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Writing a Rubric
Writing a Rubric

Teachers are using projects, learning logs, performance assessments, and other alternative forms of assessment. When employing such assessment tools, how can they communicate expectations clearly, evaluate student performance fairly, and… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


Inside the Minds of Your Students
Inside the Minds of Your Students

Melodee Allen explores learning style theory in the context of a biblical worldview offering applications and limitations for use with upper grammar school through high school students. Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


Middle School Drama
Middle School Drama

How do middle school students need to be treated different than lower/upper school students? How are their minds developing and does it effect your teaching? What should you do with the difficult students (the rebellious student, the class… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


Teaching the Non-Traditional Older Student
Teaching the Non-Traditional Older Student

Non-traditional older students need tools and strategies to help make them successful. In fact, all students can use these skills to become independent, life-long learners in any academic arena. This seminar will give practical ideas and… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


Marketing: Just What Are You Saying Anyway?
Marketing: Just What Are You Saying Anyway?

Communication isn’t exactly a snazzy topic. Marketing is much more fun and recognizable. that’s why at many schools marketing garners most of the resources while communications gets a cursory nod and is easily brushed to the side – until… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


Gender Division in Middle and Upper School
Gender Division in Middle and Upper School

Ever considered full or partial single sex schedule? Examine the rationale for single sex classes in middle and upper school with a discussion of the experience of a school that has tried it. Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


Worldview and Media
Worldview and Media

Your students are going to movies, watching TV, reading magazines, listening to music, and “facebooking” on the internet. Are they putting any thought and reflection into any of these activites, or are they just letting popular media wash… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


The 21st Century Head of School
The 21st Century Head of School

The Christian school movement has never been stronger – and never more threatened. A new generation of parenting values, new competition from private and public schools, new financial realities, and new philanthropy patterns all add up to… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


Beethoven meets Sayers: The Classical Value of High School Chorus and Band
Beethoven meets Sayers: The Classical Value of High School Chorus and Band

What are the real reasons music is so vitally important in education; especially classical learning? How can it be used to further the search for truth and beauty and to transmit our cultural legacy to future generations. Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2008


Developing a Distinctive Middle School
Developing a Distinctive Middle School

Middle School or Dialectic? Getting the name right is only the first question! This seminar will discuss research related to the needs of young adolescents and the particular concerns of classical educators. Topics include curriculum… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2008


Teaching Students to Think
Teaching Students to Think

Language, reason, music, numbers - critical thinking, creative thinking, and practical thinking: life offers a dizzying array of tools and purposes for thinking. But with the right structures and the right spirit, kids can be taught this… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2008


Never Let Them See You Sweat: Strategies for the High School Class
Never Let Them See You Sweat: Strategies for the High School Class

High school classes can be very demanding if you aren't ready for them. In this workshop, Andrew discusses approaches to prepare for and teach high school students. Be ready to participate and share your struggles and ideas. Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2008