<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:video="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-video/1.1" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/the-characterstrong-blog/boone-county-district</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/MTSS-2.png</image:loc><image:caption>MTSS-2</image:caption><image:title>MTSS-2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Graphics-2.png</image:loc><image:caption>Blog Post Graphics-2</image:caption><image:title>Blog Post Graphics-2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/Grace%20-Plano%20Texas%20%20.png</image:loc><image:caption>Grace -Plano Texas  </image:caption><image:title>Grace -Plano Texas  </image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/Blueprint-linkedin-blog.png</image:loc><image:caption>Blueprint-linkedin-blog</image:caption><image:title>Blueprint-linkedin-blog</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2026-03-19</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/the-characterstrong-blog/emotionally-ready-classrooms-daily-regulation-practices</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Header%20Images.jpg</image:loc><image:caption>Blog Post Header Images</image:caption><image:title>Blog Post Header Images</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Graphics%20(5).png</image:loc><image:caption>Blog Post Graphics (5)</image:caption><image:title>Blog Post Graphics (5)</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/Proactively%20Preventing%20Bullying%20A%20Comprehensive%20Approach.png</image:loc><image:caption>Proactively Preventing Bullying A Comprehensive Approach</image:caption><image:title>Proactively Preventing Bullying A Comprehensive Approach</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/the-characterstrong-blog/5essentialrubrics</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-11-15%20at%203.32.46%20PM.png</image:loc><image:caption>Screenshot 2024-11-15 at 3.32.46 PM</image:caption><image:title>Screenshot 2024-11-15 at 3.32.46 PM</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/blog-size.png</image:loc><image:caption>blog-size</image:caption><image:title>blog-size</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/5%20Things%20Students%20Need%20Coming%20Back%20from%20Summer%20Break%20Fostering%20Strong%20Educator%20Relationships.png</image:loc><image:caption>5 Things Students Need Coming Back from Summer Break Fostering Strong Educator Relationships</image:caption><image:title>5 Things Students Need Coming Back from Summer Break Fostering Strong Educator Relationships</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/hubfs/Tier1rubrics-horizontal-blog.png</image:loc><image:caption>Tier1rubrics-horizontal-blog</image:caption><image:title>Tier1rubrics-horizontal-blog</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2025-05-06</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://www.characterstrong.com/the-characterstrong-blog/how-to-convince-your-district-to-send-you-to-the-2026-characterstrong-national-conference</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://23710963.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23710963/Videos/National%20Conference/what-happens-at-the-characterstrong-national-conference.mp4/medium.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>What Happens at the CharacterStrong National Conference?</video:title><video:description>Experience the electrifying energy of the National Conference, where educators unite to inspire and elevate their impact on students. This video showcases insights from attendees who share their transformative experiences and the invaluable strategies gained at this remarkable event.

Key themes addressed in this video include:

- **Inspiration and Connection**: Attendees express how the conference rejuvenated their passion for education, emphasizing the importance of connecting with like-minded professionals.

- **Effective Strategies and Tools**: Discover the powerful tools and strategies shared at the conference that empower educators to create a culture of kindness and character development within their schools.

- **Impactful Environment**: Hear about the welcoming atmosphere that sets this conference apart from traditional administrator events, fostering collaboration and excitement.

- **Validation and Celebration**: Participants highlight the small yet meaningful gestures that affirm their daily efforts, reinforcing the significance of their work in shaping student lives.

Key takeaways from this video include:

- The importance of attending professional development events to stay energized and informed.
- Practical insights into how to implement new strategies in classrooms and school districts.
- Encouragement to foster strong character and kindness among students and staff.

Join us as we celebrate the power of community and the incredible potential of educators to create meaningful change. This conference is not just an event; it's a movement toward a brighter future for every student. 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