Partnering with organizations to create flourishing learning and work communities since 2010!

Leadership Advancing Character and Culture in Schools (LACCS-pronounced "laces") is a network of educators dedicated to developing leaders from education and school-adjacent organizations through character education.  LACCS retreats focus on growing a healthy flourishing culture and climate within the organizational community.  LACCS is made possible through a partnership between Alverno College and the Wisconsin Character Education Partnership (WCEP).

Our Mission:
We are a student-centered leadership network that champions character education.

Our Vision:
We envision a world where ALL students thrive and ALL communities flourish.

Enrollment in LACCS give schools opportunities to engage in-person and virtual sessions; to work with national and local experts; to be recognized for Promising Practices; and to achieve State Schools of Character designations. 

LACCS provides:

Collaboration Retreats (professional development)

• Engage with national and local experts on topics such as character education, restorative practices, wellness, culturally relevant pedagogy, student and staff empowerment, connecting character to academics, service learning, and building relationships.
• Take away practical strategies for your organization.

Coaching

• Obtain personalized, on-demand coaching with character education coaches
• Cultivate leadership skills to successfully initiate a plan developed from the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education.

Strategic Planning

• Develop a strategic action plan for your organization’s character initiatives

Best Practices

• Network, collaborate, and form partnerships with organizations that are engaging in character and culture work.

Resources

• Learn how the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education provides a framework for culture change in support of both children and adults.
• Access assessment tools and develop a character education library.

Networking

• Engage with networking events in additional to monthly retreats.
• Join Bindings and Bondings Book Study, restorative practice coaching sessions, SEL training groups, and in-person or virtual lunch and learns.

2024-2025 Registration Fees

1-2 participants: $1,200/person
3-5 team members: $3,200/team
6-9 team members: $4,800/team
10 or more: Call to discuss

Some financial assistance is available. Send explanation for assistance request to alverno.outreach@alverno.edu.

For more information

We are accepting teams now for 2024-2025 through December. We encourage teams of two or more teacher-leaders (classroom teachers, school counselors, etc.) led by an administrator.

Click Request Information below to receive updates and invitations to future professional development opportunities including the LACCS Character Education Learning Community.

Partners

	The vision of WCEP is for all Wisconsin students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions of core universal values through a self-sustaining culture. WCEP programs include Promising Practice Schools and Wisconsin Schools of Character.
	Character.org provides the vision, leadership and resources for schools, families and communities to develop ethical citizens committed to building a just and caring world.