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Know Thyself: Growth in Prudence through Self-Examination
Know Thyself: Growth in Prudence through Self-Examination

Scripture warns that the heart is deceptive above all things, while the ancients teach that prudence begins with self-knowledge—and that prudence is the chief virtue of a leader. How, then, can true self-knowledge be pursued when the heart… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Wise as Serpents, Ordis Amoris: Cultivating Adolescent Affections
Wise as Serpents, Ordis Amoris: Cultivating Adolescent Affections

Classical Christian educators teach souls, not merely subjects. Course objectives, rightly understood, serve a larger mission: the formation of students into mature image-bearers who glorify God in heart, mind, and action. Yet the forces… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


A Systematic Approach to Building an Athletic Program
A Systematic Approach to Building an Athletic Program

Slides HERE What is the wisest way to launch an athletic program from the ground up? Which sports should be offered, and how are faithful coaches identified and formed? For established programs, how can continuity be strengthened, coaches… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Building, Sustaining, and Supporting a Truly Classical Math Program
Building, Sustaining, and Supporting a Truly Classical Math Program

Slides HERE Does a school’s mathematics program form both heart and mind—cultivating virtue alongside wisdom in service to God and neighbor? Why can it be difficult to integrate classical pedagogies and practices into mathematics courses?… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Write with Wright: Classical Composition in the Grammar Classroom
Write with Wright: Classical Composition in the Grammar Classroom

Session recording from Summer Conference 2026. Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Building a High-Impact Student Ambassador Program
Building a High-Impact Student Ambassador Program

Slides HERE “Wow! I want my child to be like those ambassadors.” Such remarks often follow a campus tour and testify to the formative strength of a thriving Student Ambassador Program. When thoughtfully cultivated, student ambassadors not… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


School Choice for Classical Christian Schools: Growth Engine or Hidden Risk?
School Choice for Classical Christian Schools: Growth Engine or Hidden Risk?

School choice—and particularly Education Savings Account (ESA) programs—is rapidly reshaping the landscape for classical Christian schools. This breakout session equips heads of school, admissions leaders, marketing teams, and boards to… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Why Should We READ Latin?
Why Should We READ Latin?

Slides HERE Classical schools widely affirm the study of Latin, recognizing its profound contributions to vocabulary, grammar, and habits of reasoning. Yet instruction often concludes after only a few years, before students encounter the… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Attentiveness as Abundance - Cultivating Generous Presence
Attentiveness as Abundance - Cultivating Generous Presence

Slides HERE Classical Christian schools rest on the conviction that education is a profoundly human act—formed not only by content, but by relational presence. In an age marked by hurry, fragmentation, and digital distraction, attentive… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


The Mimetic Teaching Model for Good Teachers
The Mimetic Teaching Model for Good Teachers

Slides linked HERE This breakout session considers the pedagogical vision set forth in The Good Teacher: Ten Key Pedagogical Principles That Will Transform Your Teaching by Chris Perrin and Carrie Eben. Rather than offering techniques, the… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Let’s Talk Fine Arts: A Panel Discussion from Philosophy to Practice
Let’s Talk Fine Arts: A Panel Discussion from Philosophy to Practice

Abstract/Description Join a panel of fine arts directors and school leaders for an unscripted, thoughtful conversation on the most pressing questions facing fine arts programs today. This session will explore the role of a clearly… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Permission to Stop Doing Everything: What Actually Matters in Fundraising
Permission to Stop Doing Everything: What Actually Matters in Fundraising

Slides HERE For many Christian schools, fundraising has developed over time without a clear, shared strategy. Events multiply, appeals stack up, and teams stay busy, but the path forward remains unclear. This session offers a different… Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026