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State
Character Education conference in Pierre July 8-9
Nationally-recognized character education experts will headline the South
Dakota Character Education Conference in Pierre July 8-9.
Headliners for the event include:
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Dr.
Hal Urban, author of
Life's Greatest Lessons;
20 Things that Matter,
will be presenting on "Positive Words, Positive Results" and "Life's
Greatest Lessons". An evening session, "We Live by Choice, Not Chance"
beginning at 5:30 will be open to the public. This evening presentation
will be a great experience for parents, educators, business people and young
people.
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Deb
Austin Brown, author of
Promising Practices in
Character Education
will be presenting on "Strategies for Success" and "A Call to Excellence".
The
purpose of the conference is to assist schools in assuming a proactive role by
developing caring, respectful environments in schools and classrooms where
students learn core ethical values. Registration is $50. Deadline for
registration is June 5. College credit and renewal credit are available.
In
addition to the keynote speakers, a variety of breakout sessions will be
offered. Lodging at state rates has been arranged.
For
further information, contact Sue Burgard, Dept. of Education, 700 Governors
Drive, Pierre SD 57501, voice 605-773-5238, email
sue.burgard@state.sd.us. Brochure of the conference is available at
http://www.state.sd.us/deca/CSCF/CEP/conference.htm . |
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