Christian Educators Association

This session will discuss how students can think about female characters in dystopian, science fiction, graphic novels, and other young adult and middle grade fiction. We will consider what it means to be tough in terms of expressing or burying emotion; what these books say about individualism versus community; and themes of violence versus forgiveness, vengeance versus forgiveness, and considering teaching about tough girl heroines from a Christian perspective.

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In the midst of a resurgence in character education initiatives across the country in higher education, this presentation will describe the most cutting-edge efforts in the industry and offer suggestions for Christian schools and educators.

We will discuss building a healthy donor base in your communities. We will also give insights on running successful capital campaigns as well as basic fundraisers in your schools. A lot of the discussion will focus on having clear vision and building strong relationships.

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This session, designed specifically for English/Language Arts teachers but open all, explores the ways that the stories we tell, believe, and act out in our classrooms can impact our work. You will be invited to re-examine and let God restore and re-story your teaching.

Stories have become the fundamental way our culture processes information; they help us understand our God, the world, and also help us connect with others. Stories have the power to give meaning to our experiences and they help to foster empathy. In fact, our stories matter. People are initially books with skin on them - as our lives speak sermons. In this session, Todd and Sheila will tell stories from their lives and their teaching careers bearing testimony to the goodness of God in every frame. Primarily, they hope to encourage you, inspire you, and point you towards God. Their prayer is that you will recognize the stories you have lived are valued and worth sharing.

Would you like tips and tricks for implementing a framework for positive behavior interventions and supports in your own classroom or school? Come hear about a tried and true step by step guide to success. Want to incorporate your school’s mission into this process within a Biblical framework? Answers found here!

This fast-paced session will introduce you to the best new picture books and give you some suggestions for how to use them in your classroom and enhance your curriculum.

Christian schools teach God as the author of our student's stories. Secular culture teaches something radically different. This session explores what teachers should know about secular messaging as they guide students to discover God's story for them.

Brush up on your geology knowledge as you learn about the volcanoes for Iceland, Washington State, and Rwanda from someone who's been there. We'll look at how these 3 places have different geological processes and how we can tie this in with Next Gen Science Standards.

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Have you heard the phrase “behavior is communication” and wondered what it actually means? Join us as we explore how brain science and compassion can shape your response to student behavior. Through this training, you will gain an understanding of behavior from the bottom up and will leave with practical tips and strategies to use with students of all ages.