“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?