Thurs., Nov. 1
Some of the most valuable opportunities at the Forum will take place on Nov. 1^st. Get a jump-start on learning while exploring the Washington, D.C. area! These optional activities require a separate fee (unless noted below).

• 8 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.   An Educators Tour of Mount Vernon
• 8 a.m. – Noon           School Site Visits
• 9 a.m. – Noon           In-depth Workshop
• 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.     SSOC Evaluator Training (no fee; invitation only)
• 1 – 5 p.m.                  In-depth Workshops
• 1:30 – 7:30 p.m.       International Summit and dinner
• 8 – 9:30 p.m.             Evening Concert: Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, & Mary (no fee)

Fri., Nov. 2
Included programming begins on Nov. 2^nd. We’ve added an extended National Schools of Character Marketplace of Ideas to promote networking and sharing of best practices between nationally-recognized schools and all other participants!

• 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.             Registration and Breakfast
• 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.             Keynote Speech, Dr. Maurice Elias
• 9:45 – 11 a.m.                Breakout Sessions
• 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions
• 12:30 – 2 p.m.                NSOC Marketplace of Ideas
• 2:15 – 3:30 p.m.             Breakout Sessions
• 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.             Keynote Speech, Paul Tough
• 5 – 6 p.m.                       Welcome Reception, Sandy Award presentation, and Promising Practices Poster Session
• 7 – 10 p.m.                     Monuments by Moonlight Tour of Washington, D.C.
• Exhibit Hall

Sat., Nov. 3
Included programming continues on Nov. 3^rd. There will be a snack break during the day dedicated to networking with speakers, other participants, and exhibitors.

• 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.            Registration and Breakfast
• 8 - 8:30 a.m.                 General Membership Meeting
• 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.            Breakout Sessions
• 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.          Networking Break (coffee/tea)
• 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.        Breakout Sessions
• 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.       NSOC Luncheon, American Patriot of Character Award Presentation, and Keynote Speech by Scott Taylor
• 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.            Breakout Sessions and Promising Practices Awards Ceremony
• 2:45 – 4:15 p.m.            Hot Topic Discussions
• 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.            Keynote Speech, Dr. Bertice Berry
• Exhibit Hall

Sun., Nov. 4
Extend your stay and delve deeper into all that you learned at the Forum on Nov. 4^th! A day-long intensive training on CEP’s 11 Principles will run from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about CEP’s framework for school improvement from CEP staff. (Chinese interpreter will be in attendance)

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