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Keystone Christian Education Association 43 rd Annual Christian Education Conference September 29-30, 2016 DoubleTree by Hilton Resort / Willow Valley Lancaster, PA to KCEA’s 43rd Annual Conference Jesus is often referred to as the Master Teacher Although His classroom oftentimes had no walls and his students ranged in both number, age, and social standing, He knew and understood His “pupils” and their needs He knew best how to truly teach, to communicate and apply truth with authority, because He was Truth and His words brought spiritual light and life We can teach and be effective, as we have learned from having sat at Jesus’ feet and as our lives are directed by the Holy Spirit Yes, we may teach English or Math or any of the other disciplines But as we teach, we teach from a Biblical perspective, integrating God’s truth as the warp and woof of fabric May we pattern our teaching after the One Who dared to speak the truth boldly and without apology, yet in gentleness and love “Help us, Lord, to be effective communicators to reach our students for Thee so that they, in turn, can pass on their own faith to others.” This year’s Assembly speakers are well prepared to address our theme Both are teachers in their own right, each having his own unique body of students, presenting truth to bring understanding, change, and growth Be sure to take full advantage of the workshops available to you God has sent leaders to this Conference who can provide you with additional tools for you and your ministry We have two days ahead of us, days filled with instruction, challenge, and encouragement If there is anything we on KCEA’s Board or staff can to help you while you are here, please come to us We are here to serve you Welcome Dr Thomas C Coleman KCEA President Your Conference Schedule at a Glance Thursday 9:00 – 9:50 10:00 – 11:20 11:30 – 2:00 2:00 – 2:50 – 3:15 – 4:05 – 4:30 – 2:50 3:15 4:05 4:30 6:00 6:00 Workshop #1 Opening Assembly Mini Address – Emergency Drills Are Part of Curriculum, Ian Thompson Main Address – The Principal Aim of Christian Ed, Dr Gary Anderson Exhibits, Workshop #2 & #3, Lunches 11:30 – 12:20 Workshop #2 Between 11:30 and 2:00, 11:30 – 12:40 Lunch A each delegate can choose 12:30 – 1:40 Lunch B among competing activities: 12:50 – 1:40 Workshop #3 (1) two workshop periods, (2) Workshop #4 Exhibit Hall visitation, (3) Exhibits lunch options (ranging from a snack to a protracted sit-down Workshop #5 time), (4) fellowship and Exhibits sharing time, and (5) other Assembly personal priorities Offering Staff Recognition Mini Address – Distinctives of Christian Education, Dr Janet Hicks Main Address – Why Are Young People Leaving the Church (and School)? Dr Tim Miller Dinner Friday 7:30 – 7:50 8:00 – 9:20 9:20 – 9:45 9:45 – 10:35 10:35 – 11:00 11:00 – 1:30 1:30 – 2:20 2:20 – 2:45 2:45 – 4:15 Prayer Time Assembly – Mini Address – School-Wide Internet Safety, Dr Dan Olinger Main Address – A Bible Perspective of Doubt, Dr Tim Miller Exhibits Workshop #6 Between 11:30 and 2:00, Exhibits each delegate can choose Exhibits, Workshop #7 & #8, Lunches among competing activities: 11:00 – 11:50 Workshop #7 (1) two workshop periods, (2) 11:00 – 12:10 Lunch C Exhibit Hall visitation, (3) 12:00 – 1:10 Lunch D lunch options (ranging from a 12:20 – 1:10 Workshop #8 snack to a protracted sit-down time), (4) fellowship and Workshop #9 sharing time, and (5) other Exhibits personal priorities Closing Assembly Offering Mini Address – Four Sources of Leadership, Rev Jonathan Tillman Main Address – The Essential Value of Role Models, Dr Gary Anderson Conference Song Assembly Speakers Dr Tim Miller… Dr Gary Anderson… … was born again at the age of 20 through reading the Bible at work as a line worker at General Motors He left that job to pursue Bible-centered education While he initially desired to teach science, the Lord called Him to teach the Scriptures He has done so as a high school teacher, pastor, college professor, and now as a seminary professor specializing in Historical Theology (Apologetics) Dr Miller and his wife have three children, born in 2011, 2013, and 2015 … served as the Pastor at Springville (Pennsylvania) Baptist Church from 1975 to 1987 There his interests included Christian education (and hunting!) He then served as the President of Baptist Mid-Missions through 2015 While fully engaged in the administration of a worldwide mission effort, he was also known for his work with people He is now President Emeritus Dr Anderson and his wife are blessed with three children who serve in the pastorate They have seven grandchildren Conference Purpose Conference Purpose #1 The purpose of KCEA is the protection and promotion of Christian education Our Conference exists toward promoting Christian education and professional development Other programs and activities fulfill other aspects of our mission, including the defense of religious liberty Conference Purpose #2 KCEA does not attempt to present speakers and music that mirror the speakers and music in your individual home, church, or school; rather, to edify/benefit all delegates while not offending any individual or group in our movement Conference Purpose #3 KCEA organizes the Conference to benefit its affiliating ministries At the same time, if our activity brings benefit to non-affiliating or out-of-state ministries or individuals, we are glad to share the Conference with you Welcome Your Workshop Leaders Dr Gary Anderson President Emeritus, Baptist Mid-Missions, Cleveland, OH` Mrs Holli Ashley Teacher, Canaan Christian Academy, Lake Ariel Mrs Hannah Beatty Ministry Leader, CEF of Philadelphia County, Philadelphia