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Lexington Christian Academy, Lexington, MA

November 10-11, 2016

Venue Day/Date Time Session Titles Description Speaker Name Room Number/Location

Lexington

Christian

Academy

Thursday,

Nov. 10

9:00-3:00 Skills That Support

Sustainable Success

For Advancement and Development Personnel, Leaders

and Board Members

Paul Edwards, Gordon

College

103

Lexington

Christian

Academy

Friday,

Nov. 11

9:00-3:00 The State of Christian

Schooling Today: Training for

School Leaders and Board

Members

What is the state of Christian schooling in 2016, and what

challenges must be faced while we await the Lord's

return?

Dr. Bruce Lockerbie,

Paideia, Inc.

103

Lexington

Christian

Academy

Thursday,

Nov. 10

8:00 - 9:00 Registration /Vendors Main Lobby

8:30 - 8:45 Prayer Library

9:00 - 10:30 Plenary Session Opening Remarks

Worship - Christopher Greco

Presidential Address (captured) - Dr. Dan Egeler

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Bruce Lockerbie, Intentional

Biblical Worldview: Keeping Our Website Promises

Announcements


Paideia, Inc.

Cross Center Auditorium

10:30 - 11:00 Break/Engage Vendors

Workshops Session I -

Biblical Worldview

11:00 - 12:15 No More Excuses: Intentional

Biblical Worldview

Instruction—or Else!

For too many years, most Christian schools claiming to be

“Christ-centered” and promote “Biblical worldview” have

been lax in requiring their heads, administrators, teachers,

coaches, directors and counselors to be able to articulate

and demonstrate how their intentional biblical worldview

characterizes and enhances their professional roles. As

a result, the absence of effective worldview-based

instruction in Christian schools is pandemic! How do we

end the pretense and produce an authentic worldview-

based curriculum and culture?


Paideia, Inc.

Library

2016 ACSI Professional Development Forum - Lexington MA

Theme: Intentional Biblical Worldview: Keeping Our Website Promises

ACSI New England Leadership Training Seminars

ACSI Professional Development Forum, Thursday, November 10

11:00 - 12:15 Biblical Integration for Grades

3-5

Many Christian school educators desire to cause their

students to have a biblical worldview through biblical

integration in the instruction. This session will examine the

strategies for the third through fifth grade classrooms

where students are gaining this foundational thinking.

Dr. Penny Clawson,

Lancaster Bible College

Activity Center

11:00 - 12:15 Biblical Worldview for

Secondary Science Teachers

In this session, we will explore how to use biblical truths to

frame not only curriculum, but learning experiences.

During the session, participants will explore a science

lesson and will examine how it meets biblical truths such

as the bible and the findings do not conflict.

Dr. Jenny Sue Flannagan,

Regent University

216

11:00 - 12:15 Biblical Worldview

Considerations and Integration

with Secondary History

Students

In order to develop a Biblical worldview specifically with

secondary social studies, lesson development and

delivery must be intentional, engaging, and

interdisciplinary in nature. This session will focus on the

basics of worldview integration, with specific emphasis on

the use of essential questions. The success is often in the

planning, whereby teachers design opportunities for

learners to be able to make connections, engage in critical

thinking, and tackle difficult topics and issues.

Joey Beeson, Cairn

University

207

11:00 - 12:15 How Firm Is Your Foundation? Worldview determines pedagogy. This session will assist

Christian educators to understand and implement a

consistent and coherent biblical worldview as a firm

foundation in Jesus Christ and his eternal Word. Among

the topics explored: biblical worldview, biblical foundations

for Christian schooling, how a Christian educator is

different, examples of how a biblical worldview can be

woven into the fabric of a Christian school (and the

distortions that often creep) in areas like classroom

management, leadership, our understanding of

knowledge, the goals and purposes of education, and

more.

Dr. James Drexler,

Covenant College

219

11:00 - 12:15 Biblical Worldview Through the

Eyes of Mathematics

Math may mean different things to different people, but

could there be something more transcendent than our

feelings about mathematics to impart to students who are

learning to investigate and understand the world that they

live in? Could there be more to a Biblical Worldview than

the simple affirmation of an ordered creation? What about

Mathematics have we found to be a necessary skillset for

learning about the world, for processing scientific

research, and for finding evidence of the Creator and His

majestic ways? How can we impart life-long skills to our

students that will help them to responsibly weigh out the

differences between secular and Christian perspectives of

the world?

Christen Nine, Mount Zion

Christian Schools

205

11:00 - 12:15 Biblical Worldview in Literature The study of literature provides many opportunities for the

integration of a biblical worldview, yet teenagers can smell

a sermon a mile away. So the challenge with secular

writing is to guide the students to make authentic points

and connections through a Christian lens without the

process feeling strained or grasping. This session seeks

to allow educators to share ideas and approaches on

various texts. Hopefully some of these will be texts that

multiple schools use but it would also be wonderful to

introduce texts or units to each other that will be helpful in

possibly enhancing the curricula as we return to our

classrooms.

James Talkington, Lexington

Christian Academy

206

11:00 - 12:15 Biblical Integration for

Preschool-Grade 2 (How to

Grow a Child’s Love for God)

“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of

the Lord, his power and the wonders he has done... then

they will put their trust in God.” Psalm 78:4. How do we

put this call from God into action in our classrooms? Let’s

go beyond Bible Stories and Chapel Time to draw young

hearts to God.

