More Than Core: Embedding Character Development for Academic and Personal Growth
More Than Core: Embedding Character Development for Academic and Personal Growth
Meredith Lee, Director of Professional Services Content, CharacterStrong
Charity Smith, Director of School Supports, CharacterStrong
Topic: Academic Integration
Grade Band: K-12
Audience: Classroom Educators
Tier: Tier 1
Room: 318, Session 1
What if teaching content and building character weren’t separate goals, but part of the same powerful strategy? In this interactive session, you’ll be introduced to a practical, flexible framework for seamlessly weaving character development into any subject area. Walk away with easy-to-use tools and creative strategies to help students grow academically and personally. Whether you teach math, ELA, science, or beyond, you’ll learn how to turn everyday lessons into opportunities for students to build skills like empathy, perseverance, and responsibility, boosting both learning and life-readiness.
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