Mr Joshua Birx Administrator, Pensacola Christian Academy, Pensacola, FL Mr David Bowman Chair, C12 Group Philadelphia, Pottstown Mrs Heidi Braughler Teacher, Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Mr Nathan Burgess Technology Consultant, Network Administrator for ABWE, Harrisburg Mrs Cynthia Dickinson National Consultant, Bob Jones University Press, Greenville, SC Dr Phil Gingery Assistant Pastor, Minister of Music, Bible Baptist Church, West Chester Miss Laura Heindel Teacher, Pensacola Christian Academy, Pensacola, FL Mr Howard Hicks Registrar, Clarks Summit University, Clarks Summit Dr Janet Hicks Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, Clarks Summit University, Clarks Summit Miss Carol Hoover Field Worker, CEF of Eastern PA, Harrisburg Dr Andrew Hudson Seminary Faculty, Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, WI Mr Tom Husler Parent of College Students, Mechanicsburg Mrs Carris Kocher Bill of Rights Bicentennial Committee, Concordville Ms Cathy Lawrence Consultant, Riverside Publishing (Iowa Tests) Dr William Licht Vice President for Academic Affairs, Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, WI Dr Tim Miller Assistant Professor, Detroit Theological Seminary, Detroit, MI Miss Heidi Myrick Ministry Associate, CEF of Philadelphia County, Philadelphia Dr Dan Olinger Chair, Division of Bible School of Religion, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC Dr Brad Parker Administrator, Frederick Christian Academy, Frederick, MD Mr David Pettit Pastoral Staff, First Baptist Church, Lebanon Dr Dennis Scott Faculty, Division of Health, Exercise & Sport Science, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC Mr Ian Thompson Vice President, Standing Stone Consulting, Inc., Huntingdon Rev Jonathan Tillman Staff, KCEA, Harrisburg Miss Jen Walker CEF of Susquehanna County, Montrose F.Y.I / Reminders Meal Tickets If your school ordered meal tickets, half of the tickets were assigned to Thursday’s Lunch A and the other half to Lunch B and to Friday’s Lunch C and D Trade with each other or with other delegates A limited number of tickets are available for exchange for the alternate meal time, if needed Additional tickets are available for sale Remember… The assigning of tickets to specific lunch periods: o helps assure delegates of less waiting in line o assists DoubleTree’s food service in their meal preparations Conference Recordings Most workshops will be recorded As in the past, a recording code has been assigned to each and noted in your Conference Guide Look for the  at the end of the workshop description All recordings will be made available to you at no extra cost following the Conference As a delegate to this Conference, you will be able to access the complete list of successfully recorded sessions from the convenience of your personal computer We will provide instructions Changes in Workshop Listings If any changes need to be made after the Conference Guide “goes to press,” changes will be announced, whether orally or visually via PowerPoint in the Assembly periods and on the two monitors located outside Statesmen Hall Wear Your Name Badge You know who you are, but others may not Help others recognize you as being with the KCEA Conference At the end of the Conference, if you have no further need for your badge, return your holder and help save future Conference costs Offering During the Conference we take two offerings as an opportunity for individual delegates to help with the cost of this professional in-service Registration fees alone not pay all of the cost Feedback Sheets / Evaluation Forms Fill in your sheet “as you go” or during a break in your schedule Be honest but forthright and kind We share all of your comments with each speaker and workshop leader for their personal professional growth Lost & Found / Message Center Workshop Thursday: 12:50 – 1:40 p.m ACTIVE SHOOTER (GEN) Mr Ian Thompson Standing Stone will provide a strategic-based decision-making tool that can be used in any violent situation, including an active shooter This training allows participants to use the skills given within their own church/school, at home, or in any environment Protection of all age groups will be addressed including infants, toddlers, K-12, and adults, including the elderly Special needs will also be addressed; these include physical and mental handicaps as well as those who not speak English Those attending will leave feeling empowered to make good decisions for themselves and those under their care during a violent incident  CH  CEU  16-03-01 CREATING A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AT YOUR SCHOOL (GEN) Mr David Pettit Consider expanding your ministry with students (and their parents!) by offering your own interests, hobbies, or skills in a unique setting during summer vacation Sports camps are only the tip of the potential offerings!  WPL  CEU  16-03-02 CUSTOMER SERVICE (OFF/ADM/PAS) Mr David Bowman Are we using best practices to serve our students, parents, donors, and congregation? Let’s look at the perception of our institution by those we come in contact with regularly or only on occasion  SC  CEU  16-03-03 KCEA BOARD MEETING (cont.) (PAS/ADM) Continued from previous hour (11:20 – 2:00 over lunch.)  EH LIVE HISTORY I: 2016 IS THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY IN PA (UEL/SEC) Mrs Carris Kocher This session will introduce real people who were in history, focusing on the life of Rebecca Grace and including her grandfather Thomas Rutter, her brother-in-law John Potts, and others with a look at the ideas and notable events of the time George Whitfield and Benjamin Franklin also enter the picture How about Pine Forge, Coventry Forge/Furnace and Warwick Furnace?  