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2022 Schedule

Join us for two days of learning with character development leaders, practitioners, and researchers from across the country. For this virtual conference, we’re offering live keynotes and celebrations October 19-20 in addition to 20+ on-demand videos you can watch at your own pace. Set your schedule, and tune into sessions on families, ethics in the workplace, character portfolios, civic character, youth purpose and more!

Day 1 – Wednesday, October 19

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9:00am – 10:45am

Virtual

Keynote: DEI and Moral Courage

Irshad Manji

Irshad Manji will share what she’s learned about moral courage and character.
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11:00am – 11:45am

Virtual

Panel Discussion: Character/SEL Crosswalk

TBD, Moderator

Panelists: Lauren Boyer, Cristy Guleserian, Maurice Eilias

Text about character/SEL crosswalk is one of the essential building blocks of resilient kids.

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11:45AM - 12:45PM

On your own

Lunch Break

 

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12:45pm – 1:30pm

Virtual

Keynote: Engaging Parents

TBD

TEXT ABOUT ENGAGING PARENTS An essential aspect of wellbeing is having a sense of efficacy and contributing to the common good. Service learning is a reliable framework that enables educators and students to meet challenges with inquiry, engagement, and reflection. Learn how to create service opportunities that meet this moment with open hearts and open minds.

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1:45pm – 2:30pm

Virtual

Panel Discussion: Student Ownership

TBD, Moderator

Panelists: TBD

TEXT ABOUT STUDENT OWNERSHIP is one of the essential building blocks of resilient kids.

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2:45pm – 3:450pm

Virtual

Networking Sessions

 

Day 2 – Thursday, October 20

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9:00am – 9:45am

Virtual

Panel Discussion: Portrait of a Graduate

Dr. Arthur Schwartz, Moderator

Panelists: Kashima Bell, Vicki Zakrzewski, Ron Berger, Zekeryia Yuksel

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10:00am – 10:45am

Virtual

Sandy Award Presentation to Michael Josephson

  • Panel discussion on Michael’s contributions
  • Recordings of other notables
  • Presentation of award
  • Brief remarks by Michael
Panelists: TBD

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11:00am – 11:15am

Virtual

Thank-you to our SOC volunteers

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11:15am – 12:00pm

Virtual

Recognizing our 2022 Promising Practices

 

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12:30pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

Recognizing our 2022 National Schools (and Districts) of Character