Imaginative Stories as Curriculum

Jeremy Sauder November 20, 2024

This breakout will cover the value of fictional stories in shaping the imagination. This will include specific examples from the book Around the World in Eighty Days, with practical ideas for…

Five Essential Elements of a Five-Star High School English Class

Deana Swanson November 20, 2024

Writing. Vocabulary. Grammar. Literature. Speech. English teachers have more work to do and less time to do it than any other teacher in any other subject. Every day, we are expected to cover three…

Economics Crash Course

Peter Goertzen November 20, 2024

Are you interested in learning more about economics, or teaching economics to your high school students, but unsure where to begin? This session is for you! Economics Crash Course by Peter…

Developing a Passion for Reading

Myron Brubacher November 20, 2024

For many students, reading is an exciting opportunity. For others, it is a drudgery. In this session we will discuss ways to develop a positive reading atmosphere in lower grade elementary…

Cultivating Classroom Culture

Darlene Zimmerman November 20, 2024

Teachers play an important role in creating a healthy classroom culture. New teachers will learn how to cultivate an atmosphere such as joy, rigger, and compassion in an elementary…

Classroom Culture & Management

Lucinda Kauffman November 20, 2024

In this breakout, we will explore rhythms that help establish a classroom culture and facilitate the delightful work of managing a classroom. This breakout will be taught from the perspective of a…

Bolstering Retention in Science

Eldon Ruth November 20, 2024

So much content! So many terms! How will students remember everything? Science experiments take lots of time and preparation but engage students. Teaching the textbook is lackluster but covers…

Responding to Inattention and Hyperactivity

Becky Bollinger November 18, 2024

Why might my student be inattentive or hyperactive? How can I create a classroom that meets his/her needs? Come prepared to brainstorm and discuss strategies to effectively respond to these…

Principles for Principals

Jeremy Sauder November 18, 2024

Geared to principals by a fellow principal, this breakout will focus on the importance of developing your vision in the realms of relating to parents, developing faculty, and discipling students. …

Naughty Students, Naughty Parents, and Naughty Teachers!

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Jeff Swanson November 18, 2024

I am somewhat of an expert on this subject, because I think I have been all of these at some point in my life. Relating to these sub-groups should be navigated with great care, grace, forgiveness…

Imaginative Stories as Curriculum

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