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"Color My World" Harmony Publications, LLC
100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 230
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-670-3901
www.colormyworld.info
Motivate your students with values education. Teach them to honor their unique individuality while embracing diversity with character development. Best of all, nurture creativity, stimulate independent thinking skills and help develop tolerance with themselves and others.
ASCD
1703 N. Beauregard St.
Alexandria VA 22311
Phone: 703-575-5475
Fax: 703-575-5492
www.ascd.org
ASCD is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational leadership organization. Our 175,000 members worldwide are professional educators from all levels and subject areas. We advocate and provide expert and innovative support for sound education policies and best practices to ensure that each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged.
Best Behavior Books
228 S. Washington St.
Suite 220
Alexandria VA 22314
Phone: 703-739-6746
Fax: 703-739-7762
www.blacksocietypages.com
Best Behavior—A Celebration of Good Manners For Our African-American Children teaches etiquette through verse that is easy to remember, is illustrated by images ofchildren that are hard to forget, emphasizes the importance of courtesy, dignity and respect and is a great teaching tool for all children.
Carington's Wild Character Adventure
Women's Care Center of Erie County
2503 West 15th St. Suite 3
Erie PA 16505
Phone: 814-836-7505
Fax: 814-836-7508
CWCA is a character education curriculum for grades K-4. Carington, the “tour guide” giraffe, explores animals and character traits using fun, interactive skits, crafts, games and more. Utilizing a team approach between students, teachers, parents and community, CWCA provides students with foundational character qualities needed to make healthy future choices.
Center for Civic Education
5145 Douglas Fir Road
Calabasas CA 91302-1440
Phone: 818-591-9321
Fax: 818-591-9330
www.civiced.org
The Center for Civic Education develops and implements programs in civic education for grades K-12 and administers a wide range of curricular, teacher-training, and community-based programs. The Center strives to develop an enlightened citizenry by working to increase students' understanding of the principles, values, institutions, and history of constitutional democracy.
Character and Citizenship Education at the Higher Levels
125 Heritage Lake Drive
Fayetteville GA 30214
Phone: 770-719-2365
Fax: 770-719-1797
"Dr. Lydia" and her retired Army chaplain, Dr. R. Knox Herndon, spent over 20 years as a military couple in the Cold War Army, being in such places as West Berlin in 1977-1980 when Russia was invading Afghanistan east of Berlin and the Iranian Revolution and American hostage situation was going on west of Berlin. "Dr. Lydia" got her Ph.D in education in 1994 on "Georgia's core values" and incorporated her husband's love of WWII history in the Liberty Tree's American Values Traveling Museum.
Character Builders
5498 Dorothy Dr.
North Olmsted OH 44070
Phone: 800-466-4066
Fax: 877-240-6256
www.characterbuilders.net
Character Builders has teamed with D. Trinidad Hunt and Elan Enterprises to bring effective programs centered around IQ, EQ and SQ literacy for students. Our mission is to accelerate the unlocking of the potential of every American student. We accomplish our mission through innovative and cutting-edge products designed to simplify life for educations.
Character Development Group
366 Bella Vista Dr.
Boone NC 28607
Phone: 888-262-919-967
Fax: 919-967-2139
www.charactereducation.com
The most trusted name in character! Character Development Group provides the most reliable series of staff development tools and resources available today. You will find everything you need for your character education and bullying efforts from a diverse and comprehensive collection of books, videos, and music to workshops, trainings, and keynotes. From day-to-day classroom activities for grades K-12 to academic theory, this is your one stop shop. Visit our booth to check out our special conference prices!
Character Education Partnership
1025 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 1011
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-296-7743
Fax: 202-296-7779
www.character.org
Stop by CEP’s booth to see our resources. We’re offering free shipping on all purchases made at the Forum. You can also sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter, schedule a training tailored just for your school, or learn more about National Schools of Character. Plus, you’ll receive a free gift just for stopping by!
Character First!
520 W. Main Street
Oklahoma City OK 73102
Phone: 405-815-0001
Fax: 405-815-0002
www.charcterfirst.com
Character First! Education offers a wide variety of exciting, creative curriculum and training to help teachers encourage good character in the classroom. Through emphasizing, requiring, and recognizing forty-nine different character qualities, teachesr can build a "culture of character' in their schools.
Cool Kind Kid, Inc.
17 West 8th St.
Ocean City NJ 08226
Phone: 609-398-1949
Fax: 609-938-0424
www.tannersmanners.com
Proactively addressing the root causes of bullying by promoting social competence and redefining cool. Music based social skills and character values curriculum materials that change kids' behavior through award-winning music and fun, egaging activities.
