"The character education approach goes beyond a matter of mere school discipline...It addresses the core problem of our troubled schools today: attitude...(it) proactively shapes good behavior by emphasizing character values throughout the entire curriculum from kindergarten to high school...and by providing constructive models in teachers (and) administrators..."
— Houston Chronicle, June 4, 2000

The traits of good character that a young person needs to succeed in adult life should be reinforced throughout their time in school. Character Development Group and Dr. Philip Fitch Vincent have devoted years to providing the kinds of staff development workshops and materials that help school teachers introduce their students to the elements of good character.

Dr. Vincent's best-selling books and community collaboration aids support learning across the entire school experience. He believes that character education must not be an “add-on” program that burdens teachers with one more curriculum to teach, but rather must become part of the “ethos” of a school — permeating all levels of teaching, counseling, and modeling. 

“. . . the one thing we keep repeating is you have to get Philip Vincent to come talk to your staff . . .”
 — Kathy Malmfelt, Teacher, Cotswold Middle School, Charlotte, NC

Developing Character In Students — A Primer for Teachers, Parents & Communities establishes the philosophical and structural groundwork for developing an effective character education program. This resource has been used by school systems across all grade levels, throughout the country.

Among Dr. Vincent's character Education Series resources is the comprehensive Teaching Character, It's Elementary, which provides 36 weeks of daily lessons for Grades K-5. 

For Middle School Teachers, Teaching Character: Teacher's Idea Book provides a wealth of activities and suggestions for bringing character education into the middle school classroom. Parents can use the companion volume, Teaching Character: Parent's Idea Book, to educate their children on character at home.

Character Education can also bring civility into the secondary classroom! Teacher, coach and character education coordinator Charlie Abourjilie explains how in Developing Character for Classroom Success: Strategies for Secondary Students.