The Key to Igniting One s Passion (All)d6e9167053f2e044d76b-d8a82dbdce1015b18225f9d5a7588c5d.r65.…The Key to Igniting One’s Passion (All) Dr. Glen Schultz, Kingdom Education Ministries

The Key to Igniting One’s Passion (All)

Dr. Glen Schultz, Kingdom Education Ministries Director

Igniting one’s passion for education begins with understanding God’s purpose for

education. Passion is a result of the convictions that have a grip on one’s life. If

the home, church and school are going to be successful in raising a generation of

young people who are committed disciples of Jesus Christ, kingdom education

must be a conviction and not merely a preference. Understanding God’s purpose

for education is the foundation for developing this conviction.

Read-Alouds in a Tech-Driven Culture (Parts 1 & 2)

(P; E; I; S; L)

Sheryl Berg, Speech Language Pathologist, RiverKids Pediatric Home Health

Through this research-based seminar, participants will be able to understand the

need for daily doses of read-alouds as part of their students' curriculum needs. They

will understand how and why reading aloud to their students provides a vitamin for

increased/improved vocabulary, language, reading and writing skills that students

not having this daily vitamin are lacking.

Accessibility Tools: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

(P; E; I; S; Adm; C; L)

Stephanie Means, Education Expert, Microsoft

Microsoft's mission is to empower all people and all organizations to achieve more.

The classroom is no different. Microsoft Windows and Windows-based applications

like Office, together with other assistive technologies, offer features that make

computers easier to use for everyone – giving teachers the opportunity to provide

personalized learning and improved and equitable experiences in the classroom.

Minecraft Education Edition (Parts 1 & 2)

(P; E; I; S; C; L)

Stephanie Means, Education Expert, Microsoft

Part 1: Placing Your First Blocks: This session includes an introduction and overview of

Minecraft in education and guides educators in the very beginning of their Minecraft experience.

Attendees will discover how to place their first blocks and through this hands-on experience will

leave with basic knowledge of Minecraft for single-players, specifically Minecraft worlds, controls,

and settings.

Part 2: Gameplay with Minecraft: This module is a collaborative classroom build challenge

designed to explore the power of multiplayer activities with Minecraft and complete a group build

challenge.

Emergency Operations Plans (EOP)

(Adm)

Mark Pricer, Director of Operations, Bay Area Church

Each school day, our nation's schools are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy

learning environment for approximately 55 million elementary and secondary school

students in public and nonpublic schools. Families and communities expect schools

to keep their children and youth safe from threats (human-caused emergencies such as crime and

violence) and hazards (natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and accidents). In collaboration with

their local government and community partners, schools can take steps to plan for these potential

emergencies through the creation of a school Emergency Operations Plan (School EOP).

Administration Round Table (Adm)

Dr. Jason Nave, Head of School, Bay Area Christian School

Administrators are invited to attend a round table discussion, meet leaders of other

schools, and share ideas on various topics.

The Benefits of Having a SAT Prep Course on Your Campus

(S; Adm; C)

Nancy Gadd, Academic Counselor, Bay Area Christian School

Discover the student benefits of offering a SAT Prep Course. This session will

address the elements involved in offering a SAT Prep course from score analysis to

college readiness standards. Also addressed will be course scope and sequence,

lesson planning, and student challenges.

School Media (S; Adm; C)

Jennifer Kerr, Librarian & Yearbook, Bay Area Christian School

Explore the programs used to elevate your current newsletter or create a new format.

Learn how to set up social media run by students and how to choose the best

students for the job.

The Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship (I)

Angeline Hubbard, Computer Teacher, Bay Area Christian School

Children of all ages are submerged into the digital community without a roadmap for

dangers, safety, or expectations. This seminar will provide insight into a few topics

covered in a nine-weeks course regarding the nine elements of digital citizenship.

Recognize, Treat and Prevent Athletic Injuries along with CPR/AED First Aid Use (Parts 1 & 2) (All)

Tom Bradley, Athletic Trainer, Bay Area Christian School

Part 1: Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Athletic Injuries: Participants will be

updated on athletic injury management and be able to practice those skills as they

pertain to athletic injuries.

