The right kind of preparation can empower you to handle the demands of teaching. Derek describes the benefits of preparation, and offers direction for spending your preparation time fruitfully.

How small is infinitesimal? Is infinity big or small? Can you see the invisibly small? How can a microscope make the small bigger? What microscope should I purchase and how can I put it to use in the classroom?

This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of dyslexia as well as a few other learning difficulties such as fetal alcohol syndrome.

What are some ways our students can be learning to lead the songs that are an integral component of our worship services, with a sense of gracious and humble confidence?

Starting out in the classroom can be scary. There is so much to learn! But for those who feel their inexperience, Jonah offers encouragement: Don't underestimate the "presources" you bring to the classroom! Whatever your background and life experience, it can enrich your teaching and thus your students.

Charity begins the workshop by teaching a math class, followed by discussion of the elements of teaching elementary math.

Dennis teaches a model middle-grade math class and describes his usual approach.

Nathan offers reasons that high school math matters, and provides practical, sensible advice for teaching upper grade math. How should students be prepared for high school math? What areas should you emphasize? What tools are available to you as a teacher? How do you support struggling students?

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments [my writing tablet]. 2Ti 4:13

Are you a restful teacher? Is your classroom a place of peace? Mervin directs us to the foundational realities that produce righteousness and peace without fail.

Speakers summarize and assess the following books: - Wounded Tiger, by T. Martin Bennet, which contains the stories of Mitsuo Fuchida, who led the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Jake Deshazer, an American pilot who became a missionary in Japan - The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell - Ten P's in a Pod: A Million-Mile Journal of the Arnold Pent Family by Arnold Pent - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer - The Royal Path of Life by T. L. Haines and L. W. Yaggy - Miracle at Q Creek Mine by Bill Arnold - Passion, Purpose, and Prayer (poetry collection from Christian Light) - Tech Talk by Gary Miller - Horse Stories from the Man Who Played with Sticks by Johnny Ruhl. These summaries are followed by profiles of the countries of South Africa, Argentina, and Mexico.

In this presentation Jaydon Shrock focuses on the importance of procedures in managing a multigrade classroom effectively. He emphasizes that procedures, rooted in biblical principles of order, help maintain discipline, minimize confusion, and create a secure learning environment. His key points include personal holiness, daily routines, classroom management, and specific procedures for devotionals, classes, recess, discipline, and grading. He encourages teachers to pray for wisdom, be consistent, and adapt procedures to their unique classroom needs.

Teachers at church schools sometimes feel like they live in a fishbowl. Parents, school board, students—they are all watching and waiting to pounce. At least, in our worst moments, this is what it can feel like. Criticism is going to come our way. What are we going to do with it?

Mercy and truth preserve the king [teacher]: and his throne is upholden by mercy. Pr 20:28

Every classroom is a cross-cultural classroom. This is thanks to the culture you as the teacher bring to the classroom, combined with the cultural differences brought together by students of all backgrounds. Some of these background differences are obvious, but others are more subtle. We will look into how we can use these differences to create a wholesome classroom culture.

This workshop is for teachers who have actually outdistanced their managers, the board (or at least perceive this to be the case). If you are feeling smooshed or smothered, this discussion will offer some fresh air for maintaining mutual appreciation and respect throughout the team.

God has delegated authorites to leaders in church, government, and family. But what do we do if our authorities abuse their authority? Can we submit to those who are not submitting to God?

You know things. You find some of them interesting. But will your students agree? As you present in the classroom, says Jonah, your goal is to make what you know accessible and interesting to your students. In other words, you must capture and keep their attention.

Is this really worth it? Come to this workshop prepared to relax and rejoice in the goodness of God.

Recess can be a rewarding time of recreation and connection, or a time of stress and conflict. Between the violence of dodgeball and yawns of duck-duck-goose, we want to explore the possiblities for your recess experience.