Although we will be moving our conference to November 3-5 2021, we wanted to provide some resource for continuing education.
Workshops Available from BJU Press:
Teacher Tools Online: “Being able to grow as an educator is important. Our updated BJU Press Professional Development site has been designed with you in mind. We are pleased to provide these resources as part of our mission to equip Christian schools with educational materials that promote critical thinking from a biblical worldview, supported by academic rigor.” Earn continuing education units upon completion. https://teachertoolsonline.com/professional-development/
Workshops Available from Abeka Online Learning:
Abeka Online Learning: “Welcome to Abeka’s online learning library. You are about to get practical tips on how to teach with your Abeka materials; learn when you want, where you want, since all sessions are prerecorded; earn in-service points and continuing education units for free.” https://www.abeka.com/ChristianSchool/ProfessionalDevelopment/OnlineLearning/
Workshops Available from AACS Continuing Education:
The AACS makes several independent study options available for professional development. For more information, please consult their website. https://www.aacs.org/services/staff/continuing-education/.
Workshops Available from Mark Fuller, BJU Marketing:
Mr. Fuller recorded the following workshop this past fall for the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools and he is also making it available to the MAACS. Graphic Design Principles - Social Media: Apply design principles to your school’s use of social media. Learn how to build posts that grab attention, generate interaction and get shared with a broader audience. https://www.loom.com/share/1642899e09794189b0363ebd070f7f4e?sharedAppSource=personal_library
Workshops Available from Dr. Hubert Hartzler:
Hubert Hartzler: President – Christian School Leadership Ministries – www.cslm.online. Dr. Hartzler recorded the following workshops this past fall for the Keystone Christian Education Association and he is also making them available to the MAACS.
Effective Human Relations: https://kcea-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/netadmin/EYfWy422Jg9GmoLCBD2P-dYBnWLcpkxDnGZ5fSVFv_kXCw?e=sg03e2
Factors Which Affect the Teacher’s Grading Behavior: https://kcea-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/netadmin/EYmI3Xp4J4BIpMMNAH4TbfUB4J-wqhSstNYv5aaICrUxwg?e=D2e6ff
Methods of Discipleship Training
https://kceamy.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/netadmin/ERTcKaFNe1hFmwQoH4OShOcBrqkmEmJpL7OhAM2IUJPmSQ?e=thoOcR
Working with Parents: https://kcea-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/netadmin/ETrztqjLSThKulMoKmTgQqgBI69ncAvP9wytga78WJWT4Q?e=3A40x0
In addition to the workshops listed above, Dr. Hartzler is also willing to provide workshops virtually via Zoom. You may contact Dr. Hartzler at (570) 498-1462 or huberthartzler@gmail.com.
Click here for a list of workshops he can provide.
Workshops Available from Bob Jones University:
Any school who is interested in using one or more of these videos should contact my assistant, Kenneth Driscoll (kdriscol@bju.ed) and he will provide the appropriate link(s) for usage. Please note that the links will only be active for two weeks once they are released. I’m also asking that schools not download the workshops to personal devices but watch them using the link that will be shared.
How Did You Do That? Technology Hacks to Support the Secondary Classroom – Part One - Christy Hand
Don’t be afraid to befriend technology! Learn tools that can easily be implemented to support your classroom on a daily basis, even if students do not have access to a great deal of technology in the classroom. These are tools that can be applied to all subjects and can help both students and parents when you aren’t with them.
How Did You Do That? Technology Hacks to Reinforce the Secondary Classroom – Part Two - Christy Hand
Do you have the ability to use technology in your classroom, but you’re to afraid to try? Many tech tools that can reinforce your lessons are easy to use. We’ll discuss tools that can be used with one-to-many devices.
Teach with Video Using Loom - Anita Sedivy
Learn how to utilize a screencasting tool that allows you to record your screen and share it quickly and easily with your students. Sharing your photo or video along with your slides is an easy option. Teachers can record anything from a short set of directions for a project to an entire lesson. Possibilities are endless but include flipped classroom uses, remote learning, and pre-recorded lessons for a substitute teacher. Students can utilize Loom to present book reports or other presentations. Note: The logo for Loom (it now resembles a blue wheel) has changed since the recording of this workshop.
