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Preparing to Communicate introduces the importance of effective communication and collaboration for leadership and teamwork. Students learn the keys to respecting and connecting with others.
Preparing to Communicate is a curricular resource from The ESSENTIALS series. This digital series features ten critical skills for character development and positive school culture. The series is research-based and designed for educators working with grades 6-12.
SEL Alignment: Relationship Skills
Six Pillars of Character Alignment: Fairness
Focus Area: Communication & Collaboration
Each resource also includes several extension activities and teaching ideas.
View all 12 ESSENTIALS modules
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To maximize your utilization of The ESSENTIALS resources, CHARACTER COUNTS! offers workshops to help you learn strategies for integrating your ESSENTIALS modules into your classroom, team, or school. Workshops can be customized to address the ESSENTIALS modules you ordered and can vary in length to adapt to your schedule. Contact us at customerservice@charactercounts.org or 515-271-4840 to schedule your training workshop.
The ESSENTIALS are designed and delivered in partnership with the Excellence with Integrity Institute and The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.
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