open 2009-04-09T20:44:27Z October 23rd & 24th, 2009 Friday, October 23rd & Saturday, October 24th, 2009 false 21 <p>On the first day of this event, Ed DeRoche will lead participants through three important components: reviewing and critiquing the research on character education efforts, examining the what and why for evaluating character education, and how to assess character education initiatives in schools.</p> <p>On the second day, David Streight and members CSEE Moral Development team will address a few essential components of character education programs in terms of fine tuning trouble spots and turning an okay program into a great program. Two directors of character education programs&mdash;one established, and one new&mdash; in schools will discuss their programs in light of school characteristics.</p> <h5>About the Presenters</h5> <p>Ed DeRoche, Ph.D. is Director of USD&rsquo;s Character Development Center and an author, speaker, and consultant. His book <em>Evaluating Character Development: 51 Tools for Measuring Success</em> will be given to each conference attendee and will be used during the first day of the workshop.<br /> <br /> David Streight is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who has spent thirty years as a teacher and school psychologist working in Catholic, public, and private independent schools. He has been Executive Director of CSEE since 2004, where he serves as head of the Moral Development Team, is a frequent workshop presenter, and has edited books including <em>Parenting for Character: Five Experts, Five Practices</em>, and <em>Good Things To Do: Expert Suggestions for Fostering Goodness in Kids</em>.</p> <h5>Tentative Schedule</h5> <h5>Friday, October 23rd</h5> <p>8:30am &ndash; 3:30pm<br /> Ed DeRoche will present (lunch provided on campus)</p> <h5>Saturday, October 24th</h5> <p>8:30am &ndash; 12:00<br /> David Streight: from assessment to fine tuning</p> <p>12:00 - 1:00<br /> Lunch (provided on campus)</p> <p>1:00 - 3:30pm<br /> <em>What's working at your colleague's schools?</em> Presentation of two character education programs, followed by a roundtable discussion.</p> <h5>Accommodations</h5> <p>CSEE and the University of San Diego recommend the following hotels. Mention that you are attending an event at USD for an additional discount.</p> <ul> <li>The Dana, on Mission Bay (aprox. $140 per night)<br /> (5-10 minutes from USD)<br /> <a href="http://www.thedana.com/">http://www.thedana.com/</a></li> <li>Days Hotel, Hotel Circle (aprox. $80 per night)<br /> (10 minutes from USD)<br /> <a href="http://www.dayshotelhc.com/">http://www.dayshotelhc.com/</a></li> </ul> University of San Diego, CA Evaluating and Fine-Tuning Character Education Programs 09_DeRoche organization 21 false 2009-10-23T20:34:00Z with: Edward DeRoche

<p>A special focus on evaluating and fine tuning character education programs: taking them from okay to top quality.</p>

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