Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.  Benjamin Franklin

OUR VISION:

"Rich or poor, privileged or disadvantaged, every child deserve the chance to excel beyond all expectations. Our goal is to touch one life at a time, so they, in turn, can transform the world!"

OUR INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL:

• Demonstration
• Group or shared practice 
• Independent practice
• Assessment and reflection   

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Character Education for Middle & High Schools

Purchase The Golden Rules of Etiquette ebook $19.95 

 Book review in PDF:  Review/Golden-Rules-Etiquette-sample.pdf      

This class is intended to heighten students' awareness and appreciation of basic table manners and dining skills in the context of their daily lives. The goal is to introduce all basic elements: history of etiquette, proper introductions, handshake, basic telephone skills, table-setting chart, tableware, utensils, use of a napkin, different dining styles (American and European), "resting and finished positions" and an entertaining etiquette quiz of dos and don'ts of table manners.

If you would like to purchase our PowerPoint Presentation along with Instructor's guide and Lesson plan, please contact our office at (212) 977-6804 for more information.

Recommended to all beginners. Length: 120 minutes.

Audience size: 30 - 50 participants. 

CHARACTER EDUCATION

This second class in basic behavioral skills introduces the building blocks of character (integrity, honesty, responsibility, respect, kindness, compassion, loyalty, self-esteem, etc.), appropriate behavior, and public conduct.   Students are actively engaged in role-playing, cooperative activities, and groups discussions related to their school and real-life situations.

Recommended for students as a follow-up class to Introductory Etiquette. Length: 120 minutes. Audience size: 30- 50 participants.

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LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS, AND DINING SKILLS

Business and leadership skills are essential for success. These skills are greatly needed when applying for summer jobs, summer internships, school interviews, and college applications.

The content was created to teach participants the fundamentals of leadership skills: personal responsibility, civil public behavior, goal-setting, first impressions, proper introductions, first resume, first job interview, appropriate dress, power of handshaking, grown-up conduct, froms of address, cell phone etiquette, conflict resolution, school etiquette, dining etiquette, use of utensils, and overall dining skills.

Recommended for students, ages 11 and up. It's a Power Point presentation. Length: 120 minutes. Audience size: 30-60 participants.

GRADUATION AND SPECIAL OCCASION ETIQUETTE

Students learn what to expect and how to behave at any social event with parents, teachers, guests and friends at the graduations, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and first communions.

Included are formal invitations, R.S.V.P., formal and informal table setting, name cards, gift giving, receiving line, menu, toasting, do's and don'ts of special occasions, thank-you notes.

Recommended for all ages. It's a Power Point Presentation. Audience size: 35 students.

Length: 90 minutes.

SOCIAL SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH THROUGH ETIQUETTE INSTRUCTION

In the fun, relaxing environment of a tea party or lunch, students practice their "occasion-appropriate" behavior and learn new social skills, basic etiquette, and role-playing exercises (how to be a hostess, how to plan a school event, how to be a well-mannered and grateful guest, how to write a thank-you note, etc.). This class is recommended for young ladies and gentlemen, ages 7-8 and up.

All classes are filled with etiquette games, role-playing activities, etiquette puzzles, and group discussions. Students learn incremental steps toward self-confidence and know-how in every fun-filled session.

Audience: 30 participants. Length: 90 minutes

"The process of moral development and decision making are neither simple or straightforward." (Psychologists Wainryb and Turiel 1993). 

Character Education is a general term that is used to define the teaching of character. In the past, this term included social, emotional development, as well as moral and value instruction, life-skills training, moral reasoning, conflict resolution, and general etiquette. As of today, there are hundreds of character education programs -- some commercial and some non-profit. Each program, however, must have its' mission, goals, core values, assessment, and proper evaluation. Often, school counselors implement their own version of character education, however, a large growing number of trained psychologists is offering their professional support in putting those programs into action in their local communities and schools. 

Our unique Character Education program is a series of sessions created to instill core values (honesty, justice, integrity, equality, empathy, leadership, kindness, courage, etc.) has been presented to dozens of schools in New York City and the tri-state area since 2000. The reason that our program is effective because it involves learners in setting the agenda, it utilizes parental and community support, and promotes pro-social behavior. We offer on-site, off-site training, and one follow up, complimentary session for our clients -- in their schools (private, public, charter, or empowerment). 

To find out more about our program, please email your inquiry to our office. See  email contact information below.

What is Service-Learning? 

President Obama has called upon all Americans to become involved in community service. Mayor Bloomberg has launched an initiative to promote volunteering and community service. Chancellor Klein has promoted service and civic-engagement programs in our schools.

To facilitate a rewarding service experience for students that will offer life skills and meaning, we have extended our character-education program for schools to include the service-learning component. This program focuses on different stages of service learning -- from serving to encouraging, empowering, and experiencing.  Such service-learning experiences have been shown to enhance self-esteem, a sense of personal competence, and social responsibility for others in their community. Students are carefully guided in incremental steps to understand their role in the community and how to connect their skills to a real-life experience: 

• Reciprocity -- service projects that are valuable for both students and communities
• Personal development -- service learning occurs in different stages
• Reflection -- volunteer activities that link experience to learning 

  For more information, please contact (212) 977-6804. 

Read our popular blog article by Jeremy Willinger "Why Teach Character Education in our Schools?"

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