New teacher does not necessarily mean young teacher. However, many times new teachers are also young teachers. How and when should the school board guard the new teacher from concerned or upset parents? What is a realistic workload for a new teacher? How does the board offer practical support by utilizing student teaching opportunities and senior partner/mentor roles? Courtesy CSAI.

This topic outlines Biblical directives for pure relationships within the Christian school. What are some safeguards that the school board should practice when interacting with sister teachers? How about opposite gender teachers relating to each other, or even teacher/student relationships? What safe practices can be employed to foster healthy and safe inter-student relationships? Courtesy CSAI.

Our Christian schools have a steady flow of students passing through the doors. The graduates that leave our schools each year will transition into a new phase of their lives. God will lead some to become fathers and mothers, business men, pastors, missionaries, or even school teachers. What are our schools doing to prepare our students with hearts of service to whatever future God calls them? Courtesy CSAI.

Your husband is now on the school board! Guess what? You are too! Will you be a helpmeet or a hindrance to the work of the school? Verna leads a discussion on the role of school board wives. Courtesy CSAI.

Fifty years after the beginnings of the Christian school movement, Tom reflects on the history of Christian schools in North America. He calls us to faithfully tell the stories of God's work in the past--and continue the labor. Courtesy CSAI.

By far the majority of our teacher staff are sisters. It is the hope of all school boards to hire and employ long term teachers that are passionate and effective at their job. How does a sometimes inexperienced school board provide oversight and direction to experienced sister teachers? Courtesy CSAI.

We are delighted when we see the headlights of most visitors. With a few we may be relieved to see the taillights. What emotions pulse through the teachers' nerves when you knock on the classroom door and step in for a visit? Are they relieved to see your taillights because your deep breathing while napping was a distraction to the class? Or did your engagement not only bless your childs day, but also the teachers and the rest of the students'? Courtesy CSAI.

Is it really practical to think that a married man with a family should teach school? Of what value would this be? How can this be accomplished in a practical way? Courtesy CSAI.

Typically, our school boards consist of 3-5 members with each member holding some specific responsibility. What are the responsibilities? How should they function in order for the school to operate smoothly? How do we see to it that the teachers get hired, the squeaky desks fixed, and the details of our meetings recorded? Courtesy CSAI.

Shepherding the shepherds: discover the meaning of a true shepherd's heart. Daniel discusses things to be aware of with new teachers, and how to effectively mentor the new teacher. Courtesy CSAI.

Why is an interview important? Teachers have a tremendous responsibility. They are the most important link in the school chain. Dwight looks at some ways of finding the correct individuals so that they can have a positive impact on the school and also maintain their own sanity. Courtesy CSAI.