Part 2: CPR/AED Life Saving Skills: Participants will be updated on the use of

CPR/AED life-saving skills and be able to practice those skills. Participants will learn skills and be

able to practice them as it pertains to athletic injuries.

Creating a Discipling/Empowering Culture (All)

Zac Ashley, Pastor of Spiritual Formation, Bay Area Church

Jesus took twelve ordinary men, invested in them for three years, and then left them

to go and change the world...and that is just what they did! Come take a practical

look at how Jesus, through a balance of invitation and challenge, created a dynamic

culture that empowered others to live as disciples who changed the world.

Points of Failure (All)

Charles Pulliam, CEO Bay Area Church and Christian School

While nothing said is everything, everything said is something. Points of Failure is an

attempt to remind the audience of several values of failure. Most people will recognize

the truths, but will find value in being reminded for a time such as this.

Discover the Path of Legacy Milestones (All)

Dr. Brian Haynes, Senior Pastor, Bay Area Church

What if Christian schools, churches, and families, all worked together in harmony for

the spiritual formation of our children and teenagers? Imagine if parents, pastors,

teachers and coaches became partners, influencing students toward an abiding

relationship with Jesus. The momentum from that kind of kingdom partnership is

exciting! It can happen but only if all partners are working the same strategy.

Discover the path of legacy milestones: a simple strategy designed to connect church, school, and

home for the spiritual formation of the next generation.

Continuous Enrollment - Save Money and Time! (Adm)

Denys Watson, Registrar, Bay Area Christian School

Streamline Your School's Re-Enrollment Process

Continuous Enrollment is the concept or idea that instead of asking parents to "opt-in"

to re-enroll, you ask them to "opt-out" if they are not returning. This process saves so

much time and effort for parents and registrars alike.

Recovering Classical Theism (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

(I; S; Adm; C)

Michael Williams, Bible Teacher, Bay Area Christian School

Part 1: J.I. Packer wrote that “reducing God to pigmy proportions” cannot help but

produce “pigmy Christians.” How many of our students have a conception of God

that is so different from what we find in Scripture? How does your understanding of

God align with Classical Theism (e.g., what the church has taught historically about

the nature of God)? This session will explore two of the basic propositions of Classical Theism,

namely, that God is incomprehensible and spiritual. The hope of the session leader is that attendees

will leave with a greater knowledge of who God is, yet affirming that they know so little of Him!

Part 2: God asks the question, “To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like

him?” (Isaiah 40:25). The reality is that our God is an incomparable God. This session will explore

some of those attributes of God that identify Him as incomparable – attributes sometimes called

“incommunicable attributes” (e.g., aseity, immutability, omniscience, etc.). The hope of the session

leader is that attendees will leave with a greater knowledge of who God is, yet affirming that they

know so little of Him!

Part 3: Can you articulate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity? Can your students? Is the

doctrine of the Trinity a central doctrine of the Christian faith or a non-essential? This session will

explore what Classical Theism has said about the nature of God as triune. The session leader will

address heresies we must avoid in our explanation of the doctrine while working toward a positive

articulation of what the Bible teaches. The goal of the session leader is to equip attendees to defend

the historic Christian teaching regarding the Trinity.

Dinosaurs, Creation, the Flood, and Recorded History – Putting It

All Together (E; I; S)

Dr. Ron McNeel, Life Science Instructor and Science Chair, First Baptist Christian

Academy

Imaginary evolution claims dinosaurs evolved 220 million years ago and

disappeared 65 million years ago; millions of years before man supposedly evolved.

How does a creationist respond? Does the Bible write about dinosaurs? Did Noah

have dinosaurs on the ark? When did dinosaurs go extinct… or have they? This session will

explore the Biblical account, the scientific facts, and recorded history of mankind to address these

issues. This session will be presented in a format understandable by science AND non-science

majors with the idea of incorporation of the truth in K-12 classrooms. All aged students want to talk

about dinosaurs. Come and learn about the “big boys”!