Effective Math Assessment in a Digital Age - Anita Sedivy
The beauty of formative assessment is that there is no shortage of strategies and techniques. Today's digital devices have added thousands of creative and effective ways to quickly assess students. Come explore over 20 innovative ways to evaluate your students' learning and academic progress.
Technology Tools for Middle School Math - Anita Sedivy
Learn how to integrate technology into your curriculum with powerful websites and applications that engage students and enrich their learning. This workshop will introduce a combination of free and paid tools that align with core standards.
Think Like A Proton: Stay Positive About Teaching Science! -Jennifer Miller
Feeling a little negative or neutral about teaching science? Stop by this workshop and let’s see if you can get positively charged for science this school year! We’ll talk about the philosophy of teaching elementary science, as well as how to move beyond worksheets and boring lists of definitions. Come as you are, electrons and neutrons. We’ll have you thinking like a proton in no time!
Helping Your Students Develop Critical Thinking Skills - Ann Carruthers
An interactive workshop exploring ways to integrate critical thinking skills in everyday teaching.
Individualizing Instruction in the Elementary Grades - Ann Carruthers
Each year your classroom includes students who come from a variety of backgrounds; each with unique learning styles and different levels of reading. Your challenge in this environment will be to identify ways to individualize your instruction in order to best meet the academic needs of each of these students. This workshop explores a variety of student characteristics usually found in today’s classroom as well as instructional strategies to help them meet your academic goals for the year.
Building a Capacity for Change in Your Christian School - Brian Carruthers
The effective administrator understands that there is always room for improvement in the way things are done in the typical Christian School. Convincing others that change is necessary, however, is not always the easiest task. This workshop explores ways to build a capacity for change in the Christian School so that your stakeholders are embracing change instead of resisting it.
Strategic Planning for the Christian School - Brian Carruthers
Is your school fulfilling its goals and objectives? Does your school have goals and objectives? What is your ministry's mission statement? Where do you see your school five years from now? These questions and others will be addressed as this workshop discusses strategic planning for the Christian School.
Reflective Teaching - Brian Carruthers
A quality of the effective teacher is one of being able to reflect. Typically, the busy teacher finds it difficult to spend much time reviewing his or her effectiveness in the classroom. This workshop explores the role of the reflective teacher and how this quality actually will improve future instruction.
Burning the Box in English Class - Nancy Tipton
A challenge to honestly evaluate how we teach, our classroom management techniques, and the results we are achieving. We might not just think outside the box--we might burn it! Ideas covered will include collaboration in the classroom, motivating students without punishment, and developing critical thinking skills and creativity.
Teaching History with a Purpose - David Fisher
Everyone teaches history with some purpose or goal in mind. This workshop provides helpful suggestions as to the goal and purpose of the Christian teaching of history.
Responding to Diverse Learners in the General Education Classroom - Marlene Reed
This workshop will explore how cognitive psychology principles and associated instructional strategies are used to facilitate learning for diverse learners and to motivate them to be more responsible for their own learning. In addition, it will review some biblical principles and challenge teachers to be more intentional in fostering deep learning because academic success and student motivation do not occur accidently. Furthermore, the Multiple Intelligence Theory will be reviewed as another way to motivate learners and to actively engage them in the learning process.
Workshops Available from Maranatha Baptist University:
Dana Davis: Assistant Vice President - Online and Distance Learning – Maranatha Baptist University.
Mrs. Davis would be very happy to provide a workshop for your teachers this Spring. Each workshop is a virtual presentation that will allow for interaction, questions and answers, and the cost is free. If your teachers would benefit from one of these workshops, contact Mrs. Davis at dana.davis@mbu.edu. She can schedule a time during a teacher meeting, planning day or in-service. Click Here for a list of conferences she can provide.
Workshops Available from Abeka Services:
Michael Lyons: School Representative – Abeka Services. Mr. Lyons would be very willing to provide virtual workshops for your school via Zoom. You may contact Mr. Lyons at (816) 401-8336 or mLyons@abeka.com.
