21st Annual Character Matters Conference

Every year teachers, administrators, social workers, coaches, parents, caregivers and college instructors gather from around the world to learn why character education matters in our educational system. Attendees learn cutting-edge techniques to teach character education from experts around the globe.

See our full conference schedule

This year we proudly welcome 6 internationally recognized speakers to our conference:

Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University

Director, Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab

Co-Director, Academy for Social-Emotional Learning in Schools

Mary Hurley

Coordinator for Social Emotional Learning and Leadership, Oakland Unified School District

Thomas Lickona, Ph.D.

Director, Center for the 4th and 5th Rs

Professor of Education, Emeritus

Michelle M. Herczog, Ed.D.

Los Angeles County Office of Education

2014-15 President of the National Council for the Social Studies

Civic Mission of Schools

Jason Ohler, Ph.D.

Prof. Emeritus, Educational Technology and Virtual Learning, University of Alaska

Matt Hayes

San Diego County Office of Education

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This year we will not have breakout sessions due to our number of speakers, but we will have ample time for networking and Q and A.

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Who Should Attend the Conference

• Teachers from in all grades and all subject areas
• School-based administrators, counselors and instructional supervisors
• Social workers, coaches, parents and caregivers
• College and university instructors of educational methods courses
• District office curriculum specialists and staff developers
• Staff from regional service agencies and state or provincial departments of education
• Undergraduate and graduate students in teacher-preparation programs.

We value you as a character educator of children and young people. We value your time and talent and the choices you make to enhance your professional development.

**University of San Diego offers graduate level extension credits in semester hours for conference participants. Register now for credit. Attendees also need to register for the conference separately.

Accomodation:

Hilton Garden Inn
4200 Taylor Street, San Diego, California 92108

Reserve your special conference room rate here: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/S/SANSWGI-CH5-20170621/index.jhtml

Special rates will be available until May 8th or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first.

If you are looking to book directly with an agent please direct them to call the Hilton Garden Inn Reservation Desk at 844-512-0924 and reference USD Character Development Event or group code CH5.