The CharacterStrong
National Conference

A 2-day event focused on low-burden, high-impact tools for educators who care about school culture, social & emotional learning, and student success.

July 24th - 25th, 2024

The CharacterStrong National Conference is a powerful & practical experience for any educator, counselor, or administrator. After delivering over 3,000 live Professional Development sessions and hosting over 25,000 educators at our regional conferences, we know what it takes to weave research, inspiration, and practical strategies together into a meaningful and engaging learning experience.

PRE-CON: Tuesday, July 23rd | 12:30pm - 3:30pm

CONFERENCE: Wednesday-Thursday, July 24th - 25th

LOCATION: Tacoma Convention Center  | Tacoma, WA

PRE-CON:
Tuesday, July 23rd
12:30pm - 3:30pm

CONFERENCE:
Wednesday-Thursday, July 24th - 25th

LOCATION:
Tacoma Convention Center
Tacoma, WA

What is included?

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  • Access to leading experts in the field of School Culture, Social & Emotional Learning, School Leadership, and Implementation
  • A chance to learn from CharacterStrong Schools in educator-led breakout sessions and socials
  • Powerful keynotes that bring the WHY and HOW together
  • Over 20+ breakouts focused on relationships, strategies and concepts to help educate the Whole Child
  • Practical ideas and strategies to help you start the school year off right
  • Lunch on Day 1 and appetizers in the evening, lunch on Day 2 with dessert in the evening

5 Things You
Don't Want to Miss

Learn from Others in the Work: We will have over 20+ breakout sessions led by educators around the country who are putting a focus on school culture, social emotional learning and adult practices that lead to student outcomes. Learn from other schools implementing CharacterStrong and spend time networking and sharing ideas.
Fuel In The Tank:Whether you are in your first year of education or a long-time veteran, you will be reminded of your purpose for this work and be connected to other educators to give you the boost you need to do this work with passion.
Research-Backed Staff Supports:Learn our signature Adult Relationship S.E.R.V.E Model that helps equip educators with tools to implement school-wide culture building practices as well as evidence-based individual habits that will improve the overall climate of your classroom and school.
Incredible Speakers:We are putting together an incredible lineup of speakers that will leave you inspired but also equipped with strategies and ideas to bring back to your school and district.
Intentional Relationship Building:With a long background in experiential education, enjoy a conference that will have you laughing, thinking, building meaningful connections, and walking away with low-burden, high impact tools that you can implement immediately into your daily practice.
Intentional Relationship Building:With a long background in experiential education, enjoy a conference that will have you laughing, thinking, building meaningful connections, and walking away with low-burden, high impact tools that you can implement immediately into your daily practice.
Fuel In The Tank:Whether you are in your first year of education or a long-time veteran, you will be reminded of your purpose for this work and be connected to other educators to give you the boost you need to do this work with passion.
Incredible Speakers:We are putting together an incredible lineup of speakers that will leave you inspired but also equipped with strategies and ideas to bring back to your school and district.
Principal Baruti Kafele
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Principal Baruti Kafele, a highly regarded urban educator in New Jersey for more than 20 years, has distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, in addition to being named the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Principal Kafele was a finalist for New Jersey State Teacher of the Year and a recipient of the New Jersey Education Association Award of Excellence.

What's My
Investment?

Early Bird Pricing until 6/21/2024

Note: For groups of 20 or more, please contact us at [email protected]

Pre-Conference Offerings

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Navigating Challenging Student Behavior: Approaches to Prevention, Instruction, and Response

Presenters: Megan Gruis and Clayton Cook

The Attendance Crisis: Strategies and Systems to Improve Absenteeism

Presenters: Dr. Madeline Larson and Cory Notestine

Adult Behavior Change First: Building Social-Emotional Learning Readiness with Staff

Presenter: Houston Kraft

The Leadership Challenge: Tools vs Theory To Start the Year

Presenter: John Norlin

Frequently Asked Questions

Some Wonderful Educators at CharacterStrong's In-Person National Conference 2018

When is it?

July 24 & 25, 2024 :
Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Convention Center

Day 1 will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Day 2 will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (local times).

A Small Group Activity (The Loop!) at CharacterStrong's In-Person National Conference 2023

How will it work?

Educators can register individually or come as a team. The most effective experience is when a school sends a team for each of the various conference role tracks.

A Large Group Activity at CharacterStrong's In-Person National Conference 2018

Do I need to use CharacterStrong curricula to attend?

No! This conference is available to all educators. However, there will be intentionally specific tracks for CharacterStrong users to support more effective implementation.

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