[sageofages]

Interesting...I am actually proofing/editing a good friends doctoral dissertation on the adoption process of character education programs. Her premise includes the modifications of programs existing fit a particular need by the "adopters"

There are quite a number of programs out there and the reasons for developing them are all pretty basic...."renewal of instilling moral values in children" Some programs have as many as 17 characteristics deemed "desirable" by healthy contributing citizens, others as few as 6. Examples include fairness, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, citizenship, and caring.

These can be used in the school as a complete stand alone program or integrated across the curriculum in a variety of activities.

Our school uses "Character Counts", which has 6 pillars and I really like it.