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Character & Academic Development

Designed
To Be A
Winner!

How character development impacts academic development. Empowering youth ages 8–19 to build internal attributes essential for lifelong success.

©Designed To Be A Winner Developed by G.M. Sharp · Educator & Counselor
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Welcome to Our Winning Program!

How Character Development Impacts Academic Development

The Objective

Here's What You
Can Expect

Designed To Be A Winner has been developed by Gloria Sharp, an avid Educator/Counselor, to assist in the mentoring and development of today's youth.

This program focuses on the internal factors necessary to set attainable goals, develop a healthy self-esteem, and build a positive character — the internal attributes each individual must learn to control, regardless of circumstance, to ensure success.

Technology and society has impaired the majority of our youth's ability to manually process information and make decisions. This program is designed to identify and develop the internal attributes to become an effective decision maker.

GS
Gloria M. Sharp
Educator & Counselor · Program Designer
dgsharp1@sbcglobal.net
Program Overview

Program Components

In order for the education journey to be a success, it's critical to have a transient relationship between the parent, the student and the teacher.

Student
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Dreams and Goals

The Value of Dreams & Goals

Setting attainable goals that drive motivation and long-term success.

02
Success and Failure

The Power of Education

The relationship between academic commitment, success, and failure.

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Character as Life Skill

The Necessity of Character

Why character is a critical life skill every young person must develop.

04
Individual Development

Character & Individual Development

Connecting personal growth to academic development for transformation.

Program Goals

Program's Desired Results

Designed To Be A Winner's primary goal is to show the positive effect of character development on academic performance and behavior development.

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To identify how teacher and student relationships affect academic performance.

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To identify how student's behavior affects academic performance

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To help develop social and behavioral skills

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To improve dropout and truancy rates

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Increase awareness on the value of education

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Improve self-esteem and self-value by providing character development training

Who We Serve

Target Group Indicators

Communities where character development can make the greatest difference in young people's lives.

Are you
ready
to win?
Truancy
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Issues with Truancy and/or Dropout

Title I
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Organizations That Benefit from Title I & IV Funding

Low income schools
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Low Socioeconomic Schools with At Risk Youth

School performance
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Low School Performance

Minority youth
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Minority Populated Areas with At Risk Youth

Drug issues
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Drug & Alcohol Issues

Primary Focus Groups
Schools
Schools
Faith Groups
Faith Based Youth Groups
Detention Centers
Detention Centers
Alternative Facilities
Alternative Facilities
Legal Organizations
Legal Organizations
Community Programs
Community Based Programs
Ages 8–19: Designed To Be A Winner's primary focus groups are youth-based organizations interacting with children and young adults between the ages of 8–19 interested in character development. These groups include, but are not limited to, the organizations listed above.
How It Works

How the Training Is Conducted

An interactive, research-based experience designed to engage students through group and one-on-one activities in a controlled environment.

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Interactive Format

Solicits student participation in group and one-on-one activities designed to build real engagement and self-reflection.

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Certified Trainers

A DTBAW Trainer conducts each class. Teachers or counselors may be present at the school's discretion.

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Student Study Guide

Every student receives a comprehensive study guide with all course material for beyond the classroom.

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Research-Based Content

All information comes from published journals, government-reported statistics, and local school fact sheets.

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Flexible Sessions

The ~4-hour course can be divided into multiple sessions to fit any school's schedule.

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Small Group Discussions

Offers both students and presenters the opportunity for intimate, controlled one-on-one discussions.

25–30Students per Session
4 hrsApprox. Course Length
8–19Target Age Range
Get Involved

Ready to Bring This
Program to Your School?

Contact us today to schedule a session or learn more.

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Program DesignerG.M. Sharp, Educator & Counselor
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