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


Color Legend

General Session (All Attendees Together)

 

Phase II & Advanced (Combined) Sessions

Phase I Sessions

 

Free Sessions (Attendees Can Choose)

Phase II Sessions

 

Breaks & Lunches

Advanced Sessions

 

Special Note

     
         
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

8:30–9:00

Introductions


Conference Outcomes

         
Phase I Attendees Phase II Attendees Advanced Attendees

 
 

9:00–10:30

Desired Outcomes


Parental Involvement Research


What Is “I Care”?

 

9:00–10:30

Desired Outcomes


Making “I Care” Stick II


Unlimited Ways to Integrate “I Care” Character Traits


Parental Involvement Character Audits

 

9:00–10:30

Desired Outcomes


Making “I Care” Stick III


Unlimited Ways to Integrate “I Care” Character Traits


Parental Involvement Character Audits

         

10:30–10:45

Break

 

10:30–10:45

Break

 

10:30–10:45

Break

         

10:45–12:00

Planning Activity


The “I Care” Model


TQM


Benefits to Parents, Schools, & the Community

 

10:45–12:00

Facilitating Change in 21st Century Parental Involvement & Character Development

 

10:45–12:00

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

         

12:00–1:00

Lunch

 

12:00–1:00

Lunch

 

12:00–1:00

Lunch

         

1:00–2:15

Curriculum Components


Implementation Activity

 

1:00–2:15

“I Care” Measures Up!


Parent Training II

 

1:00–2:15

Situations! Situations!

         

2:15–2:30

Break

 

2:15–2:30

Break

 

2:15–2:30

Break

         

2:30–3:30

Measurement Tools


Advantages of Implementing “I Care” (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 26, 2009

8:30–9:00

Aha’s! & “Magic” 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

Situations! Situations!


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

 

9:00–10:15

National Schools of Character Application Process


Available Grant Funding

         

10:15–10:30

Break

 

10:15–10:30

Break

 

10:15–10:30

Break

         

10:30–12:00

Parents Make the Difference


Character–Building Training for Parents


Compare the Advantages of “I Care”

 

10:30–12:00

Empowering Leaders to Measure Parental Involvement & Increase Productivity (**New Capabilities**)


Developing Successful Strategic Implementation Plans (Hands–On)

         

12:00–1:00

Lunch

         

1:00–2:15

“I Care” Implementation Success Stories

         

2:15–2:30

Transition Break

         

2:30–3:15

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

Aha’s! & “Magic” Moments

         

8:30–9:10

Making “I Care” the Path of Least Resistance

 

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

 

9:20–10:00

Boys’ Success in School Depends on Us

         

10:00–10:15

Transition Break

         

10:15–10:40

Roundtable Discussions

         

10:40–11:10

Roundtable Discussions

         

11:10–11:20

Test Your Knowledge & Conference Feedback

         

11:20–11:30

Desired Results Confirmation

         

11:30–11:45

Graduation

         

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