Every school strives for an engaged, thoughtful student body, yet many struggle with apathy, boredom, or frustration. In this session, we will explore why high-quality, challenging in-class discussion and outdoor free play are two… Continue Reading
Students often ask, “Why do we need to study grammar?” In an age of AI and evolving language norms, the usual answer - “to communicate better” - may not be enough. This session invites educators to reframe grammar as more than a skill… Continue Reading
In this session, we will explore the idea that teaching is a ministry that should engage students in a life of discipleship, with education seen as a pilgrimage of Christian sanctification. Too often, the focus is on momentary results, but… Continue Reading
This session proposes a comprehensive model for a rhetoric scope and sequence designed to reflect the richness of the rhetorical tradition while aligning with the goals of Christian classical education. Participants will examine how… Continue Reading
In 2024–2025, Covenant School in Huntington, WV, launched a dual enrollment program in partnership with Cedarville University and Marshall University, offering 10th–12th grade students the chance to earn up to a full year of college… Continue Reading
In a school setting, complaints are inevitable, especially when it involves deeply personal matters like faith, family, and finances. Leaders often face defensiveness, exhaustion, and burnout when receiving complaints, but it doesn’t have… Continue Reading
Attendees will experience catharsis for the weight of leadership and gain a new playbook for outlasting expectations without sacrificing physical well-being. Drawing on the wisdom of John Swinton in Becoming Friends of Time, this session… Continue Reading
Middle School teachers are all too familiar with the response, "oh I could never teach Middle School!" Middle School students have a poor reputation as students who are immature and never expected to grow into maturity until the greener… Continue Reading
This session will focus on the deeper root of student behavior: the heart condition that drives actions. While we will explore positive behavior expectations and the necessity of training, the ultimate goal of Christian behavior management… Continue Reading
It’s tricky to rock a rhyme - and this session is right on time! Discover how to turn a poem inside out and upside down (sometimes literally!) as we dive into the practice of “Poem of the Day” in the Grammar classroom. Drawing on Malcolm… Continue Reading
This session explores how nature study can cultivate wonder, worship, and a deeper connection to the Creator by helping students observe and engage with the natural world. Participants will consider how firsthand encounters with creation… Continue Reading
This session will explore strategies to strengthen connections and relationships through engaging games, innovative rehearsal techniques, high-quality choral repertoire, and dynamic activities. Building connections fosters deeper… Continue Reading
