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Worldview Teaching That Transforms Lives

Many of our young people walk away from their faith after leaving high school. One of the reasons is that they have not been trained in a biblical worldview in their EE-12 education to anticipate the intellectual and moral challenges of college. Sean McDowell explains why biblical worldview teaching is so critical in EE-12 and practical steps to enhance your lesson planning with worldview teaching.

What's the Context? Simple Tools that Bring Meaning to Learning

Dr. Christian Overman is the founding director of Worldview Matters, headquartered near Seattle, Washington. He is dedicated to helping school teachers connect subject matter with the bigger picture of a biblical worldview, making biblical worldview assimilation a part of the everyday school culture. In this session, Dr. Overman will present practical teaching tools you can use next week to dramatically boost your ability to meet and surpass your principal's expectation to integrate biblical worldview with your instruction.

What Every Child Needs: The Importance of Social Development

Because every area of development impacts the academic readiness of a child, early education programs must be careful not to neglect educating the whole child. Join Dr. Milt Uecker as he examines social development as a focal point of early education.

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Teaching is leadership in the classroom. Teaching is broad-based knowledge. Teaching is know-how. Teaching is community-minded. Transformed teaching will examine each of these components and how they separate the average teacher from the amazing teacher.

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Teaching is leadership in the classroom. Teaching is broad-based knowledge. Teaching is know-how. Teaching is community-minded. Transformed teaching will examine each of these components and how they separate the average teacher from the amazing teacher.

Thinking is the Target Part 3 of 3

The need to know the capital of Florida died when my phone learned the answer. Rather, the students of tomorrow need to be able to think creatively, they will need to learn on their own, adapt to new challenges and innovate on-the-fly. (Trevor M. "My Favorite Quotes about Education".) This is an interesting insight, especially since it came from a high school student! But is he right? And if he is correct, what should we be teaching? How should we be equipping students to "act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with...God" and to positively influence society in an increasingly technological world? In this second session of the Teaching in a Connected World series by Dr. Kevin Washburn, we'll consider the goals and outcomes of teaching in a connected world. The Teaching in a Connected World series includes: Education in the Midst of Revolution (3 Parts), Thinking is the Target (3 Parts), Are our Means and Mission Mismatched? (3 Parts), Coaching: Teaching's New (or Coming) Metaphor (2 Parts).

Thinking is the Target Part 2 of 3

The need to know the capital of Florida died when my phone learned the answer. Rather, the students of tomorrow need to be able to think creatively, they will need to learn on their own, adapt to new challenges and innovate on-the-fly. (Trevor M. "My Favorite Quotes about Education".) This is an interesting insight, especially since it came from a high school student! But is he right? And if he is correct, what should we be teaching? How should we be equipping students to "act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with...God" and to positively influence society in an increasingly technological world? In this second session of the Teaching in a Connected World series by Dr. Kevin Washburn, we'll consider the goals and outcomes of teaching in a connected world. The Teaching in a Connected World series includes: Education in the Midst of Revolution (3 Parts), Thinking is the Target (3 Parts), Are our Means and Mission Mismatched? (3 Parts), Coaching: Teaching's New (or Coming) Metaphor (2 Parts).

Thinking is the Target Part 1 of 3

The need to know the capital of Florida died when my phone learned the answer. Rather, the students of tomorrow need to be able to think creatively, they will need to learn on their own, adapt to new challenges and innovate on-the-fly. (Trevor M. "My Favorite Quotes about Education".) This is an interesting insight, especially since it came from a high school student! But is he right? And if he is correct, what should we be teaching? How should we be equipping students to "act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with...God" and to positively influence society in an increasingly technological world? In this second session of the Teaching in a Connected World series by Dr. Kevin Washburn, we'll consider the goals and outcomes of teaching in a connected world. The Teaching in a Connected World series includes: Education in the Midst of Revolution (3 Parts), Thinking is the Target (3 Parts), Are our Means and Mission Mismatched? (3 Parts), Coaching: Teaching's New (or Coming) Metaphor (2 Parts).

The Power of Relationships

Dr. Dan Egeler serves as the president of ACSI. Having grown up in Africa as an MK, and as a product of a one-room Christian school, he brings a unique perspective to Christian schooling. As the leader of ACSI, he will encourage and inspire you with his passion and warmth. The key to spiritual formation is relationship. Does the climate of your classroom or school foster relationships with students? If so, you are providing fertile ground for spiritual formation. Dr. Egeler's relational style will encourage and equip you.

