Love for the Challenging Student

Making the Pen Mightier than the Sword

Carol Burkholder July 31, 2020

The metonymic adage the pen is mightier than the sword is rarely true without some purposeful effort. How can we make our writing and the writing of our students more effective? This session will…

Teaching Fictional Elements in the Reading Class

Sharon Yoder July 31, 2020

In elementary grades, it is easy to overlook the fictional elements of story. We tend to focus only on the important skills of comprehension and word building. This breakout is designed to aid your…

Teaching High School History

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Nate Nolt July 31, 2020

High school history class can offer the student a deeper understanding of the human condition across the ages. Engage with my reflections on teaching high school history as it relates to content…

Classroom Accomodations: When And How?

Becky Bollinger July 31, 2020

As teachers, we can either accentuate our students learning and behavior needs or we can support and empower them to rise above their challenges. This breakout will explore a rationale for…

Healthy Personal Discipline for Teachers

Melvin Lehman July 31, 2020

Every successful teacher has personal and private habits and practices. These may vary but they stand behind and before success in the classroom. Important questions to be explored are: What are…

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Becky Bollinger July 31, 2020

How do you love the child who constantly pushes the boundaries and does not mesh into your ideal for a smoothly-functioning classroom? The goal of this breakout is to inspire and renew our love for,…

Laying a Solid Preschool Foundation

Jonas Sauder July 31, 2020

Because of current parenting trends, fresh attention is needed to encourage parents to ensure their children are getting the solid social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual foundation…

Becoming an Effective Teacher: Managing the Demands

Anthony Hurst July 31, 2020

Since we care so much about doing everything well we shouldn’t try to do everything. Lest we burn out in our efforts to serve students, parents, and the church, Anthony urges us to consider our…

The Hills and Valleys

Dana Atkinson July 31, 2020

A broad overview of geological deposits and processes forming the landscapes of Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, explained in context of the Genesis flood. For middle-to upper-grade teachers who…

Becoming an Effective Teacher: Understanding Your Role