Overview

Board PresentationOctober 28, 2004

Assumptions

Perspective

Affirmation

Foundational

Agenda

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

Assumptions

We unite in our purpose to

inspire and prepare learners

for life in our changing world

community.

Mission Statement

Inter-Connected

• Quality Schools/Curriculum

• Quality Workplaces/Effective Schools

• Building Family and Community Capacity

Connections to System and School Plans

Superintendent – Character Portfolio

Character Matters Staff

Character Matters Leadership Team

Regional Character Team

School Character Contacts

Building Capacity

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)

A Brief History

1. Recent research

2. Our own experiences

3. Enthusiasm across the region

4. Enthusiasm beyond York Region

Now, Character Matters

is affirmed by:

Multifaceted: A variety of implementation strategies

Multiple:

The most effective programs averaged 15 strategies

[For more details, see Appendix C.]

1. Recent Research

• School responses (Appendix D)

• Learnings on our journey (Appendix E)

• “Becoming embedded” (Appendix F)

2. Our Own Experiences

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

3. Across Region of York

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.

4. Beyond York Region

Foundational

“We know;

we care;

therefore,

we act.”

“Higher Moral Purpose”Michael Fullan