Introduction to CHARACTER COUNTS!

In this virtual workshop, our team of professional educators will teach you the basic principles of CHARACTER COUNTS! and how to:

• teach, enforce, advocate, and model good character.
• define what the Six Pillars of Character look like in your classroom, school, or organization.
• implement the best practices of our new Kindness101.com videos and lessons.
• create a school or organizational culture that promotes positive relationships, connection, and sense of belonging.

You'll also receive an implementation planning guide and free resources to help you get started.

Who should attend?

This online workshop is targeted toward individual educators and administrators who want to learn the basic principles of CHARACTER COUNTS! The workshop provides valuable insights and instruction for educators, counselors, or administrators in PK-12 schools and other youth-serving organizations.

Register Today!

Early-Bird Registration fee is $89 per person (Regular Registration is $99 per person) through Sunday, August 17.

Event registration ends on Sunday, August 24.

Contact us

For more information or questions about this workshop, please contact Jason Lamping at 515-271-1836 or jason.lamping@drake.edu. If you are interested in this workshop but the times and dates do not fit your schedule, contact Jason to discuss alternative options to meet your needs.

About The Ray Center and CHARACTER COUNTS!

Schools participating in CHARACTER COUNTS! are seeing positive results in academic performance, social-emotional skills, school culture, and character development. Learn more here.

CHARACTER COUNTS! is a project of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University. Our mission is to improve civility through character development and ethical leadership. Through public awareness and programming grounded in research, The Ray Center helps create strong, vibrant communities that value positive, healthy relationships and respectful behavior. Our initiatives benefit people of all ages and are easily adaptable for families, schools, workplaces, athletic teams, and more.