Webinars
Consistent, free webinars that are relevant and practical to provide ongoing support.
See DatesCurricula and trainings that:
Why CharacterStrong
Social Emotional Learning and
Character Development in One
Our curricula and trainings are focused on fostering the Whole Child with vertically-aligned lessons that teach SEL and character, side-by-side.
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SEL Competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making
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Character Development: Patience, Kindness, Honesty, Respect, Selflessness, Forgiveness, Commitment, Humility
"I have come across three programs in my 30+ year career in education that I knew were imperative for my districts. In the 1980s came TESA (Teacher Expectation Student Achievement), in the early 2000s we found Professional Learning Communities, and today it is CharacterStrong. My staff needed assistance in learning how to navigate social-emotional learning in teaching to the whole child. CharacterStrong hit the mark."- Bill Motsenbocker, Superintendent
What We Do
We offer comprehensive solutions for effective, sustainable school culture change. Learn more about our social-emotional and character development curricula for grades K-12 and dive in to our wide range of professional and student development packages.
Holistic Approach to Implementation
With support from Dr. Clayton Cook from the University of Minnesota, we’ve developed a “Proven Process” for successful culture change rooted in behavioral and implementation science. Framed by three phases, our Proven Process is designed to simplify and strengthen the “how to” of infusing SEL and character development into the daily fabric of your school.
1. Clarity
Offering programs to create a common language & shared vision for this work: Educator, Professional, & Athletic Training
2. Competence
Explicitly & implicitly teaching the behaviors and skills we want to see demonstrated: CS Gym, Advisory, & Leadership Curricula
3. Consistency
Repetition is the key to fluency & we must make time for ongoing implementation: Fidelity Rubrics, Ongoing Training, & Assemblies
Free Resources
CharacterStrong wants to continuously offer practical, innovative resources to help improve school safety & culture and make implementing social-emotional learning and character education a manageable, effective practice.
Podcast
Special guests join the CS Team to talk school culture & leadership.
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40 weeks of research-backed, practice-based tools for staff.
What's in the curricula?
Each curriculum that CharacterStrong offers is designed by educators, for educators. Relevant, engaging, and easy-to-use
- Digital and Printable
- Minimal to No Supplies Needed
- Plug and Play
- Projectable Images and Videos
- Comprehensive Slide Decks
Join us at Our Trainings
CS is a transformational program that has made a huge impact in our school, and in my classroom. I have always felt like I had a focus on relationships with my students, but this program takes it to another level.
Dylan Woodward
Enterprise MS, WAAs a school psychologist, I love how the focus of the educator training was on RELATIONSHIPS and the importance building relationships has on creating a culture and climate where children (and staff) are SEEN.
Jill Duran
Clovis HS, CALoved every minute, comfortable and uncomfortable. Made new friends and experienced the CharacterStrong climate first hand. This will make me a better teacher, co-worker, wife, mom, and person.