2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

11:55am PDT

RT - K - 12th Counselors + Social Workers

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

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 PDT
128 Classroom, 1st floor

Round Table

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Counseling

11:55am PDT

RT - K - 5th ESS and Inclusion Teachers

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

126

Round Table discussion with other K - 8th Grade ESS Teachers.

Chairperson

Laura Koning

ESS Instructor, Grandville Calvin Christian Elementary School

Laura has been involved in many levels of instruction throughout her teaching career: a FLES Spanish Instructor, Spanish Immersion Preschool, English Preschool, and now involved in ESS for both Spanish and English students on the elementary level.

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

Round Table

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Education Support Services

11:55am PDT

RT - K- 12 Computer Teachers

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

113

Round Table for K - 8th Grade Computer Teachers

Chairperson

Alecia Vanden Berg

MS Tech Teacher and Tech Integration Specialist, Allendale Christian School Dutton Christian School

As a lifelong learner and wife of a 5th grade teacher, Alecia is passionate about the educational experience for both teachers and students. She finds immense joy in equipping them with practical, accessible tools for success! She has 18 years of classroom experience in grades 6-12... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
113 Teacher's Lounge, 1st floor

Round Table

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Technology

3:00pm PDT

BookBuzz Español

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

Auditorium

BookBuzz Español gives recently published titles and book suggestions to educators, librarians, and administrators in Spanish. Session is delivered en español.

Handout

Chairperson

Annalise Larsen

Grandville Calvin Christian School

Speakers

Brooke Elenbaas

Spanish Immersion Coordinator and Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian Middle School

Brooke Elenbaas has a life long love of books and languages that create a deeper understanding of people. She enjoys working through comprehension and creating a deeper insight of language and culture through literature with students. After all, understanding begins with hearing... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Auditorium 1st floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Book Buzz

3:00pm PDT

Revealing and Reducing Patterns of Misbehavior

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

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 PDT
312 Fitness studio, 3rd floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Counseling

9:00am PDT

Spanish Immersion Medley

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

311

Participants will explore how to take students' writing and oral production to the next level through the integration of faith and culture. Presenters will share an interesting medley of ideas, strategies and useful activities that they have tried in the classroom with success and results during their 50+ years of experience in SI education.

Chairperson

Jennifer Lewis

Western MI Christian High School

Speakers

Heather Grisales

Spanish Immersion MS Teacher & SI Program Assistant Coordinator, Grand Haven Christian School & West Michigan Christian Education Collaborative

Heather has over 22 years of dual language experience as a teacher in every grade level K-8, elementary school principal, curriculum writer, and Spanish immersion program leader. She is passionate about Christian education and the integration of faith in all areas especially in a... Read More →

Pilar VanderStelt

Spanish Immersion Program Coordinator, West Michigan Christian Education Collaborative

Born and raised in Mexico, Pilar serves WMCEC in the SI program. With a Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy and a Master's degree in Human Development, she passionately shares her native Spanish language and culture with the community. With almost 30 years of experience in education, she... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
311 Sewing room, 3rd floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Spanish Immersion

9:00am PDT

Why Waste? Get Growing and Create a Class or Even a Schoolwide Compost System

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

142

Transform waste into wisdom! Discover the power of student-led composting initiatives. Learn how to integrate composting into the curriculum, engage students in sustainability, and build a supportive community. Empower students to lead with practical implementation guidance. Join in ways to glorify God through caring for His creation.

Chairperson

Elizabeth Cruz

Grandville Calvin Christian School

Speakers

Janet Staal

Director of Nature Based and Outdoor Education, West Side Christian School

Janet Staal, BA in K-8 Education and a Master Naturalist Certification. Her journey from childhood explorations in West Michigan's woods to fostering nature-based education at WSCS reflects a lifelong commitment to teaching and glorifying God. Join us as she shares her passion for... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
142 Band room, 1st floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Science
Area Outdoor Education

10:10am PDT

Differentiation Can Be Manageable

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

255

K-8 classroom teachers will receive recommendations on how to manage differentiation in their classroom along with strategies for effective implementation.

Chairperson

Alecia Vanden Berg

MS Tech Teacher and Tech Integration Specialist, Allendale Christian School Dutton Christian School

Speakers

Andrea Harvey

Assistant Principal, Highland Christian School

Since second grade, Andrea has always wanted to be a teacher. After spending 14 years in the classroom teaching Science, Language Arts and Bible in grades 5th-8th she transitioned into administration. She now serves as the Assistant Principal at Highland Christian School. She lives... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Professional Development

10:10am PDT

My class, Outside – Where nature and grade-level standards meet

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

243 + 245

Do you desire outdoor learning experiences for your grade level? Come hear how the K-8 Outdoor Education team at Fremont Christian School extends classroom learning outside. We hope our presentation empowers classroom teachers to find nature as a means to meet grade-level standards.

Speakers

Amber Bull

Outdoor Education Director, Fremont Christian School

Amber Bull, an avid creation enjoyer, loves inviting students to learn outdoors. Whether connecting curriculum to the outdoors or teaching nature-based lessons to elementary students, you will find her outside with kids, no matter the Michigan weather!

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
243 + 245 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Outdoor Education