How strong is your commitment to Christian education? Are you willing to be poured out so that your school can flourish? Join Glendon Horst as he challenges his audience to not only protect but also build on the foundation of your school and add value to the Kingdom. In this talk you will be offered

Using stories, Jeff Cooley, illustrates the effects trauma can have on memory, learning, and behavior. Jeff goes on to provide educational and administrative considerations when helping students work through traumatic experiences. Understanding Troubled Students was presented by Jeff Cooley at CASBI

Media promises connection yet quietly disconnects you from your most vital relationships – God and neighbor. Join John Troyer in this insightful and honest look at technology and its effect on you as an individual as well as the broader church. You will be reminded of the principles that have define

How much does the influence of teachers impact on the church? Matt emphasizes the profound impact of hiring decisions on the future of the church through the influence of schools, and outlines practical reasons for taking hiring seriously, who to hire, and how to hire. Selecting teachers who can not

Does the quality of the education of our graduates tell us if we are getting the work done or not? Is our goal academic excellence or strong character? Parents, how satisfied are you with the school going beyond academics in shaping your children’s perspectives? Schoolboards, does this enter the equ

A crisis is a point of life where something must change or there will be a catastrophe - our teachers face such crises. Are we as a school board prepared to help? There is no equation that perfectly fits for each unique situation. First of all we need to go to God's word. There we will find insight

Respect cannot be forced - it is earned and modeled. Join in this talk to explore how a school board and teacher can work well with a disrespectful student and build a respectful environment for the entire school. Teachers have a huge responsibility in maintaining respect in their classroom and it c

"A unified board," Kelvin shares, "emphasizes the importance of collaboration, trust, and respect among board members to effectively serve the school even when differences arise." As a school board member, you are called to be a man of understanding, to interact with humility, to be a team player, t

Philip Horst gave this update on the Christian School Resource Committee (CSRC) at CSAI 2025.

Do you possess wisdom, or does it possess you? James 3:17 says, "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy." God's wisdom is given as a parameter for our lives that overf

Are you a student of the word of God? You are what you consume. Are you consuming the word, allowing it to change you and overflow into godly reading choices for you and your family? Join Albert as he shares his passion for the written and Living Word and offers practical suggestions of helpful read

As school leaders’ wives, is our aim and goal to give of our time and resources for the united purpose and work of our Christian Schools? "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Col. 3:23. At home, school, and church, are we showing sympathy or apathy? Together, let

It has been moved, and seconded that “Nominations cease.” …Brother [Shane] has been chosen as the treasurer. Now what? Some of the aspects of a treasurer that we’ll be considering are being a man of integrity, working with the previous treasurer (and others) during the transition, working as part of

"What did you learn at school today?” Parents may ask their child this question, perhaps at the supper table, and listen with interest and discernment as the events of the day are shared. How would you answer this question if a school board member posed it to you after you visited school. What are t

Teaching literature is about much more than just reading stories. Literature class provides opportunities to shape communication and the understanding of traits like selfishness or courage. Dennis uses many specific examples to illustrate the learning potential found in works of literature. He illus

Singing is an important part of worship in our communities. Come to this three-part series of workshops to learn practical ways to inspire and teach young students to sing. Listen to Elementary Music Culture Part 1. Listen to Elementary Music Culture Part 3. Elementary Music Culture was pr

Everyone makes mistakes. But we don’t need to repeat all the mistakes of our predecessors. Come to learn about the common pitfalls that teachers can fall into and how we can avoid them. The first step in avoiding a pitfall is seeing it before you fall in! This session is intended for new teachers. P

It was a long week; in fact, every week is a long week. It seems the energy tank is constantly getting more and more empty. Will you be able to make it to the end of the school year? And then, after multiple years in the classroom, how do I drum up the energy and vision for a new year? Running on an