LACCS

Leadership Advancing Character and Culture in Schools

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 resources and formation opportunities 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).

Our Mission:
We are a student-centered leadership network that champions character education.

Our Vision:
We envision a world where all students thrive and all communities flourish.

LACCS gives schools opportunities for networking and formation; to work with national and local experts; to be recognized for Promising Practices; and to achieve State Schools of Character designations. Coaches and resources offered through LACCS are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the schools, teams, and individuals seeking support.

LACCS provides:

Professional development

Attend the new Suzanne Pieper Teaching and Learning Series, which are evening events throughout the academic year that are held at Alverno College in person, featuring the voices of experienced school leaders and researchers. These sessions support professional learning and focus on the theme "Nurturing Thriving Schools & Communities.”

The opening session is November 20 and features guest speaker Megan Dixon '15, 2nd Grade Teacher, Greenfield School District and 2026 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year.

Coaching

• Obtain personalized, tailored coaching with character education coaches to meet your goals.
• 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 and formation events such as the new Suzanne Pieper Teaching and Learning Series.

For more information

Please contact Julie Borgealt at julie.borgealt@alverno.edu or Dr. Ronett Jacobs at ronett.jacobs@alverno.edu.

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.