SD  CEU  16-03-04 MATH BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK (EL) Mrs Cynthia Dickinson Textbooks are a great resource for helping students to master math concepts, but what about those students who finish with time to spare? Join me to discover ways to take math beyond the textbook A variety of websites, apps, and resources will be presented  SA  CEU  16-03-05 “NO PAIN, NO GAIN.” (GEN) Dr Gary Anderson A treatment of modern society’s aversion to suffering and its implications for ministry recruitment This workshop should be of interest to those who wish to influence young people to genuinely consider God’s call to vocational ministry  SB  CEU  16-03-06 TEACHING STUDENTS TO STUDY THE BIBLE (PAS, SEC) Dr Tim Miller We all desire our students to spend more time in the Word, yet have we taught them how to so effectively? This session will highlight ways attendees can help their young people get more out of their personal time in Scripture  RF  CEU  16-03-07 THE INCOMPATIBLE TRAJECTORIES OF CREATION AND EVOLUTION (SEC/PAS) Dr Andrew Hudson This session will present proof that one cannot harmonize creation and evolution (which is something only Christians try to do)  BF  CEU  16-03-08 Workshop Thursday: 2:00 – 2:50 p.m A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY AND MANDATE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (EC) Rev Jonathan Tillman How important is education of children younger than five? What does the Bible have to say about the idea? Is there any connection between Early Childhood Education and the majority of our older teens and young adults exiting our churches and ministries? Something is happening in our homes and ministries that needs to be changed We will explore that need  WPL  CEU  16-04-01 AT RISK COACHES (HS, ADM) Dr Dennis Scott How well prepared are you as a coach or P.E teacher to handle common athletic injuries and/or potential lifethreatening situations? This workshop presents the legal duties of a coach/P.E teacher and gives practical risk management principles to help you avoid possible litigation The risk is not just legal and physical Also discussed is the spiritual risk some coaches take by not keeping things in perspective  EH  CEU  16-04-02 CREATING A SCHOOL-WIDE WRITING INITIATIVE (SEC) Dr Janet Hicks Writing is one of the most significant skills a student needs to acquire and develop Writing is also a skill that cannot be developed in isolation This workshop will present scope and sequencing concepts for a school-wide writing curriculum and will also provide for an information exchange between writing teachers and curriculum leaders Bring your best ideas to share  SC  CEU  16-04-03 DEALING WITH ALLEGED CONTRADITIONS IN THE BIBLE (GEN) Dr Dan Olinger Lots of sources publish lists of "contradictions" in the Bible What are the logical errors that lead them to see these passages as "contradictions"? And what we with passages that we can't explain?  WPR  CEU  16-04-04 DIRECTION AND CHORAL TECHNIQUES – Part I (HS, MS, GEN) Dr Phil Gingery This is a choral reading clinic encompassing the choral numbers that have been selected for KCEA’s All-State Choir on November 17-19 The content will be helpful for any choral leader but will be extremely important for any choral leader assigned to help prepare high school students for the auditions of this specific choral experience (The first of a two-hour session Must attend both sessions for a total of 2/10 CEU credit.)  CH  CEU EANIE MEANIE MATH GAMES – Part I (EL) Mrs Heidi Braughler Looking for a game for your elementary classroom that is not just another variation of flashcards? Want some games you can send home for parents to help children practice their facts? Take some multi-grade, multipurpose math games home today This session is primarily for elementary teachers, but a number of games could easily be adapted for secondary (The first of a two-hour session Must attend both sessions for a total of 2/10 CEU credit.)  SB  CEU  16-04-05 GENUINE CHANGE: A SOLUTION TO THE EXTERNAL CONFORMITY TRAP (GEN) Dr Andrew Hudson Have you ever become weary of enforcing your school’s standards? Have you ever been saddened by former students who have abandoned those standards after they leave school? Students have a natural inclination to rebel against rules This session will present a Biblical approach to change that leads beyond that rebellion to internal conformity  BF  CEU  16-04-06 INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW IOWA ASSESSMENTS™ FOR GRADES K-12 (GEN) Ms Cathy Lawrence (A repeat of Workshop 2.)  RF  CEU  16-02-08 ALT LIVE HISTORY II: 2016 IS THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPEAL OF THE STAMP ACT OF 1765 (UEL/SEC) Mrs Carris Kocher This session will illustrate that real people, ideas, and events were in our history It was Patrick Henry’s Stamp Act Resolves of May 29, 1765, supported by his “Caesar had his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell, and George the Third - ‘Treason! Treason!’ - may profit by their example!”, that turned the tide from opposition to resistance June 1765 saw the birth of the Sons of Liberty, and August 1765 saw the first Liberty Tree The National Park Service marks 1765 as the beginning of the American Revolution  SD  CEU  16-04-08 NEHEMIAH OR SANBALLAT: THE POWER OF GODLY ENCOURAGEMENT AT SCHOOL (GEN) Dr William Licht A spiritual leader motivates others by Biblical encouragement Do we make the most of our opportunities to encourage?  