Character Development Center
Department of Learning & Teaching
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
University of San Diego
Pre-conference
Seminar
Medal of Honor: Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self-Sacrifice
Medal of Honor: Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self-Sacrifice
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Character Matters Conference
Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 & 27, 2013
Theme: CHARACTER EDUCATION IS THE COMMON CORE FOR EDUCATING BOTH HEARTS and MINDS
We value you as a character
educator of children and young people. We value your time and talent and the
choices you make to enhance your professional development.
Educators continue to choose our Character Matters Conference
because they leave motivated and empowered with new knowledge, skills, and
content that will increase academic achievement and enhance classroom climate
and school culture. The conference is your opportunity to meet new people that
you can add to your professional
learning network.
Pre-conference Medal of Honor Seminar: June 25, 2013
The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Medal
of Honor: Lessons of Personal
Bravery and Self-Sacrifice
Purpose: To develop an understanding of the Medal
of Honor material and how it can be used in your classroom and to share best
practices using the specially prepared resources. Presented by two CMOH staff
members.
ENROLLMENT IN SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE LIMITED TO 60
EDUCATORS
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Character
Matters Conference: June 26 & 27, 2013
The Question: How do educators and community
leaders foster and promote lessons for the mind and heart when teaching
character traits and skills in our schools and community?
Presenters: A variety of teachers and counselors
will share their ideas, suggestions, and experiences on why and how to
implement character traits and skills in your school and classroom.
Featured Speaker
Dana Brown, Social
Entrepreneur and Community & Youth Organizer
Heart-Based Language
Educating our Global Society Students
Through Common Core & Trauma-Informed Schools
Co-Presenters
Dr. Audrey Hokoda, SDSU,
Child & Family Development
Rosa Ana Lozada, LCSW, CEO, Harmonium
Rosa Ana Lozada, LCSW, CEO, Harmonium
Carol Prime, SDSU, Center
for Critical Thinking & Creativity
Lynn Underwood, Executive Director,
Commission on Gang Prevention & Intervention
Dr. Dorothy Zirkle,
SDSU,Chair, Nursing and Public Health
Other Conference Presenters
Susan Schock, Teacher with 42 years of experience including 16
years teaching first grade at Toler Elementary School, a California
Distinguished School with a school-wide emphasis on character.
Fitting Character Education into Your Day
Susan will share how she fits character education into her busy day. From literacy to read-aloud to social studies to classroom management, opportunities to add character to your day are there waiting for you. Participants will leave with easy, ready-to-use activities and tips they can put into practice in their own classrooms and schools.
Fitting Character Education into Your Day
Susan will share how she fits character education into her busy day. From literacy to read-aloud to social studies to classroom management, opportunities to add character to your day are there waiting for you. Participants will leave with easy, ready-to-use activities and tips they can put into practice in their own classrooms and schools.
Featured Speaker
David Hanlon, High School teacher and head of the Vista High School Character Leadership Program.
David will share best practice strategies for creating a comprehensive
and effective character education program at your school site.
David Hanlon, High School teacher and head of the Vista High School Character Leadership Program.
Leor Levin, Teacher, Wells Middle School, California State School of Character
Integrating Mindfulness
Attendees will gain insight as active participants into the benefits of mindfulness, as well as how mindfulness can be integrated into the classroom throughout the day.
Molly Maloy, Elementary School Teacher, Specialist Certificate in Character Education
Bringing Character Alive in Your Classroom
Bringing Character Alive in Your Classroom
- Using picture books to teach character within the context of theme (aligned to the Common Core standards)
- Character videos (with students choosing a character trait, writing a script, filming, and editing)
- Fostering a positive classroom environment
Jocbethem
Tahapary, M.Ed. Counselor, Oak Valley Middle School, PUSD
PLUS Program
PLUS Program
This session will describe the PLUS Program used in the Poway Unified
School District. PLUS stands for Peer Leaders Uniting Students and the program
offers students the opportunity to engage in conversations and interactive
learning activities.
SEMINAR &
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
Character Matters Conference-ONLY Registration Fee:
$200 per individual
$125 per individual for schools sending two (2) or more educators
$125 per individual for schools sending two (2) or more educators
$75 for students with ID (non-credit)
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch –two
days, two books, packet of 8x10 posters
One-Day Seminar ONLY – Medal of Honor Training Program Registration Fee:
$100 per individual
$100 for students with ID (non-credit)
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch, MOH
instructional binder plus handouts (value= $120)
Seminar and Conference
- 3 Days
$275 per individual
$250 per individual for schools sending two (2)
or more educators
$150 for students with ID (non-credit)
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch –three days, MOH
binder ((value = $120), two books and packet of 8x10 posters
Contact us for more information:
character@sandiego.edu
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