• The Character Exchange is a network of teachers, school support staff, administrators and parents working together to bring positive changes to our schools and communities by advancing the principles that we know make them better places to learn and work.

     

    Gain Access to the Character Exchange Today!

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  • A CERTIFICATE IN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

    The Certificate in Character Education demonstrates a deeper understanding of the most effective principles of character development. After completing this self-paced certification you'll be able to:

    • Develop positive character in yourself and those around you
    • Connect with an influential support network of character educators from all over
    • Implement character development initiatives and strategies to improve the culture and climate of your school
    • Strengthen your school’s initiative to eventually join the ranks of certified State and National Schools of Character

  • The Character Exchange is a learning community and digital resource center built around the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education, which provide a roadmap for creating cultures of character in schools and organizations.

    The Exchange also offers a certificate and digital badge in character education.

  • AN EVIDENCE BASED FRAMEWORK

    The 11 Principles of Effective Character Education were developed nearly 25 years ago by leading researchers as a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving the culture and climate of schools.

    Since then, they have been used by thousands of educators across the nation to assess and validate character in their schools. The 11 Principles provide a way to:

    • Assess your own personal character values
    • Implement character initiatives at your school
    • Validate your school's character initiatives
    • Create positive working environments, teams and interpersonal relationships.

  • The 11 Principles of Effective Character Education

    A Self-paced Certification in Character Development

    Character.org has spent 25 years validating schools through the Schools of Character process. Become certified as an 11 Principles Character Educator through Character.org to strengthen yourself and your school. You’ll come out with a deeper understanding of the 11 Principles and resources and ideas to improve your school’s character initiative. It could even help you later join the ranks of certified State and National Schools of Character. Most importantly, your own character journey is important to us and we are committed to walking with you along this path of continuous improvement.


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Introduction to the 11 Principles

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Principle 1

Creating a Foundation / Core Values

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Principle 2

Thinking, Feeling and Doing Character

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Principle 3

Developing a Comprehensive Approach

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Principle 4

Building a Caring School Community

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Principle 5

Providing Opportunities for Moral Action

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Principle 6

Offering a Meaningful Academic Curriculum

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Principle 7

Fostering Students’ Self-Motivation

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Principle 8

Learning Together to Unite Staff

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Principle 9

Cultivating Shared Leadership

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Principle 10

Engaging Families and Communities

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Principle 11

Assessing Culture and Climate

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  • Improve your School, your Community, your Household and your Life.

    Join a growing community of educators from all walks of life who are making good character a priority in their lives and in their classrooms.

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