Click here for a list of virtual workshops he can provide for your school.
Teacher Tools Online: “Being able to grow as an educator is important. Our updated BJU Press Professional Development site has been designed with you in mind. We are pleased to provide these resources as part of our mission to equip Christian schools with educational materials that promote critical thinking from a biblical worldview, supported by academic rigor.” Earn continuing education units upon completion. https://teachertoolsonline.com/professional-development/
Workshops Available from Abeka Online Learning:
Abeka Online Learning: “Welcome to Abeka’s online learning library. You are about to get practical tips on how to teach with your Abeka materials; learn when you want, where you want, since all sessions are prerecorded; earn in-service points and continuing education units for free.” https://www.abeka.com/ChristianSchool/ProfessionalDevelopment/OnlineLearning/
Workshops Available from AACS Continuing Education:
The AACS makes several independent study options available for professional development. For more information, please consult their website. https://www.aacs.org/services/staff/continuing-education/.
Workshops Available from Mark Fuller, BJU Marketing:
Mr. Fuller recorded the following workshop this past fall for the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools and he is also making it available to the MAACS. Graphic Design Principles - Social Media: Apply design principles to your school’s use of social media. Learn how to build posts that grab attention, generate interaction and get shared with a broader audience. https://www.loom.com/share/1642899e09794189b0363ebd070f7f4e?sharedAppSource=personal_library
Workshops Available from Dr. Hubert Hartzler:
Hubert Hartzler: President – Christian School Leadership Ministries – www.cslm.online. Dr. Hartzler recorded the following workshops this past fall for the Keystone Christian Education Association and he is also making them available to the MAACS.
Effective Human Relations: https://kcea-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/netadmin/EYfWy422Jg9GmoLCBD2P-dYBnWLcpkxDnGZ5fSVFv_kXCw?e=sg03e2
Factors Which Affect the Teacher’s Grading Behavior: https://kcea-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/netadmin/EYmI3Xp4J4BIpMMNAH4TbfUB4J-wqhSstNYv5aaICrUxwg?e=D2e6ff
Methods of Discipleship Training
https://kceamy.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/netadmin/ERTcKaFNe1hFmwQoH4OShOcBrqkmEmJpL7OhAM2IUJPmSQ?e=thoOcR
Working with Parents: https://kcea-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/netadmin/ETrztqjLSThKulMoKmTgQqgBI69ncAvP9wytga78WJWT4Q?e=3A40x0
In addition to the workshops listed above, Dr. Hartzler is also willing to provide workshops virtually via Zoom. You may contact Dr. Hartzler at (570) 498-1462 or huberthartzler@gmail.com.
Click here for a list of workshops he can provide.
Workshops Available from Bob Jones University:
Any school who is interested in using one or more of these videos should contact my assistant, Kenneth Driscoll (kdriscol@bju.ed) and he will provide the appropriate link(s) for usage. Please note that the links will only be active for two weeks once they are released. I’m also asking that schools not download the workshops to personal devices but watch them using the link that will be shared.
How Did You Do That? Technology Hacks to Support the Secondary Classroom – Part One - Christy Hand
Don’t be afraid to befriend technology! Learn tools that can easily be implemented to support your classroom on a daily basis, even if students do not have access to a great deal of technology in the classroom. These are tools that can be applied to all subjects and can help both students and parents when you aren’t with them.
How Did You Do That? Technology Hacks to Reinforce the Secondary Classroom – Part Two - Christy Hand
Do you have the ability to use technology in your classroom, but you’re to afraid to try? Many tech tools that can reinforce your lessons are easy to use. We’ll discuss tools that can be used with one-to-many devices.
Teach with Video Using Loom - Anita Sedivy
Learn how to utilize a screencasting tool that allows you to record your screen and share it quickly and easily with your students. Sharing your photo or video along with your slides is an easy option. Teachers can record anything from a short set of directions for a project to an entire lesson. Possibilities are endless but include flipped classroom uses, remote learning, and pre-recorded lessons for a substitute teacher. Students can utilize Loom to present book reports or other presentations. Note: The logo for Loom (it now resembles a blue wheel) has changed since the recording of this workshop.
