2. Welcome to Project CHARACTER* The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well. Pierre de Coubertin (founder of modern Olympic Games)

3. Where did Project CHARACTER* come from? Project CHARACTER* was established as a result of a grant that was awarded by the U. S. Department of Education’s Character Education Program on October 1, 2002 to the former Community School District 3 of New York City. It was developed by James J. Carroll, Ph.D. and is directed by Howard Krieger. One of the consultants who works closely with Jim and Howard is Joseph Montecalvo, director of Project LEGAL. U. S. Department of Education’s Character EducationU. S. Department of Education’s Character Education Jim’s philosophy…

9. CHARACTER Citizenship and High Academic standards, Reinforcing the Aspen Character Traits, and Ethical Reasoning

10. Project CHARACTER* “Character is the foundation stone upon which one must build to win respect. Just as no worthy building can be erected on a weak foundation, so no lasting reputation worthy of respect can be built on a weak character.” R. C. Samsel

11. Your Project CHARACTER* Leadership Team L. Grant K. Rosoff U. Robson K. Richmond D. Florin A. Marinaccio

12. Goals of Project CHARACTER* Caring Schools Improved Academic Performance

13. CITIZENSHIP The Character Education Public Policy Analyst (CEPPA): Define (1) schoolwide, (2) classroom & (3) curriculum social problems & develop new public policy solutions

14. The CEPPA addresses these school social problems… (a) discipline problems (b) students’ grades (c) participation in extracurricular activities (d) parental and community involvement (e) faculty and administration involvement (f) student and staff morale

15. The Six Steps of the Public Policy Analyst (PPA) Define the Problem Gather the Evidence Identify the Causes Evaluate an existing policy Develop Solutions Select the best solution (Feasibility & Effectiveness)

16. What is The Social Problem? Social problems exist in any community (your school, your classroom, your state). Social problems are situations that some people dislike (crime, smoking, garbage). Social problems hurt the community and have bad consequences (health problems, dropouts, poverty). Example: The increase number of students who arrive late to school

17. If we all work together as a team… then CHARACTER will achieve its goals and objectives at KING SCHOOL.

18. Remember: Keep Your Deck Chairs Facing Forward!!!

19. Your Assignment As a group, brainstorm at least three academic and social problems that affect our school and can be addressed through Project CHARACTER*. Please take a moment to complete the following survey. Try to be as honest as possible. Thank you for your continued support. Go King School!!!