In many Anabaptist schools, principals wear two hats—teacher and administrator. Clarification of both roles is essential in helping a principal do his job well. Jonas provides helpful and practical insights into this multifaceted...

A series of brief talks from CASBI 2022.Mark Webb - "Keeping Minutes"Lyndon Hartman - "High School? How Far?"Anthony Hurst - "What does it Mean to be Professional?"Jonas Sauder - "Ten Tips for Effective Board Meetings"

"Read for a full mind, write for a precise mind, and speak for a ready mind." Sir Francis Bacon (modified)In this talk given at Faith Builders Teacher's Week 2010, Jonas Sauder helps us rethink the importance of speech for...

This document includes two checklists—one for general visitors and one for principals—to help guide classroom observations and to document observations and feedback for teachers.

This document outlines a CASBI address on the value and purpose of classroom visits from parents, board members, ministers, and principals.

The call of the school: Connecting the heart of the subject, the student, and the teacher.How can teachers as artists stimulate growth in their pupils as they engage God's world together through any given subject? Download audio

Because of current parenting trends, fresh attention is needed to encourage parents to ensure their children are getting the solid social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual foundation they need in preparation for...

Resources for Schooling at Home Photo by Kelly Lacy from Pexels A ship lost at sea for many days suddenly sighted a friendly vessel. From the mast of the unfortunate vessel was seen a signal: “Water, water. We die of thirst.” The...

Image by Eric Michelat from Pixabay We know that our spiritual heritage and teachings and life come first. (Seek ye first…) My purpose in writing is not to address our spiritual/church/congregational walk directly—I leave that to...

Ramesseum image by Christopher Michel on Flickr I suppose I’ve heard the term unprecedented used more often in the last six weeks than I have in the last sixty years. I’ve used it myself. Until I realized how often it’s being...

These questions, comments and suggested activities can stimulate deep engagement with the story of Amos Fortune’s life in a way that cultivates insight and wisdom. The questions follow the story page by page. Download the study...

In this essay, Jonas reflects on what we can learn from the coronavirus shutdown. How should schools plan for the future? How can our communities prepare for the new normal, if that normal includes extended times of learning from...

In a heartfelt discussion, panelists explore current issues in Anabaptist schools: How does technology affect our children, and what we can do about it? How much should we pay teachers? What can we do about students who don't...

Speakers offer a brief presentation of topics relevant to conservative Anabaptist schools: Individualized/Conventional Hybrid School: What are the pros and cons of a hybrid classroom? How can it be used effectively?When Students...

This session is part of the series on the role of the principal or administrator. A team needs a captain, a work-crew is well-served by a foreman, and a committee functions best with a chairman. Similarly, a principal can be a...