COVE  CEU  16-04-09 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND THE PRESS (GEN) Mr Ian Thompson Standing Stone will offer instruction on how and when to utilize the press The class will demonstrate how to appropriately communicate to the press, parents of students and the greater community without causing loss to your organization’s reputation or your personal testimony Those attending will feel more self-assured that they can handle interviews and use the press as a support to their needs  TER  CEU  16-04-10 GOING BEYOND THE AVERAGE (EL) Miss Laura Heindel Do you want efficiency and effectiveness in your classroom? Come hear ideas on teaching tips and classroom helps you can use with your class  SA  CEU  16-04-07 Workshop Thursday: 3:15 – 4:05 p.m ARE WE REACHING THE NEXT GENERATION? THE WORLDVIEW OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS (PAS, ADM, SEC) Dr Brad Parker In this workshop, we will examine a recent research project which evaluated the worldview scores of Christian school students and teachers to determine if students in Christian schools are thinking Biblically about the issues of our time and how teachers can help shape a student’s worldview What factors, if any, help a young person’s worldview become more Biblical? This workshop will inform administrators and teachers about the worldview of the average Christian school student and teacher and what can be done to help them think more Biblically in our culture  SD  CEU  16-05-01 ARE YOU A LEADER? (GEN) Rev Jonathan Tillman We will start with a basic definition of leadership and work towards an understanding of how that reveals itself in your life and place of service We will talk about the four sources of leadership and understand their impact upon leadership We will identify the difference between leadership and authority and illustrate each one from Scripture  WPL  CEU  16-05-02 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE ACCURACY OF SCRIPTURE (GEN) Dr Dan Olinger Parallels are drawn between Old Testament history and ancient Near Eastern ("secular") history Evidence is given that the Bible intends to be taken as historically accurate  WPR  CEU  16-05-03 CAN YOU CHANGE A CHILD’S ABILITY FOR LEARNING BY USING A COGNITIVE ABILITY MEASURE? (Gen) Ms Cathy Lawrence An introduction to the new Cognitive Abilities Test™ will address three different abilities: Verbal, Quantitative, and Non-Verbal abilities and how they impact student learning When and why should an ability measure be given? What the results look like from the Cognitive Abilities Test, and how can they impact instruction? (To be repeated in Workshop 6.)  RF  CEU  16-05-04 DIRECTION AND CHORAL TECHNIQUES – Part II (HS, MS, GEN) (The second of a two-hour session Must attend both sessions for a total of 2/10 CEU credit.)  CH  CEU attend both sessions for a total of 2/10 CEU credit.)  SB  CEU  16-05-05 in the computer science class Join me to discover simple apps that can be used in the classroom for various subjects throughout the day Whether you have access to one iPad, a few iPads, or an iPad lab, these apps will add variety to your students’ day keeping them engaged and loving learning!  TER  CEU  16-05-09 GOOD STRATEGY OR BAD ETHICS (HS) Dr Dennis Scott Ethical behavior on the part of a coach THE HAND OF GOD IN HISTORY (SEC) Mr Joshua Birx Like a master conductor, God uses the talents, EANIE MEANIE MATH GAMES – Part II (EL) Mrs Heidi Braughler (The second of a two-hour session Must involves observing not only the rules of a particular game, but more importantly, a level of conduct according to the true spirit of the game or the “unwritten rules” that are also an integral part of every sport Athletic participation provides one of the greatest opportunities for a student to learn honesty, integrity, the need to obey rules, and ethical behavior On the other hand, sports can also provide opportunities to learn how to cheat and to be dishonest, hypocritical, and unethical What are you communicating to your athletes?  EH  CEU  16-05-06 decisions, and actions of mankind to orchestrate a beautiful narrative of love and redemption While our culture is growing increasingly secular, this session encourages history teachers on the secondary level to highlight monuments of God’s faithfulness in His interaction with His creation  BF  CEU  16-05-10 LESSONS FROM ANOTHER KINGDOM (UEL/MS/HS) Mr David Pettit God's Word constantly skills to aid their understanding of information received and in order to move accurately present concepts in written and oral form This seminar will seek to discuss problems in the presentation of grammar and supply some suggestions for change in the use and application of grammar skills Some discussion of portfolios will be included  SC  CEU  16-05-11 WHY DO THEY MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES YEAR AFTER YEAR? – THE WHYS OF TEACHING GRAMMAR AND ITS APPLICATION (SEC) Dr Janet Hicks It is generally accepted that students need grammar draws our attention to His creation and offers some amazing life principles Join us as we look at combining students' natural interests in God's creation with lessons from His Word Just what can you learn from a snake?  