high schools. Ask about
Character education programs from K to 12th grade.
Articles and Research
The Center for the Fourth and Fifth Rs
www.cortland.edu/c4n5rs/CONTENTS.htm This center is directed by Dr. Thomas Lickona, a recognized leader and author in character education. Great set of articles!
University of Illinois
www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/charactered.html Contains about 20 lessons, no illustrations, for various character traits. Excerpted from their book. Tell about what have learned in Chicago. Offer classes, seminars. From University of Illinois.
Fifty-five audio tapes from the latest Missouri conference put on by Character Plus. Listen to them free of charge on your computer. Valuable resource!
204.184.19.55/cpa/
The Search Institute. A great archive of research and practical articles on their "Forty Developmental Assets"
http://www.search-institute.org
Book and Video-Based Curriculum
Choice Skills -
www.choiceskills.com/7c.asp They sell a book called The Seven C's of Thinking Clearly, in two versions, one for grades 2-6 (164 pp.) and the other for grades 5-9 (173 pp.) The Seven C's are Criticism, Creativity, Communication, Concentration, Curiosity, Correction, Control. Underneath these broad categories, twenty-four specific virtues are discussed. Inspired in part by the writings of Benjamin Franklin.
Good Character - www.goodcharacter.com - Multi-cultural, entertaining, research-based videos that can supplement and enhance a character education or life skills curriculum. Each video includes a teacher's guide.
Foxglove Music Press
www.foxglovemusicpress.com/seanotes.html publishes a book/CD set "Character Education...With Music" aimed at Pre-K through 2nd grade level.
Accent on Success
www.accentonsuccess.com publishes the book, Goal Setting For Students, targeting fifth grade and up, which teaches students how to set and achieve goals. Teacher's resource also available.
Aegis - www.aegis-character.com - printed curriculum for k-8, focusing on elementary grades.
Wise Skills - www.wiseskills.com" - printed curriculum for k-8, including character stories as well as activities, etc.
National Professional Resources, Inc. www.nprinc.com: Character Education, Staff Development and Teacher Training Resources.
Fiszer Concepts -
www.fiszerconcepts.com - Dr. Fiszer is an elementary school principal and university professor who uses short, inspirational messages over the intercom. His book, Daily Positives, contains over 150 brief stories that can be used effectively by parents and teachers. See also his award-winning book, Goal Setting For Students, at www.accentonsuccess.com .
