“Onboarding,” defined as the process of preparing a new teacher to teach efficiently and effectively from the first day of school, is an invaluable process. Linford makes a clear case for the importance of onboarding, both for...

What are discipline policies, and why are they important? Linford provides a robust exploration of this topic by overviewing the need for discipline policies, the role they play in a school, and how they simplify communication...

Few things are more rewarding than teaching when you know you have the heart of your students. This first session will include some introductory stories and give an overview of the concepts that will be discussed in the next...

Children and young people easily give their hearts and attention to charming personalities. But few of us are natural charmers. For most of us, "charm" comes through hard, creative work. Linford Horst presented "Creativity Wins a...

The day-to-day rigor of learning can be stressful. There are skills to practice. There are procedures to follow. It is the teacher's compassion that keeps the heart pumping through the stress. Linford Horst presented "Compassion...

Throughout the course of a school term, hundreds of things will happen—some big, some small. For each thing, the teacher will have a response. Responses reveal character. Will our character convince students to follow? Linford...

What role does world history and geography play in shaping worldviews? Linford Horst emphasizes the value of understanding different cultures for effective communication, global engagement, and mission work. He also touches on...

There are many varied and difficult issues related to school enrollment. In this session, the speaker defines enrollment issues, discusses overarching themes, and opens the floor for audience questions.

In a heartfelt discussion, panelists explore current issues in Anabaptist schools: How does technology affect our children, and what we can do about it? How much should we pay teachers? What can we do about students who don't...

Jonas : What are practical ways to have interaction with manipulative parents (with some of their tendencies), speaking truth yet keeping insurance for ourselves and our staff? Along with that, what's the core problem with...

Experienced school leaders respond to questions regarding manipulative parents, school readiness, and related topics. Moderated by Jonas Sauder.This is a follow-up discussion to the Dealing with Dilemmas...

This recording includes four presentations: Grade 1: Ready or Not? When and How to Dismiss a Teacher The Manipulative Parent The Dress CodeQuestions regarding these topics were dealt with in the panel...

What is the difference between the ability to find information and the ability to recall what you have learned? More than rote memory, Linford recommends that schools work for mastery.

This is the last of four messages given by Linford on the life of David. His text is Psalm 71:18: "Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed Thy strength unto this generation, and Thy power...

This is the first of four messages given by Linford on the life of David. His text is Psalm 17:15: "As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with they likeness."