Shepaug's Call for Character

By David Telesca, Principal Shepaug Valley Middle School

Character education has been recognized as an integral component of school reform and student development. To highlight this important topic, Shepaug Valley Middle School in Washington, CT, hosted a first annual Character Education Conference on October 6, 2000. Students, teachers, members of the community, and guests participated in this full-day event.

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Four Objectives for Effective Values-Based Education

Adapted from Novel News, Fall 1999, Vol. 7

A growing number of educators and state boards of education across the country are looking toward character education programs to improve the moral climate of their schools. Although available programs may differ in their approach, four common objectives surface. The Center for Learning addresses these objectives with their publications and services.

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Don't miss this Opportunity!

Register now for the C.A.R.E. Learning Community.
C.A.R.E defines Character, Assets, and Resiliency Education

The learning community includes:

• Professional Development and Strategic Planning

• School/community team building for teachers, counselors, social workers, parents, and students

• Links to Character, Assets, and Resiliency Education strategies

• Networking for planning teams from schools and communities across Connecticut

When: March 20th*, April 3, and May 8
* - Includes registration for Connecticut's Assets-Based Character Education Conference

How: Registration is $120 for adults, $55 for students (grades 5-16) with team rates available for groups of four or more. To register contact the Connecticut Assets Network (CAN) at 860.571.8463 or visit the CAN web site at www.ctassets.org.

Registrations Now Being Accepted!

Connecticut's Third-Annual Assets-Based Character Education Conference will be held on March 20, 2001 at Central Connecticut State University. We are excited to announce Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary as our keynote speaker. Come learn about strategies that help youth live successful and resilient lives. Find out how you can weave character education into the fabric of your school and community. Explore the activities and programs that help youth to cultivate positive character.

Educators, psychologists, youth workers, parents, and students are encouraged to attend. Conference registration forms may be downloaded from our website at www.ethised.org/conference/  or by contacting Ellen Almeida at SEE by E-mail: ealmeida@ethicsed.org, telephone: (203) 783-4438, or mail: SEE, 440 Wheelers Farms Road, Milford, CT 06460.