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Introducing Spoken Latin: A How-To for Beginners
Introducing Spoken Latin: A How-To for Beginners

This seminar will develop the theory and practice of introducing spoken Latin into the classroom. If you’ve ever wondered about the benefits of spoken Latin, your ability to implement it as a beginner or whether it will compromise the core… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


C. S. Lewis and The Abolition of Man
C. S. Lewis and The Abolition of Man

C. S. Lewis’ 1944 book The Abolition of Man is widely considered to be a classic work in the history and philosophy of education. The National Review, in fact, chose it as number seven on their “100 Best Nonfiction Books of the 20th… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


Enrollment Data Analysis, Forecasting and Reporting
Enrollment Data Analysis, Forecasting and Reporting

Enrollment data is extremely valuable for the achievement of school growth. You can use it to uncover trends and truths about your target market of families, and to more accurately forecast enrollment and tuition. Learn how to collect and… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


Nature and Vision of Classical Christian Education
Nature and Vision of Classical Christian Education

What is classical Christian education? How is it different from other approaches to education? How can we clearly and succinctly explain the nature and vision of classical Christian education despite its long and complicated history? This… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


Where Have All of the Parents Gone?
Where Have All of the Parents Gone?

Do you have parents who seem to need permission to parent? Are your students overwhelmed by technology or unable to properly respond to appropriate expectations? Are you an administrator who needs to understand, serve, respond and oversee… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


Planting an Urban Classical Christian School
Planting an Urban Classical Christian School

The education of at-risk youth is the civil rights movement of our day. Public and charter approaches can’t get to the heart of the crisis. Come learn about the story and distinctives of Hope Academy and its “start small, dream big and… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


God’s Glory in Your Students
God’s Glory in Your Students

What does it mean for our students to be image- bearers? Do our students all bear God’s image in the same way? Can we play a significant role in communicating to our students about God’s unique image borne out in them? Through personal… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


The Seven Secrets of Successful Capital Campaigns
The Seven Secrets of Successful Capital Campaigns

Enrollment and Re-Recruitment: Why do students come to your school? More importantly, why do they stay? Do you know? Are you sure? If not, you are quite possibly jeopardizing your ability to deliver on your mission. Building on the data of… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


Re-Minding Our Students in the Lord
Re-Minding Our Students in the Lord

As Samuel Johnson famously claimed, “People need to be reminded rather than instructed.” C. S. Lewis would refer to this exact maxim in his approach to discussing faith in Mere Christianity. In this session, participants will explore how… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


Educating Philosopher Kings
Educating Philosopher Kings

In Plato’s Republic, Socrates sets forth the curriculum for educating children to be future philosopher kings, the kind of people who can know truth, control their passions and lead others to truth. Join us to walk through the curriculum… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


The Head and the Board: Making It Work
The Head and the Board: Making It Work

Perhaps the most important relationship in the school, the Head of School’s relationship with the board can be a tricky one. In this workshop, we will discuss principles and practices that can build trust, confidence and effective… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018


A Practical Introduction to the Liberal Arts
A Practical Introduction to the Liberal Arts

As the tools and seeds of learning, the liberal arts of language and math have important implications for teaching and learning in the classical classroom. This session introduces the basic logic of liberal arts teaching through concrete… Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2018