Recordings from Midwest Teachers Week 2025 are listed below.
The Mission of Kingdom Impact
Jacob Peters draws parallels between the Spartan commitment to military excellence and the Christian call to form disciples for Jesus Christ. He traces God's mission through biblical history, emphasizing the role of Christian...
We will be talking about some tips for teaching a typical language lesson. Come prepared to share your successes or struggles with teaching middle grade language.
Learn from colleagues in this interactive workshop. We’ll watch several teachers model a math class, discuss their strengths and suggest improvements, and try to answer any questions you may have.
Teaching someone how to read and enjoy great literature is one of the great opportunities we have as teachers. This class gives you tools to be an effective reading teacher.
Jacob Peters talks about building vibrant school cultures, highlighting teachers’ pivotal role in shaping the culture. He addresses: Culture Defined Teachers as Influencers Faith-Based Foundation Humility and Empathy Spiritual...
It has been said there are no "bad" students only unmotivated ones. How does that apply to teachers. In this workshop we want to discuss the importance of high motivation, how it comes "naturally" and how to gain it when it...
Our schools teach many things, and character development weaves throughout our curriculum and activities. We will talk about ways and areas to focus our energies, including the most important element.
A school that does not produce knowledgeable students is like a chef who does not produce edible food: a misnomer. Yet we may feel hesitant about the pursuit of knowledge. Is it a noble goal? We’ll explore this question, and...
Is this student with failing grades just lazy? Why is Lynette always uptight on test day? How do I know how much to push George? Is Trevor's hair trigger temper a sign of ADHD? Or is it just ADAM's disease? We will look at the...
We expect our students to be disciplined in our classrooms and we want them to grow into disciplined, useful adults. What standard of discipline do you hold yourself to? Being disciplined is a godly principle that affects all...
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...
Why are successful teachers successful? Whether they have read these principles of the art of teaching or not, they are practicing them. Don’t let the title mislead you; this class goes beyond teaching theory and gets so...
Jacob Peters explores how to cultivate a peacemaking culture in Christian school classrooms, emphasizing the role of teachers and school board members in fostering Christ's values to resolve conflicts and build a vibrant,...
Join us for a practical workshop on how to grow music culture in your school. Learn simple strategies to build student engagement, encourage worship, and create meaningful musical experiences.
There are so many ways for teachers to become harried. In this session, we’ll discuss some of the things that give teachers heartburn. Be prepared to share your own stressors, then come back for tomorrow's session to explore some...
All students (and teachers) have abilities and weaknesses. Maximizing ability goes hand in hand with minimizing weakness. In this class we want to discuss some practical ways to work with both disability and giftedness in our...
What is the purpose of the school board? What is their mission? Do board meetings have to go till midnight? How can you have an effective board meeting? Join us as we delve into some of these questions in a practical way.
Do first year teachers have preexisting sources of experience that can be useful in the classroom? Where should teachers go for ideas? inspiration? advice?
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. Luke 6:40 If our students become like their teachers, what will they become?
