The process of becoming a School of Character isn\u2019t just limited to a curriculum or a single aspect of school life. Rather, a School of Character has taken a proactive approach to implementing the <\/span>11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>11 Principles Framework<\/span><\/i> has inspired and guided thousands of schools around the world\u00a0to develop a comprehensive and sustained character initiative that is intentional, involves all school stakeholders, and is woven into all aspects of the school\u2019s culture, teaching, and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n When a school applies to become a <\/span>School of Character<\/b>, the application is reviewed and scored by one of our 350 evaluators, most of whom have been through the application process with their own schools. 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Over the years, school and community stakeholders have shared with us 3 significant benefits:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/character.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/parents-and-families-icon-1.png” title_text=”parents-and-families-icon” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”ac5fa725-fbd9-4d3a-8764-e7060af47ba7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Staff members use the word \u201cfamily\u201d to describe the culture of their school. Students perceive their teachers and staff as caring. 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Whether it\u2019s encouraging parents and caregivers to get involved in the school\u2019s character committee or talking to new families about the school\u2019s core values, a School of Character recognizes that families have a key role in the success of the school\u2019s character initiative. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F5F5F5″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” header_2_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#454546″ header_4_text_color=”#AB2540″ custom_margin=”-28px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/EbC1AhdFWsE” image_src=”\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/EbC1AhdFWsE\/hqdefault.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-39px|auto||” custom_padding=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” header_2_font_size=”29px” custom_margin=”||24px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n On behalf of the entire team at Character.org, I want to personally welcome you to our Character.org family. We are so glad you are here!<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you are just beginning, or continuing your character journey, we look forward to working with you and your team to ensure every student at your school understands, cares about, and consistently practices the core values that will help them flourish in school, in relationships, and in life.<\/span><\/p>\n Over 350 volunteers are involved with the Schools of Character program. All of our volunteers are educators who helped their own schools through the process to become a School of Character. This professional development model is at the core of our approach to guiding and supporting schools through the School of Character process. <\/span><\/p>\n We believe the process of developing a culture of character can\u2019t be fostered through a \u201cstand alone\u201d curriculum or a single school-wide initiative. Rather, we encourage schools to implement<\/span> <\/span>The 11 Principles Framework for Schools, <\/span><\/i>an evidence-informed framework based on decades of research and proven results.<\/span> <\/span><\/i>The framework is designed to provide your school with a comprehensive school improvement process that, if fully implemented, will transform the culture of your school.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Our certification process provides an integrated approach to plan, implement, assess, and sustain your school’s commitment to character development. The <\/span>11 Principles <\/span><\/i>provide the concepts and key indicators that will enable your school to foster character by design \u2013 a process that weaves character into the very fabric of the school\u2019s culture. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There is no curriculum to purchase\u2026the only resource needed is a group of school leaders who care deeply about inspiring their students to care about and practice a wide range of character strengths. <\/span><\/p>\n We are here to support you!<\/span><\/p>\n Lori Soifer, Director, Schools of Character<\/span><\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n On behalf of the entire team at Character.org, I want to personally welcome you to our Character.org family. We are so glad you are here!<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you are just beginning, or continuing your character journey, we look forward to working with you and your team to ensure every student at your school understands, cares about, and consistently practices the core values that will help them flourish in school, in relationships, and in life.<\/span><\/p>\n Over 350 volunteers are involved with the Schools of Character program. All of our volunteers are educators who helped their own schools through the process to become a School of Character. This professional development model is at the core of our approach to guiding and supporting schools through the School of Character process. <\/span><\/p>\n We believe the process of developing a culture of character can\u2019t be fostered through a \u201cstand alone\u201d curriculum or a single school-wide initiative. Rather, we encourage schools to implement<\/span> <\/span>The 11 Principles Framework for Schools, <\/span><\/i>an evidence-informed framework based on decades of research and proven results.<\/span> <\/span><\/i>The framework is designed to provide your school with a comprehensive school improvement process that, if fully implemented, will transform the culture of your school.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Our certification process provides an integrated approach to plan, implement, assess, and sustain your school’s commitment to character development. The <\/span>11 Principles <\/span><\/i>provide the concepts and key indicators that will enable your school to foster character by design \u2013 a process that weaves character into the very fabric of the school\u2019s culture. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There is no curriculum to purchase\u2026the only resource needed is a group of school leaders who care deeply about inspiring their students to care about and practice a wide range of character strengths. <\/span><\/p>\n We are here to support you!<\/span><\/p>\n Lori Soifer, Director, Schools of Character<\/span><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n On behalf of the entire team at Character.org, I want to personally welcome you to our Character.org family. We are so glad you are here!<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you are just beginning, or continuing your character journey, we look forward to working with you and your team to ensure every student at your school understands, cares about, and consistently practices the core values that will help them flourish in school, in relationships, and in life.<\/span><\/p>\n Over 350 volunteers are involved with the Schools of Character program. All of our volunteers are educators who helped their own schools through the process to become a School of Character. This professional development model is at the core of our approach to guiding and supporting schools through the School of Character process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We believe the process of developing a culture of character can\u2019t be fostered through a \u201cstand alone\u201d curriculum or a single school-wide initiative. Rather, we encourage schools to implement<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The 11 Principles Framework for Schools,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>an evidence-informed framework based on decades of research and proven results.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>The framework is designed to provide your school with a comprehensive school improvement process that, if fully implemented, will transform the culture of your school.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Our certification process provides an integrated approach to plan, implement, assess, and sustain your school’s commitment to character development.\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span>11 Principles <\/span><\/i>provide the\u00a0concepts and key indicators that will enable your school to foster character by design \u2013 a process that weaves character into the very fabric of the school\u2019s culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There is no curriculum to purchase\u2026the only resource needed is a group of school leaders who care deeply about inspiring their students to care about and 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A palpable “ethic of caring” defines the school culture<\/h4>\n
Students who use the core values to guide their behaviors and choices at school, home, and community<\/b><\/h4>\n
Families are an integral partner in the school\u2019s character initiative<\/b><\/h4>\n
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How One Student Appreciates the Culture of Character at Her School<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n
Meet Lori Soifer<\/h2>\n
Director, National Schools of Character<\/h6>\n
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Schools of Character are places where students, teachers, and parents want to be.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
Students Impacted in 2023 – 60,000<\/h4>\n
Students Impacted Overall – 1.5 million<\/h4>\n
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