University of Illinois Extension - Character Education Sites on the World Wide Web

Resources for Teachers and Schools

Center for Advancement of Ethics and Character (www.bu.edu/education/caec) - Respected center focusing on education of teachers, with good resources including sample lesson plans.

Center for the 4th and 5th (www.cortland.edu/www/c4n5rs) - Serves as a regional, state and national resource in character education. A growing national movement, character education is essential to the task of building a moral society and developing school which are civil and caring communities.

Collaborative for the Advancement of Social and Emotional Learning (www.casel.org) - Studies programs and practices that support the creation of safe, caring, and challenging learning environments. CASEL is committed to helping educators provide quality social and emotional learning programs and practices in their classroom.

The Cyber Citizen Partnership (www.cybercitizenship.org) - Offers Ten Commandments of computer ethics to help reinforce acceptable on-line behavior.

Heartwood Institute (www.heartwoodethics.org) - These teacher resources are supported by community forums, free consultation with a master teacher, and advice from elder educators.

Kids Around Town (www.libertynet.org) - Select kids or home and family in this on-line magazine for general interest articles.

The School for Ethical Education (www.ethicsed.org) - Provides quality professional development tips and training in character education. SEE's newsletter gives up-to-date news about local and national character education efforts.

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