Leadership Advancing Character and Culture in Schools (LACCS) is a unique, year-long learning community that provides you with the knowledge base, resources, and skills to effectively impact character development and social-emotional learning in your school community.

LACCS will support school leaders as they deepen their understanding of character education and positive school culture. They will learn to integrate character education into every aspect of a student’s school day and learn to involve not just students, but teachers, parents, and community members in the process.

By integrating the Character.org’s 11 Principles into each activity, LACCS leaders will guide participants in reflection and planning that will help them and their school team to advance their vision and create viable, sustainable initiatives.

To learn more:

Download a .pdf of the LACCS Brochure

View the 2020-21 LACCS Schedule/Overview

Learn about our Facilitators and Presenters

To apply:

Complete and submit the Online LACCS Application. The 2020/21 LACCS professional learning community is now open. For more information on the 2020/21 learning community or to receive updates and invites to future professional development opportunities, sign up today.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Engage with national and local experts on social and emotional learning topics such as character education, restorative practices, mindfulness, equity and inclusion, service learning, and trauma-informed instruction.

• Take away practical strategies for your school or classroom.

COACHING

• Obtain personalized, on-site coaching with character education experts.
• Cultivate leadership skills to successfully initiate a character education plan.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

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

BEST PRACTICES

• Visit State and National Schools of Character, and learn best practices.
• Network with peers from other schools that are engaging in character and climate work.

RESOURCES

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