Program Overview
The Character and Values-Centered Teaching Certificate equips educators with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools needed to intentionally cultivate character, ethical decision-making, and strong values in students.
Participants explore how to integrate character development into classroom culture, academic instruction, relationships, and discipline practices. The program emphasizes creating learning environments that promote integrity, curiosity, responsibility, resilience, empathy, and respect while strengthening student engagement and well-being.
In a world shaped by rapid technological change, this program supports educators in developing students’ human-centered skills—helping them grow not only academically, but also socially and ethically.
Program Details
Open to educators and leaders of all grade levels (PK-12).
- 8 modules
- Monthly live sessions
- Each session: 90 minutes.
- Mode of Delivery: Synchronous online
Course Instructor
Kelsey brings nearly 15 years of experience in gifted and advanced education and currently serves as the Assistant Head of Elementary School at Fulton Science Academy. Throughout her career, she has worked at multiple levels of gifted education—as an elementary classroom teacher, gifted coordinator, instructional coordinator, and school leader—giving her a deep, practical understanding of how to support gifted learners both in the classroom and at the programmatic level. As Assistant Head of Elementary, Kelsey leads with a strong focus on instructional excellence, teacher development, and student-centered learning, supporting educators in designing rigorous, engaging learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of gifted and high-potential students. Prior to moving into school leadership, Kelsey spent nearly a decade in the classroom, including years working directly with gifted learners. Her classroom experience continues to shape her leadership and teaching, allowing her to bridge research-based gifted education theory with practical, day-to-day instructional strategies.
Course Details
1. Values Awareness
Helping students understand and internalize important values
2. Teacher Modeling
Educators modeling the behaviors and character they aim to develop
3. Relationships and Belonging
Creating environments where students feel respected and connected
4. Integration into Learning
Embedding character into academic instruction
5. Reflection and Growth
Encouraging accountability, self-reflection, and continuous development
- Key concepts and guided discussionPractical strategies for immediate classroom use
- Case studies and collaborative learning
- Application-based activitiesReflection and next steps
Included Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Character and Values-Centered Education
Module 2: Defining and Communicating Core Values
Module 3: Teachers as Role Models of Character
Module 4: Building a Caring Classroom and School Community
Module 5: Integrating Character into Academic Instruction
Module 6: Discipline That Builds Characte
Module 7: Building a School-Wide Culture of Character
Module 8: Implementation and Action Planning
Key Benefits
- Develop a clear understanding of character and values-centered education
- Gain practical tools for integrating character into daily instruction
- Strengthen classroom culture and student relationships
- Learn strategies for restorative discipline and student reflection
- Create a Character and Values-Centered Classroom Action Plan for implementation
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Registration Deadline: May 18, 2026
Cost: $750
Payment Due Date: September 27th
For inquiries, please email kabernethy@fultonscienceacademy.org