COVE  CEU  16-05-07 READING: THE JOURNEY BEGINS (LEL) Miss Laura Heindel This workshop will give tips for conducting a captivating reading time in grades –  SA  CEU  16-05-08 TECHNOLOGY THROUGHOUT THE DAY (GEN) Mrs Cynthia Dickinson Technology is no longer used just Staff Recognition Mini Address Dr Janet Hicks General Assembly Thursday: 4:30 p.m  Statesmen Hall  CEU  16-A-02 “Distinctives of Christian Education” Main Address Dr Tim Miller “Why Are Young People Leaving the Church (and School)?” { This session will examine the data concerning youth leaving the church 6:00 – 8:00 p.m Dinner and Fellowship Prepare Yourself …with prayer – 7:30 Group prayer time Friday morning Men – Ben Franklin; Ladies – Robert Fulton …with a pen – for taking notes Conference Schedule Friday TEACHING ONE ANOTHER AS WE PRAY (7:30 – 7:55) Men: Ben Franklin / Ladies: Robert Fulton Mini Address Dr Dan Olinger “School-Wide Internet Safety” General Assembly Main Address Dr Tim Miller Friday: 8:00 a.m  Statesmen Hall  CEU  16-A-03 “A Biblical Perspective of Doubt” { This session will approach doubt from a Biblical perspective, Workshop Friday: 9:45 – 10:35 a.m ACTIVE ALTERNATIVES TO SEATWORK (SEC) Mrs Heidi Braughler Are your students tired of seatwork? Are you tired of grading it? Although the drill and practice necessary for math is non-negotiable, problems from the textbooks or worksheets are not our only options Come try some creative alternatives that have worked in my high school math classroom Nearly all ideas would work in most grades and subjects  BF  CEU  16-06-01 CAN YOU CHANGE A CHILD’S ABILITY FOR LEARNING BY USING A COGNITIVE ABILITY MEASURE? (Gen) Ms Cathy Lawrence (A repeat of Workshop 5.)  RF  CEU  16-05-04 ALT INTERNET SAFETY (GEN) Dr Dan Olinger The key dangers on the internet and how to recognize and avoid them Includes real-life examples  SC  CEU  16-06-02 MAKING YOUR CURRICULUM WORK: ALIGNING STANDARDS, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT (EL/MS/HS) Dr William Licht Educators should be active participants in the design and constant review of curriculum, no matter the source What makes a good curriculum? How teachers know if the curriculum works?  SD  CEU  16-06-03 MATH: MORE THAN MEMORIZATION – Part I (EL) Mrs Cynthia Dickinson Memorizing facts is important in mathematics, but it is not the end all This workshop will focus on the fact that successful math students go beyond memorization and can really understand math This is accomplished in a variety of ways including the use of manipulatives Participants will be given ways to help their students become mathematical thinkers not just fact memorizers (The first of a two-hour session Must attend both sessions for a total of 2/10 CEU credit.)  CH  CEU  16-06-04 NATURAL DISASTERS (GEN) Mr Ian Thompson Standing Stone will present sheltering and evacuation procedures that are most appropriate for Church/School communities during natural disasters As churches consist of every age group, the training will provide direction from infants and their nursery workers to elderly with physical handicaps and all those in between Those attending will leave feeling empowered to make good decisions for themselves and those under their care during a natural emergency  SB  CEU  16-06-05 PARADOXICAL SPORTS PARENTS (ADM) Dr Dennis Scott Parents of athletes are often the biggest blessing and the biggest challenge of coaching Some are very supportive while others are quick to criticize and secondguess This workshop shares thoughts on how to communicate your philosophy of sports to the parents of your athletes and gives some practical advice on how you can make them more “a part of the team” without actually interfering with what you are trying to Hopefully, you can get them “off your back” (or the referee’s back) and “on your side.” Ultimately, parents and coaches should have similar goals for the children  EH  CEU  16-06-06 PROPER APPLICATION OF SCRIPTURE IN YOUR BIBLE CLASSES (SEC/ADM/PAS) Dr Andrew Hudson This session will explain the secondary history teachers to evaluate their own views, motives, and methods in order to win the minds and hearts of students  TER  CEU  16-06-09 SUCCESS IN SPELLING AND POETRY (EL) Miss Laura Heindel How to make every minute worthwhile in proper relationship between interpretation, application, and implementation of Bible truth  WPR  CEU  16-06-07 spelling and poetry class (grades – 4) will be the topic of this workshop Join me for many practical ideas you can use with your class  SA  CEU  16-06-10 STRENGTHENING BIBLE VERSE MEMORY SKILLS (EL) Miss Carol Hoover Sharing helps and ideas to teach THE PHILOSOPHIC DISTINCTIVES OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (GEN) Dr Janet Hicks This seminar memory verses and passages of Scripture to children with spiritual application Helping them understand the importance of learning God’s Word  COVE  CEU  16-06-08 STUDENTS CAN ENJOY HISTORY (SEC) Mr Joshua Birx Too often young people view history as a identifies Biblical principles that provide the foundation for educating our students to live out a Biblical world view The nature of man, the truth, reality, and values are examined within a Biblical perspective and contrasted with the struggles of our present day  WPL  CEU  16-06-11 disjointed series of people, places, and events with no real connection to modern life This session encourages Workshop Friday: 11:00 – 11:50 a.m DEVELOPING A CONSISTENT CURRICULUM THROUGHOUT YOUR SCHOOL (GEN) Dr Janet Hicks We’ve all been taught, “The curriculum is not your textbook.” However, we tend to be tied to that textbook This seminar will seek to push our thinking regarding curriculum development through the establishment of objects, selection of experiences, the organization of content and learning, and its evaluation  WPL  CEU  16-07-01 LEADING A CHILD TO CHRIST (EC/K/EL) Mrs Hannah Beatty & Miss Heidi Myrick (A repeat of Workshop 1.)  SD  CEU  16-01-05 ALT LIVE HISTORY III: LET’S CONSIDER BETSY ROSS (UEL/SEC) Mrs Carris Kocher This session, centering on the life and times of Betsy Ross, will illustrate that real people, ideas, and events were in our history Recently discovered documents support the claim that she did indeed make the first flag  BF  CEU  16-07-02 MATH: MORE THAN MEMORIZATION – Part II (EL) Mrs Cynthia Dickinson (The second of a two-hour session Must attend both sessions for a total of 2/10 CEU credit.)  