1. A Reflection and Assessment Tool
11 Principles of Character Education
A Reflection and Assessment Tool
Presented by: Dr. Philip Fusco, Director of NYS Schools of Character

2. The Whole Child
“We have too often equated excellence of education with the quality of the content learned, rather than with the quality of character the person develops.” - David Light Shields

3. Components of a School of Character
core values/beliefs
a caring community
service learning
strong work ethic/instructional techniques
ethical leadership skills
intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
- empowerment
- SECD skills
- communication skills
- problem solving
families/school/community partnership
evaluation

4. 11 Principles of Character Education
Meaningful, challenging academic curriculum
Fosters students’ self-motivation
Staff is ethical learning community
Shared moral leadership; long-range support
Family and community as partners
Assesses character of school, staff, students.
Promotes core values
Defines character to include thinking, feeling, and doing
Comprehensive, intentional, proactive
Creates a caring school community
Opportunities for moral action

5. The 11 Principles as a Reflection and Assessment Tool
Proven guide to self-improvement
Goes beyond traditional measures
Accents the WHOLE CHILD, the WHOLE school
Evaluates school culture
Assesses parent and community involvement
Promotes a challenging curriculum
Measures student self-motivation
Consistent with Danielson Domain II
Environment of respect
Culture of learning
Managing student behavior
Physical space
- inventory of excellence and needs assessment

6. Schools of Character
For further information, contact: Dr. Philip Fusco Director of the NYS Schools of Character
“…demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development that has a true positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate.” - character.org