Ten Essentials of the CHARACTERplus Process

Thursday, September 16, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lunch on your own

Presenter: Diane Stirling,
Professional Development Coordinator, CHARACTERplus

Description: Explore each component of the Ten Essentials that integrate character education into academic learning and the culture of a school and a district. This workshop combines direct teaching, interactive experiences, videos, and reflection. Participants experience consensus-building, integrated lessons, class meetings, planning, and self-assessment. Techniques demonstrated throughout the workshop translate to the classroom, staff meetings, student government and leadership, PTO, the school board and community alliances.

The Ten Essentials (condensed)

1. Community consensus
2. Character education policy
3. Identified and defined traits
4. Integrated curriculum
5. Experiential learning
6. Evaluation
7. Adult role models
8. Professional development
9. Student leadership
10. Sustaining the program

Location: Conference Room "C" • Cooperating School Districts • 1460 Craig Rd. • 63146
Directions to CSD

REGISTRATION:
CHARACTERplus Members: Free Click here to see if your district is a member:
Non-Members: $75

Reservations Required: Please take note of the reference # below and register online OR
contact Brenda Kirchoff, bkirchoff@csd.org, (314) 692-9736.
Confirmations will be sent to you by E-mail.

Ref. # 14070-26a
Limit: 40