Acknowledging school-aged children (between grades K-12) who demonstrate by deeds and example the Six Pillars of Character.

Thank You

to everyone who took the time to nominate a deserving Tulare County student for the

2011 Kids of Character Awards.

The nomination period for 2011 is now closed.

For more information about the CHARACTER COUNTS! program, go to

www.tcoe.org/CharacterCounts

or contact Kelley Petty, Program Coordinator, at kelleyp@tcoe.org or call (559) 740-4303.

CHARACTER COUNTS! is a nationwide initiative which embraces the six core values mentioned above. These values, common in a democratic society, can be taught by teachers, parents and community members to build and develop character in youth. The CHARACTER COUNTS! program is provided to the schools in the 46 districts administered by the Tulare County Office of Education.

CHARACTER COUNTS! is a service mark of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics.