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| Character Education for Elementary
School Students |
| Children and teachers now have a structured
and organized approach to dealing with everyday sensitive issues that
interfere with learning and emotional development. |
| - Elementary School Teacher, Orange,
NJ |
| Comprehensive training
for all faculty in a school |
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Consultation with administrators
and other key personnel |
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Two days of faculty inservice |
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| Curriculum materials consistent
with New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards |
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Peacemakers Learning Activities
Handbook - for elementary school-age children |
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Peacemakers Toolkit - Includes
hands-on manipulatives, tapes, games, puppets and books |
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| Ongoing support and assessment |
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Ongoing consultation as needed |
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Evaluation materials and assistance |
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| Funding |
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Program costs can be funded through
Character Education and/or Title IV (Safe and Drug-Free School
Act) grants offered by the NJ Department of Education |
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Elementary School 5, 1014 Bower Street, Linden, NJ 07036 |
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Contact: |
Mrs. Denise Cleary, Principal
908-486-2666 |
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Heywood Avenue Elementary School, 421 Heywood Avenue, Orange,
NJ 07050 |
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Contact: |
Mrs. Amanda Wright-Stafford, Principal
973-677-4105 |
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Marlboro Township Public Schools, 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro,
NJ 07746 |
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Contact: |
Ms. Karen Kondek, Curriculum Supervisor
732-972-2041 |
| A preliminary survey of elementary school
faculty who are implementing the Peacemakers curriculum in their
classrooms yielded the following results:
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86% of faculty reported
that the training by PCLT was “very useful.”Faculty
Comment: The program is a well designed and informative one. I feel
strongly this program will be valuable to staff and students and
the entire school. |
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89% of faculty reported that
Peacemakers Learning Activities are
“very relevant” for their students. Faculty
Comment: Peacemakers helps resolve conflicts. |
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85% of faculty reported that
the Peacemakers curriculum is “very appropriate” for
the age and cognitive level of their students. Faculty
Comment: Peacemakers is “doable” for our students. The
modules are clear, short, and goal-oriented. The students will benefit
from the hands-on experience. |
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