The Seven Guideposts form a process framework for social and character development in schools. They have been designed to assist educators in mapping out their journey toward comprehensive changes in school climate and culture. The Guideposts are based on the experience of the Center for Social and Character Development (CSCD) at Rutgers University in working with a wide variety of schools involved in implementing character education over a number of years. Read more

First, see how your school is doing in the Guidepost process by taking this brief quiz.	Next, continue learning more about the results of the quiz by reading more on the 7 Guideposts and how each one affects your school's social and character education program.	Then, as you think about how you and your school community desire to move forward, keep these helpful hints in mind and refer to the checklists.