The Character Education Quality Standards present the key components of effective character education, so that schools and districts can evaluate their efforts, using these criteria. CEP is not affiliated with any party or creed. It is dedicated to the idea that character and education are natural partners in helping children become ethical, responsible adults. It holds that core ethical values can be a matter of consensus and a model for our youth. It is committed to the practical implementation of character education throughout the learning process.
Character education promotes core ethical values as the basis of good character.
Effective character education requires an intentional, proactive and comprehensive approach that promotes the core values in all phases of school life. The school must be a caring community. To develop character, students need opportunities for moral action. Effective character education includes a meaningful and challenging academic curriculum that respects all learners and helps them succeed. Character education should strive to develop students' intrinsic motivation.