Character Conference Schedule
June 23, 2021: Preconference Workshops
Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education Training - Facilitators: Colin Jacobs, School District of Pewaukee and Ringnolda Jofee’ Tremain, Trinity Leadership Public School - Arlington Campus
Using Restorative Practices to Create Safe and Supportive School Communities - Facilitator: Chauna Perry Finch, Milwaukee Public Schools
June 24, 2021: Illuminating Character Conference
8:30 - 8:45 am | Welcome from Doug Perry, President, South Milwaukee School Board |
Conference Overview, Dr. Jeff Weiss, Superintendent, South Milwaukee School District | |
8:45 - 10 am | Keynote Speaker Scarlett Lewis |
10:15 - 11:30 am | Breakout Session 1 |
Building a Foundation for Success in Every Child Starts with Relationships | |
Engaging Kids through Sports and Play | |
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Learn!: Interactive Strategies to Foster Student Inclusion | |
Tips on Applying for State School of Character | |
You Can't Give Away What You Don’t Own | |
11:30 am - Noon | Lunch Break |
12 - 12:15 pm | Afternoon Announcements |
Promising Practice Winner Recognition | |
Link to Video of the Awards Celebration for 2020 & 2021 Promising Practices | |
12:15 - 1 pm | Keynote Speaker Clifton Taulbert |
1:15 - 2:30 pm | Breakout Session 2 |
Advocacy-Based Advisory: Now More Than Ever | |
Building ELA and SEL Skills with Restorative Practices | |
Connecting Character to Academic Achievement | |
From Rawson Elem to Rawson Avenue and Everywhere in Between | |
Using Moral Exemplars to Teach Internal and Long-Lasting Character Growth | |
2:45 - 4 pm | Breakout Session 3 |
Changing the Narrative: From Criminals to Scholars | |
Character Education through Applied Improvisation | |
Cultivating School Culture | |
Taking the First Steps – Starting with Staff |
Conference Sponsors
The School District of South Milwaukee in partnership with Alverno College and WCEP
Advocate Sponsors: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Educators Credit Union and SM Legacy
Presenting Sponsor: Herb Kohl Philanthropies