Conferences + Events

The Academy hosts and participates in a number of conferences, awards banquets, and workshops throughout the year.

Click here for information on these and other upcoming events:

• Nov. 5, 2008 - 9th Annual Northeast U.S. Conference on Character Education Click above to obtain a registration form. for full conference details click on "upcoming events" , above, and then click on Conference Details.

Click here to obtain a detailed conference program with breakouts listed by each breakout time period. Conference Schedule with Full Program This list is regularly updated, most recently on October 10.

Registration: All registrations must be received no later than October 29, 2008. A group discount is available for groups of 5 or more from the same school district or organization.

March 18, 2009 - 6th Annual "Champions of Character" Awards Banquet held at The Franklin Plaza in Troy, NY

Deadline for NYSSOC Award applications is December 8, 2008.
Deadline for The Academy's "School of Character" Awards applications and "Champions of Character" Award nominations is January 8, 2009.

Please see "Awards and Competitions" page for more details.

Those interested in being sponsors and/or members of the honorary committee for this event should contact The Academy. A listing will be posted in early 2009.

Silent Auction Donations will be accepted starting in November.

March 26, 2009. 7th Annual Youth Leadership Summit

Contact The Academy to learn about this premier event for teams of Middle School and High School students, parents and teachers.

The Academy is currently accepting inquiries from those interested in helping to sponsor this event.

July , 2009 - 8th Annual Summer Program for Students and Families held at Troy Housing Authority's Griswold Heights Community Center for students entering grades 1-5 in September

Click here to revisit content from past events.