“There are no great acts, just small acts done with GREAT LOVE.”
- Mother Theresa
JPS: Character Education is now offering graduate courses through Colorado State University Pueblo for $150 an hour. Fall term options are below.
PLEASE NOTE: These are all EW-500 classes and are fully accredited, non-degree classes. If your district requires degree-seeking classes or requires a letter grade, we have two options. Please email jimplaceservices@gmail.com for more information.
Virtual Classes: Please click on the class to view the overview for each class.
Class 2: Building a Character Education Program https://docs.google.com/document/d/12V5LU2XWCn4BhGcEQDAP4lUWfAMaHgzCSh6mwlaBk8c/edit
Class 3: Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom Class
Class7: Reaching and Teaching Students From Lower Socioeconomic Status https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OsKLXJ3LG-lrEXTGS-xw2AWl-oJpOlTBBr4Exc6c3HI/edit
Class 13: Creating Your Own Philosophy of Teachinghttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1FZNCbTWFbMqFQc_OAZ_tngXPJmiaGLjn5PyKP5Y6qww/edit
Class 5--In-Service: Are You A Character Educator?" --This class is not for individuals. It is for an entire staff or groups of 10 or more. There is a special tuition of $120 per credit hour for this class. If you are interested, please email jimplaceservices@gmail.com
To pre-register for any of these classes:
1. Use the pre-registration link to sign up for classes.
2. Once you complete the pre-registration form, you will receive an email from JPS explaining how to access Google Classroom.
ORDER YOUR COPY OF JIM’S BOOK HERE!
Contents:
Introduction: Ruby Payne
Introduction: Tom Archdeacon
Chapter 1: Am I a Character Educator?
Chapter 2: The Character Card System
Chapter 3: Have You Written Your Philosophy Book?
Chapter 4: Do You Have a Plan to Develop a Good Attitude in Your Students?
Chapter 5: What is the Culture of Your Class?
Chapter 6: How to Start a Character Program and a “Character Day”
Chapter 7: Can You Apply These Effective Practices from Other Educators to Your Situation?
Chapter 8: Are You a Character Educator?