101 - An Overview
101 An Overview | Becoming a School | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Podcasts
What makes Community of Caring Unique?
* is defined by groundbreaking, pioneering work in the teaching of values
* integrates the five core values of caring, respect, responsibility, trust and family into every aspect of school life, including the existing curriculum- it is not an add-on to the curriculum
* is a whole school, K-l2, comprehensive, research-based framework and process, with unique components for both elementary and secondary schools
* is the only character education program specifically developed to include all students in a caring school community, especially students with intellectual disabilities
Why do schools adopt Community of Caring?
Community of Caring...
- fosters character and citizenship development
- improves school attendance and academic performance
- improves school climate and creates a caring school community
- fosters greater acceptance of diversity, including students with intellectual disabilities
- creates safer school environments by preventing bullying and other forms of violence
- prevents teen pregnancy with a youth development focus
- reduces tobacco, drug and alcohol use
- helps implement school reform
COMMUNITY OF CARING WORKS!