- National Forum: early bird deadline approaching
- 2013 National Schools of Character application open
- Sign up for CEP's September webinars
- Promising Practices for building better relationships
NATIONAL FORUM
Early Bird Deadline Approaching
Register Now to Save
Please join us for the 19th Forum on Character Education, Nov. 1-4, in Washington, DC.
We've planned lots of great content, including an inspirational keynote from Paul Tough whose new book, "How Children Succeed” is just out this month. He will discuss that the qualities that matter most for success have less to do with IQ and more to do with character.  |
New this year:
New schedule: two full days of conference programming and two days of pre- and post-conference opportunities
More networking time: new networking lunch with a chance to meet the National Schools of Character, the CEP board of directors, and more
A partnership meeting: organizations that share our vision will convene and explore how we can better collaborate
Other highlights include three more keynote speakers and over 70 breakout sessions.
Come join us as we work on strategies for “Developing Leaders of Integrity.” You will discover the latest research and strategies for school improvement from the best scholars and practitioners in the field. Register now >> NATIONAL FORUM
Scholarships Available
There are a number of opportunities for discounted Forum registration. If you are a staff member at a DC, Virginia or Maryland school, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship that will subsidize half of your Forum registration fee. Scholarships are also available for pre-conference workshops, tours, school site visits and other Forum programming. A list of ways to save can be found on our website.
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, send an e-mail to Sweta Haldar (shaldar@character.org) explaining your need and why you want to attend. Scholarships are offered on a limited basis.
PROMISING PRACTICES
Building Better Relationships
By Lisa Greeves
Promising Practices Manager  |
CEP wishes you a great start to the 2012-2013 academic year. September is a great month to promote relationships – between students themselves, between students and staff members, and between students and the community around them. The 2012 Promising Practices offer great ideas for how to help students build strong relationships:
What better way to kick off the new school year than to encourage positive relationships between students and bus drivers? Pond Elementary School in Wildwood, Missouri created Our Magic School Bus Drivers, which consists of an interactive bulletin board featuring biographies and photos of all bus driver. See more practices >>
NEWS BRIEFS
CEP Teams Up with Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation
CEP is excited to forge a partnership with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, an organization devoted to supporting the values that the award embodies: courage, sacrifice, self-less service and patriotism. They offer free lesson plans and resources for teachers. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more.
Winners of CEP National Forum Gift Card Raffle Chosen
Andy Hills of Tanglewood Elementary in South Glens Falls, NY and Cheryl Croyle of Courthouse Road Elementary in Spotsylvania, VA have been chosen as the winners of CEP's National Forum promotional gift card raffle. Mr. Hills will be receiving a $150 gift certificate to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Ms. Croyle, dinner for two at DC tapas bar Zaytinya. CEP Speakers at International Conference
National Forum speakers Annie Fox and Phil
Brown gave keynote addresses at the International Association for Scholastic Excellence's Educators' Conference in Singapore on September 4th. The conference cast a spotlight on character education efforts around the world. | PRESIDENT'S COLUMN
What Do We Want Them to Become?
By Mark Hyatt
President and CEO
This column will appear in a fall issue of School Administrator magazine, published by the American Association of School Administrators.
Last June in Lower Manhattan, more than 80 students were charged with cheating at one of New York City’s most highly rated public schools—Stuvesant High School. This revelation, which was still being investigated at press time, took me back to my days as President of the Center for Academic Integrity (CAI) at Duke University a decade ago. Read more >>
NSOC
The 2013 State and National Schools of Character Online Application is Now Open
By Lara Maupin
NSOC Director
CEP's Schools of Character program is a free school
improvement
process that offers an opportunity for self-assessment, expert feedback and possible recognition to schools and districts engaged in character education.
Applicants repeatedly tell us about the benefits of the process. “I would suggest going through the process. The feedback, win or lose, is an invaluable tool in assessing and improving your character education program,” said Aaron Wilken, Principal of Fox Middle School, a 2011 NSOC. Any K-12 school may apply.
While considered a prestigious awards program, CEP’s Schools of Character program is not competitive. All applications are judged against a standard – CEP’s 11 Principles – and all those that demonstrate excellence are named State and/or National Schools of Character. Applications must be submitted online at by December 3, 2012. Learn more >>
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
September Webinars
By Barbara Luther
Director of Professional Development
Have you participated in one of CEP’s webinars yet? Educators from across the country and the globe have taken part in these affordable trainings as a way to gain strategies and tips for a strong school year. Sign up for an upcoming webinar to see for yourself why 92% of past participants look forward to taking another CEP webinar.
Webinars this month:
The Character Driven Mindset – with Clifton Taulbert, President, The Building Community Institute (BCI) Sept 13
Creating Extraordinary Citizens – with Kristie Fink, CEP’s Education Advisory Council Sept 27
Register for five webinars at the price of four! For more information visit our website.
ADVOCACY
Updates from the Nation's Capital
By Megan Jones
Senior Administrator
CEP is committed to being your eyes and ears regarding the latest character education news in our nation’s capital. Here are some highlights:
- CEP’s President & CEO Mark Hyatt attended the Department of Education’s Anti-Bullying Summit on Aug 6 and 7, a fantastic opportunity for thought leaders in the field to build off of one another’s wisdom and experience. Read more >>
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Sept 5-6
EduWiki Conference 2012
This day-and-a-half conference will look at Wikipedia, Wikiversity and related charitable projects, not in terms of educational resources, but educational practice, including collaboration, open review, and global participation.
Sept 4-11
Paul Tough Book Tour
National Forum keynote speaker will be making stops in six cities to discus and sign copies his new book, How Children Succeed.
Sept 13
CEP Webinar: The Character Driven Mindset
3:30p.m. ET; Price: $49 Learn more >>
Presenter: Clifton Taulbert, President, The Building Community Institute (BCI)
Sept 27
CEP Webinar: Creating Extraordinary Citizens
3:30p.m. ET; Price: $49
Presenter: Kristie Fink, CEP Education Advisory Council
Oct 15
Deadline for United Health HEROES Service-Learning Grants
United Health HEROES Service-Learning Grants, administered by Youth Service America, provide grants of up to $1,000 are available for youth-led service-learning projects which aim to combat childhood obesity. The application process will open on Sept 15. |