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Retention Begins in Admission: Nurturing Long-Term Enrollment From Tour to Contract
Retention Begins in Admission: Nurturing Long-Term Enrollment From Tour to Contract

In admissions, we’re usually thinking about how to recruit new students to ll our empty seats. But is there a way to have fewer empty seats in the first place? Yes! While most of the responsibility for retention falls outside of the… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2019


Hiding God’s Word In Their Hearts: An Apologetic For Scripture Memory In The Upper Schools
Hiding God’s Word In Their Hearts: An Apologetic For Scripture Memory In The Upper Schools

Most of us would readily agree with the importance and even the necessity of memorizing some Scripture. Our dear, little grammar sponges eagerly soak up grammar chants, math facts and delightful ditties. However, the suggestion of asking… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2019


What Does It Mean To Teach Latin, Greek and Spanish Classically?
What Does It Mean To Teach Latin, Greek and Spanish Classically?

In classical schools, Latin is a given. However, this assumption of Latin has been a double-edged sword. While it has ensured the revival of Latin teaching, we have not had to ght for or justify teaching Latin like we have had to do with… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2019


Professional Development That Works
Professional Development That Works

How can we prevent professional development from being a waste of time? We will discuss seven elements that, as they drive the design of professional development, make it increasingly effective. at is, this kind of professional development… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2019


Starting and Growing A Classical Christian School
Starting and Growing A Classical Christian School

Join this session to hear from three founding Heads of School from three locations (New York City, San Diego and Waco). Collectively, these three ladies have 50+ years of school leadership experience. They will share why they started their… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2019


No Child Left Unknown: Building a Thriving House System
No Child Left Unknown: Building a Thriving House System

If you’re looking for a thriving student culture where students feel a sense of belonging and purpose, consider starting a house system. An intentional approach to sorting students across common interests, abilities, age and intellect… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2019


More Than Just Facts: Liturgy, Logic and Literature in Middle School Science Curriculum
More Than Just Facts: Liturgy, Logic and Literature in Middle School Science Curriculum

Our national culture is conflicted when it comes to science. Many see science as the final arbiter of truth, a discipline elevated almost to the level of deity. Others see science as the great deceiver and enemy of the Christian faith… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2019


The Church, the School, and the Political Economy of Virtue
The Church, the School, and the Political Economy of Virtue

he final book in the Chronicles of Narnia, The Last Battle, paints a provocative political scenario. A talking ape dresses up a talking donkey in a lion skin to impersonate Aslan. The ape hopes to rule Narnia by using the lion-donkey as… Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2019


The Three R’s of Mathematics
The Three R’s of Mathematics

Success in mathematics requires a variety of skills, all of which are perfectly situated within classical Christian schools. Classical Christian educators can use God’s Word to help students develop these skills. Recognizing the good… Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2019


Transforming Teaching: Seeing Your Students as Image-Bearers
Transforming Teaching: Seeing Your Students as Image-Bearers

After hearing this presentation, a veteran teacher of 30+ years commented that it had more impact on how she viewed her role as a teacher than anything she had previously heard. This is the power of seeing your students as fellow… Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2019


Love and Logic Overview
Love and Logic Overview

Looking for some practical strategies to help students become more responsible, not only for their academic work, but also for solving conflicts with classmates? Ever have trouble coming up with consequences for student misbehavior on the… Continue Reading

Date posted01/27/2019


Teaching in the Light of Christ’s Achievement
Teaching in the Light of Christ’s Achievement

Christ was born of the Virgin, incarnated the Word, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, resurrected and ascended into heaven. Join us to examine His person and His accomplishments, as well as their influence over the… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2018