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Title Author
101 Ways to Develop Student Self-Esteem & Responsibility Canfield, J., Siccone, F.
10-minute Life Lessons For Kids Miller, Jamie
11 Principles of Effective Character Education - TAPE Lickona, Thomas
1-2-3 Magic - Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (text) Phelam
1-2-3 Magic - Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (video) Phelam
131 Creative Strategies for Reaching Children with Anger Problems Carr, Tom
180 Days of Character Forrest, Donna B.
1999 National Schools for Character
25- Minute Planning Process (SST) Sprick, Randy
50 Activities for Teaching Emotional Intelligence: Middle School Schilling, Dianne
A Call to Character Greer, C., Khol, H.
A Gift of Character: The Chattanooga Story Vincent, Dr. Philip Fitch Vincent
A Rainbow of Hope:moving,adoption,fire,new baby,divorce,dealing w/bullies,foster care,death of pet,friend,parent Hagler, Linda
Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope O'Toole, Donna
Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope (Teacher Guide) O'Toole, Donna
Activities that Teach Jackson, Tom
Activities that Teach Jackson, Tom
Activities that Teach Family Values - Helping Parents move from Lecturing to Sharing Jackson, Tom
Addressing the Issue of Behavior & Character - TAPE Daggett, Bill
Addressing the Issue of Behavior & Character - TAPE Daggett, Bill
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Charity
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Citizenship
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Compassion
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Courage
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Determination
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Diligence
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Friendship
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Gratitude
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Honor
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Humility
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Integrity
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Leadership
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Loyalty
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Moderation
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Patience
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Perseverance
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Respect
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Responsibility
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Selflessness
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Trustworthiness
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Wisdom
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Work
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Generosity
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Honesty
Adventures to the Book of Virtues: Self Discipline
Advisor/Advisee Character Education Sadlow, Sarah
An Integrated Approach to Character Education Rusnak, Timothy
Animated Hero Classics: Florence Nightingale
Animated Hero Classics: President Abraham Lincoln
Art of Life - Teacher's Manual LaRocco, Christine
Art of Life - Teacher's Manual LaRocco, Christine
Art of Life - Text LaRocco, Christine
Art of Life - Text LaRocco, Christine
Book of Virtues Bennett, William J.
Book of Virtues for Young People Bennett, William J.
Books that Build Character Kilpatrick, W., Wolfe, G. & S.
Boys on the Brink - video news special report 20/20
Building Character through Service Learning Winings, Kathy
Bus Discipline: A Positive Approach (4 video series) Sprick, Randy
Cafeteria Discipline (video series) Sprick, Randy
Captain Music presents: Character Counts and So Do I!
Celebrate America! Songs for the American Spirit! (CD)
Central High (CD ROM) Destiny
CHAMPS-(book) Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Classwide Motivation Systems-Enhance Student's Desire to Succeed Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Correction Procedures, Part 1 -Understand Why Misbehaviors Occur Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Correction Procedures, Part 2 - Consequences that Teach RESPONSIBILITY Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Expectations-Design Clear Expectations for Behavior Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Intro. To Proactive/Positive Classroom Management Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Monitor & Revise-Fine Tune Your Management Plan Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Organization-Prepare Your Routines and Procedures Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Provide Effective Instruction & Positive Feedback Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-The First Month-Get the Year Off to a Great Start Sprick, Randy
CHAMPS-Vision-Know Where You are Heading Sprick, Randy
Char. Ed. - Application In the Classroom - Elementary - Video
Char. Ed. - Application In the Classroom - Secondary - Video
Character and Coaching Yeager, John M., et. al
Character and Community Development Vessels, G.G.
Character Education Connections Stirling, Diane
Character Education Connections for Home, School and Community Stirling, Diane
Character Education Connections for Home, School and Community Stirling, Diane
Character Education in America's Blue Ribbon School Murphy, Madonna M.
Character Education in the Classroom (text) National Affiliate NSBA
Character Education -Restoring Respect & Responsibility - TAPE Lickona, Thomas
Character Education through Story K-6 through Multicultural Literature (stories listed, but not included) Smith, Patty, et.al.
Character Under Construction Forrest, Donna B.