Just Keep SWIMming (E; I; S; L)

Dr. Wesley Scott, Executive Director, National Alliance of Christian Schools

This seminar is a fun, interactive series based on “Finding Nemo” that helps

teachers examine how to improve their S-W-I-M (Setting, Watch, Instruction, and

Management) in the classroom.

Recommendation Letters That Get Students In (S; C)

Alice Purcell, Academic Counselor, First Baptist Christian Academy

With admission rates dropping even at state universities, teacher recommendations

may make the difference in a student being admitted or denied. This workshop

addresses what colleges like to see in a great recommendation.

For By This Time (I; S)

Herc Palmquist, President, Texas Christian School

Regain your passion for teaching and enjoy your calling rather than endure it.

This seminar will draw from the challenges of the book of Hebrews and leave you

excited about being the great teacher you were called to be.

Incorporating Biblical Creation In Your Lesson Plans (E; I; S)

James Rankin, HS Bible and Science Teacher, Texas Christian School

This will be a guide to show how you can include God's Creation in all your classes

with examples in core subjects for Elementary, Junior High, and High School grade

levels.

We're Not Waiting for the New Middle School (I)

Todd Herauf, Associate Head of School for Academics, River Oaks Baptist School

River Oaks Baptist School will be opening a new Middle School for the Fall of

2020. The building itself has been in the works for nearly five years, but it hasn't

stopped us from engaging students in meaningful work. Join us as we share our

journey from "traditional" classroom structures into spaces that are meant for

student learning.

Creating a Robust Professional Development Program (Adm)

Linda Mudgett, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Bay Area Christian School

This seminar highlights Bay Area Christian's professional development plan, a robust,

multi-pronged approach to professional learning. Discussion topics include how our

professional development is differentiated based on interests, struggles, strengths,

and needs. The plan is purposeful, proactive, and qualitative with clear structure,

expectations, and direction. It increases leadership effectiveness and gives leaders an easy way to

distribute targeted teacher training.

Engaging in Today's Culture War (All)


Every generation that has existed since the Fall has had to engage in a culture

war. If the home, church and school are not prepared to engage in today’s culture

war, our passion for kingdom education will not be reignited. Colossians 2:8 will

form the basis for understanding today's culture war. Specific examples will show

how subtle the enemy is in trying to capture the hearts and minds of our children and youth.

Education and Worldview (All)


In order to reignite one’s passion for education, one must understand that the main business of all

education is shaping the worldview of the next generation. Understanding how this takes place in all

that we do is the key to success.

Biblical Principles of Education (All)


Passion is based on convictions and the deeper the convictions the greater the passion. Convictions

must be grounded in truth. A kingdom education requires the home, church and school to know,

understand and be committed to following 14 biblical principles that define “how” God wants us to

educate our children and youth.

The Key to Igniting One's Passion (All)

Glen Schultz, Director, Kingdom Education Ministries

Igniting one's passion for education begins with understanding God's purpose for education. Passion

is a result of the conviction that have a grip on one's life. If the home, church and school are going to

be successful in raising a generation of young people who are committed disciples of Jesus Christ,

kingdom education must be a conviction and not merely a preference. Understanding God's purpose

for education is the foundation for developing this conviction.

Mitigating Risk in Schools (Adm)

Paula Burns, VP of Risk Management, Insurance One Agency

This will be an interactive discussion regarding youth on youth abuse prevention as

well as best practices in adult on youth abuse prevention. We will dive into how

insurance actually responds to an accusation or abuse event and what your school

needs to know. Special events are always a higher risk and much of the risk can be

transferred contractually. We will have an in depth discussion on Special Events and also dive into

building usage agreements.

Raising the Bar, Lowering the Resistance (I; S)

Cindy Quinlan, Educational Consultant, Abeka

“Have high expectations” is a familiar - and excellent - piece of advice for teachers.

Yet it’s one thing to say “have high expectations” and another thing to actually do it.

This session dives into the nitty-gritty of expectations to help teachers walk away

with the necessary mindset and strategy to incorporate the right expectations into

their classrooms.

