TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
CHARACTER COUNTS! In Iowa is pleased to offer trainings and workshops to assist schools, communities, businesses and organizations in their character development initiatives. Our professional team of trainers can conduct a workshop tailored to your needs.
In addition, we also offer "Open Enrollment" workshops that are usually open to the general public.
TRAINING MENU
An Introduction to CHARACTER COUNTS! In Iowa
We believe that character counts in Iowa. This short session provides an introduction to character development, making good decisions and more.
Making An Impact: A Framework for Character Development
This 2 day course provides a study of
ethics and character development centered on providing the information, skills and resources for
participants to mobilize a character development initiative when they return to their classroom, home or
community. Course content will tie to the Eleven Principles of Character Education and links with current
state school improvement initiatives. Click here for a course syllabus.*
Athletics: Building or Revealing Character
Administrators, coaches, parents and community members can be a dominant force in shaping the culture and character of an anthletic department. This class will examine the impact of sports and how it impacts the social character of America through a variety of athletic models. Click here for a course syllabus.*
A Character Builder's Toolbox
The Character Builder's Toolbox workshop provides hands-on training plus a program guide with more than 100 K-6 activities designed to bring learning and growth through play. Participants will learn fun and creative activities in Action Learning, Artistic Expressions and Children's Literature. This workshop is designed to enrich a comprehensive character education initiative in your school or youth program. To be most effective, it is recommended that participants have attended our Making an Impact class prior to taking this workshop.
Youth to Youth
Young Leaders of Character is a group of Iowa High School students who travel thorughout the state to teach others students about making good choices. This peer-to-peer workshop will help your students teach their classmates about character and good choices. Additionally, this is a great way to devleop the leadership abilities of your students and help build more positive role models in your school.
Schedule a training!
If you would like to schedule a training held specifically for your school or organization, contact Mark Wills at 515.271.1908. To schedule the Young Leaders of Character, contact Wendy Havemann at 515-271-1909.
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*Note: Course syllabus may change to meet needs of Area Education Agencies in instances where credit is being offered. Contact us at 515-271-1910 for questions about specific course requirements. |