Children Learn What They Live Nolte, D.L., Harris, R.
Children with Anger Problems Carr, Tom
Children's Anger-Control Book: Don't Despair on Thursday Moser, Adolph
Children's Anger-Control Book: Don't Feed the Monster on Tuesday Moser, Adolph
Children's Anger-Control Book: Don't Pop Your cork on Monday Moser, Adolph
Children's Anger-Control Book: Don't Rant & Rave on Wednesday! Moser, Adolph
Children's Book of America Bennett, William J.
Children's Book of Heroes Bennett, William J.
Children's Book of Virtues Bennett, William J.
Children's Book of Virtues Bennett, William J.
Classroom of the Heart - featuring Guy Doud former Teacher of the Year
Conducting Group Discussions with Kids Jackson, Tom
Conflict Resolution & Peer Mediation grades 4-5
Conflict Resolution Curriculum for Middle School Dee Edelman, Copper Coggins, Debbie Rios, Kathryn
Conflict Resolution Education
Connecting Character to Conduct Stein, R., Richin, R.,Banyon, R., Banyon, F., Stein, M.
Creating Schools of Character: Part 1 of 4; First Steps Toward Character Education
Creating Schools of Character: Part 2 of 4; Supporting Character Education in the School
Creating Schools of Character: Part 3 of 4; Integrating Character Education into the Curriculum
Creating Schools of Character: Part 4 of 4; Evaluating and Improving your Character Education Program
Developing Character for Classroom Success Abourjilie, Charlie
Developing Character in Students Vincent, Phillip Fitch
Developing Character in Students - Workbook Vincent, Philip Fitch
Discipline with Dignity Mendler, Allen N. & Curwin, Richard L.
Educating for Character Lickona, Thomas
Enemy Pie Munson, Derek
Exploring Values Through Literature, Multimedia, and Literacy Events Schmidt, Particia Ruggiano & Pailliotet, Ann Watts
Fiesta Musical (CD) in English and Spanish
Forms for Helping the Oppositional Child Roban, Whitney
Freedom Writers Gruwell, Erin
Grouchy Ladybug Carle, Eric
Handbook of School-Based Interventions Cohen, Jeffrey
Harry Wong - Cooperative Learning & Culture - Video Wong, Harry
Harry Wong - Discipline & Procedures - Video Wong, Harry
Harry Wong - Lesson Mastery - Video Wong, Harry
Harry Wong - Positive Expectations - Video Wong, Harry
Harry Wong - Procedures & Routines - Video Wong, Harry
Harry Wong - The Effective Teacher - Video Wong, Harry
Harry Wong - The First Days of School - Video Wong, Harry
Harry Wong - The Professional Educator - Video Wong, Harry
Helping Children at Home and at School (Handouts)
Hot & Spicy Salsa Hits (CD)
Hot Stuff to Help Kids Chill Out: The Anger Management Book Wilde, Jerry
I am a Lion - Self-Esteem, Respect for Parents and Assertiveness Sommer, Carl
In Search of Character: Caring
In Search of Character: Citizenship
In Search of Character: Courage
In Search of Character: Diligence
In Search of Character: Fairness
In Search of Character: Honesty
In Search of Character: Integrity
In Search of Character: Respect
Inspiring Active Learning Harmin, Merrill
Interventions (Tape) Sprick, Randy
Karen's Kids: Blank Signs Kids (Clip Art CD)
Karen's Kids: Caring Kids (Clip Art CD)
Karen's Kids: More School Days Kids (Clip Art CD)
Karen's Kids: Multicultural Kids (Clip Art CD)
Karen's Kids: Schools Days Kids (Clip Art CD)
Kids with Character
Kids with Character II
Kids with Character III
King on the Pond - Respect for Others, Forgiveness and Sportsmanship Sommer, Carl
Laws of Life (Essay Contest) John Templeton Foundation
Legal Issues in School Transportation Sprick, Randy
Leo the Late Bloomer Kraus, Robert
Lesson Plans for Character Education - Elementary Master Teacher