Raising Rigor with the 2 R’s (I; S)


Technically, every secondary student can read and write, but does he read and write well? No matter

the subject you teach, you can help your students in improving these essential skills. This session,

which particularly benefits English, science, history, and Bible teachers, presents simple strategies to

incorporate into your reading assignments and class discussions that will help students read with

greater comprehension and express themselves with greater clarity.

Math-Class Fundamentals (I; S)


Designed for newer teachers, those that fall into the “Surprise, you’re teaching math this year”

category, or veteran teachers seeking to review and strengthen their core practices, this session

highlights the essential pattern for each math class that leads to smooth lessons, crisp explanations,

and solid learning.

Placing the Glamour Back into Grammar (I; S)


Knowing how important the knowledge of grammar is in producing effective communicators, we need

to be sure that we present grammar in a clear, concise, and engaging manner. In this session, we

will cover incorporating creative introductions, clarifying difficult concepts, supplying review hints, and

applying grammar to writing as we continually strive to sharpen our skills as grammar teachers.

Navigating History's Waters: Helping Students Make the Most of Their Journey

through History (I; S)


With the right perspective and careful planning, teachers can help their students skillfully navigate

history’s waters leaving students with a vivid understanding of the people and events as well as the

Biblical discernment necessary to applying history’s lessons. This session highlights essential

teaching strategies and ideas that will challenge you to make each history class a fulfilling expedition.

Cybersecurity Awareness (S; Adm; C)

Chris Boykin, Chief Technology Officer, Future Com

In an effort to fight against cyber-threats, most schools have spent thousands upon

thousands of dollars to secure their networks, servers, and computers; however, they

have neglected one of their most vulnerable areas... Humans. This presentation will

explore the Human Security Factor and how it affects organizations today. From

phishing, to ransomware, to social engineering, Chris Boykin from Future Com will look at the facts

behind the latest breaches and how they could have been prevented. He will discuss how to change

the behavior of your employees that will not only make your school less vulnerable, but also increase

productivity.

Building Strong Foundations in Early Childhood (P)

Alba Bunnell, Early Childhood Program Director, Second Baptist

This session will reinforce how your role as an early childhood educator helps

infants, toddlers, and preschoolers establish a strong foundation. We will discuss

brain development in early childhood, windows of opportunity, as well as the

consequences of missing these windows. As the engineers of a child’s development,

we should take pride in giving their developing brains tools to create a strong foundation. For

success, all we need is a clear understanding of our role, knowledge of brain development in early

childhood, and the conviction that what we do daily gives each child a strong foundation for their

future.

Respect Each Other (P)

Alba Bunnell, Early Childhood Program Director, Second Baptist

In this session, we will learn to differentiate and create awareness to prevent children from not feeling

respected. We will evaluate their own biases that will help to create an environment, relationship, and

positive communication where children and families with different cultures are recognized. We will

summarize by providing examples of strategies to prevent biases and create a respectful

environment.

Ready, Set, Let's Read! (E)

Liz George, 2nd grade teacher, Bay Area Christian School

Are you looking for ways to incorporate Read Aloud in your classroom? Do you have

a love for children’s books? Reading aloud builds many important foundational skills

including vocabulary, providing a model of fluency, reading expressively, and helping

children recognize what reading for pleasure is all about. There are so many ways to

excite your students to have a love for reading. Children need to be exposed to a wide range of

books. Come prepared to have a hands on experience and learn new ways to get your students

excited about reading. My goal is to give teachers some practical ideas to use in the classroom

setting as we equip our students to be lifelong learners through the joy of reading. Let’s have fun

together exploring the wonderful world of books and the enrichment it brings!

The Speed of Trust: Creating a Culture of Emotional Safety on Your

Campus (I; S; Adm)

Steven Toliver, Asst. Head of Lower & Middle School, Fort Bend Christian Academy

What is the driving force behind creating a transformative campus culture and climate

at your school? Trust. Discover how to establish and cultivate trust and create a

climate of emotional safety where students and teachers thrive.

