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Overview Board Presentation October 28, 2004

Overview Board Presentation October 28, 2004. Agenda. Assumptions Perspective Affirmation Foundational. Assumptions. Character Development … Is a foundation for learning: academic, social, emotional and ethical Benefits the present and the future Is a basis for quality relationships

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Overview Board Presentation October 28, 2004

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  1. OverviewBoard PresentationOctober 28, 2004

  2. Agenda Assumptions Perspective Affirmation Foundational

  3. Assumptions Character Development … • Is a foundation for learning: academic, social, emotional and ethical • Benefits the present and the future • Is a basis for quality relationships • Occurs by default or intention • Is personal

  4. Mission Statement We unite in our purpose to inspire and prepare learners for life in our changing world community.

  5. Inter-Connected

  6. Connections to System and School Plans • Quality Schools/Curriculum • Quality Workplaces/Effective Schools • Building Family and Community Capacity

  7. Building Capacity Superintendent – Character Portfolio Character Matters Staff Character Matters Leadership Team Regional Character Team School Character Contacts

  8. A Brief History Fall 1999 Trustee Permission to Explore Spring 2000 Public Forums 2000 – 2001 Awareness and Training January 2002 Visible in Secondary October 2002 Board Priority and Policy (Appendix A) Sept 2003 Visible in Elementary 2004 – 2005 Upcoming Events(Appendix B)

  9. Now, Character Matters is affirmed by: • Recent research • Our own experiences • Enthusiasm across the region • Enthusiasm beyond York Region

  10. 1. Recent Research Multifaceted: A variety of implementation strategies Multiple: The most effective programs averaged 15 strategies [For more details, see Appendix C.]

  11. 2. Our Own Experiences • School responses (Appendix D) • Learnings on our journey (Appendix E) • “Becoming embedded” (Appendix F)

  12. 3. Across Region of York Region of York Character Community (all 9 Municipalities) • Character Community Council • Building Communities of Character Conference (April 14, 15, 2005) • Family Forums • Character Day Oct. 20 • Education Week Storefronts • Learning for a Sustainable Future • Faith Communities, Media, Business, Municipal Offices, and more www.charactercommunity.com

  13. 4. Beyond York Region Other Boards Kawartha Pine Ridge, Simcoe, Trillium Lakelands, Avon Maitland, Grand Erie, Thames Valley, Upper Canada, Frontier (Manitoba), Britain, South Africa and beyond by way of The Attribute (Appendix G) Contributions to others: GLACIE, ASCD, CAP, The Forum, OSCA,etc.

  14. Foundational

  15. “Higher Moral Purpose”Michael Fullan “We know; we care; therefore, we act.”

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