Lesson Plans for Character Education - Secondary Master Teacher
Lessons from the Beach Chair Brown, Deb Austin
Lessons from the Rocking Chair Brown, Deb Austin
Lessons from the Rocking Chair Brown, Deb Austin
Life's Greatest Lessons Urban, Hal
Little Red Train - Perseverance, Compassion and Civic Virtue Sommer, Carl
Lively Lessons for Classroom Sessions: Grades 2-5 Sartori, Rosanne Sheritz
Lovables Loomans, Diane
Magic Coloring Book of Feelings Bowman, Robert & Kim Frank
Mamie McCollough - Get It Together McCollough, Mamie
Mamie McCollough - I Can. You Can Too! McCollough, Mamie
Mamie McCollough - Mama's Rules for Livin' McCollough, Mamie
Mamie McCollough - Rules for Success McCollough, Mamie
March Media: EMILY BREAKS FREE demonstrates tactics for handling a bully
Marsh Media: AMAZING MALLIKA shows kids how to handle anger
Marsh Media: BAILEY'S BIRTHDAY celebrates the worth of intangible gifts
Marsh Media: BASTET - Celebraing gifts that matter
Marsh Media: BEA'S OWN GOOD - Following the rules
Marsh Media: CLARISSA affirms the unique value of each person
Marsh Media: DREAM CATCHERS - Exploring art and imagination
Marsh Media: FEATHERS AT LAS FLORES - Steering clear of gossip
Marsh Media: FOLLOWING ISABELLA - Becoming a Leader
Marsh Media: GUMBO GOES DOWNTOWN explores the importance of home
Marsh Media: HANA'S YEAR teaches young people to resist peer pressure
Marsh Media: INGER'S PROMISE - Being Trustworthy
Marsh Media: JACKSON'S PLAN inspires children to be themselves
Marsh Media: JOMO AND MATA helps children handle sibling rivalry
Marsh Media: KIKI AND THE CUCKIOO - Coping with competition
Marsh Media: KYLIE'S CONCERT shows how to turn talents into contributions
Marsh Media: KYLIE'S SONG - Being the best you can be
Marsh Media: LUDMILA'S WAY - Sharing
Marsh Media: MINOU encourages self-reliance
Marsh Media: MOLLY'S MAGIC demonstrates problem-solving skills
Marsh Media: MY WAY SALLY fosters leadership skills
Marsh Media: PAPA PICCOLO promotes a nurturing spirit in boys and girls
Marsh Media: PEQUENA THE BURRO instills pride in heritage
Marsh Media: TESSA ON HER OWN explores the value of work
Marsh Media: THANK YOU, MEILING cultivates everyday courtesy
Marsh Media: TIME FOR HORIATIO fosters harmony and cooperation
Marsh Media: TOAD IN TOWN - Growing and changing
Marsh Media: TONIA THE TREE nurtures a positive attitude toward growth
Mayor for a Day - Citizenship, Civic Virtue, Respect for Law Sommer, Carl
Moral Compass Bennett, William J.
Operating Manual for Character Education Programs Reed, Nancy
Parents, Kids, and Character LeGette, Helen R.
Pay It Forward (hardback) Hyde, Catherine Ryan
Pay It Forward (paperback) Hyde, Catherine Ryan
Personal Development: Group Version Phillips, Vicki
Plain Truth of Things Greer, C., Khol, H.
Playground Discipline (video series) Sprick, Randy
Playing with Fire Macbeth, F., Fine, N.
Power of Social Skills in Character Development Scully, Jennifer L.
Power of Social Skills in Character Development Scully, Jennifer L.
Power Struggles: Successful Techniques for Educators Mendler, Allen
Promising Practices in Character Education Vincent, Philip Fitch
Proud Rooster and Little Hen - Humility, Obedience to Parents and Self-Discipline Sommer, Carl
Quality School Glasser, William
Random Acts of Kindness
Reading for Character - 40 Lessons for Middle School Classrooms based on Book of Virtues Shail, Linda G.
Reading for Character - 40 Lessons for Middle School Classrooms based on The Book of Virtues Shail, Linda G.
Ready-to-Use Social Skills Lesson & Activities grades 1-3 Begun, Ruth W.
