LACCS

Leadership Advancing Character and Culture in Schools (LACCS)

Special Event! One night only!
LACCS Fundraiser at ComedySportz Milwaukee

Come for the laughs and stay to benefit Alverno’s character education program when comedians from ComedySportz Worldwide gather for an Improv Slam. Sponsored by the Chudnayshun organization, proceeds will support for the Leadership Advancing Character and Culture in Schools (LACCS) at Alverno.

Join us!

Thursday, November 3rd
ComedySportz Milwaukee, 420 S. 1st Street Milwaukee (At the corner of Virginia and 1st streets in Walker's Point)
Doors open at 6 p.m.; 7 p.m. "Improv Slam" featuring CSz Pros from CSz Worldwide
Guest Speaker: Dr. Marvin Berkowitz, author, educator, and co-creator of ComedySportz Milwaukee. Dr. Berkowitz has authored numerous books on character education including "Primed for Character Education - Six Design Principles for School Improvement."

Tickets at the door: $30 for adults, $15 for students. Children 10 and under are free. Parking is free.

The event will feature a 50-50 raffle with 1 ticket for $2, 3 for $5, or 10 for $10. Attendees providing a $50 donation or more will receive free passes to future ComedySportz matches, a pack of mustaches, a whoopee cushion, and a Chudnayshun hat.

Partnering with organizations to create flourishing learning and work communities since 2010!

Leadership Advancing Character and Culture in Schools (LACCS-pronounced "laces") is a network of educators dedicated to developing leaders from education and school-adjacent organizations through character education. LACCS retreats focus on growing a healthy flourishing culture and climate within the organizational community. LACCS is made possible through a partnership between Alverno College and the Wisconsin Character Education Partnership (WCEP).

LACCS coaches leaders to be intentional in their efforts to exemplify universal ethical virtues such as integrity, honesty, justice, kindness, and respect. It also assists schools and organizations in developing and delivering character through culturally relevant comprehensive frameworks.

Enrollment in LACCS give schools opportunties to engage in-person and virtual sessions; to work with national and local experts; to be recognized for Promising Practices; and to achieve State Schools of Character designations.

LACCS Provides:

Collaboration Retreats (monthly professional development)

Engage with national and local experts on topics such as character education, restorative practices, wellness, culturally relevant pedagogy, student and staff empowerment, connecting character to academics, service learning, and building relationships.
Take away practical strategies for your organization.
Earn a digital badge credential in character education.

Coaching

Obtain personalized, on-demand coaching with character education coaches
Cultivate leadership skills to successfully initiate a plan developed from the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education.

Strategic Planning

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

Best Practices

Network, collaborate, and form partnerships with organizations that are engaging in character and culture work.

Resources

Learn how the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education provides a framework for culture change in support of both children and adults.
Access assessment tools and develop a character education library.

Networking

Engage with networking events in additional to monthly retreats.
Join Bindings and Bondings Book Study, restorative practice coaching sessions, SEL training groups, and in-person or virtual lunch and learns.

2022-2023 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.

Enroll Now

For more information

We are accepting teams now for 2022-2023 through December. We encourage teams of 2 or more teacher-leaders (classroom teachers, guidance counselors, etc.) led by an administrator.

Click Request Information below to receive updates and invitations to future professional development opportunities including the LACCS Character Education Learning Community.

Partners

	The vision of WCEP is for all Wisconsin students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions of core universal values through a self-sustaining culture. WCEP programs include Promising Practice Schools and Wisconsin Schools of Character.
	Character.org provides the vision, leadership and resources for schools, families and communities to develop ethical citizens committed to building a just and caring world.