Bridging the Gap Between Teaching and Learning (I; S; Adm)

Amy Yohe, Managing Editor, Abeka

Ensuring that preparation, instruction, and attention promote learning that will last a

lifetime will help you bridge the gap between teaching and learning. Learn about these

bridges in this session.

Enhance Learning in Your Elementary Classroom (Grades 1-4)

(E; Adm)


How do you make teaching effective and learning enjoyable in the elementary years? Join me for a

presentation on ideas to assist you as you teach critical thinking skills through a biblical worldview.

Managing a Full Plate (All)


Ever feel ill-equipped to manage everything that is on your to-do list as a teacher, parent, spouse,

etc.? Let’s look at Biblical principles for managing all that is vying for our attention.

Teaching Critical Thinking through a Biblical Worldview (All)


Can I teach critical thinking skills alongside instilling a Biblical worldview? Let’s look at incorporating

critical thinking skills into our daily lessons without compromising a Biblical worldview.

Using Curriculum to Your Students' Advantage (All)


Wondering how to use curriculum to meet your students’ unique needs? Join us for ideas to utilize

the framework of curriculum lesson plans as you flexibly adjust to your students’ ability levels.

Blueprint for a Dynamic Bible Class (E; I)

Melissa Lewis, Educational Consultant, Abeka

As the most rewarding class to teach, Bible class allows us to see the fruits of God’s

Word developing in our students’ lives throughout the school year. When we structure

our Bible class around these six essential parts, we can focus on pouring out the

truths of God’s Word from our hearts into our students’ hearts.

Unscrambling Spelling Class (E; I)


Just as scrambled letters do not make sense until they are arranged correctly, so spelling class can be

messy unless it is ordered. Together we are going to talk about some habits, procedures, and game

ideas that will help as the teacher unscrambles the spelling class for the students.

Motivating Kindergarten Students to Learn (P; E-K5)


We do enjoy the energy of our young students that makes them such a delight to teach, but we also

need to harness that energy to keep them focused on learning. These review and motivational

strategies will keep your kindergarten students alert and involved throughout learning time.

Creating Healthy Parent-Teacher Relationships (E; I)


The definition of communication is “to transmit information, thought or feeling so that it is satisfactorily

received or understood; to be connected, one with another.” That connection is what the parents of

our students want. In this session, we will discuss positive motivators and specific helps to create

healthy parent-teacher relationships.

Staff Evaluations: Creating, Revising, Updating (P)

Melissa Hale, Bay Area Christian School, ELA Director and Anita

Pierce, Bay Area Christian School ELA Assistant Director/Registrar

In this session we will explore the components of effective staff

evaluations. Staff evaluations are directly tied into job descriptions

which are also tied into your center's Staff Handbook. We will learn

how to run a secure thread through these three documents.

The 3 P's: Policies, Procedures, Priorities (P)

Melissa Hale, Bay Area Christian School, ELA Director and Anita Pierce, Bay Area Christian School

ELA Assistant Director/Registrar

In this session you will receive practical tips for updating your schools policies and procedures via

your Parent Handbook. This is a vital step in keeping your program accountable with day to day

operations as well as the unavoidable "unexpected".

Spiritual Life (P; E; I; S; Adm)

Cindy McDonald , First Baptist Christian Academy, Elementary

Principal and Brannon Revel, First Baptist Christian Academy,

Chaplain

This session will examine opportunities for spiritual development

through character development, mentorship, chapel, and missions/

service opportunities at all levels. Participants will have time to share with each other during the

session.

Math: More than Memorization (E; I)

Cindy Dickinson, BJU Press, National Consultant

Memorizing facts is important in mathematics, but it should not be our ultimate goal.

This workshop will focus on the fact that successful math students go beyond

memorization and can really understand math. Participants will be given ways to help

their students become mathematical thinkers, not just fact-memorizers.

Teacher Tools Online: What's in Here? (E; I; S; Adm)


Teacher Tools Online (TTO) is a great resource provided by BJU Press to make teachers’ lives

easier. This workshop will describe the many pieces of TTO and provide suggestions for their use.

