Shows how to promote character growth and discernment of right from wrong amongst schoolchildren of all age groups.

"This book ought to be required reading for people who want to influence the moral development of students in schools. It effectively bridges the gaps between theory and practice, and between university educational researchers and K-12 teachers and administrators."

-- CHOICE, June 1999

Introduction - Timothy Rusnak The Six Principles of Integrated Character Education PART ONE: CHARACTER EDUCATION IS NOT A SUBJECT, IT IS PART OF EVERY SUBJECT Integrating Character into the Life of the School - Timothy Rusnak Making Character Work - William J Switala PART TWO: INTEGRATED CHARACTER EDUCATION IS ACTION EDUCATION Character, Curriculum and Action Education - Thomas Farrelly Learning beyond the Classroom - James Antis PART THREE: A POSITIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT HELPS BUILD CHARACTER Building a Positive Classroom Environment - Mark John Tierno More Than a Good Lesson Plan - Kenneth Barbour PART FOUR: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PRACTICE Leadership, Character Growth, and Authenticity - James E Henderson Making Leadership Count - Robert D Myers PART FIVE: EMPOWERED TEACHERS PROMOTE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Constructing Learning and Character - Frank M Ribich Fostering Character Growth - Judy Heasley PART SIX: THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ARE VITAL PARTNERS IN DEVELOPING CHARACTER Community, Character and Schooling - V Robert Agostino Partnering with the Community - Donna Milanovich Epilogue: Getting Started - Paul Black