The New Classroom Model: iPads, an LMS and Google Part 3 of 3

What does a one-to-one program look like and how could you best implement one in your school? Learn from those who have gone before as Dr. Mitchell Salerno shares the educational impact of a one-to-one program implemented at Masters Academy of Orlando and what they have learned from the experience.

The New Classroom Model: iPads, an LMS and Google Part 2 of 3

What does a one-to-one program look like and how could you best implement one in your school? Learn from those who have gone before as Dr. Mitchell Salerno shares the educational impact of a one-to-one program implemented at Masters Academy of Orlando and what they have learned from the experience.

The New Classroom Model: iPads, an LMS and Google Part 1 of 3

What does a one-to-one program look like and how could you best implement one in your school? Learn from those who have gone before as Dr. Mitchell Salerno shares the educational impact of a one-to-one program implemented at Masters Academy of Orlando and what they have learned from the experience.

The Flipped Classroom

Jon Bergmann is a teacher, educational coach, and writer who has had the privilege of helping educators "turn learning on its head." He is considered one of the pioneers in the flipped-class movement. Mr. Bergmann spent 24 years as a middle and high school science teacher before becoming the lead technology facilitator for a school district in the Chicago suburbs. In this session, he will demonstrate how the flipped class can transform your effectiveness and increase student learning outcomes.

Technology in the Classroom: Maximize the Potential, Minimize the Pitfalls

Addressing the hopes and concerns of educational leaders in bringing technology to the classroom, Dr. Barrett Mosbacker provides practical advice and addresses common concerns relating to teachers and students, including the fundamental issue of developing a Christian perspective on technology.

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Gain a deeper understanding of the most common special needs that we are facing among students in Christian schools today. Specifically, we will be discussing learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, emotional disabilities, disorders on the autism spectrum, and other health impairments. Discover ways that you as an individual teacher or your school as a whole can implement best practices for providing accommodations and/or modifications for these special students. We will also be discussing how you can develop individual learning plans, provide grading options, and keep accurate documentation for special students going on to college. You will have the opportunity to hear about various case studies and how teachers have effectively addressed students' special needs.

Teaching Special Needs Students-2

Gain a deeper understanding of the most common special needs that we are facing among students in Christian schools today. Specifically, we will be discussing learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, emotional disabilities, disorders on the autism spectrum, and other health impairments. Discover ways that you as an individual teacher or your school as a whole can implement best practices for providing accommodations and/or modifications for these special students. We will also be discussing how you can develop individual learning plans, provide grading options, and keep accurate documentation for special students going on to college. You will have the opportunity to hear about various case studies and how teachers have effectively addressed students' special needs.

Teaching Special Needs Students-1

Gain a deeper understanding of the most common special needs that we are facing among students in Christian schools today. Specifically, we will be discussing learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, emotional disabilities, disorders on the autism spectrum, and other health impairments. Discover ways that you as an individual teacher or your school as a whole can implement best practices for providing accommodations and/or modifications for these special students. We will also be discussing how you can develop individual learning plans, provide grading options, and keep accurate documentation for special students going on to college. You will have the opportunity to hear about various case studies and how teachers have effectively addressed students' special needs.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

That they all may be one, that the world may believe that You sent Me. John 17:21 God delights in unity. The diversity of the body of believes can also create fragmentation. Dr. Dan Egeler encourages attendees of Leadership Academy 2014 that they are part of a "global tsunami" in Christian education that is sweeping across the globe and which God is using for His purposes. Unpacking research conducted on past decades of missionaries providing Christian education in developing countries, Christian educators will be encouraged to learn the transformative impact of those efforts on these cultures. Be encouraged that the work Christian educators are doing today is part of a legacy that began long ago and which God is using in mighty ways for His kingdom.

Social Networking and Cyberybullying: What is your liability? Your responsibility? Part 1 of 3

If you have not considered the legal impact of social networking on your school - it is time! Join Dr. Thomas J. Cathey for this session as he examines some of the legal implications of social networking and cyberbullying. Social Networking is here to stay so it is important to discuss the types of policies that need to be in place regarding internet use and social networks. (Presented by Thomas J. Cathey, EdD, ACSI Chief of Staff and Director for Legal Legislative Issues.) Tom oversees monitoring of legislation in all fifty states and the federal government, is editor for the Legal Legislative Update and consults with schools around the country on legal, legislative and human resource issues. Tom has been with ACSI for the last six years. Before coming to ACSI, Tom was a Christian School Administrator for over 30 years in Florida.

Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School Part 3

God has created us with a capacity to know reality. His reality. Learning is an activity, truth is a reality. We serve a God who speaks to a word based culture and we have a moral nature. This is the essential foundation of the Christian school.