Christian Educators Association

Education has long lacked one thing -- raising up teachers as leaders. Unleash your leadership skills in this session by discovering more about who God made you to be, how to communicate to and influence others, and leverage your leadship through the role of teaching at your school.

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Teachers teaching within the Reformed Tradition have a rich theological tradition to draw on, and despite contemporary troubles within denominations like the CRC, there is still much to love and learn from. This session will review some of the key teachings of the Reformed Tradition and how you might integrate them into any class.

Do your students have a difficult time remembering the elements of the periodic table and their symbol, especially the ones that don’t make sense. Gold? - Au. Well, if you tell stories that include the elements and their symbols, your students will never forget them. I promise!

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How do biblical authors communicate the most important things? They don’t show graphs or spreadsheets. They don’t even publish FAQs or doctrinal statements. More often than not, they tell stories.
In this session, we will explore how the Bible communicates formational truth through narrative (in contrast with the Church’s historical approach to theology), and how Christian educators can do the same.

Set them up.  Hide the clues.  Disorient your students enough that they can be re-oriented.  Then do the lesson to them.  Make them laugh, protest, or even go to the principal to complain.  They will never forget how they felt anger, confusion, surprise, or hope, and your teaching will become their stories of "remember the time...?"

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It's not always easy to be gracious and loving, especially with people who are challenging for us. But when we exhibit a Christlike posture, our tense relationships can be changed. This session teaches concrete practices that will open your heart to the Holy Spirit’s work. You’ll leave with practical ideas and hopeful next steps.

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This session is fast paced with the latest and greatest books for students in grades 2-6.

This session provides information regarding behavioral threat mitigation, equipping educators with the knowledge and tools to identify concerning behaviors, assess threats, and respond effectively while fostering a Christ-centered environment of safety, care, and redemptive justice. Rooted in a Christian world and life view, this training emphasizes the inherent value of every individual, the importance of discernment in identifying harmful intentions, and the call to shepherd and protect the vulnerable.

Bring your instruments and favorite band music to share with your colleagues at CEA Convention! In this session, we will be playing through new band music (and old favorites) for advanced middle school through high school bands.

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Enjoy the opportunity to sing through some of our favorite choral literature. All who love to sing are welcome, and directors are encouraged to bring a song to share!