National Forum
October 20-22, 2021
Thank you for joining us for our Fall Virtual Forum! Continue the conversation online: #character2021
Keynote Speakers (l to r): Ken Ginsburg, Cathryn Berger Kaye and Houston Kraft
Panel Discussion: Empowering Students of all Ages to Create their own Digital Character Portfolios
Panelists (from left): Dr. Jessica Constant, Office of Student Services, Tuscaloosa City Schools, AL; Allison Roberts, Principal, Hart Middle School, Rochester Hills, MI; Rupam Sah, CEO, Edu Lead International; High school student panelist Aziza Ben Abdallah (Moderated by Dr. Arthur Schwartz, President, Character.org)
Q&A: Ethics in the Workplace
Q&A with Michele Brown, SVP, General Counsel, Health Group, and Corporate Ethics and Compliance Counsel at Leidos; Moderated by Dr. Patricia Harned, CEO of Ethics & Compliance Initiative
Panel Discussion: Fostering Civic Character in your Classroom and School
Panelists (from left): Liz Huntley, Co-Founder, The Hope Institute; Eric Liu, Founder/CEO, Citizen University; Elizabeth Clay Roy, CEO, Generation Citizen; Paul Carrese, Co-Principal Investigator, Report on Educating for American Democracy and Professor at Arizona State University; Laura Esteban, Student, Rutgers University
FAQ's:
Who should attend?
Anyone with an interest in character development, including parents, school leaders, coaches and managers in the workplace. The Forum is a great place to get started and make connections.
What parts of the Forum will be live and what parts will be pre-recorded?
The Wednesday and Thursday keynotes as well as Friday celebrations will be live. The breakout sessions will be pre-recorded, and you can watch them at any time up to 60 days after the event.
What if I have a conflict and can't attend a keynote?
All Forum sessions and events will be recorded. You can watch them later on your schedule.
How do I earn a certificate with professional development hours?
You must complete the overall evaluation to receive a certificate. You will also receive hours based off of the other evaluations you complete for the individual sessions.
Will there be an opportunity to network and ask questions?
Yes, Q&A will be possible for live sessions. We have organized smaller group discussions to facilitate networking.
What if I have a question about registration?
Please contact Dean D'Ambrosi at dean@character.org.
Thank you Sponsors and Partners!
2021 Forum Sponsors:
COPT, Corporate Office Properties Trust
CCC Alliance
George Weiss, Say Yes to Education
David Berger Foundation
Commonwealth Foundation
2021 Forum Partners:
