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The Hard Work of Cultivating Donors: Myths and Reality
The Hard Work of Cultivating Donors: Myths and Reality

Classical, Christian schools are fueled by two things: prayer and money. This session will leave the prayer part to you (keep doing it). This session might help you with the money part. It will explore the process of donor cultivation, but… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


Investing in Teacher Wellness: Recovering from the Pandemic
Investing in Teacher Wellness: Recovering from the Pandemic

As classical educators, we know how to teach to cultivate virtue and wisdom in our students yet there are times where we or our colleagues struggle to thrive professionally. Last year teachers across the country were forced to pivot at a… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


The Demand for CCE in Africa: A Parent’s Perspective
The Demand for CCE in Africa: A Parent’s Perspective

There is a growing number of parents in Africa who take the education of their children with Judgement Day seriousness. In a context where academic rigour and character development seem more and more mutually exclusive, these sober parents… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


Grant Writing Tips for Beginners in the Classical Realm
Grant Writing Tips for Beginners in the Classical Realm

This workshop emphasizes first-hand practical experience aimed to teach skills, tips and tricks to help individuals successfully apply for grants. With grants becoming more competitive and difficult to attain, the goal is to gain knowledge… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


Charlotte Mason’s Practice of Habit Training as an Alternative to Classroom Management
Charlotte Mason’s Practice of Habit Training as an Alternative to Classroom Management

Session recording from Summer Conference 2021. Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


Training Physics Teachers for Classical Schools
Training Physics Teachers for Classical Schools

How does physics fit into the Classical Education paradigm? What must a science student pursuing a minor in Classical Education know about physics? A previously-offered one-credit undergraduate “Teaching Secondary Physics” seminar course… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


Towards an Apologetic for Athletics in Classical Christian Schools
Towards an Apologetic for Athletics in Classical Christian Schools

If you mention teaching reading, writing, or math in classical circles you will get bombarded with books and curriculum dedicated to a classical approach to this work. It will be slick, well packaged, very biblically consistent, and… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


Great Texts and Christian Formation in the Age of Information
Great Texts and Christian Formation in the Age of Information

One of the distinctive features of Classical education is the study of what are called “Great Texts” or “Great Books.” What are these texts? Why are they worth studying? How is their study important for Christians? In order to answer these… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


How to Launch a Hybrid School from Scratch
How to Launch a Hybrid School from Scratch

This Workshop presents a step-by-step plan for launching a new school. This covers the progression from your initial idea to the first day of classes to a sustainable, healthy school. Topics covered include all the functional areas that a… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


From Good to Great: Moving Your Board From a Management to Strategic Posture
From Good to Great: Moving Your Board From a Management to Strategic Posture

Classical, Christian school start-up’s are often founded by people of conviction and action. Their founding board’s have “skin in the game” and care about the outcome. Boards of young schools often participate in day-to-day management… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


How to Partner with Parents in the Collaborative Model
How to Partner with Parents in the Collaborative Model

Tim Woods and Michelle Christopherson will cover some key aspects of successfully partnering with parents including setting up accurate expectations on both sides, best practices to keep communication healthy, as well as conflict… Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021


Surveys, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Surveys, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Session recording from Summer Conference 2021. Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2021