Please note that this is a tentative schedule and revisions may be made prior to the Conference.


Color Legend

General Session (All Attendees Together)

 

Free Sessions (Attendees Can Choose)

Phase I Sessions

 

Breaks & Lunches

Phase II & Advanced (Combined) Sessions

 

Special Note

     
         
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

8:30–9:00

General Assembly (Welcome, Introduction, & Overview of the Day)


Conference Goals & Resources—Elbert Solomon (Director/CEO)

         
Phase I Attendees Phase II Attendees Advanced Attendees

 
 

9:00–10:30

Desired Outcomes


Parental Involvement Research


What Is “I Care”?


Definition & Increasing Positive Interactions

 

9:00–10:30

Desired Outcomes


Character Education Breaking News


Making “I Care” Stick II

         

10:30–10:45

Break

         

10:45–12:00

Planning Activity


Total Quality Management (TQM)


Benefits to Parents, Schools, & the Community


The “I Care” Model

 

10:45–12:00

Facilitating 21st Century Parental Involvement & Character Development


Parental Involvement Character Audits

         

12:00–1:00

Lunch

         

1:00–2:15

Curriculum Components


Implementation Activity

 

1:00–2:15

Building Character Communities & Cities Using the “I Care” Partnership


         

2:15–2:30

Break

         

2:30–3:30

Measurement Tools


Why “I Care”?

 

2:30–3:30

Fostering Character Development through Multimedia (Hands–On)

         

Note: Individual consultations can be scheduled with the Director of “I Care,” Elbert Solomon, anytime during the Conference


Thursday, June 25, 2009

8:30–9:00

General Assembly—Aha! Moments

         
Phase I Attendees Phase II Attendees Advanced Attendees

 
 

9:00–10:15

Step–By–Step Implementation Process with Hands–On Demonstrations


The “I Care” Toolbox

 

9:00–10:15

Mentoring With “I Care”


National Schools of Character Application Process


Situations! Situations!

         

10:15–10:30

Break

         

10:30–12:00

Parents Make the Difference


Compare the Advantages of “I Care”


Character–Building Training for Parents

 

10:30–12:00

“I Care” Measures Up! (**New Capabilities**)


Parent Traininig II


Developing Successful Strategic Implementation Plans (Hands–On)

         

12:00–1:00

Lunch

         

1:00–2:15

General Assembly—“I Care” Implementation Success Stories

         

2:15–2:30

Transition Break

         

2:30–3:00

General Assembly—On–Line Data Management Service

         

3:-00–3:30

General Assembly—Roundtables with “I Care” Successful Implementation Districts

         

Note: Individual consultations can be scheduled with the Director of “I Care,” Elbert Solomon, anytime during the Conference


Friday, June 26, 2009

8:00–8:30

General Assembly—Aha! Moments

         

8:30–9:10

Implementing “I Care” Successfully in Elementary Schools

   

8:30–9:10

Boys’ Success in School Depends on Us

         

9:10–9:20

Transition Break

         

9:20–10:00

Unlimited Ways to Integrate “I Care” Character Traits

   

9:20–10:00

Implementing “I Care” Successfully in Middle Schools & High Schools

         

10:00–10:15

Transition Break

         

10:15–10:40

General Assembly—Test Your Knowledge & Conference Feedback

         

10:40–11:00

General Assembly—Desired Results Confirmation

         

11:00–11:15

Graduation

         

Note: Individual consultations can be scheduled with the Director of “I Care,” Elbert Solomon, anytime during the Conference