The desire to belong is a universal human experience. However, teachers may struggle to always know where they belong due to the...
Speaking from a wealth of experience from his time spent in Poland, John talks about the importance of communication and the ways that...
Five speakers talk for six minutes about various topics. PTA by Derek Overholt Parent-teacher association is important to foster...
When Jonathan started teaching, he thought grading would be straightforward. However, he soon learned that due to grading’s objective...
What does the Bible say about teachers? How can we as teachers follow the Master Teacher? This session is intended for new teachers....
Commitment is essential for starting and persevering in teaching. Drawing from experiences during his time in Poland, John highlights...
Is it really true that students need to learn how to think? Does that come naturally for every individual as they grow up and mature?...
In this class, we will spend a short time discussing the dearth of writing talent development in our schools and listing specific...
One of the primary reasons for our Christian day school is to be able to teach the Bible to our students. How can we maximize this...
Many of us find ourselves in a setting where we must teach more than one grade in one room. Come to this class to find tips on how to...
Being a good sport is a learned art, something that doesn’t come naturally in most people. How can we as teachers exemplify and...
When it comes to mental health, not all help is helpful. How does one navigate the complexities of various psychological philosophies,...
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...
What do healthy student/teacher relations look like? Are you, as a teacher, the student’s buddy? Mentor? Dictator? As Derek Overholt...
What are the components of a culture of healthy communication between board members, parents, and teachers and how can we promote...
Grading - isn't that the teacher's responsibility? Many board members feel like they don't know the first thing about grading a...
How do I “catch” my student’s attention? What do I do once they are “on the hook”? What is the purpose of a presentation at the class...
“I’m chairman, my brother-in-law (whose son is causing trouble at school) is secretary, my daughter is a teacher… How can I involve...
Sometimes discipline in the upper grades can present some dilemmas for the teacher. What discipline is effective and works? Should a...
Is it important to have a disciplined classroom? When we think of discipline we can tend to think of it as punishments. Are there ways...
