2018 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am EDT

The Process of PBL

Limited Capacity seats available

Students who are engaged in their learning will take charge of their learning! Learn how to use the PBL model to make this happen, and hear about some strategies to use along the way. Some examples from the elementary level will be shared, but the content is appropriate to all grades.

Speakers

Chuck Commeret

4th grade teacher, Zeeland Christian School

M.A., Trinity Christian College, 4th grade teacher at Zeeland Christian School

Kim VanderZwaag

4th Grade Teacher at Holland Christian School, Holland Christian School

Kim has taught at the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade levels. She is also a wife, and mom of a 7th, 5th, and 3rd grader. She is always looking for new and better ways to teach, and is passionate that every student can and will learn in her classroom. Sometimes the trick is just finding out... Read More →

Chairperson

Kari Bonnema

Muskegon Christian School

Thursday October 25, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Suite 16 on the lower level of the Century Center.

Session, SCECH

Company General

1:00pm EDT

Learn to lead with love: it starts with us! Leading and teaching leading.

Limited Capacity seats available

Using strategies from his book and other minds in leadership, Bob Siegel and Aaron Cole-Rouser speak about the importance of teaching leadership to students of all ages, and how to incorporate leadership into your classroom.

Speakers

Aaron Cole-Rouser

Teacher, Allendale Christian School

Aaron Cole-Rouser has taught for 9 years at Allendale Christian, teaching students about leadership and their role as leaders.

Bob Siegel

Principal at Valley View Elementary, Adjunct Professor at Aquinas College, Valley View Elementary - Rockford

Bob’s distinguished career as a teacher, varsity coach, principal, author, professor, and leadership consultant has led to many recognitions, including being named the Principal of the Year award in Rockford Public Schools, and the Most Distinguished Educator Award by the Diocese... Read More →

Chairperson

Ruth Frederick

Grandville Christian School

Thursday October 25, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Suite 16 on the lower level of the Century Center.

Session, SCECH

Company General

9:00am EDT

Prophets of a Future Not Our Own

Limited Capacity seats available

It's complicated. The complexities of the social, political, and religious pluralism of the United States in the twenty-first century have challenged the way we do Christian schooling. Join a discussion, maybe a movement, on what the future of Christian education could look like.

Speakers

Tm VanSoelen

Director of Center for Advancement of Christian Education, Dordt College

Dr. Van Soelen serves as the director for the Center of the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE) as well as a professor of Education at Dordt College. Married to the best school librarian in the world and a dad to three gifted adult children, Tim is passionate about helping grow... Read More →

Chairperson

Jenna Batts

Kalamazoo Christian School

Friday October 26, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Suite 16 on the lower level of the Century Center.

Session

Company General

10:15am EDT

Developing a Positive Reading Culture: Book A Day

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you in need of a few solid ideas to kick-start a vibrant reading culture in your classroom? Come join Christina as she shares about her experiences in reading a picture book every day to her 5th grade class, and other ways she has built a positive reading culture.

Speakers

Christina Kortering

5th Grade Teacher, Hudsonville Christian School

Christina currently teaches 5th grade at Hudsonville Christian Elementary School. She lives in Holland, MI with her husband Matt, one year old daughter, Esther, and eleven year old golden retriever, Bella. Christina loves to teach, but she also loves to play music, go on nature adventures... Read More →

Chairperson

Jill Dahm

Crown Point Christian

Friday October 26, 2018 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Suite 16 on the lower level of the Century Center.

Session, SCECH

Company 3rd - 8th