Character Education Matching Grant Pre-Approved Providers and Programs

The application deadline has been extended to Friday, May 19, 2023.

ADE strongly supports teaching students that value of character and emotional well-being and endorses the following elements from the Character Counts program:

Character Counts focuses on the values, attitudes, mindsets, and skills that assist each student reach his/her development and understanding of The Six Pillars of Character. Developmental outcomes embodied in the character dimension of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Student Development Workshop addresses all Six Pillars traits necessary in the development of a safe and caring learning environment.

The objective of this aspect of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Implementing a Six Pillar Culture Workshop is to help each student:

Develop moral character and commitment in its use

Improve decision-making qualities

Demonstrate integrity, honesty promise-keeping, and loyalty which are essential in relationship building and career readiness

Demonstrate respect for authority figures and others without regard to gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other distinguishing attributes

Make students accountable for their actions and the consequences of choices made

Increase cognitive skills related to being just and fair with others

Display compassion and a concern for the well-being of others

Demonstrate their civic duties and social responsibilities

CHARACTER COUNTS!
Program: The Six Pillars of Character provides a meaningful and measurable framework to help focus on character skills and shape a positive culture for students.
The Six Pillars of Character
Contact: Jason Lamping by email at [email protected] or call 515-271-1836

EXCELLENCE WITH INTEGRITY INSTITUTE
Program: The Essentials
The Essentials
Contact: Jason Lamping by email at [email protected] or call 515-271-1836

FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
Program: Leader in Me
Leader In Me
Contact:  Lupe Alejos by email at [email protected] or call 623-687-4277

HOPE RISING
Program: My Best Me
Hope Rising
Contact:  Carl McKenzie by email at [email protected] or call 713-292-6286