Plain Talent Connection is hosting a Career Connections Expo in Ephrata, PA on Tuesday, January 12, 2027. Give your students the opportunity to explore career paths and connect with local businesses! The Career Connections Expo brings high school students face-to-face with employers to discover career opportunities, learn about different industries, and begin making valuable connections for their future.

Four short talks from CASBI 2026 explore practical challenges facing school boards and teachers. Linford Hurst, Anthony Hurst, Jonas Sauder, and Jeremy Sauder each address a common tension in Conservative Anabaptist schools.

A school’s identity is what it actually is, not what the mission statement claims. Boards and administrators must observe reality and steward it carefully.

Power centers (individuals or groups with significant influence) are inevitable in schools. When handled carnally they grieve the Spirit; when approached with humility and Spirit-control, they can work together for good.

From his experience working with dyslexics, Peter Whitt offers practical classroom accommodations for students who struggle, especially those with phonetic or processing difficulties.

How a board is structured affects the health and effectiveness of the school. Gerald describes four broad models and practical practices that help any model function well.

Dennis Yoder covers the legal and tax duties of nonprofit school boards, focusing on donations, payroll, housing, and required filings.

“Gentle parenting” as a modern philosophy differs sharply from biblical gentleness. Edwin contrasts the two and offers guidance for school leaders facing the resulting classroom challenges.

Linford Burkholder explains the purpose and basic tools of parliamentary procedure so small school boards can conduct orderly, fair meetings without unnecessary formality.

Dennis Yoder, and accountant at Yoder Financial Services, surveys common funding methods and the practical and legal questions that accompany them.

Should school be fun? It’s a simple question, but it doesn’t have a simple answer.

Maranatha Christian School in Watsontown, PA is looking for an administrator for the 2027-2028 School year. If interested please contact the school via email.