CH  CEU  16-07-03 MISSION DRIFT (OFF/ADM/PAS) Mr David Bowman After leading our ministry for many years, have we slowly moved away from our original mission? Let’s talk about staying the course and not losing our way along the journey  SC  CEU  16-07-04 PARENT/STUDENT COLLEGE FINANCIAL PREPARATION (GEN) Mr Tom Husler In this session, I will provide a summation of college financial preparation based upon my personal learning experience I am now more knowledgeable, having traversed the experience of sending my own students to college; and I had to prepare spiritually, educationally, socially – and, as covered in this workshop, financially While this session may benefit Christian educators who will send their own kids to college, the content should assist school personnel in guiding their students and parents (To be repeated in Workshop 8.)  COVE  CEU  16-07-05 REASONS FOR FAITH: PREPARING OUR STUDENTS FOR THE WORLD (GEN) Dr Tim Miller Many of our students are graduating and entering a lion’s den, where the public university professor’s goal is to destroy their faith This session is designed to arm you to arm your students with reasons for belief and prepare them for the probing questions of an intelligent skeptic  SA  CEU  16-07-06 TEACHING THE PRE-SCHOOL CHILD (EC) Miss Jen Walker Let’s take a look at the characteristics of the pre-school child What general tools should be part of the learning and teaching process? What more specific tools can be used to teach the Bible lesson, memory verses, and songs? What words or phrases should the teacher avoid using? Let’s learn together  RF  CEU  16-07-07 TEAMS AND TEAMWORK (GEN) Dr Gary Anderson While culture places a premium on independence, God’s design for us is interdependence This workshop should be of interest to those who manage people with the goal of collaborative achievement  SB  CEU  16-07-08 Workshop Are you filling out your evaluation form? It is important! Then be sure to turn it in at KCEA’s Registration Desk before you leave Friday: 12:20 – 1:10 p.m AN ENGAGING BIBLE CLASS (SEC) Mr Joshua Birx One of the keys to a successful Christian school is found in its Bible class A vibrant Bible class sets the tone of the character of the school and the heartbeat of the student body This session will encourage the heart of Bible teachers while sharing practical methods for proclaiming the truth of God in an engaging manner  SA  CEU  16-08-01 HOT SPOTS IN U.S HISTORY (GEN) Dr Dan Olinger This workshop is a Biblical analysis of violent confrontation (race, labor, feminism, vigilantism, tax protest, etc.)  SC  CEU  16-08-02 HOW TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN YOUR CLASS THROUGH THE USE OF QUESTIONS (UEL/SEC) Dr Andrew Hudson Students (and some teachers) often view course content as a set of facts that need to be memorized That is why they ask, “Do we need to know this for the test?” And if it is not on the test, it never enters their mind or their notebook This session will offer some suggestions concerning the use of questions in the classroom in order to help students view course content as a conduit for effective thought rather than a set of facts that they need to know for a test  SD  CEU  16-08-03 MATH MADNESS – IT’S TOURNAMENT TIME! (MS) Mrs Heidi Braughler Missing several students in your class and wondering what to do? Come learn how to run a single class period math tournament In addition to playing several games, we will discuss how to adjust tournament format to best meet your class size and situation All games presented are designed for middle school and above, some can be adapted for lower grades  SB  CEU  16-08-04 MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 FOR NON-PROFITS – Part I (OFF, ADM, GEN) Mr Nathan Burgess “Free” is the magic word for many in our ministries and organizations Microsoft offers a very powerful package of their essential Office 365 services (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.) to non-profit organizations like yours at little or no cost These tools are available for your paid staff and your volunteers (e.g., everybody working in your organization can have his/her own e-mail address, etc.) In this session we will explore what it is that they are offering and how it can help you If you are interested in transitioning your non-profit organization or ministry to this set of tools, you won’t want to miss this introductory session (The first of a two-hour session Must attend both sessions for a total of 2/10 CEU credit.)  RF  CEU  16-08-05 PARENT/STUDENT COLLEGE FINANCIAL PREPARATION (GEN) Mr Tom Husler (A repeat of Workshop 7.)  COVE  CEU  16-07-05 ALT TRUE COMPETITION: STRIVING TOGETHER (GEN) Dr Dennis Scott Finding a balance between competition (winning is everything) and cooperation (fun is everything) is not easy This workshop challenges your thinking on your philosophy of competition Christian schools compete in more than just sports There are fine arts contests (speech and music), academic contests (spelling bees and science fairs), Bible quizzing, and even preaching competitions There is competition in the classroom, at home, at work, and many other areas of life Is all of this competition healthy?  BF  CEU  16-08-06 WHAT DOES RESEARCH SAY ABOUT HOMEWORK? (EL/MS/HS) Dr William Licht What does educational research reveal about homework? Does homework help or hinder student learning and motivation?  