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The 11 Principles Framework
Principle 1
A set of core values are identified and embedded into the culture of the family, school, sports team, or organization.
principle 2
Character involves understanding, caring about and practicing your culture’s core values.
Principle 3
Your character development approach is proactive and comprehensive.
principle 4
Caring attachments and relationships foster a sense of belonging and connection.
principle 5
There are ample opportunities for everyone to live their core values, especially opportunities to serve others.
principle 6
Your culture of character strives to develop everyone’s “best self,” including the four areas of character (moral, civic, performance and intellectual).
principle 7
A culture of character emphasizes intrinsic motivation rather than recognition or material rewards.
principle 8
Everyone shares the responsibility to model, practice and uphold the core values.
principle 9
All stakeholders are encouraged to take a leadership role and suggest ways to embed and practice the core values.
principle 10
Your character initiative engages a range of partners (family members, parents, community members, etc.).
principle 11
Core values are reaffirmed or revised each year to ensure that your character initiative is always improving and growing.