Teaching literature is about much more than just reading stories. Literature class provides opportunities to shape communication and the understanding of traits like selfishness or courage. Dennis uses many specific examples to...

Singing is an important part of worship in our communities. Come to this three-part series of workshops to learn practical ways to inspire and teach young students to sing. Listen to Elementary Music Culture Part 1. Listen to...

Everyone makes mistakes. But we don’t need to repeat all the mistakes of our predecessors. Come to learn about the common pitfalls that teachers can fall into and how we can avoid them. The first step in avoiding a pitfall is...

It was a long week; in fact, every week is a long week. It seems the energy tank is constantly getting more and more empty. Will you be able to make it to the end of the school year? And then, after multiple years in the...

Singing is an important part of worship in our communities. Come to this three-part series of workshops to learn practical ways to inspire and teach young students to sing. Listen to Elementary Music Culture Part 2. Listen to...

What is the difference between a procedure and a rule? How do procedures help me have a disciplined classroom? What are procedures that can help me teach in a multi-grade classroom? Come to this workshop that helps us understand...

The topic of mental health can be a hot-button issue, whether in the secular setting or within the church. But there is no denying that cases of mental health affect Anabaptist schools. Millard outlines three primary views on...

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...

Structured routines prevent negative behaviors and foster a safe, organized learning environment. Abigail differentiates between procedures (consistent methods for classroom tasks) and discipline (addressing inappropriate...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Change can be difficult. But, as John points out, change is a way to foster growth, both personally and in the lives of students. This session covers many aspects surrounding the theme of change, including Biblical insights, the...

A teacher has the privilege—and sometimes daunting responsibility—of choosing poems and books to share with their students. Jonathan shares some of his favorite storybooks and poems suitable for classroom settings. For each work,...

Effective teaching, like mountain climbing, requires both a broad (macro) vision and attention to specific (micro) details. Jonathan offers that achievement tests can provide both of these perspectives for schools. In this...

Relating to other cultures can be difficult but also provide rich opportunities for growth and expanded horizons. Speaking out of ten years of experience from living in Poland, John addresses the following aspects of culture:...

How can the church support individuals who are dealing with mental health struggles? Millard provides several guiding principles: Responding with support and love. Instead of reacting with shame, avoidance, or gossip, churches...

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind some of your favorite hymns? In this session, several speakers present the fascinating events that led to the creation of several popular hymns. “Count Your Blessings” presented by...

The desire to belong is a universal human experience. However, teachers may struggle to always know where they belong due to the unique challenges of the job. Needing to make an annual decision about continuing to teach can be...