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Character Education Coach Orientation/Training Course

Character Education Coach Orientation/Training Course. Course Overview. Character Education Program Overview Character Education Lesson Plans Character Coach Logistics Expectations for Character Coaches FAQ. Character Education Program Overview. Character Definition

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Character Education Coach Orientation/Training Course

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  1. Character Education Coach Orientation/Training Course

  2. Course Overview • Character Education Program Overview • Character Education Lesson Plans • Character Coach Logistics • Expectations for Character Coaches • FAQ

  3. Character Education Program Overview • Character Definition • Pillars of Cornerstone Charter Academy • Character Education • Parental Involvement

  4. Character Education Program Components • Character Education Lessons • Student Recognitions • Cornerstone Cares • Service Projects • Dollar Jean Day

  5. 2012-2013 Accomplishments • Character Education Lessons • Recognitions • Awarded 198 Character Education Certificates • Service Projects • Packed 276 bags of food for BackPack Beginnings • Donated 225 coats to Give a Kid a Coat • Bought 20 scientific calculators for our Nicaraguan Sister School • Thank You notes to our “Neighbors” • Dollar Jean Days • Raised $3,620.36 • Survey Feedback

  6. Program Overview Example

  7. Character Education Committee Opportunities • Curriculum • Lesson Plans • Service Projects • Communications • Character Education Newsletter • Meeting Minutes

  8. Character Education Lesson Overview • Coaches/Class – 2 to 4 • Lesson Length - 20 Minute Lessons • Schedule - Wednesday morning 8:10-8:30am in classrooms • Last Wednesday/Month- School-Wide Character Education Assembly from 8:10-8:30 am • Character Education Curriculum – Character First! • Character Traits – 36 in all ( 9 each year)

  9. Character Traits Covered in Year 2

  10. Written Lesson Plans • Standardizes the program for all students • Tailor the lessons for the students • Budget • Crafts • Audiovisuals

  11. Character Coach Responsibilities • SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! • Lead by Example • Coaches Represent Teachers • Boundaries • Communicate with Lead Coach ASAP if you cannot teach lesson

  12. Lead Coach Responsibilities • Lead Coaches do not have to be Character Ed Coaches • Communicate with teacher before first lesson on 9/11/13 and share this with Classroom Coaches • Classroom Management • Clarify process for switching grey folder/guide • Provide schedule with coach names/contact info • Ongoing Communication with Teacher and Classroom Coaches • Ensure there is a Coach for Every Lesson • Forward information from Character Education Committee to Classroom Coaches • Service Project Coordination for the Classroom

  13. Character Coach: Logistics K-5 • Communication is Essential • Designated Lead Coach for each Class • Schedule Changes • Lesson Plans • Emailed • Posted on Facebook • Complete Character First! Curriculum Binder • Each Classroom • GREY FOLDER PROCESS-will house schedule for year and current month’s lesson; be kept in class near binder; each week coach will place in Thur. folder for next parent teaching; last coach of month will switch out lesson

  14. General Lesson Plan for Grades K-5

  15. September: Attentiveness

  16. SUGGESTIONS: • Keep lesson succinct and age appropriate • USE VISUALS • Younger children enjoy/need hands on opportunities • Use alternate books from library for the animal and historical figure • Utilize the take home coloring page at the end of lessons

  17. Middle School (6th – 7th Grade) Curriculum • Definitions • Key Concepts • Illustrate • Transfer Through Activities • Grey Folder Logistics

  18. General Lesson Plan for Grades 6

  19. Character Education Assemblies • Last Wednesday of Each Month • Outside Speaker • Lessons Taught by Middle School Classrooms • 6 Middle School Classrooms • Kimbrough - September

  20. Middle School Lessons During Assembly • Role of the Character Coach • Lesson Plan for Guidance • Elementary Teacher’s Guide • Character Trait Review • Various Mini Lessons • Encourage Creativity • Skits • Songs • Scenarios • 15 Minutes

  21. Facebook Links CCA Character First Coaches Cornerstone Charter Academy Cornerstone Charter Academy PTO

  22. Introduction to Character Education - Youtube A Fence or an Ambulance Introduction to Character Education

  23. Frequently Asked Questions • Will teachers be present during Character Education lessons? • Can the Character Coach have siblings attend during Character Education lessons? • Can there be more than one coach per lesson?

  24. BEFORE YOU LEAVE TONIGHT: • Assign a Lead Coach/Classroom and Provide Name to Character Ed Committee Chair • Lead Coaches: Get Contact Information from Coaches • Coaches teaching on 9/11/13: take home grey folder to prepare for 1st Lesson

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