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Lawrence Educators Present Character Education Best Practices at State Conference
Several educators from Lawrence Township Public Schools were guest speakers at the annual conference of the New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development.
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Staff from all four Lawrence Township elementary schools (Ben Franklin, Eldridge Park, Lawrenceville and Slackwood), Lawrence Intermediate School and our team of district Anti-Bullying Specialists attended the NJ Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development’s (NJASECD) annual statewide conference as guest speakers at Rider University in mid-March.
The conference’s theme was “Positive School Climate: The Antidote to Bullying.” As a district with one National School of Character (Eldridge Park in 2011, with Lawrenceville Elementary a 2012 finalist!), five State Schools of Character (BF, EP, LES, Slackwood, and LIS), and seven Promising Practices awards, our staff members were invited to share effective practices of our statewide and nationally recognized character education programs.
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The following staff presented in breakout sessions:
- Angeline Sturgis and Judi Weiner (EP) — “Supporting the Emotional, Social and Academic Needs of a Growing Latino Population”
- Megan Umbach and Chris Turnbull (BF) — “Efficacy, Engagement and Ownership of an Environmentally Focused Character Program”
- Melanie Seaman (Slackwood) — “The Power of Our Words: Speaking Up for Others”
- April Oliver & Kathy Jensen (LES) — “Fiction with a Mission! Using Literature to Enhance Your School Climate”
- Amy Amiet & Tricia Burns (EP) — “3 Cheers for Character! A Comprehensive, Home-Grown K-3 Program with a Focus on All-School Meetings”
- Cindy Westhead (LIS) participated in collaborative professional exchanges with regional colleagues and the New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development.
- Tricia Burns, Marjorie Cobin, Patti Esser, Jennifer Holmes, Kathy Jensen, Kasey Kentworthy, Melanie Seaman, Megan Umbach (all district guidance counselors and anti-bullying specialists) — “It’s About Respect…Check It Out!”
A copy of the conference brochure can be found in the media box above.
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