1. Character Education Coach Orientation/Training Course

2. Course Overview Character Education Program OverviewCharacter Education Program Overview Character Education Lesson PlansCharacter Education Lesson Plans Character Coach LogisticsCharacter Coach Logistics Expectations for Character CoachesExpectations for Character Coaches FAQFAQ

3. Character Education Program Overview Character DefinitionCharacter Definition Pillars of Cornerstone Charter AcademyPillars of Cornerstone Charter Academy –Character Education –Parental Involvement

4. Character Education LessonsCharacter Education Lessons Student RecognitionsStudent Recognitions Cornerstone CaresCornerstone Cares –Service Projects –Dollar Jean Day Character Education Program Components

5. Character Education LessonsCharacter Education Lessons RecognitionsRecognitions –Awarded 198 Character Education Certificates Service ProjectsService Projects –Packed 276 bags of food for BackPack Beginnings –Donated 225 coats to Give a Kid a Coat –Bought 20 scientific calculators for our Nicaraguan Sister School –Thank You notes to our “Neighbors” Dollar Jean DaysDollar Jean Days –Raised $3,620.36 Survey FeedbackSurvey Feedback 2012-2013 Accomplishments

6. MonthCharacter TraitService Project Dollar Jean Day Donation Recipient SeptemberResponsibility Big Sweep (9/21/13) Greensboro Beautiful OctoberSelf-ControlGive a Kid a Coat Breast Cancer Awareness – tbd NovemberPatiencetbd Veterans Appreciation-tbd Program Overview Example

7. CurriculumCurriculum –Lesson Plans Service ProjectsService Projects CommunicationsCommunications –Character Education Newsletter –Meeting Minutes Character Education Committee Opportunities

8. Character Education Lesson Overview Coaches/Class – 2 to 4Coaches/Class – 2 to 4 Lesson Length - 20 Minute LessonsLesson Length - 20 Minute Lessons Schedule - Wednesday morning 8:10-8:30am in classroomsSchedule - Wednesday morning 8:10-8:30am in classrooms Last Wednesday/Month- School-Wide Character Education Assembly from 8:10-8:30 amLast Wednesday/Month- School-Wide Character Education Assembly from 8:10-8:30 am Character Education Curriculum – Character First!Character Education Curriculum – Character First! Character Traits – 36 in all ( 9 each year)Character Traits – 36 in all ( 9 each year)

9. Character Traits Covered in Year 2 MonthCharacter Trait SeptemberResponsibility OctoberSelf-Control NovemberPatience DecemberResourcefulness JanuaryPunctuality FebruaryTolerance MarchInitiative AprilDiscretion MayCreativity

10. Written Lesson Plans Standardizes the program for all studentsStandardizes the program for all students Tailor the lessons for the studentsTailor the lessons for the students BudgetBudget CraftsCrafts AudiovisualsAudiovisuals

11. Character Coach Responsibilities SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Lead by ExampleLead by Example Coaches Represent TeachersCoaches Represent Teachers BoundariesBoundaries Communicate with Lead Coach ASAP if you cannot teach lessonCommunicate with Lead Coach ASAP if you cannot teach lesson

12. Lead Coaches do not have to be Character Ed CoachesLead Coaches do not have to be Character Ed Coaches Communicate with teacher before first lesson on 9/11/13 and share this with Classroom CoachesCommunicate with teacher before first lesson on 9/11/13 and share this with Classroom Coaches –Classroom Management –Clarify process for switching grey folder/guide –Provide schedule with coach names/contact info Ongoing Communication with Teacher and Classroom CoachesOngoing Communication with Teacher and Classroom Coaches Ensure there is a Coach for Every LessonEnsure there is a Coach for Every Lesson Forward information from Character Education Committee to Classroom CoachesForward information from Character Education Committee to Classroom Coaches Service Project Coordination for the ClassroomService Project Coordination for the Classroom Lead Coach Responsibilities

13. Character Coach: Logistics K-5 Communication is EssentialCommunication is Essential Designated Lead Coach for each ClassDesignated Lead Coach for each Class Schedule ChangesSchedule Changes Lesson PlansLesson Plans –Emailed –Posted on Facebook Complete Character First! Curriculum BinderComplete Character First! Curriculum Binder –Each Classroom –GREY FOLDER PROCESS-will house schedule for year and current month’s lesson; be kept in class near binder; each week coach will place in Thur. folder for next parent teaching; last coach of month will switch out lesson

14. General Lesson Plan for Grades K-5 Lesson 1 Introduction of Character Trait and “I Wills” Example of an animal that displays this trait Lesson 2 Review of Character Trait and “I Wills” Games/activities to develop this character trait Lesson 3 Review of Character Trait and “I Wills” Example of a historical figure who displays this character trait Lesson 4 Review of Character Trait and “I Wills” Games/activities to develop this character trait

