About Community of Caring
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Community of Caring is a K-12, whole school, comprehensive character education program with a unique focus on disabilities. Community of Caring was founded in 1982 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and has been adopted by almost 1,200 schools nationwide and in Canada. It is research-based and has a proven record of accomplishment. Community of Caring believes that the universally accepted ethical values of caring, respect, responsibility, trust and family are the foundation on which responsible decisions and behaviors are based. Community of Caring schools weave these values into every aspect of school life and the existing curriculum through a framework and components that include:
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Community of Caring believes that creating caring relationships and a caring school community while teaching values across the curriculum is essential in creating safe and healthy learning environments in which all children can succeed and prosper academically and ethically, including students with disabilities.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver reads to students.
The Program: Community of Caring is a whole school approach to developing character, with roles for staff, students, parents and the school community. It has a cohesive framework and components, and five core values that provide a common language and a cohesive structure to serve as a foundation or umbrella for all school activities. Community of Caring works!
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