Resources
“With Purpose For Progress” PowerPoint Template
Use this PowerPoint template if you want slides to accompany your KSS session.
Example Session Plan
Look here for a model of what a rigorous, engaging KSS session looks like in the planning stage.
Session Plan Template
Use this template to plan a KSS session that includes best practices for adult learning.
Character Lab Playbooks
Playbooks are designed to help educators build character in students.They are ready-to-use resources that target specific character strengths.
How to Talk About Character in Your Classroom
KIPP Co-Founder Dave Levin discusses character strengths and their application to how students learn, interact with others, and grow.
Download a Free Character Strengths Poster For Your Classroom
This zip file download contains a print-ready hi-resolution PDF of the Character Strengths poster.
How to Infuse Lessons With Character
Examples of how KIPP incorporates character into our classrooms and in classroom activities.
How to Create a History Lesson that Teaches Grit
Mitch Brenner, Assistant Principal at KIPP NYC, explains how a history lesson can be infused with lessons that incorporate grit and optimism.
Social And Emotional Learning FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions on Social And Emotional Learning (SEL), and information on how KIPP Bay Area is incorporating SEL into their schools.
How KIPP NYC Approaches Character
Frequently asked questions and their answers on KIPP NYC's approach to character.