Thurs., Nov. 1
International Summit on Character and Leadership
1:30 - 7:30 pm in Renaissance West A
We invite international thought leaders to collaborate with CEP during this groundbreaking summit, networking session, and dinner. Join us as we envision CEP’s role as a global leader in character development, and let us know how CEP can be a part of your own nation’s character development vision. Hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be provided.
Sponsored by Ernst & Young Los Angeles
Fee: $100
Evening Concert: Peter Yarrow
8 – 9:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom
Peter Yarrow of Operation Respect and Peter, Paul, and Mary will be back at the Forum for Thursday night only! CEP Board Member Marvin Berkowitz, Sanford N. McDonnell Professor of Character Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and improv comedy enthusiast, will be the concert emcee.
No additional fee for conference registrants
Fri., Nov. 2
NSOC Marketplace of Ideas
12:30 – 2 pm in the Grand Ballroom and foyer
Gain tips, strategies, and solutions from nationally-recognized schools of character during this extended idea-sharing session. Character education is a never-ending journey and we all have something to learn, so come collaborate and discuss best-practices with 2012 National Schools of Character and other attendees.
No additional fee for conference registrants
Welcome Reception & Sandy Award Presentation
5 pm in the Grand Ballroom and foyer
Join us for hors d’oeuvres and networking as you connect with friends, speakers, and special guests and discover new products, services, and other resources from our exhibitors. The welcome reception is a great chance to share ideas with fellow educators and to get to know our knowledgeable exhibitors.
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has chosen Dr. Jacques Benninga to receive the 2012 Sanford N. McDonnell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Character Education. Dr. Benninga is Professor and Director of the Bonner Center for Character Education and Citizenship at California State University, Fresno. Benninga will be honored during the welcome reception. Named in honor of Sandy McDonnell, Chairman Emeritus of the McDonnell Douglas Corporation and the Character Education Partnership, this award is CEP’s highest honor. Don’t miss this chance to meet this year’s winner and to collaborate with others involved in character education. Read more about Dr. Benninga >>
Sponsored by Learning for Life.
No additional fee for conference registrants; Guest Fee: $50
Promising Practices Poster Session
5 pm, Location TBD
The Promising Practices Poster Session is a wonderful opportunity to learn unique, concrete ideas for character education in your school. Come talk with educators who have successfully implemented solutions to specific issues at their school or started new programs, projects and activities to promote core values.
No additional fee for conference registrants
Sat., Nov. 3
National Schools of Character Luncheon and American Patriot of Character Award Ceremony
11:45 am – 1 pm in the Grand Ballroom
CEP’s National Schools of Character program shapes a path to school improvement. Schools of Character implement CEP’s 11 Principles of Effective Character Education to an impressive degree and are models of holistic character education. Join us to celebrate the 2012 National Schools of Character and learn more about how these exemplary schools do what they do from keynote speaker Scott Taylor, a 2011 NSOC Principal.
CEP’s American Patriot of Character Award will also be presented to Mr. Norm Augustine during the luncheon. The award recognizes citizens of great character whose leadership and service exemplify the very best of our nation’s founding principles and ideals. As former Chairman and CEO of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, former Under Secretary of the U.S. Army, a key adviser to U.S. presidents, and a tireless and long-term advocate for improving America’s schools, Mr. Augustine will speak on leadership and character.
No additional fee for conference registrants; Guest Fee: $60
Promising Practices Awards Ceremony
1:15 – 2:30 pm in Renaissance East
CEP awards schools and districts for exemplary practices that encourage the ethical, social and academic growth of K-12 students. Winning practices include creative ways to help students give back to their schools and communities, raise academic expectations and achievement, decrease bullying, increase tolerance and solve conflicts peacefully.
No additional fee for conference registrants
