2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am PDT

Lessons Learned in CSI FOCUSed Accreditation Processes

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

Learn about Holland Christian’s journey through the new CSI FOCUSed accreditation process--lessons learned in the process of implementing and the impact on the organization. Holland Christian worked through the School Improvement Team to implement a faith integration taxonomy. This session will include practical do's and cautions for considering a FOCUSed visit.

Chairperson

Marc Verkaik

Kalamazoo Christian School

Speakers

Eric Forseth

Head of Schools, Holland Christian Schools

Eric Forseth is entering his fifth year as Holland Christian Head of Schools. Eric served as the Dordt University Provost for seven years, Superintendent at Nampa Christian Schools, and Vice President at universities in Idaho and Ohio. Eric has been married for 40 years to Kim... Read More →

Dan Vos

Accredidation Officer / Registrar, Holland Christian Schools

Currently serving at Holland Christian Schools

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

Session

Audience General
Subject Administration

11:55am PDT

RT - Kindergarten and Young 5's Teachers

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

257

Round Table discussion with other Kindergarten teachers.

Chairperson

Vonda Morga

Kindergarten Teacher / Team Leader, Oakland Christian School

Vonda Morga has enjoyed sparking a love for reading in her Kindergarten students for 27 years now. She thrives on an organized, yet fun classroom! Using the explicit Science of Reading techniques, she has seen her students abilities skyrocket. Vonda is excited to teach these skills... Read More →

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

Round Table

Audience Kindergarten
Subject Early Childhood Education

1:50pm PDT

Cultivating a Vibrant Student Culture in an Increasingly Diverse World

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

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 →

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

Session

Audience 9th - 12th
Subject Counseling

3:00pm PDT

Steps to Take to Increase Your School's Safety and Security

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

257

School safety is an important part of our responsibility as teachers and administrators and everyone in a school can play a role in maintaining a safe campus. Come hear and discuss big things and little things that can be done to increase student and campus safety.

Speakers

Ross VanderBill

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

Session

Audience General
Subject Professional Development
Area Administration

9:00am PDT

Celebrating Heritage Months in Your School

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

257

We will look at incorporating Heritage Months into the life of your school to celebrate the diversity of God's creation. We will talk about small steps you can take to incorporate these celebrations at the classroom and whole school level and look at how to grow your work over time to integrate it into the curriculum year round.

Speakers

Liz Kingma

1st Grade Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian School

Liz and Elizabeth are elementary teachers who love teaching math to young learners.

Elizabeth Wolf

1st Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian School

Liz and Elizabeth are elementary teachers who love teaching math to young learners.

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

Session

Audience K - 5th Grade
Subject Spanish Immersion

10:10am PDT

Managing Math Workshop

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

257

Make your math time responsive to student needs by using centers or stations with students. We'll talk about the model of math workshop we have been using, ideas for math stations, how to manage the stations and how to efficiently move students through workshop time.

Speakers

Liz Kingma

1st Grade Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian School

Liz and Elizabeth are elementary teachers who love teaching math to young learners.

Elizabeth Wolf

1st Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian School

Liz and Elizabeth are elementary teachers who love teaching math to young learners.

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

Session

Audience K - 2nd Grade
Subject Math