Science Strategies for Success (E; I)


What makes a successful science teacher? Successful science teachers have goals and use

resources to help their students develop a Biblical worldview. Join me to discover the goals and

resources you can include in your classroom to help make your science classroom a success.

Math Manipulatives: Mess or Method? (E; I)


Successful math students go beyond memorization and can really understand math. One main way

this is accomplished is through the use of manipulatives. In this hands-on workshop, participants will

use a variety of manipulatives and will see how their uses in the classroom can deepen students’

mathematical understanding.

Graphic Development (P; E; I; S; Adm; C)

Rachael Maly, Art Teacher, Bay Area Christian School

Enjoy learning about the stages of graphic development that coincide with child and

adolescent development. Use this tool to help build literacy, awareness, and

development among students.

Learn Art Breaks and Activities (E; I)

Rachael Maly, Art Teacher, Bay Area Christian School

Learn Art Breaks and Activities to use with students collaboratively and individually to build social

skills.

Learning That Lasts (E; I)

Dottie Buckley, BJU Press, National Educational Consultant

Good classroom instruction is multi-faceted to include a variety of learners and to

enable differentiated instruction. This interactive session will help you reflect on your

classroom practices and review some supporting research for involving all students in

the learning process.

Balanced Reading Assessment (E; I)


Assessing progress in the acquisition of reading skills is a vital part of every elementary classroom.

What are the three key components of a reading grade? How can a teacher effectively balance these

three aspects in the grading process? Learn about strategies and processes to assess what matters

the most in reading.

Strategies for Success in Reading (E; I)


Good readers enjoy reading because it is easy for them. Comprehension is an integral part of their

success. Interact with us as we review ways to enhance reading instruction. Reading time will be

more effective and dynamic as you develop avid, discerning readers.

Differentiation for Reading Instruction (E)


How can a busy teacher with a tight schedule provide differentiated instruction? Reading is the most

critical area, and reading groups can be a vital asset. Learn about the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of grouping for

reading in your classroom.

Ask an OT (P; E; I; S; C)

Cara Ramos, Occupational Therapist, LaPorte ISD

What pressing concern affects your teaching? Have questions about typical

development? Worried about the fine motor and handwriting skills of your students?

Sensory differences and/or poor attention plaguing your class? Want to manage

behavior without a clip-chart (aka public shaming system)? This is the session for

you. I will bring my bag of tricks (literal and figurative) and you bring your questions. This session

will be whatever you need it to be.

Simple Fine Motor Strategies (P; E)

Cara Ramos, Occupational Therapist

Come learn fun, simple and inexpensive (sometimes even free) ways to improve the fine motor skills of your students. These strategies are perfect for centers and/or for small group lessons.

Simple Sensory Strategies for the Classroom (P; E)

Cara Ramos, Occupational Therapist

Come learn the basics of sensory processing and how simple strategies can optimize the learning of

all students. Basic sensory information will be provided along with multiple strategies and brain

breaks to help students remain alert and engaged in learning.

Christianity and the Problem of Neutrality in the Classroom

(P; E; I; S; Adm)

Renton Rathbun, Biblical Worldview Specialist, BJU Press

The curriculum a teacher produces for a course outlines the worldview students are

intended to have when they complete the course. Without help, a curriculum will not

be able to sustain a biblical worldview and will slip into neutrality. This occurs when the

textbook (which is at the heart of the curriculum) presents a secular view of the subject. This also

occurs when the textbook presents an unconvincing biblical worldview. In both cases, students are

persuaded to believe that Christianity is an “add-on” in their lives, not the foundation upon which they

are able to interpret the world. In this presentation we take a hard look at this problem and develop a

solution to this issue through the use of best practices in biblical worldview shaping beginning with

the textbook.

A Biblical Worldview of Math? Does it add up? (E; I; S; Adm)


Typically, attempting to integrate Bible into a math course results in unconvincing biblical

connections and zero advancement of mathematical knowledge. This has been the case because

often Bible integration in math ends up 1) changing the subject from math to religion, 2) stopping the

learning process intended in the course, and 3) making the connections that are made seem random

and/or unrelated. This problem is often rooted in wrong assumptions about mathematics itself. This

workshop defines mathematics from a biblical worldview and develops strategies that allow for 1)

discussions of biblical worldview to emerge from the mathematical concepts themselves (not

changing the subject), 2) deepening the student’s understanding of math (advancing mathematical

knowledge), and 3) giving the student a proper perspective of mathematical limits (connections are

cohesive and unified).

