Our Centers for Ethics:

Get started: Implement

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Make character your cause by using what you’ve learned

CHARACTER COUNTS! works seamlessly with almost any curriculum or program. The process works by implementing the system and integrating it into existing curriculum and/or programming.

How to implement it:

• Train the right people. Want to know who should attend?
  
• Build buy-in among leadership and staff. Want free resources?
  
• Involve the community. Want proven strategies?
  
• Get funding for your initiative. Want fundraising and grant-writing resources?
  
• Learn from other CC! programs. Want to know what others are doing?
  
• Get information on training, support materials, and consultation. Contact the National Office »

Read about a successful implementation at a high school in Illinois »

How to integrate it:

• Infuse our Six Pillars language into your school through lesson plans, support materials, and curricular-integration models to help teach universal values and ethical decision making.
  
• Participate in our enriching initiatives and campaigns:
  
  • Want to help students improve their reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills? Learn about Foundations for Life.
    
  • Want to implement a sportsmanship campaign at your school? Learn about Pursuing Victory With Honor.
    
  • Want to enhance academic integrity and reduce cheating? Learn about Honor Above All.
    
  • Want to celebrate character education with an annual community event? Learn about CHARACTER COUNTS! Week.

Next, learn about Coalition membership »

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