2010-2011 Conferences + Events
The Academy hosts and participates in a number of conferences, awards banquets, and workshops throughout the year.
THE MAJOR PROGRAMS OF THE ACADEMY
(a) Northeast United States 11th Annual Conference on Character Education (November 4, 2010): This years theme is Addressing Bullying, Harassment and Academic Failure: Sharing Best Practice Strategies That Work. The featured keynote speaker will be Kevin Jennings, Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. His topic is Safe and Supportive Schools: Creating an Environment Where Everyone Can Learn. As a greatly in demand and dynamic nationally noted speaker, after his keynote Mr. Jennings will also answer questions on a number of topics, including President Obamas Race to the Top. The conference also features over two dozen breakout sessions including state and national award winning schools and is held on Albany Campus of The Sage Colleges from 8 AM-4 PM. Two hundred twenty-five educators and community leaders attended the 2009 conference.
(b) 9th Annual Youth Leadership Summit (December 2, 2010): Teams of middle and high school students, teachers and parents from twenty Capital Region school districts come together to learn many applications of character education from experts and each other. The inspired results are then developed into action plans for their schools. For additional details and registration please contact Kay Bradley at cbradley9@nycap.rr.com.
(c) NYS Schools of Character and Champions of Character Awards (2011): The Academy will present the 4th annual New York State School of Character (NYSSOC) Awards in conjunction with the national Character Education Partnership. Schools/school districts selected for the New York State Awards move on to the national level. Also presented will be the 8th Annual Champions of Character Awards to exemplary teachers, administrators, schools, students, parents, business and community leaders and business and community organizations. Award winners are honored at the Champions of Character Banquet on April 6, 2011 at the Franklin Plaza in Troy, NY. Almost three hundred attended this event in 2010.
(d) Summer Inner City Program for Students and Families (July, 2011): In its tenth year this exciting venture is organized in partnership with the Troy Housing Authority . Held each weekday morning and Thursday evening in July, it creates positive character trait reinforcement, academic enrichment and enthusiasm for inner city students in grades 1-6 and their families. In 2010 this program expanded from its original one site to two sites.
For additional information visit www.sage.edu/centers/charactered or contact The Academy
The Academy Journal, Step Up for Character, is in its 5th year.
The Academy has two volunteer boards. Our Leadership Board of teachers, school administrators and community organization representatives, meets monthly and helps organize The Academys major programs. This board holds a Retreat each summer. The Advisory Board of public officials, business and community organization leaders and school administrators, meets 3-4 times a year.
The Academy also reaches out to the community with special programs. A focus group is developing a character education and special needs program. Additional focal points include: Moral and Performance Character, Bullying Prevention and Service Learning. On site workshops are held for educators, community groups and businesses.
A listing of board members can be found by clicking on "About The Academy" in the left margin: Boards.
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