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?
- 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
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
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

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).

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.

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.