Lessons in Character

School or School-District-Wide Settings

Lessons in Character is designed to promote elementary and middle school students’ knowledge about core character education values and, through that knowledge, shape children’s positive behaviors and support academic success. It consists of 24 lessons organized around weekly themes, writing activities, and class projects. Teachers introduce the theme with a story that shows a value in action; students then engage that topic with a variety of activities. The program also includes daily oral language development and weekly writing assignments, optional parts of the program’s implementation.

Grade Range Covered by Program

1-8

Grade Range Examined in Studies Used to Establish Program Effectiveness

4-5

Targeted Behavioral Area of Effect of Prevention/Intervention

Academic performance, Attitudes & Values, Knowledge, Social behaviors

Geographic Location of Participant Samples

South, FL, LA, TX

Population Density of Participant Samples

Rural

Latinos in the School Populations

No Information

Delivery Method

Classroom

Strength of Evidentiary Support

1 Star (⭐) WWC - Academic Achievement, 1 Star (⭐) WWC - Knowledge, Attitudes and Values

Improvement Index

Academic Achievement=16, Knowledge, Attitudes and Values=6

Cost of the Program

Yes

Additional Languages

No Information

Registry URL

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Intervention/187

Contact Information

Dr. David Brooks, Developer
Distributor: Young Peoples Press
3033 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 800-231-9774
Email: info@youngpeoplespress.com

Contact URL

http://www.youngpeoplespress.com/