Feeling Motivated and Getting Ready
Guidepost #1 deals with mindset. Your school or district recognizes some problems and is ready to take steps to bring about change in school culture.You may be responding to an identified problem or to a general sense that major changes are needed in the climate of the school. Read more
Reaching Out for Information, Knowledge and Resources
At Guidepost #2, your school or district is taking definite steps to formulate a plan with specific targeted goals to improve school climate. An easy way is to have a representative committee (administrators, teachers, parents, students, community members) assess your school. Read more
Considering How to Proceed and Whom Else to Involve
Many schools find themselves at Guidepost #3 although they may not have fully articulated the previous two steps. Perhaps your situation is that you have had some home-grown approaches such as a virtue of the month and community service for a few years, but now you need something new and more effective. Read more
Developing a Dynamic Action Plan
Now, the real fun begins at Guidepost #4. Your core steering committee needs to agree on a vision for your program and anchor it in some solid planning by establishing some measurable goals and the means to achieve those goals. Be certain that the initial draft plan is shared broadly and open to feedback. Read more
Implementing New or Revised Programs or Practices
If Guidepost #4 deals with firmly imbedding the philosophical base for building character and getting all to agree, Guidepost #5 represents putting those practices into action. All the strategies mentioned in Guidepost #4 can be utilized in establishing a solid program. Read more
Telling Your Story to Validate and Sustain Your Efforts
We are living in an age of the media, and it is very important to remember to take advantage of that in telling your story. Guidepost #6 is the spot where you follow the actions, but not the ethics of advertising: promote your product. Read more