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The Michigan Department of Education led the Michigan Model Partnership for Character Education in developing and evaluating a character education program for secondary students in six pilot schools from 2003-2004.
kidsThe Partnership included Genesee Intermediate School District, Macomb Intermediate School District, and Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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• Character Education & Civic Engagement Technical Assistance Center (CETAC Online)
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, CETAC Online provides information on character education and civic engagement, as well as strategies that support academic goals and other reform efforts.

• Policy on Quality Character Education PDF icon

Curriculum and Instruction

• Character Education K-6 Michigan Model

• Character Ed Curriculum for Middle School, High School and Alternative School Students
Being developed as part of the Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education. The curriculum is appropriate for implementing in a variety of classroom settings such as advisor-advisee, social studies, health, or practical skills classes.

Information and Links

• Definition of Character Education
Includes Definition, Behavioral Examples of the Six Traits, 11 principles of character education, and Ten Keys to Best Practice

• Pilot Schools in the Michigan Model for Partnership for Character Education
The four comprehensive sites include: Bendle High School, Burton; Riverside Academy, Mount Clemens; Riverside Middle School, Grand Rapids; Riverview East High School, St. Clair

Resources and Related Information

• National Youth Service Day

• Character Education Resources
From the Educational Materials Center at Central Michigan University

• Character Education Evaluation Tools
Includes: Student Feedback - Evaluation Tool; School Climate Assessment Intruments; Survey Forms


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