What Should A Bible Program Look Like in a Christian School? (P; E; I; S; Adm)


When the Bible program at a Christian school is thriving so also is the spiritual lives of the students

and faculty. Unfortunately, Bible courses often suffer from a lack of intentional, year-to-year

scaffolding of subject matter, a lack of relevance to other subjects, and a lack of rigor that equals the

rigor of other courses. This presentation demonstrates that all these issues can be overcome when

we develop an intentional, biblical worldview of Bible curriculum, in its scope, relevance, and rigor.

Is the Bible a Textbook? How Scripture Makes Every Subject Possible

(P; E; I; S; Adm)


In this presentation, we explore a biblical worldview of subject matter taught in the classroom. We

will begin with the biblical premise that there are no neutral topics in the universe (yes, that includes

math). We will then discover how it is possible for the Bible to be the foundation of all classroom

thinking (English/literature, math, science, social studies, etc.). Lastly, we will discuss practical

strategies to help set the groundwork for the school year by implementing Scripture from day one.

Playing with a Purpose (P)

Kim Cummings & Magdalena Van Hook, PreK Teachers, Bay Area

Christian School Early Learning Academy

Participants in this session will discover the skills students are learn-

ing for the world through their play. During this seminar, attendees

will understand exactly what their students are learning by playing

and then be able to advise parents why it is okay for them to

play at home and at school!

Effective Parent Communication (P)

Kim Cummings & Magdalena Van Hook, PreK Teachers, Bay Area Christian School Early Learning

Academy

Discover ways to communicate with your parents and to be in control at all times. Also learn how to

diffuse a combative conversation. Participants will be given the tools needed to have confidence for

all parent communication without the stress and anxiety.

Making the Bible Come Alive! (P)

Kim Cummings & Magdalena Van Hook, Pre-K Teachers, Bay Area Christian School

During this session you will be given the tools needed to make the Bible exciting and alive for your

students. Come and see all the unique ways to get your students involved and remember the Bible.

Classroom Management (P)

Kim Cummings & Magdalena Van Hook, Pre-K Teachers, Bay Area Christian School

Have you ever wondered why your class is always in chaos? Come learn the foundation needed to

gain back control and enjoy your students and the gift of teaching!

The Preschool Music Teacher (P)

Kim Hodge, Laugh-n-Learn

In this session, Kim Hodge will share her passion, experience, and music curriculum

she created for preschool children. Whether at church, a daycare, or Mother’s Day Out,

children are amazing! Discover how to use ribbons, bells, tambourines and many

other instruments to create a fun and educational experience for the kids.

School Safety and Security (All)

Officer Todd Young, League City Police Department

Officer Young will discuss various aspects of school safety and security with school

staff members. The topics will include safety plans, security policies, physical security

measures and reacting to immediate threats.

What they didn't tell you! (Adm)

Freddie Cullins, Head of School, First Baptist Christian Academy

This seminar will cover topics that are not covered in your Administration textbooks,

but are gleaned from years of experience.

Taking the Mystery out of Music

Karen Hackett, Music Teacher, Faith Academy Bellville

This session will underscore the benefits of music education and provide an alternate

method for beginner theory. We will learn how to engage young minds with tips and

games for a vibrant classroom. No accommodations needed!

Key: P = Preschool

E = Elementary K-3rd grades

I = Intermediate 4th - 8th grades

S = Secondary 9th –12th grades

Adm = Administration

C = Counselor

L = Librarian

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The Key to Igniting One s Passion (All)d6e9167053f2e044d76b-d8a82dbdce1015b18225f9d5a7588c5d.r65.…The Key to Igniting One’s Passion (All) Dr. Glen Schultz, Kingdom Education Ministries