Christian Educators Association

This session will explore prayer as a kind of "pledge of allegiance" that acts as a catalyst in the life of the pray-er, clarifying and commissioning teachers to be Kingdom agent in the life of their schools.

Because each student is an image bearer of Christ, it is important to create communities of Christian belonging in our classrooms. This is especially important for students with disabilities. This presentation will provide examples of young adult and children's literature that include characters with disabilities and a tool for analyzing literature for positive disability representation.

Is your school searching for a fresh, engaging Bible curriculum for Preschool - 8th Grade? Do you want to empower your learners to understand the Bible’s context and equip them to become responsible followers and passionate lovers of God’s Word? In this session, you’ll get a preview of an exciting new curriculum designed to transform how students engage with Scripture. By exploring God’s Word through the lenses of context, this approach will inspire and profoundly impact your students' lives.

What happens when a Christian school fully embraces the belief that every child—regardless of ability—is created in the image of God? A commitment to that belief has led to powerful stories of students experiencing belonging at Zeeland Christian School for over 40 years. In this session, leaders from ZCS and All Belong Center for Inclusive Education will share how inclusive education has shaped their culture, practices, and outcomes—not just for students with disabilities, but for all students.  

Attendees will explore the Biblical and theological WHY behind inclusive, Christ-centered education; the importance of using a strengths-based model of support; and the role of school-family partnerships. Join us for real stories of how inclusive communities foster empathy, resilience, and a deeper understanding of belonging for all students.

Discover four engaging mini-lessons that develop social-emotional learning (SEL) while fostering critical and creative thinking skills. Walk away with ready-to-use activities that empower students to thrive socially, emotionally, and intellectually!

What music we choose in our music classrooms shapes their music vocabulary. How do we meet them where they are and expand their musical understanding?

In the television series 'Battlestar Galactica,' sentient robots called Cylons are engaged in a tireless quest to rid the universe of humanity. A fleshy remnant resists extermination with a variety of weapons and tactics, one of the most important being the wired telephone. How can we assess the best uses of the new and powerful information technologies like AI and still provide the friction needed to produce sharp minds? Is it time to ditch the internet and dust off the overhead projector? Increasingly, I have been using mysteries to teach various topics in my social studies classes. While these kinds of activities have been around for some time, their usefulness is of increasing importance. At a time when answers are easily found through a quick internet search, the use of mysteries can teach students the value of asking good questions, testing hypotheses, going down rabbit holes, making mistakes and collaborating with others.