Program Components

The four ways are:

1. Modeling the skills-Teachers form a code of ethics and model.
2. Pre-teaching about the skills before events occur.
3. Infusing the vocabulary and practices into an existing curriculum.
4. Discipline With Purpose lesson plans for teaching the skills.

To assist with this teaching a wide variety of materials are available. For a complete listing of resources please go to the Shopping Cart.

1. Administrators /Coordinators Manual and DWP Committee Guidebook used to develop the program over a period of 3 to 5 years.

2. Formal curriculum: Over 280 field tested lesson plans to introduce and teach the 15 self discipline skills. Suitable for grades 1 thru 8.

3. Support materials: Materials for Specialists, Kindergarden, Music, Physical Education, Art and Computer have been included in the program. Since a formal curriculum is frequently not the best way to teach skills when children are in a classroom once or twice a week, ideas to infuse the skills, preteach the skills and use skill language are available for specialists.

4. Parent Component: Take home activities, Articles For Parents, Parent Workbook and Teaching Certificates.

5. Supplementary Materials: Postcards, Action plans, Pre-teaching checklists, Skill charts and student portfolios are designed to assist in making the self-discipline skills an integral part of the school year. Basic and Constructive Skill DVD's, Religious Education materials and DWP Articles help participants network with others across the country using the program.