We are pleased to partner with many Iowa towns and cities who are focusing on character education throughout their community by adopting the Six Pillars of Character.
Efforts range from helping Little League coaches teach good sportsmanship to posting CC! banners throughout the community, and much more!
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Contact Outreach Director, Eric Martin, for assistance with your character education program at 515-271-1995.
Community Group Highlight: New Hampton, IA
The community of New Hampton, Iowa has taken the Six Pillars of Character to heart. With a CHARACTER COUNTS! Task Force of nearly 50 members, New Hampton is making a strong effort to educate the youth in the community to be citizens of good character.
Advocate Linda Kennedy says, "Our families enjoy the support of the community in teaching the Six Pillars." City employees, ranging from policemen to lifeguards, are trained in CHARACTER COUNTS! and are taught how to resolve conflicts by using key elements of the Six Pillars.
Participation in CHARACTER COUNTS! Week has also been a huge success. With the involvement of adults, parents and students, the community pulls together and focuses on character during the third week in October. Many businesses also participate by hanging 65 large banners displaying the Six Pillars of Character throughout the community.
New Hampton was presented with the Community of Character Award at the 2006 Iowa Character Awards Banquet in April, 2006.
We are pleased to partner with many Iowa towns and cities who are focusing on character education throughout their community by adopting the