CH  CEU  16-08-07 WHAT SHOULD BE THE ATTRIBUTES OF SCHOOL PERMANENT RECORDS? (ADM/OFF) Mr Howard Hicks In the University Registrar’s office, our staff sees many different types and conditions of permanent records What should be on these records? Is there a preferred look to the records? What institutions of higher education look for on these records? If you are charged with keeping and organizing permanent records, this is for you If you have a blank copy of what you use as a Permanent Record for your institution, bring it with you to share among the group  WPL  CEU  16-08-08 Workshop Friday: 1:30 – 2:20 p.m CELEBRATE “GREAT AMERICANS DAY.” (EL) Mrs Holli Ashley Does a patriotic parade stir something inside of you? You can bring that excitement and love for America to your students as you build their reading and writing skills Each student researches an American, writes an essay about that person, and then dresses to portray him or her for a patriotic program on “Great Americans Day.”  SA  CEU  16-09-01 CRITICAL THINKING: DOES YOUR CURRICULUM INCLUDE ENOUGH CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES? (MS/HS) Dr William Licht Scripture demands that Christians be critical thinkers, and secondary classrooms are an ideal venue to develop critical thinking skills  CH  CEU  16-09-02 DYSCALCULIA? WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN I HELP MY STUDENTS WHO HAVE IT? (EL/MS) Mrs Heidi Braughler Come learn about dyscalculia (and its close counterpart dysgraphia) As the leading mathematical learning disabilities, you are likely to have students with one or both of them Come learn practical tips that you as a classroom teacher can use to assist students who struggle  SB  CEU  16-09-03 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLANS (GEN) Mr Ian Thompson Participants will learn why having an emergency operations plan (EOP) is important In addition, the key elements of the plan will be presented and discussed EOPs contain proof that your organization has planned and prepared for natural, intentional and accidental emergencies and that there are policies and procedures for handling such incidents The plan allows for the minimization of losses to people, property, process of education and the mission of the church and school, as well as the reputation of your organization  SC  CEU  16-09-04 HELPS FOR THE NEW TEACHER (GEN) Mr Howard Hicks This workshop is geared to new teachers, Moving your e-mail into the Office 365 environment can be done, and we will show you how Moving your server onto this powerful cloud storage platform for access and backup is but one of the possibilities that can be explored As time allows, the features and advantages of TechSoup will also be explored (The second of a two-hour session Must attend both sessions for a total of 2/10 CEU credit.)  RF  CEU  16-09-08 PHONICS FRENZY (LEL) Miss Laura Heindel Join us as we discuss utilizing keys to an exciting and successful phonics class in grades –  TER  CEU  16-09-09 RECLOTHING THE MODESTY DEBATE (GEN) Dr Andrew Hudson This session will present a Biblical theology of modesty that sets the foundation of discussions about dress (and behavior) standards for both men and women  SD  CEU  16-09-10 SPORTS VS SPIRITUALITY (GEN) Dr Dennis Scott It always seems as if you have “successful” sports mentor teachers, and others charged with assisting the induction of new teachers into the school teaching environment If you are interested in assisting a new teacher’s assimilation and acclimation to the school environment, this workshop is for you  WPL  CEU  16-09-05 teams, the spirituality of the student body is affected negatively; and when you have a strong spiritual atmosphere, the athletic program is not competitive Is it possible to have both sports and spirituality in your school? How can the seeming conflicts between them be eliminated? This workshop presents a Biblical perspective on both sports and spirituality  EH  CEU  16-09-11 HOW CAN WE EXPLAIN EVIL AND SUFFERING? (GEN) Dr Tim Miller One of the most difficult YOUR STUDENTS, YOUR SCIENTISTS (LEL) Mrs Cynthia Dickinson Experimenting in science can be a answers you or your students might be asked by a skeptic concerns the presence of evil and suffering This session is designed to provide you with Biblical answers to this question, preparing you to pass on that knowledge to others  COVE  CEU  16-09-06 highlight to your science day, but many teachers cut out experiments due to lack of time and resources To become scientists, students need hands-on experience Find out how you can include simple experiments in your science lessons to help take your students from observers to scientists  BF  CEU  16-09-12 LIVE HISTORY IV: EXPLORING OUR LEGACY OF LIBERTY AND FAITH (UEL/SEC) Mrs Carris Kocher This session will illustrate that real people, ideas, and events were in history Whether as part of the curriculum, including field trips, or part of professional development to strengthen one’s knowledge and understanding of our liberty and faith, we will “explore” some suggested tours through a PowerPoint presentation  WPR  CEU  16-09-07 MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 FOR NON-PROFITS – AND OTHER TOOLS – Part II (OFF, ADM, GEN) Mr Nathan Burgess We will build on the content of the first hour as we walk you through the process of integrating the Microsoft Office 365 tools for non-profits into your organization Mini Address Rev Jonathan Tillman “Four Sources of Leadership” Closing Assembly Friday: 2:45 p.m  Statesmen Hall  CEU  16-A-04 Main Address Dr Gary Anderson “The Essential Value of Role Models” (II Tim 4:12) We will develop the proposition that the greatest change agents in our lives are people who are walking with the Lord and thus capable of showing the way to Christlikeness The Conference