15. DateLesson Plan Lesson 1: September 10-14 * Introduction of coach(es) * Introduction of Character Education: “Doing the right thing, even when no one is looking” * Introduction of first trait (Attentiveness), its definition in blue on p.2, and its opposite (Distraction) * Skit/demonstration/explanation of someone who is attentive and then a skit/demonstration/explanation of someone who is distracted. What is the difference? * Explain and go over “I wills” (p.8) * Real life example: talk to the teacher beforehand about any school or class symbol or phrase used to get students’ attention (hand up, words used for lining up, getting quiet, etc.): practice! * Example of an animal with this trait: a deer (read beginning of article on p.4 in booklet or just talk about a deer and how it uses attentiveness to survive). * If time permits, have kids practice attentiveness by playing Simon Says (p.13). Lesson 2: September 17-21 * Review character trait attentiveness, its definition, its opposite, and the “I wills” from last week. * See if students remember which animal displays this trait to survive and how. * Play the game Twenty questions (p.10), emphasizing that everyone will have to listen to hear what has been asked about the item. * Play the game “Sack of Stuff,” (p.10) in which the emphasis is on listening carefully. (Use items from around your house!) * If time permits, have kids practice attentiveness by playing “I’ve Got Rhythm” (p.13). Lesson 3: September 24-28 * Review character trait attentiveness, its definition, its opposite, and the “I wills.” * Introduce Abraham Lincoln as a historical figure who displayed this character trait (p.6-7). This story would be most appropriate for children in grades 3-5. For children in K-2, you could either read an age appropriate book about Lincoln or show a picture of him and talk about how he was a great leader who listened well to others. * K-2 could also do the activity “Just a Glance” on p.12 using pictures/posters from home, and/or sing the song, “If You’re Attentive and You Know It.” (p.9), *Grades 3-5 could play the Attentiveness Challenge (p.13) if time permits. (Again, use items from around your house!) September: Attentiveness

16. Keep lesson succinct and age appropriateKeep lesson succinct and age appropriate USE VISUALSUSE VISUALS Younger children enjoy/need hands on opportunitiesYounger children enjoy/need hands on opportunities Use alternate books from library for the animal and historical figureUse alternate books from library for the animal and historical figure Utilize the take home coloring page at the end of lessonsUtilize the take home coloring page at the end of lessons SUGGESTIONS:

17. Middle School (6 th – 7 th Grade) Curriculum DefinitionsDefinitions Key ConceptsKey Concepts IllustrateIllustrate Transfer Through ActivitiesTransfer Through Activities Grey Folder LogisticsGrey Folder Logistics

18. General Lesson Plan for Grades 6 Lesson 1 Introduction of Character Trait and Key Concepts Use impacting illustrations – Heroes from History Biography Lesson 2 Review of Character Trait and Key Concepts Use impacting illustrations – Lessons from Nature Lesson 3 Review of Character Trait and Key Concepts Transfer through activities – Language, Arts, or Math/Computers Lesson 4 Review of Character Trait and Key Concepts Transfer through activities – Science, Social Studies, or Health/Athletics

19. Last Wednesday of Each MonthLast Wednesday of Each Month Outside SpeakerOutside Speaker Lessons Taught by Middle School ClassroomsLessons Taught by Middle School Classrooms –6 Middle School Classrooms –Kimbrough - September Character Education Assemblies

20. Role of the Character CoachRole of the Character Coach Lesson Plan for GuidanceLesson Plan for Guidance Elementary Teacher’s GuideElementary Teacher’s Guide –Character Trait Review –Various Mini Lessons Encourage CreativityEncourage Creativity –Skits –Songs –Scenarios 15 Minutes15 Minutes Middle School Lessons During Assembly

21. Facebook Links CCA Character First Coaches Cornerstone Charter Academy Cornerstone Charter Academy PTO

22. Introduction to Character Education - Youtube A Fence or an Ambulance Introduction to Character Education

23. Will teachers be present during Character Education lessons?Will teachers be present during Character Education lessons? Can the Character Coach have siblings attend during Character Education lessons?Can the Character Coach have siblings attend during Character Education lessons? Can there be more than one coach per lesson?Can there be more than one coach per lesson? Frequently Asked Questions

24. BEFORE YOU LEAVE TONIGHT: Assign a Lead Coach/Classroom and Provide Name to Character Ed Committee ChairAssign a Lead Coach/Classroom and Provide Name to Character Ed Committee Chair Lead Coaches: Get Contact Information from CoachesLead Coaches: Get Contact Information from Coaches Coaches teaching on 9/11/13: take home grey folder to prepare for 1 st LessonCoaches teaching on 9/11/13: take home grey folder to prepare for 1 st Lesson