FranklinCovey
2200 West Parkway Blvd.
Salt Lake City UT 84119
Phone: 801-319-3733
Fax: 801-817-5640
www.franklincovey.com
How do you integrate leadership principles into your school's curriculum? Visit FranklinCovey's booth to learn about our process to help create a culture that provides students with skills relevant for today's 21st century challenges.
GivaGeta
27 Kreiger Lane
Glastonbury CT 06033
Phone: 860-657-0770
Fax: 860-633-4117
www.givageta.com
Positive. Interactive. Engaging. Give a smile…Get a smile™ GivaGeta™ with 36 “Learn by Doing” team activities. See character education tools and workshops that open the dialogue to proactively teach Respect, Kindness, Understanding, Diversity, a Positive Attitude, Leadership and Teamwork in a fun-filled way. Build school community and improve climate and culture with staff professional development that transfers right onto the kids! Easy to weave into RTI, PBS, Responsive Classroom and other character education programs.
LifeSkills4Kids.com
12 Phillips Rd.
Hainesport NJ 08036
Phone: 609-261-2162
Fax: 609-261-1512
www.lifeskills4kids.com
The scientifically validated Million Dollar Machine (MDM) life skills enrichment program is recommended for all grade K-6 children. A robot teacher introduces the award-winning lessons at each school with an unforgettable special assembly. Educators then use detailed MDM materials to effectively convey character education, decision making, drug prevention and health concepts.
Lions Quest
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook IL 60523
Phone: 630-468-6960
Fax: 630-706-9205
www.lions-quest.org
Looking to improve academic performance, decrease problem behaviors and increase pro-social behaviors? Visit the Lions Quest booth to learn about K-12 life skills curricula that promote SEL, character Development and Service-learning. Learn how the world's largest service organization supports youth commitment to service. Get project ideas!
L.O.V. Everday!!! 4 Kids
845 Sprucewood Lane, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77024 713-557-4721
Phone: Fax: 713-722-7976
www.liveourvalueseveryday.com
L.O.V. Everday!!! 4 Kids is a program which visually reinforces the values that each school chooses, using songs, bracelets, t-shirts, magnets and banners. We license the Live Our Values Everyday!!! Name and L.O.V. Everyday!!! Slogan and logo and allow each school to implement the program based on its unique environment.
Mendez Foundation
601 S. Magnolia Avenue
Tampa FL 33606
Phone: 813-251-3600
Fax: 813-251-3237
www.mendezfoundation.org
A leading developer of the research-based, proven-effective Too Good™ drug and violence prevention programs. Too Good for Violence™ K-8, a SAMSHA Model Program, addresses the most significant risk and protective factors at each developmental level, helping students learn the skills and attitudes that promote peaceful interactions with others.
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National Association for Self-Esteem and International Council for Self-Esteem
17308 Twin Ridge Ct.
Silver Spring MD 20905
Phone: 301-421-0118
Fax: 301-421-0119
www.healthyselfesteem.org
National Runaway Switchboard
3080 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago IL 60657
Phone: 773-289-1723
Fax: 773-929-5150
www.1800runaway.org
The National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) is the federally designated national communication system for runaway and homeless youth. 1-800-RUNAWAY (24/7 hotline) and www.1800RUNAWAY.org, provides crisis intervention and educational materials to communities. NRS is proud to introduce the free Let's Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum to help youth build skills and generate awareness.
Positive Action
264 4th Ave. S.
Twin Falls ID 83301
Phone: 800-345-2974
Fax: 208-733-1590
www.positiveaction.net
Positive Action is the only top-rated, evidence-based character education program distinguished by the U.S. DoEd, What Works Clearinghouse with "positive effects" in bothbehavior and academic outcome domains. The easy-to-use program includes engaging 15-minute lessons and/or activities with fully-prepared materials for Pre-K–12 curriculum, climate development, counselor, and family and community involvement components. It is also recognized by: U.S. DoEd, SDFS, OJJDP, and NREPP/SAMHSA.
Project Wisdom
4747 Bellaire Blvd. #210
Bellaire TX 77401
Phone: 713-664-6686
Fax: 713-664-6944
www.projectwisdom.com
Project Wisdom is a simple-to-use, engaging program that has been licensed to more than 17,000 schools across the nation. Its unique, affordable, and schoolwide approach provides students with the knowledge and confidence they need to make wiser choices. The program encourages student achievement, promotes positive behaviors, and boosts teacher morale.
Rachel's Challenge
8152 Southpark Lane
Littleton CO 80120
Phone: 877-895-7060
Fax: 832-442-7383
www.rachelschallenge.org
Rachel Scott, the first victim in the Columbine High School Shootings, touched the lives of thousands with her kindness and compassion. Inspired by her many journal writings, we spread her messages worldwide through dynamic educational presentations. Darrell Scott, Rachel’s father and founder of Rachel’s Challenge, will be a powerful breakout speaker at this years conference.
Respect Challenges, Inc.
