Reverse Integration, Student Empowerment and a New Model for Leadership

Presenter: Michael Moretta, President, MJM Consulting

Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m. ET

Audience: High school, novice and/or practicing character educators

This model was used at Jesuit high schools across the country. It won the National Award for Building Bridges from Yale University as a new and creative model for teaching respect and understanding within a diverse school setting. The program continues today in more than 15 Jesuit high schools.

Background/strategies/goals:
  • Increase teacher and administrators knowledge of laws regarding inclusion and diversity
  • Increase understanding of a “blending” model for student leadership
  • Increase role of service learning as a key to the 11 Principles of Character Education
  • In depth look at six of the 11 Principles of Character Education model