2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

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10:45am EDT

Implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) within a Christian Framework

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

You will receive an overview of how to implement positive behavior interventions and supports school wide with a guide of how to get started, the research behind why it works to enhance the positivity of school climate and culture and the benefits it has on students' and adults' mental health. You will see an example of all of this implemented within a Christian framework.

Chairperson

Jen Menefee

Muskegon Christian School

Speakers

Bridget Ehlich

PBIS Coordinator / Spanish Teacher, Muskegon Christian and Grand Haven Christian

Bridget Ehlich comes to us with experience teaching in a Spanish Immersion classroom setting, working as a PBIS implementation administrator and now as a Spanish Specials teacher and PBIS coordinator. She has successfully led the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
240 History and Bible Commons, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Counseling

10:45am EDT

Navigating Change

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

255

Our world and our lives are changing rapidly. Sometimes the change is your idea and sometimes you are impacted by other's decisions. Come learn how to navigate change intentionally both personally and in your school.

Speakers

Ben VanderKodde

Grace Adventures

Ben is the Vice President of advancement at Grace Adventures in Mears, MI. Grace Adventures works with schools, sports teams, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations using experiential education. They facilitate high-adventure activities as well as team building.

Chairperson

Jill Haan

Northern Michigan Christian School

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Counseling

11:55am EDT

RT - K - 12th Counselors + Social Workers

Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

128

Round Table discussion with other CEA K - 12th CEA School Counselors.

Chairperson

Cristin Lenters

School Social Worker, Chicago Christian High School

Cristin has been a school counselor/social worker for 24 years. She loves the opportunity to discuss the profession with other Christian Counselors

Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
128 Classroom, 1st floor

Round Table

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Counseling

1:50pm EDT

Cultivating a Vibrant Student Culture in an Increasingly Diverse World

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT

257

This session will describe why diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral components of student life and how to go about integrating it.

Speakers

Rona Das

School Culture Coordinator, Grand Rapids Christian High School

Rona Das is currently the Director of Student Programs at Grand Rapids Christian High School (GRCHS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In her role, she ensures alignment to GRCHS DEIB efforts, collaborates with teachers to craft and guide curriculum and professional development under the... Read More →

Chairperson

Larry Borst

Grand Rapids Christian School

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
257 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience 9th - 12th
Subject Counseling

1:50pm EDT

The Beauty of the Historic Christian Sexual Ethic

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT

230

Have Christians been taught the deepest understanding of what the Bible says about sex, gender and therefore marriage? If not, why? Through this dialogue we will trace the depth and beauty of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to highlight God’s greater truth we are meant to point to.

Chairperson

Deb Feenstra

Holland Christian Schools

Speakers

Louis Phillips

Director of Church Relations, The Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender

Louis (Lou) attended Grove City College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science. He also received his certificate of theological studies from the University of Oxford (Wycliffe Hall) and was trained at The OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
230 Math and English Commons, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Counseling

3:00pm EDT

Defusing your Classroom

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

137

During this session, we will explore the ways that bias and misinformation or misreading a situation can lead to unintended negativity in the classroom. Practical suggestions that can be easily implemented will given out.

Chairperson

Laura Kamp

SW Chicago Chrsitian School

Speakers

Cristin Lenters

School Social Worker, Chicago Christian High School

Cristin has been a school counselor/social worker for 24 years. She loves the opportunity to discuss the profession with other Christian Counselors

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
137 Art room, 1st floor (Koetje)

Session

Audience General
Subject Counseling

3:00pm EDT

Revealing and Reducing Patterns of Misbehavior

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

312

It's frustrating when you've used all the tools in your toolbox to address misbehavior and don't see the improvement you and the student desire. Come and learn a simple but effective tool to improve awareness, increase accountability and keep you, your students, and their families working together toward positive and lasting change.

Chairperson

Amy Westendorp

Moline Christian School

Speakers

Brandon Helder

Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian School

Brandon is currently the tallest third grader at Grand Rapids Christian Schools and has been teaching there for 8 years. He has also taught 5th grade at Holland Christian and 2nd grade at Hudsonville Christian Schools. The longer Brandon teaches, the more he realizes how much he has... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
312 Fitness studio, 3rd floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Counseling

3:00pm EDT

The Beauty of the Historic Christian Sexual Ethic

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

230

Speakers

Louis Phillips

Director of Church Relations, The Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender

Chairperson

Kimberly Julian

Highland Christian School

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
230 Math and English Commons, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Counseling