Communicate Institute/Walsh University (Canton)
Course: Educating for Character
This course is designed for K-12 educators who wish to enhance the effectiveness of teaching character in their classroom.  Whether or not your district currently has a formalized character education program or not, you will benefit from the ideas in this course. The major components discussed in this course are based on the Character Counts! core pillars of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.  Participants will obtain many concrete ideas for immediate use with students to help their character development and their bottom line learning.
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Kent State University
Kent State University College of Continuing Studies Workshops
http://www.kent.edu/contstudies/Workshops/credit.cfm 
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Character Education - 
In this workshop, participants will explore the foundational role of character education in curriculum and instruction. Find out how teachers can more effectively meet this urgent need with greater awareness of specific practices and available resources. Learn how to thread character development strategies into regular lesson plans, from kindergarten to 12th grade. Each participant receives a binder with over three hundred activities. Discussions, activities and presentations are the focus of each day.
Ethical Fitness -
This workshop is designed for broad participation through discussions, brainstorming and problem-solving. The focus is on resolving ethical dilemmas evident in all areas of learning. Participants will also identify dilemmas faces by students, parents, teachers and business professionals. Participants will learn specific strategies which address those times when virtues come into conflict. Prior to the workshop, participants should read, How People Make Tough Choices, by Rushworth Kidder, ISBN 0684818388. By the end of the workshop you will prepare a one to two page response to the book, as well as a one page dilemma to share with the class. Ethical Fitness is a registered trademark of the Institute for Global Ethics.

University of Dayton
“Developing and Improving Attitudes and Character: A Vital Key to Student Success"
Holiday Inn Dayton Mall, Prestige Plaza, Miamisburg, Oh.  45342
Thursday, June 18   8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch included)
Eligible for 1-3 semester hours of graduate credit
All participants must mail a $45.00 pre-registration fee No Later than June 12, 2009.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: ECW 530- "Developing and Improving Attitudes and Character: A Vital Key to Student Success" This course is designed for teachers, administrators, counselors, and coaches, and will stress the implementation of "The Goal Card System," a proven method for improving the attitude and character of the students.  This hands-on workshop will provide the opportunity to develop a unique personal plan for nurturing, enhancing, developing, and improving attitude and character. 

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: Mr. Jim Place will provide the major instructional leadership for this workshop.  Teaching strategies will utilize group activities and individual reflection. Participants will be asked to re-examine and reconnect with their basic philosophies as an educator. While Jim's association with athletic teams as a coach is the vehicle he uses to deliver his presentation, he will relate many examples of successful strategies that can be incorporated into any educator's philosophy.

FACILITATORS: Joan Place: Adjunct Professor, University of Dayton; Head Counselor, Centerville HS; J. Thomas Webb : Adjunct Professor, University of Dayton; Eugene K. Moulin: Professor, University of Dayton.

TUITION & FEES: Special Rate: $180.00 per semester hour. Please note that the $45.00 pre-registration fee is separate from the university tuition fees. The pre-registration fee includes all materials costs. A complimentary meal will be served.