After all, these students are the children of their employees and their future workforce. We employ a nine-step process for assessing an organization's ethical climate, analyzing the effectiveness of ethics initiatives and devising strategies to develop and implement training programs. The model is applicable, albeit with some adjustments, to educational organizations. Through interviews, focus groups, document review and a survey which spreads across all aspects of the school community, the ERC identifies the degree to which administration, faculty and student behaviors reflect acceptance of its values and policies. We evaluate the principles and tools presented as a part of the character education initiative for clarity and acceptance.
Instruction is an integral ingredient in any character or values education initiative.
Typically, organizations evaluate reactions to instruction and whether or not learning took place. What is less common, but nonetheless essential for the success of the character education initiative, is to evaluate the transfer of knowledge and skills within the classroom. Then, we must assess the impact of that instruction on individuals and the school community. In addition, our analysis offers suggestions on how the school system might prioritize its efforts to overcome any challenges that could diminish the program's overall effectiveness. If applicable, the school's experiences in character education can be compared with practices from other schools.