🧠 Understanding the Updated CharacterStrong Supports

As part of our continued efforts to improve clarity and alignment with current terminology, we’ve updated the names of our key curriculum areas. Below is a breakdown of the new titles alongside their previous names to help you navigate these changes with ease:

🧘‍♀️ Calm (Elementary: previously Regulation)

Regulation (Secondary: previously Externalizing)

This pillar focuses on helping students understand and manage their emotions, particularly when dealing with externalizing behaviors. Strategies include emotional awareness, de-escalation techniques, and regulation tools.

💪 Courage (Elementary: previously Coping)

Coping (Secondary: previously Internalizing)

Courage is centered on supporting students who experience internalizing behaviors such as anxiety or withdrawal. This content empowers students with healthy coping strategies and tools to build resilience.

🤝 Relationships (Elementary 1-2 & 3-5 and Secondary)

Kindness (PreK-K)

(Previously: Social Skills)

This support emphasizes building strong interpersonal skills—such as communication, empathy, and collaboration—to help students foster meaningful relationships in and outside the classroom.

✅ Responsible (Elementary: previously Self-Management)

Self-Management (Secondary)

Responsibility involves cultivating self-discipline, decision-making skills, and goal-setting habits. This area equips students to take ownership of their actions and learning.

Need More Help?

If you have questions about how these updates impact your curriculum or need guidance on implementation, feel free to contact our support team at support@characterstrong.com.