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Character Education Matching Grant Pre-Approved Providers and Programs

    CHARACTER COUNTS!

    ADE strongly supports teaching students the value of character and emotional well-being. CharacterCounts! focuses on the values, attitudes, mindsets, and skills that assist each student reach his/her developmental potential and understanding of The Six Pillars of Character. All Six Pillars traits, implemented with fidelity, are necessary in the development of a safe and caring learning environment. The Six Pillar Program will 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

    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

    Other Programs:

    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:  Paul Grillos by email at [email protected] or call 480-584-9743

     

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

     

    RESILIENCE LEARNING

    Program: Resilience Learning

    Resilience In Learning.com

    Contact: [email protected]

     

    ACCI LIFESKILLS

    Program: Various

    ACCI Lifeskills

    Contact: [email protected]

     

    ALL THINGS E.Q.

    Program: All Things E.Q.

    All Things E.Q.

    Contact: [email protected]

     

    CHARACTER STRONG

    Program: Various

    Character Strong

    Contact: Chris Layton by email at [email protected] or call 602-524-3384

     

    FLIPPEN GROUP

    Program: Capturing Kids’ Hearts

    Capturing Kids Hearts

    Contact: Stephen Quick by email at [email protected] or call 800-316-4311

     

    THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT

    Program: Various

    The Be Kind People Project

    Contact: [email protected] or call (602) 559-9399

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