2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am PDT

Reformed Refreshment

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

Have you considered the spiritual significance of your teaching efforts? Do you align your work with the principles of the kingdom of God? Do you approach your work with true passion and dedication? It is often suggested that educators must choose between prioritizing their students or the subject matter, but have you ever thought about the fact that, in reality, you are teaching others about God? These questions prompt deep reflection, especially for those teaching within institutions with a Reformed tradition. Peter’s goal in this session is to inspire you to rekindle your passion for teaching and to recognize the profound impact of educating others from a Reformed Christian perspective.

Chairperson

Sarah Vasquez

Grand Haven Christian School

Speakers

Peter Boonstra

Principal, Illiana Christian High School

Peter served as a lawn mower, egg candler, garbage man, and wood cutter before serving forty years a principal in Reformed Christian schools in South Dakota, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. Did I choose this adventure? Or has God directed my steps? Let's get that ri... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
253 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Reformed World and Life View

11:55am PDT

RT - 6 - 8 English Teachers

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

253

Round Table for 6th - 8th English Teachers

Chairperson

Tyler Prough

8 Grade ELA & Bible Teacher, Hudsonville Christian Middle School

Tyler has been teaching ELA for over ten years; five years in Houston, Texas and six years in Hudsonville, Michigan. Tyler and his wife Laura live in Kentwood, Michigan with their two sons, Isaac and Benzy, and their miniature schnauzer Astro.

Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
253 Classroom, 2nd floor

Round Table

Audience 6th - 12th
Subject English

1:50pm PDT

Teacher Certification in Michigan

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

253

Presenters will review current Michigan teacher certification requirements, including how to obtain and renew the Standard certificate, advance to the Professional certificate, and add additional endorsements. Recent changes to Michigan's teaching certificate structure and flexibilities due to the teacher shortage will be discussed.

Speakers

Brian Bolt

Education Dean at Calvin University, Calvin University

Dr. Brian Bolt, Dean of Education and Shari Brouwer, Teacher Certification Coordinator join you today from the Calvin University School of Education.

Shari Brouwer

Teacher Certification Coordinator, Calvin University

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
253 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Professional Development

3:00pm PDT

How to Build a Student-Run Business

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

253

This session will provide an overview of how to incorporate real-world business practices into a student-run business. Students have an opportunity to apply the knowledge they've learned while understanding how to use use the gift of business to serve their school and community.

Speakers

Amanda Hildebrand

High School Teacher, Sheboygan Christian School

Amanda Hildebrand has an extensive background in the business and corporate world. A few years ago she shifted her focus to education and obtained a license in Business Ed. She is so blessed to be able to use her experiences and skills to develop the next generation's business... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
253 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience 9th - 12th
Subject Math
Area Administration

9:00am PDT

Chapel and Classroom Devotions

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

253

Speakers

Rod Jager

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
253 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Subject Reformed World and Life View

10:10am PDT

Bring, Share and Take Home for Tomorrow’s Music Class Lesson

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

253

The session will ask that each participant bring an elementary music lesson to share. Ideas about classroom set-up and/or classroom resources, songs, movement, classroom routines, lesson outlines etc. are all welcomed and encouraged as we bring, share and take home one another's ideas.

Speakers

Thomas Blue

Elementary Music Teacher, Oakland Christian School

Thomas Blue retired after teaching public school choral music 6-12. The choirs Mr. Blue conducted received the highest ratings at both District/ State Choral Festivals. Mr. Blue continues his passion by teaching elementary music part-time at Oakland Christian School bringing... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
253 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience K - 5th Grade
Subject Make and Take
Area Music