The following list of sites are resources we have found useful here at MindOH!
Most of the sites below deal specifically with
character education 
, but some are
Web sites for authors we like or other organizations promoting positive social
causes. Please
email us if you have a Web site we should consider adding to our list.
Athletes for a
Better World
Sports-oriented programs to develop character, teamwork, and citizenship
Building
Moral Intelligence
Advice and resources to build moral intelligence through effective parenting,
character education, moral development, and behavior strategies
Center
for the 4th and 5th Rs
Trainings, research, and evaluation to support K-12 character education
Center
for the Advancement of Ethics and Character
Teaching resource for administrators, teachers, and parents for moral and
character education
Character's
Cool Contest
Essay program for secondary students to reflect on what it means to have good
character
Character
Education Partnership
Site that presents CEP’s framework for evaluating character education programs
Character
Counts
A diverse, nonpartisan alliance of hundreds of human-service and educational
organizations that seek to develop core ethical standards called the “Six
Pillars of Character”
ChildBuilders
Innovative services, programs, education, and collaboration to promote healthy
child and family development
Childright.com
Practical information and resources to show parents and educators how to help
children to develop good character
Crisis
Intervention of Houston
Mission to serve people in crisis by providing 24-hour telephone and web-based
counseling, suicide prevention and intervention education
The
Collaborative for Academic, Social & Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Promotes coordinated, evidence-based social, emotional, and academic learning
Education Week on
the Web
Web-based periodical that presents current events in education from around the
country
Inspired
Parenting
Support for children’s physical and emotional health, mental development,
toddler through elementary-aged children
Institute
for Global Ethics
Promotes ethical action in a global context
International
Center for Character Education
Character Education training, certification, consulting, and resources
Jane
Bluestein
Consulting, instructional programs, resources and speakers for social and
emotional development
Ruben Gonzalez
- The Luge Man
Motivational speaker and 3-time Olympian
The
MindOH! Foundation
Innovative character education programs that inspire moral and ethical behavior
National
Character Education Center
Seminars, awards, and resources to support youth character education
Parenting
Bookmark
Parenting books, articles, tips and parenting and life coaching advice on
raising great kids
Premier
Psychological Services
Professional help for ADD, ADHD, and other childhood disorders
Prepared 4
Life
Sponsors Lemonade Day
, a citywide event aimed at teaching Houston's youth how to start, own and
operate their very own lemonade stand, sponsor a child or school today.
Project
Wisdom
Character education comprised of daily messages to inspire ethical behavior in
schools
ProQuest
Information and Learning
Technology to help develop educator’s skills and improve student achievement
The Giraffe
Project
Resources, support, and recognition for activists who work for the common good
of all
The School for
Ethical Education
Programs, consulting, and resources for character education
U The Mom
Products, gifts, links, and advice for moms and dads
World Trust
Foundation
Committed to bridging cultures and connecting youth, through media, arts, and
technology