LACCS 2024-2025 Character Education Learning Community
LACCS sessions combine guest speakers, best practices and experiences with ongoing reflection. There will also be dedicated time and coaching for your school or organization to develop or refine a character education plan.
Guest speakers are chosen based on feedback from participants and projected needs of each learning community. Sessions have included national speakers on leadership, moral and performance character development, relationships, restorative practices, mindfulness, trauma-informed practices, service learning, culturally responsive practices, and other social emotional learning topics.
Schedule
Thursday, October 3, 2024* Kendra Thomas, PhD - “Justice Fosters Character: The Restorative Role of Schools"
Thursday, November 7, 2024: Focus Group (75 minutes)
Thursday December 5, 2024 Kendra Thomas, PhD - "Scrappy Good Hope: A Virtue for Adversity"
Thursday, January 9, 2025: Focus Group (75 minutes)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 Maurice Elias, PhD - Social Emotional Learning, Character Development & Leadership
Thursday, March 6, 2025: Focus Group (75 minutes)
Thursday, April 3, 2025 Maurice Elias, PhD - Social Emotional Learning, Character Development & Leadership
Thursday, May 1, 2025: Presentation Night*
Sessions marked * are in person.
The four retreats (Oct, Dec, Feb and April) are held 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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. |
Enrollment is limited and by application only. Superintendents, principals, assistant principals, executive directors and their teams of 2-6 members are encouraged to apply.
Financial assistance is available to schools that qualify.
For more information, contact Julie Borgealt at: julie.borgealt@alverno.edu or 414-382-6435.