Ready-to-Use Social Skills Lesson & Activities grades 4-6 Ruth Weltmann Begun
Ready-to-Use Social Skills Lesson & Activities grades 7-12
Ready-to-Use Social Skills Lesson & Activities grades PreK-K Begun, Ruth W.
Reasoning with Democratic Values Instructors Manual Lockwood, A., Harris, D.
Reasoning with Democratic Values Vol.1 Lockwood, A., Harris, D.
Reasoning with Democratic Values Vol.2 Lockwood, A., Harris, D.
Rules & Procedures Vincent, Philip Fitch
S.E.A.L.S. II Self-Esteem and Life Skills, Too! Middle and High School Korb-Khalsa, Kathy L. , et.al.
S.E.A.L.S. Plus: Self-Esteem and Life Skills: Middle and High School Korb-Khalsa, Kathy L. , et.al.
Service Learning Master Teacher
Simon's Hook - A story about teases and put downs Burnett, Karen G.
SLAM Full Court Perseverance - Middle School Video
Sly Fox and the Chicks - Trust, Safety and Obedience to Parents Sommer, Carl
SNAP How to Act Like a Responsible Almost-Adult - Middle School Video
Soul of Education Kessler, Rachael
Teacher Character: Parents Guide Dotson, Anne C. & Karen D. Dotson
Teacher of the Year (video) featuring Guy Doud
Teacher's Encyclopedia of Behavior Management Sprick, Randy
Teaching Character - Teacher's Idea Book Dotson, A.D., Wisont, K.D.
Teaching Character…In the Middle Grades Broome, Sadie Allran, et.al.
Teaching Character…It's Elementary Broome, Sadie Allran & Nancy W. Henley
Teaching Character…It's Elementary - 36 Weeks of Daily Lesson for Grades K-5 Broome, Sadie A. & Nancy Henley
Teen Smart! Grevious, Saundrah Clark
Thoughts on Virtue
Three Little Pigs - Diligence, Respect for Labor and Self-Discipline Sommer, Carl
Time Remote - Diligence, Self-Discipline and Responsibility Sommer, Carl
Tough Kids Jenson, William
Tough Kids Social Skills Sheridan, Susan M.
Tough Kids Tool Box Jenson, William
Turning Them Around: Developing Motivation, Responsibility and Self-Discipline in At-Risk Youth Phillips, Vicki
Ugly Caterpillar - Respect for Others, Kindness and Friendship Sommer, Carl
Veggie Tales - A Very Veggie Christmas (cassette and activity book)
Veggie Tales - Dave and the Giant Pickle (cassette and activity book)
Veggie Tales - Heroes of the Bible (Dave and the Giant Pickle, Esther, Daniel & the Lion's Den)
Veggie Tales - Heroes of the Bible (Rack, Shack & Benny, Josh and the Big Wall; Flibber-O-Loo)
Veggie Tales - Larry Boy and the Fib from Outer Space (cassette and activity book)
Veggie Tales - Rack, Shack & Benny (cassette and activity book)
Veggie Tales - The Grapes of Wrath - Classroom Edition
Veggie Tales - The Story of Flibber-O-Loo - Classroom Edition
Veggie Tales: Are You My Neighbor?
Veggie Tales: Esther and the Girl Who Became Queen
Veggie Tales: King George and his Ducky
Veggie Tales: Larry Boy and the Fib from Outer Space
Veggie Tales: Larry Boy and the Rumor Weed
Veggie Tales: Lyle and the Kindly Viking
Veggie Tales: Madame Blueberry
Veggie Tales: The Toy That Saved Christmas
What Do I Do When…? Mendler, Allen N.
What Do You Stand For? Lewis, Barbara A.
Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong Kilpatrick, William
Wildcat Soup Hixson High School
WiseLives grades 6-8
Wiselives: WiseSkills grades 6-8
Wit & Wisdom of our American Presidents Wetherington, Roy
Wonderful Ways to Love a Teen Ford, Judy
Words of Wisdom Safire, W., Safir, W.
You Move You Lose - Tolerance, Friendship and Cooperation Sommer, Carl
Your Job is Easy - Respect for Others, Responsibility and Forgiveness Sommer, Carl