Character Development Initiative


Character Development in Ontario Schools

Character development is embedded in teaching and learning in all publicly funded Ontario boards and schools – English, French and Catholic. It addresses the whole student as an individual, as a learner and as an engaged citizen, as outlined in Finding Common Ground: Character Development in Ontario Schools, K-12 (PDF, 1.16 MB).

Character attributes, as identified by district school boards and their communities, are reflected in the daily work of boards and schools – in their policies, practices and interactions. Boards across the province completed board character development projects during the 2009-2010 school year and submitted summary project reports. In addition, schools and boards submitted successful practices in the fall of 2009. The project and successful practices profiles are posted on the following links, listed by theme. They feature initiatives that empower students to think critically, feel deeply and act wisely – character development at its best. They are posted as a source of new ideas and as a base for networking as boards and schools continue to build on their character development work to support student learning, achievement and overall success.

To submit a character development practice from your school or board for consideration as a featured posting on this site, please complete this form and return it to StudentAchievementDivision@ontario.ca

Learn more about Ontario's Character Development Initiative