How do we know if we are dealing with a student’s carnal rebellious nature or if the student is lacking the necessary tools to be able to do what we’re asking of them? What are some of the signs of the more common differences/disabilities...
Am I prepared to teach school? Where do I start? What is most important? If you feel like an elephant that has been dropped into the ocean, this class will give you some techniques and strategies to help keep your head above water! This...
Does motivation come naturally or is it up to the teachers to make sure that their students are motivated and remain motivated? Is motivation a shared responsibility of the teacher and the student? Do the parents enter into this picture at...
How can teachers help a student to concentrate? Is it more than just a quiet room? Sometimes we may think that it is all up to the student to figure out how to concentrate on their work, but is that true? Come to this workshop to hear...
Is boredom a necessary evil when it comes to some things we must do in school? What are some practical ideas of how to keep learning and education fresh and interesting without losing our overarching goals for education? Bursting Boredom’s...
I splurged last Christmas and got my students three gifts. One was free—a collection of about twelve different kinds of seashells and a shell identification guide. I collected those all myself during a rare vacation weekend to Florida in...
“So, I was thinking,” my student said to me with a serious look on his face. “How do we know that the Bible is true and that Christianity is the only right religion? How do we know that other religions like Islam aren’t the right way?” It...
A school board is only as strong as its members, but how can a board enable new members to gain a vision for the work of the school and confidently contribute from their own talents? Rod emphasizes three ways to integrate new members and...
When a school board chairman fulfills his responsibilities well, it fosters a unified, effective board that supports the school’s mission and community. Tony provides four areas for chairmen to focus on: Carrying the vision. Chairmen...
There are many things that can create pockets of unexpected time in your classroom. Maybe it’s a fire drill that disrupts your math class, leaving you with an awkward ten minutes to fill and students that are too hyped up to think about...
Each August, Arthur Christian School in Arthur, Ontario designs an event to promote the development of teachers. Teachers Week Ontario is packed with main sessions, workshops, and breakouts for new and experienced teachers. Evening...
Four days packed full of practical training for School Teachers. Come prepared to learn and to participate. Bring along some items to add to the display tables. This could include bulletin boards, art ideas, devotional ideas, charts, etc....
We are excited to announce plans for the second annual teacher’s conference hosted “close-to-home” in the heart of the Midwest. 2025 Program Features: Beginner Teacher Training Track | Six Sessions designed for first year teachers. Subject...
It began on a Sunday morning. A first-grade lad sat on a church pew and listened to the minister speaking. His ears perked up when he heard the minister make a lesson application just for children. He heard him explain about surprises and...
When I first taught in a small parochial school several years ago, I found myself wishing that I could teach in a big school. It just seemed like it would be more exciting and academic. The building and classrooms were larger. They had...
It may surprise you to learn that 44% of K-12 teachers report frequent burnout. Along with burnout, teachers may struggle with: declining classroom morale, lack of respect from students, personal/emotional distress (often exacerbated by...
A treasurer is primarily responsible for managing the school’s finances. Speaking from years of experience as a treasurer, Steve covers the specifics of what this role involves, including the following: Budgeting. A budget is critical,...
