Character Development Center

The present and future well-being of our society requires an involved, caring citizenry with good moral character. People do not automatically develop moral character; therefore, conscientious efforts must be made to help young people develop the values and abilities necessary for moral decision making and conduct.
- 1992 Aspen Declaration - Character Education Partnership

Mission Statement:

To serve teacher educators, students in teacher education programs, K-12 teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and caregivers who desire to participate in the character development of children and youth.
To promote among the young and those who work with them the development of life skills necessary for a productive personal and social life.

Specialist Certificate in Character Development
The Center offers an online certificate program for educators who want to become certified character educators.

Resources
The Center offers educators the use of programs, projects, units, and lesson plans in its resource file.

Consultant services
The Center staff has contacts with many local and national character educators, teachers, and administrators with exemplary character education programs, who can help schools and school districts implement, maintain, and evaluate character education efforts.

Contact us:
Ed DeRoche, Ph. D., Director, deroche@sandiego.edu
619-260-2250

CJ Moloney, M.Ed., Coordinator, cmoloney@sandiego.edu
619-260-2250