Effective Math Assessment in a Digital Age - Anita Sedivy
The beauty of formative assessment is that there is no shortage of strategies and techniques. Today's digital devices have added thousands of creative and effective ways to quickly assess students. Come explore over 20 innovative ways to evaluate your students' learning and academic progress.
Technology Tools for Middle School Math - Anita Sedivy
Learn how to integrate technology into your curriculum with powerful websites and applications that engage students and enrich their learning. This workshop will introduce a combination of free and paid tools that align with core standards.
Think Like A Proton: Stay Positive About Teaching Science! -Jennifer Miller
Feeling a little negative or neutral about teaching science? Stop by this workshop and let’s see if you can get positively charged for science this school year! We’ll talk about the philosophy of teaching elementary science, as well as how to move beyond worksheets and boring lists of definitions. Come as you are, electrons and neutrons. We’ll have you thinking like a proton in no time!
Helping Your Students Develop Critical Thinking Skills - Ann Carruthers
An interactive workshop exploring ways to integrate critical thinking skills in everyday teaching.
Individualizing Instruction in the Elementary Grades - Ann Carruthers
Each year your classroom includes students who come from a variety of backgrounds; each with unique learning styles and different levels of reading. Your challenge in this environment will be to identify ways to individualize your instruction in order to best meet the academic needs of each of these students. This workshop explores a variety of student characteristics usually found in today’s classroom as well as instructional strategies to help them meet your academic goals for the year.
Building a Capacity for Change in Your Christian School - Brian Carruthers
The effective administrator understands that there is always room for improvement in the way things are done in the typical Christian School. Convincing others that change is necessary, however, is not always the easiest task. This workshop explores ways to build a capacity for change in the Christian School so that your stakeholders are embracing change instead of resisting it.
Strategic Planning for the Christian School - Brian Carruthers
Is your school fulfilling its goals and objectives? Does your school have goals and objectives? What is your ministry's mission statement? Where do you see your school five years from now? These questions and others will be addressed as this workshop discusses strategic planning for the Christian School.
Reflective Teaching - Brian Carruthers
A quality of the effective teacher is one of being able to reflect. Typically, the busy teacher finds it difficult to spend much time reviewing his or her effectiveness in the classroom. This workshop explores the role of the reflective teacher and how this quality actually will improve future instruction.
Burning the Box in English Class - Nancy Tipton
A challenge to honestly evaluate how we teach, our classroom management techniques, and the results we are achieving. We might not just think outside the box--we might burn it! Ideas covered will include collaboration in the classroom, motivating students without punishment, and developing critical thinking skills and creativity.
Teaching History with a Purpose - David Fisher
Everyone teaches history with some purpose or goal in mind. This workshop provides helpful suggestions as to the goal and purpose of the Christian teaching of history.
Responding to Diverse Learners in the General Education Classroom - Marlene Reed
This workshop will explore how cognitive psychology principles and associated instructional strategies are used to facilitate learning for diverse learners and to motivate them to be more responsible for their own learning. In addition, it will review some biblical principles and challenge teachers to be more intentional in fostering deep learning because academic success and student motivation do not occur accidently. Furthermore, the Multiple Intelligence Theory will be reviewed as another way to motivate learners and to actively engage them in the learning process.
Workshops Available from Maranatha Baptist University:
Dana Davis: Assistant Vice President - Online and Distance Learning – Maranatha Baptist University.
Mrs. Davis would be very happy to provide a workshop for your teachers this Spring. Each workshop is a virtual presentation that will allow for interaction, questions and answers, and the cost is free. If your teachers would benefit from one of these workshops, contact Mrs. Davis at dana.davis@mbu.edu. She can schedule a time during a teacher meeting, planning day or in-service. Click Here for a list of conferences she can provide.
Workshops Available from Abeka Services:
Michael Lyons: School Representative – Abeka Services. Mr. Lyons would be very willing to provide virtual workshops for your school via Zoom. You may contact Mr. Lyons at (816) 401-8336 or mLyons@abeka.com.
Click here for a list of virtual workshops he can provide for your school.
