2010 National Forum on Character Education

INSPIRATION

 Our five dynamic speakers are sure to inspire:

  1. Rafe Esquith--award-winning teacher
  2. Cathy Berger Kaye--service learning expert
  3. Larry Nucci--noted researcher
  4. Byron Garrett--CEO of National PTA
  5. Michele Borba--educational psychologist 

CONTENT AND COMMUNITY

Whether you have an established character education program or are looking for ways to develop an ethical culture in your school community, this conference is for you.

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CONNECTIONS
 
So many character educators under one roof! Come meet the expert researchers, the classroom practioners, and the passionate authors. You'll build lasting professional relationships that will change your life and work.

Make plans with people you meet at the Welcome Reception. Network with great educators at the Promising Practices Poster Session. Share your ideas at the Hot Topic discussions. 

We anticipate participants from more than 40 states and 20 foreign countries. 

FEATURED
SPEAKER

Meet Hal Urban
Hal's presentation is based on his book,  "Lessons from the Classroom: 20 Things Good Teachers Do"  Both the book and the presentation are for teachers at all grade levels, and they’re upbeat, lively, and funny!  The focus is on creating a “Caring Community” on the campus and in the classroom. 

It’s about helping kids develop solid character traits while maintaining high academic standards. 


COMPELLING
REASONS TO GO TO
SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco was voted the #1 city to visit by Conde Nast travel readers for the 16th year in a row. The city is a unique and breathtaking metropolis. Discover the variety of sites, shops, and restaurants that reflect the City's great ethnic and cultural diversity.

FEATURED
SESSION

Are you looking for fun and catchy ways to spread character through your school? Barbara Gruener's "Creating a Contagious Character Climate" session is sure to deliver great ideas. Her sessions always get rave reviews as she has participants sing, laugh and move.

Her motivational, interactive workshop promises a shot of inspiration for your classroom.

CONFERENCE
EXTRAS


School Site Visits and Tours

River School
a 2005 National School of Character.

Tenderloin Community School
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood.

Pleasanton School District
A Community of Character

San Francisco City Lights Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER BY THE 27TH OF SEPTEMBER TO SAVE

  •  $440 Member
  •  $490 Non-member
  •  $225 Student

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