GCU Character Ed Summit 3

Caitlin Sims: Coyote Room
Hitting the Reset Button on Trauma with Character Education
Join Caitlin Sims from Victory Schools as we dive into how a whole child mindset in a character education lens transforms generational trauma. Being proactive with character education from superintendents, administrators, teachers, support staff, down to students will transform reactive trauma responses.

Carolyn Mann: Javelina Room
Building Character One “Click” at a Time!
Character education extends beyond traditional classroom values, integrating essential digital citizenship practices. Educators must be equip with specific strategies to foster character development and successfully nurture respectful, online citizens. Gain access to resources and tools that promote character formation through digital citizenship.

Michael Sivertson: Lopes Main Stage 
Integrating Character Education and Value Structures Within Multiple Curricular Content Areas
The discussion will explore practical strategies for integrating character education and core value structures across multiple curricular content areas. Designed for educators, it emphasizes fostering students' ethical development alongside academic learning. Participants will learn how to align lesson plans with key values such as character, community, pride, diversity, innovation, communication, and leadership, while maintaining academic rigor and engaging students in meaningful, real-world applications.