40 Several Sources
PO Box 157
Ramsey NJ 07446
Phone: 201-280-3720
Fax: 201-818-9033
www.respectchallenges.org
Respect Challenges, Inc. is the sole distributor for the evidence-based character education program called The Choice Game. The CD ROM program includes engaging lessons/activities for 7-12 graders for the classroom, guidance office, or community after school programs. Topics include Drugs, Alcohol, Peer Pressure and the newest segment on Gang involvement.
Responsive Classroom
85 Avenue A, Suite 204
P.O. Box 718
Turner Falls MA 01376
Phone: 413-863-8288
Fax: 413-863-8310
www.responsiveclassroom.org
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATTERS. Responsive Classroom practices help teach social and academic skills; create safe, joyful, and challenging classroom; and raise test scores. Print and video resources, workshops, and on-site consulting.
Rising Star Education
5251 73rd W
Suite C
Edina MN 55439
Phone: 423-842-1453
Fax: 423-842-5505
www.risingstareducation.com
Rising Star Education is home for the Emmy-winning Auto-B-Good DVD series. In addition to Auto-B-Good, we have other fun and creative resources to help in your character-building efforts. Come by for discount pricing and a free Auto-B-Good DVD.
School-Connect
6202 Wilmett Rd.
Bethesda MD 20817
Phone: 800-597-6209
Fax: 866-439-0581
www.school-connect.net
School-Connect develops, distributes and offers training in School-Connect®: Optimizing the High School Experience, a 40-lesson curriculum designed to improve students' social, emotional and academic skills and strengthen relationships among students and teachers. School-Connect is implemented in freshman seminar, advisory and related courses across the country and in Canada.
Sprint Foundation
6220 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park KS 66251
Phone:
Fax:
www.sprint.com/citizenship
Sprint's 4NetSafety program delivers tools to keep kids safer online. Through a partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Childre and National Education Association's Health Information Network, Sprint is providing tools to help kids understand the implications of decisions they make online. These tools can be accessed directly by the kids or can be incorporated into the classroom with lesson plans that are provided as part of the program. Additionally, 4NetSafety equips parents with information they need to initiatie conversations with kids on Internet safety. For more information on these resources, please visit www.4NetSafety.com.
Storyvalues
433 Leslie Street
Toronto Ontario, Canada M4M 3E3
Phone: 416-461-3472
www.storyvalues.com
STORYVALUES is a system of educator-friendly, online programs that use multicultural folktales as the basis for character education. Each program consists of recorded stories (featuring culturally accurate original music), written versions, and grade-specific follow up materials. Classroom materials explore the premise of each story by providing open-ended tasks that require problem solving, decision-making, collaboration and acceptance of personal responsibility. Approved and recommended by Curriculum Services Canada, STORYVALUES also supports ELL, social and emotional literacy, and cultural awareness.
Tiger Woods Foundation
121 Innovation Drive
Suite 150
Irvine CA 92617
Phone: 949-725-3003
www.tigersactionplan.org
Tigers Action Plan is a FREE character education program for youth ages 8-17. Youth will identify goals and dreams, develop leadership skills, perform volunteer service and explore careers.
TrueSuccess Inc.
7484 Candlewood Dr.
Grand Rapids MI 49546
Phone: 616-977-5900
Fax: 303-997-1905
www.truesuccessisbest.com
TrueSuccess provides resources that foster positive behavior skills for success in school and life. It WORKS because tools are teacher-friendly, EASY to implement and ENGAGE youths with intriguing graphics and inspiring true stories. Includes a wide variety of fun instructional strategies. Literacy tools are embedded with character training. ASSESSMENT available.
Two by Two Campus, Inc.
286 Southgate Drive
Dubuque IA 52003
Phone: 563-543-7200
Fax: 563-588-2454
www.twobytwoanimalcampus.org
Two by Two is a nonprofit organization formed by educators who combined character and humane education philosophies to create a heartfelt, hands-on program called the Kindhearted Kids. Come see how elementary students strive to be responsible and compassionate "pet parents" while learning lifelong character skills during unforgettable "teaching moments" throughout this national standard-based program.
WiseSkills
149 Josephine Street
Suite B
Santa Cruz CA 95060
Phone: 888-947-3754
Fax: 831-426-8930
www.wiseskills.com
Interdisciplinary multicultural character education program. Also includes materials for families to teach character at home.
Zaner-Bloser
3431 Kilburn Circle, #516
Richmond VA 23233
Phone: 804-922-2511
Fax: 614-487-2229
www.zaner-bloser.com
PreK - Grade 8 award-winning multicultural literature that encourages children to develop their own voice. Flexible teaching resources like Read-Alouds, Leveled Readers, Phonics Readers, and Language Support Readers, provides a unique opportunity to teach all the elements of Reading while helping students connect literacy instruction and their lives.
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