Continues After It Is Over “O teach me, Lord, that I may teach…” “O fill me with Thy fullness, Lord…” “O use me, Lord, use even me…” Planning Your THURSDAY Schedule All DoubleTree Luncheon Tickets are period specific to assure quality service ROOM STATESMEN A WORKSHOP 9:00 – 9:50 ASSEMBLY 10:00–11:25 X MINI ADDRESS STATESMEN B X Mr Ian Thompson _ STATESMEN C STATESMEN D MEZZANINE & CAFÉ 2400 TERRACE X MAIN ADDRESS Dr Gary Anderson X WORKSHOP 11:30 – 12:20 WORKSHOP 12:50 – 1:40 (Suggested schedule) (Suggested schedule) EXHIBITS 11:30 – 1:40 LUNCH B 12:30 –1:40 LUNCH A 11:30 – 12:40 EXHIBITS 11:30 – 1:40 Arithmetic Matter Math Beyond the Textbook (EL) (EL) (LEL) Heindel Heindel Interactive Notebooks “No Pain, No Gain” Eanie Meanie Math Games – Part I Eanie Meanie Math Games – Part II (SEC) (GEN) (EL) (EL) Braughler Dr Anderson Braughler Braughler Classroom Observation Strategies… Customer Service Creating a SchoolWide Writing Initiative Why Do They Make Same Mistakes…? (ADM) (OFF/ADM/PAS) (SEC) (SEC) H Hicks Bowman Dr J Hicks Dr J Hicks Introduction to Iowa Assessments K-12 Live History I: 2016 Is 300th Anniv Live History II: 2016 is 250th Anniv Are We Reaching Next Generation? ROBERT FULTON (PAS, ADM, SEC) Dr Parker X X X Public Information and the Press Technology Throughout the Day (GEN) (GEN) X Thompson Dickinson Nehemiah or Sanballat: Lessons from Another Kingdom EDWARD HAND WILLIAM PENN (L) (EL/HS) Dr Hudson Leading a Child to Christ (EC/K/EL) X PALM COURT CHAPEL X Building Community in Classroom & School (UEL/MS/HS) X X Set up X (GEN) (UEL/MS/HS) Dr Licht Pettit Building a Unified Team The Incompatible… Creation & Evolution Genuine Change: a Solution to…Trap The Hand of God In History (ADM) (SEC/PAS) (GEN) (SEC) Birx Dr Hudson Dr Hudson Birx Bible Software Teaching Students to Study the Bible Introduction to Iowa Assessments K-12 Can You Change a Child’s Learning Ability? (GEN) (PAS, SEC) (GEN) (GEN) Dr Olinger Dr Miller Lawrence Lawrence KCEA Board Meeting KCEA Board Meeting At Risk Coaches Good Strategy or Bad Ethics (PAS, ADM) (PAS, ADM) (HS, ADM) (HS) Dr Scott Dr Scott Beatty & Myrick Pettit WILLIAM PENN (R) X Dr Licht X Beyond X’s & O’s to the Y’s Creating a Summer Camp Program at Sch A Biblical Theology… Early Childhood Ed Are You a Leader? (HS) (GEN) (EC) (GEN)) Dr Scott Pettit Tillman Tillman X X Dealing with Alleged Contractions in Bible Biblical Archaeology… Accuracy of Scripture (GEN) (GEN) Dr Olinger Dr Olinger Exhibits Open: 11:25 a.m – 4:30 p.m Are You Living on a See Saw? Set up X Dr Tim Miller Kocher X A Framework for Integrating Biblical… MAIN ADDRESS (UEL/SEC) X (GEN) Lawrence _ Kocher X X Dr Janet Hicks (UEL/SEC) Perfectionism in Education Test Taking Strategies BEN FRANKLIN MINI ADDRESS (GEN) LUNCHEON B 12:30 – 1:40 (GEN) ASSEMBLY 4:30-6:00 Lawrence LUNCHEON A 11:30 12:40 X Reading: The Journey Begins Dickinson X Is a Biblical Worldview Important? Going Beyond the Average (EL) Braughler STARFISH COVE WORKSHOP 3:15 – 4:05 Heindel X (GEN) WORKSHOP 2:00 – 2:50 Active Shooter X X X X X X Z Classroom Management: Effective… X Direction & Choral Techniques - I Direction & Choral Techniques - II X (GEN) (EL/MS) (GEN) (MS, HS, GEN) (MS, HS, GEN) Birx Dr Licht Thompson Dr Gingery Dr Gingery Planning Your FRIDAY Schedule All DoubleTree Luncheon Tickets are period specific to assure quality service ROOM ASSEMBLY 8:00 – 9:20 WORKSHOP 9:45 – 10:35 WORKSHOP 11:00 – 11:50 WORKSHOP 12:20 – 1:10 WORKSHOP 1:30 – 2:20 ASSEMBLY 3:15 – 4:15 (Suggested schedule) EXHIBITS 1:10 – 1:30 LUNCH D 12:00 – 1:10 STATESMEN A STATESMEN B Success in Spelling and Poetry MINI ADDRESS Dr Dan Olinger _ STATESMEN C STATESMEN D MAIN ADDRESS Dr Tim Miller MEZZANINE & CAFÉ 2400 X TERRACE X (Suggested schedule) LUNCH C 11:00 – 12:10 EXHIBITS 1:10 – 1:30 Reasons for Faith An Engaging Bible Class (EL) (GEN) (SEC) (EL) Heindel Dr Miller Birx Ashley Natural Disasters Teams and Teamwork Math Madness – It’s Tournament Time! Dyscalculia? (GEN) (GEN) (MS) (EL/MS) Thompson Dr Anderson Braughler Braughler Internet Safety Mission Drift Hot Spots in U.S History Emergency Operations Plans (GEN) (OFF/ADM/PAS) (GEN) (GEN) Dr Olinger Bowman Dr Olinger Thompson Making Your Curriculum Work… Leading a Child to Christ How to Encourage Student Involvement thru Questions Reclothing the Modesty Debate (EL/MS/HS) (EC/K/EL) (UEL/SEC) (GEN) Dr Licht Beatty & Myrick Dr Hudson Dr Hudson LUNCHEON C 11:00 – 12:10 LUNCHEON D X X Students Can Enjoy History (SEC) 12:00 – 1:10 Birx STARFISH COVE X BEN FRANKLIN X ROBERT FULTON X EDWARD HAND X WILLIAM PENN (L) X WILLIAM PENN (R) X PALM CT X CHAPEL X Celebrate “Great Americans Day” X Phonics Frenzy (LEL) MINI ADDRESS Rev Jonathan Tillman _ MAIN ADDRESS Dr Gary Anderson X X Heindel Strengthening Bible Verse Memory Skills Parent/Student College Financial Preparation Parent/Student College Financial Preparation How Can We Explain Evil and Suffering? (EL) (GEN) (GEN) (GEN) Hoover Husler Husler Dr Miller Active Alternatives to Seatwork Live History III: …Betsy Ross True Competition: Striving Together Your Students, Your Scientists (SEC) (UEL/SEC) (GEN) (LEL) Braughler Kocher Dr Scott Dickinson Can You Change a Child’s Ability for Learning…? Teaching the Pre-School Child Microsoft Office 365 for Non-Profits - I Microsoft Office 365 for Non-Profits - II (GEN) (EC) (OFF, ADM, GEN) (OFF, ADM, GEN) Lawrence Walker Burgess Burgess Paradoxical Sports Parents X X (ADM) Dr Scott Sports vs Spirituality (GEN) X X X X Dr Scott The Philosophic Distinctives of Christian Education Developing a Consistent Curriculum Throughout What Should Be Attributes of Permanent Records? 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