Kamaron Institute KC3 Positive Label Program Teacher Tips :: KC3 Citizenship In Motion Award Program

Background: The Kamaron® Institute (www.kamaron.org) KC3™ Positive Label Program is a research-based, six-week, Positive Character and Bullying Prevention Program proven to decrease name-calling, discipline and distraction incidents in schools and buses, while increasing kindness and cooperation.

The NationalMuseum of Patriotism (www.museumofpatriotism.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the history of patriotism. The Museum is a research center for exploring the development of patriotism through educational displays and exhibits. The Museum building is a 20,000 square foot structure in the heart of Atlanta. Within its walls echo the words and dreams of patriots throughout centuries. It is the home of the GeorgiaCenter for Character Education.

The Kamaron® Institute KC3™ Positive Label Programs and books have been official character education resources of the National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta, Georgia since 2002.

National Museum of Patriotism KC3™ Citizenship In Motion Award: An annual, performance-based, national Citizenship Award Program recognizing outstanding initial achievement and continuing commitment in the areas of positive, caring citizenship and character education through the implementation of the KC3™ Positive Label Certification Program.

National Award Criteria

Organization (e.g., school, bus, after school program) exceeds KC3™ Positive Label Program certification criteria and is recommended by Kamaron® Institute
Organization expands program impact with a partner group (e.g., bus, school, community partner, after school program, parent group, civic group)
As measured in pre and post surveys, exceed program goals of decreasing name-calling by 10% and increasing kind words and cooperation by 10% to improve a school's atmosphere for learning. Decrease bus distractions by 10% and increase courtesy and cooperation to make the bus safer and to deliver students to school ready to learn.
“Outstanding” citizenship/cooperation rating by its partner organization
Organizations (e.g., school, bus) support behavior change with KC3™ Positive Label Program follow up activities

Judges will use specific program results as reported in program pre and post surveys and reference the CEP list of Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education to review all applications.

Winner Benefits:

Organization award presentation (school, transportation, etc.)
School Board Presentation
Exclusive Celebration Gala at the NationalMuseum of Patriotism on June 2, 2005
National Recognition Banner for School
Listed as “National Winner” on the Casey Citizenship Exhibit at the NationalMuseum of Patriotism in Atlanta, Georgia
Waiver of National Museum of Patriotism admission fees ($6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students) for 12 months for winning organization’s students, drivers and staff
Recognition in press releases and web sites
Opportunity to move on to next achievement level

Annual Levels

Year One Level: KC3™ Amazing Achievement

Year Two Level: KC3™ Character Champion

Year Three Level: KC3™ Excellence Example

Year Four Level: KC3™ Model Mentor

A District Of Excellence awards category is scheduled in be added in 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions: What is KC3™?

Answer: KC3™ Positive Label Program, created by Margaret Ross in cooperation with students, drivers, educators, and other helping professionals, and offered through the Kamaron® Institute, is designed to teach children that words are powerful tools that can have either a positive or negative effect. KC3™ stands for Kamaron Concept Three, which states, "Labels Change Lives", and is the program motto. The heart of the program centers on the first of Ross’s three "Casey" books, "Casey and the Amazing, Giant, Green Shirt".

Where is the NationalMuseum of Patriotism?

Answer: 1405 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA30309

Just North of the 17^th Street Bridge at the Corner of 18^th Street and Spring across from the Puppetry Arts Center.