NATIONAL SPEAKERS SERIES 2010-2011

Mark your calendar for enlightening speakers in 2010-2011. More details to come.

Ron Berger.........September 23, 2010 • 9-3
author of Ethics of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with Students
Returning by popular demand: Ron brings us the character education of the future. He lets the work of students convey the character development involved in project-based education, student ownership of learning, service, personal mastery, and the importance of drafts, peer critiques and a community that cares about excellence and each other.

Eileen Dachnowicz.....October 19 • 8:30-11:30 or 1-4
Schools that Bring the 11 Principles to Life
Eileen was driving force behind Cranford High School's (New Jersey) journey to National School of Character and has guided,inspired and reviewed countless schools across the country as a consultant for the Character Education Partnership and a veteran site visitor. She invites us to explore the 11 Principles--the National standard for character education --through the dynamic practices of schools. Eileen has a gift for half-day

Wendelin Van Draanen...... October 22, 2010 • 9-12:15 • 9-3
Author of Flipped
Wendelin shares an author's insights into the character development of Juli and Bryce, two pre-teens who experience the consequences of anger, pride, misjudgement, and discrimination in her most recent book, Flipped. Lesson plans will guide teachers in meaningful discussions of the themes in the novel.

Best Practices from the Principals' Perspective... November 9, 2010: • 9-12:15
Principals and educational leaders from National Schools of Character "unpack" the philosophies and practices that create cultures of character, caring and academic gains.

Rita Pierson (Frameworks of Poverty Master Trainer)............ March 1, 2011 • 9-3:30
Reaching the Under Resourced Learner
Back by popular demand. Rita broke our attendance records with audiences of 400 when she presented the Day 1 and Day 2 of Frameworks of Poverty. She delivers learning strategies that make you think twice and move easily "out of the box" to reach students who struggle with traditional styles of teaching.