2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am PDT

Gen Z and Faith: What is really going on?

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

There has been a lot of conversation about Gen Z, the Nones, and the shrinking church in North America. What's true and what's not, and how does that impact our work with students?

Chairperson

Clay Lubbers

Middle School Science Teacher, Byron Center Christian School

Clay is an outdoor enthusiast and is working towards integrating more outdoor learning into his middle school science curriculum. He's had a passion for the outdoors as long as he has been alive and he longs for kids to see the story of creation in creation itself.

Speakers

Mary Hulst

University Pastor, Calvin University

Mary Hulst has served as the University Pastor of Calvin University since 2009. She is a graduate of Calvin College, Calvin Theological Seminary and her PhD is from the University of Illinois. A native of Holland, Michigan, (Go Maroons!), Mary loves the outdoors, hiking, kayaking... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
312 Fitness studio, 3rd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Reformed World and Life View

11:55am PDT

RT - 9 - 12 English Teachers

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

312

Round Table for 9th - 12th English Teachers

Chairperson

Kelli Potts

English Teacher, South Christian High School

Kelli is in her 3rd year teaching at SCHS, her alma mater, after having taught 8 years at a public school. She is enthusiastic about trying new ideas in her classroom and is especially excited about giving students more voice and choice in their reading and writing activities.

Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
312 Fitness studio, 3rd floor

Round Table

Audience 9th - 12th
Subject English

1:50pm PDT

Getting Kids to Actually Listen to and Learn From Each Other

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

312

Students often talk past each other or spend their time waiting to talk instead of really listening to others. This session will provide you with Monday morning ideas to increase accountability and improve communication in your classroom community.

Chairperson

Michelle Klooster

Second Grade Teacher, Moline Christian School

Michelle has been teaching second grade at Moline Christian for about 5 years. She is married, has two grown daughters and two grandchildren.

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 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
312 Fitness studio, 3rd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Professional Development

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

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

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Counseling

9:00am PDT

Creating Trauma-Informed Classrooms: Putting Theory into Practice

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 11:10am PDT

312

In this session, Allison will equip participants to understand the impacts of trauma and the roots of behavior, as well as how to respond to students who struggle. Participants will explore how to create a trauma-informed learning environment and will leave with specific next steps that are relevant for their own unique settings.

Speakers

Allison Nelson

Educational Advisor for Trauma Informed Children, Developmental Enhancement Behavioral Health

Allison is a trauma-informed consultant, coach, and educator with a long history of supporting kids and empowering the adults who care for them. She has taught in classrooms from Pre-K through College and has provided trauma-informed and resilience-focused support for hundreds of... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 11:10am PDT
312 Fitness studio, 3rd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Counseling
Area Administration