2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am PDT

Learning to Write and Writing to Learn: Exploring Writing Across Disciplines

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

Explore why writing belongs in all disciplines (not just English class!), what that writing should look like, and how teachers can effectively assess that writing on a reasonable timeline. Leave with some practical ideas for how to implement writing to improve student thinking and learning, starting next week!

Chairperson

Jennifer Lewis

Western MI Christian High School

Speakers

Abby DeGroot

Associate Professor of Education, Dordt University

Dr. Abby De Groot is an Associate Professor of Education at Dordt University and former high school English teacher. She and her husband Jason live in Iowa with their three active kids and one lazy dog. In addition to her family, friends, and work, she loves good books, stimulating... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
311 Sewing room, 3rd floor

Session

Audience 6th - 12th
Subject English
Area Dordt University Staff

11:55am PDT

RT - 6 - 8 Math Teachers

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

311

Round Table discussion with other 6th - 8th grade Math Teachers.

Chairperson

Rebecca Mesbergen

Allendale Christian School

Speakers

Rebeka Mesbergen

Allendale Christian School

Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
311 Sewing room, 3rd floor

Round Table

Audience 6th - 8th Grade
Subject Math

1:50pm PDT

Solving the Reading Code: Practical Application of the Science of Reading

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

311

Science of Reading is all the buzz, but some are still hesitant to jump on board and to delve into what it really is. Teachers will be encouraged to use the hands-on, phonics-based, multi-sensory approaches to reading.

Chairperson

Maria DeJong

Delavan Christian School

Speakers

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 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
311 Sewing room, 3rd floor

Session

Audience K - 2nd Grade
Subject Reading

3:00pm PDT

Coding in the Elementary Classroom

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

311

Curious about coding? Explore a variety of tools, from low to high tech. Empower students to innovate as creative problem solvers.

Speakers

Jacyln DenOuden

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
311 Sewing room, 3rd floor

Session

Audience 1st - 5th
Subject Technology

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

10:10am PDT

Collaboration between English and Spanish Learners to Build Community

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

311

This session will focus on ways to plan fun activities for English and immersion learners within a grade level, with the purpose of honoring God through language and culture, building community, and enhancing curriculum.

Chairperson

Lety Cruz

Illiana Christian High School

Speakers

Andrea Cantu

Melanie Scott

2nd Grade Teacher, Holland Christian - Rose Park

Melanie Scott and Andrea Cantú began working together when Spanish immersion began in 2nd grade at Holland Christian. They have striven to build community between all 2nd graders after seeing the natural separation that can happen between different language learners. Throughout... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
311 Sewing room, 3rd floor

Session

Audience K - 5th Grade
Audience Administration
Subject Spanish Immersion
Area Counseling