Informed by research in adult learning theory, and combined with Socio-Emotional and Evidence-Based Character Education principles, SELf graduates will:
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Increase their capacity to be their best self in order to serve students, school, and community.
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Internalize Autonomy, Belonging, Competence, and Dignity and understand its impact in creating thriving school communities.
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Embrace leading change effectively by understanding self and others.
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Experience best practices in character education.
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Build an awareness of the power of capacity mapping, future planning, and SEL in order to affect change.
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Engage in experiential and problem-based learning to help bridge the gap between awareness and intentionality to action by cultivating a culture of character (SEL-Aligned) in a school/district.
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Connect learning to evidence-based character education and SEL frameworks.
THE OVERALL IMPACT OF CHARACTERPLUS HAS SHOWN
THESE OUTCOMES:
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Staff morale is higher
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Staff possess a strong sense of purpose
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Staff and students enjoy a higher level of administrative support
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More students score proficient or advanced on assessment tests
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Students demonstrate healthier prosocial behaviors
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Fewer student behavior office referrals occur
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Students report greater feelings of competence, belonging, and autonomy
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Students are more likely to view the school as a community
QUESTIONS? CONTACT DR. JULIE SPERRY, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM EXPANSION & INNOVATION - JSPERRY@CHARACTERPLUS.ORG