Cyndi Bailey, Education

Consultant

212

11:00 - 12:15 Making Space: Inviting God into

the Art Room Through Choice-

based Teaching and Maker

Culture

This session will explore methods of choice-based art

instruction through a Biblical worldview. Choice-based art

instruction is a pedagogical approach that offers students

a common objective, usually based in art history or formal

design principle, but allows students freedom to complete

the assignment entirely as they choose. Students are

assessed on the development of various artistic behaviors

versus project outcomes, and emphasis is placed on

process and the development of artistic behaviors, rather

than the completion of pre-determined tasks. Faith and

choice go hand in hand, and human creativity is a miracle.

This session will discuss how a choice-based art

curriculum promotes spiritual development and

interdisciplinary discovery. We will also touch on several

practical ways to design a choice-based art curriculum

and classroom, and effective assessment strategies.

Amy Chaney, Lexington

Christian Academy

201

11:00 - 12:15 Biblically Based, Biblically

Blended Health and Physical

Education

The session will discuss the need for a Biblically based

physical education program and the tangible ways to

integrate truth and challenge each student holistically.

Abigail Monahan,

Portsmouth Christian

Academy

203

11:00 - 12:15 Pedagogy for Biblical

Worldview Development

Almost all Christian schools say they want their students

to graduate with a well-formed worldview. However, we

lack a model for worldview development which can inform

pedagogical and program choices for our schools. This

session will describe a proposed worldview development

framework, particularly for the post-high school years, and

offer a practical process for implementing service-learning

as a way to prepare students for the years that follow

graduation.

Dr. Lynn Swaner, ACSI;

Dr. Roger Erdvig, Smithtown

Christian School

208

12:15 - 1:15

Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15

Walk to cafeteria

Pick up lunch & proceed to Gym

Connect & share

Engage vendors

Gym

1:30 - 2:15

Discussion GroupsAttend a Discussion Group in your respective calling or

topic of interest (see last page)

Gym

2:15 - 2:30Transition Time

Workshop Session II

2:30 - 3:45 Supporting Students with ASD

in the Early Childhood School

Environment

Together participants will explore an overview of Autism

Spectrum Disorders and inclusive practices that may be

implemented by Pre-K through grade two school staff to

address children with ASD's complex social-emotional,

social pragmatics and sensory regulation needs. Practical

ideas to help manage anxiety, develop social skills and

self-regulation strategies to support children's needs in the

school setting will also be addressed.

Donna Rosso, Melrose

Public Schools' Franklin

Early Childhood Center

201

2:30 - 3:45 Response to Intervention in the

Elementary Classroom

We will explore RTI's approach to supporting and

intervening on behalf of our struggling learners. Many of

us already differentiate our lessons and use assessments

to inform our instruction but Response to Intervention

challenges us to open our classroom doors to engage in

ongoing planning and problem solving. This multi-tiered

support system develops our instruction, strengthens our

collaboration within educational teams, and establishes

processes that help us become more attentive and

responsive.

Emily Meloon, Portsmouth

Christian Academy

203

2:30 - 3:45 Math Disabilities in the

Classroom

Many students struggle with math concepts as well as the

calculations. This session will examine the differences,

the reasons for the difficulties, and the strategies that will

enable these students to find success. ( A task will be

posted within the handout to be completed prior to the

forum.)

Dr. Penny Clawson,


Activity Center

2:30 - 3:45 The Flipped Classroom: How to

Start and Why it Works

This workshop will address the following question: What is

a Flipped Classroom? Is it practical? How easy is it to

begin using this model in your own classroom? And

ultimately, why is it worth considering?

Mike Skazinski, Barrington

Christian Academy

205

2:30 - 3:45 Flipped Model of Delivery:

Using Formative Assessment

as a Teaching Tool

With the continued implementation and prominence of the

flipped classroom model, specifically as it relates to

curriculum development and assessment, participants in

this session will have the opportunity to be introduced to

and process creative ways to engage learners in

formative assessment. Emphasis will be given to the

basics of the flipped classroom model with focus on the

process of learning, the value of the model, and the

development of formative assessment examples to take

back to the classroom for implementation.

Joey Beeson, Cairn

University

207

2:30 - 3:45 Brain Based Learning or School

Culture

Our understanding of learning has changed significantly

as we have come to understand how learning takes place.

Why are video games so engaging? How can we make

the classroom more effective in helping students to retain

what we teach? Effectively applying brain research

ensures good teaching for every student.

Dr. Kim Winsor, Lexington

Christian Academy

209

2:30 - 3:45 Building School Culture Culture is stranger than we think it is. Culture is all around

us, but identifying it can be extremely difficult. Changing it

can be even more difficult. What does it take to build a

strong professional culture and how can teacher leaders

make this happen? This seminar will look at topics in

Shaping School Culture by Deal and Peterson. This is a

great workshop for 2 or 3 teachers to attend together.

Jeremy Alexander,

Lexington Christian

Academy

212

2:30 - 3:45 STEAM in the Classroom Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics

in the Classroom-wait Art? Yes, Art! Research is showing

that Art is essential for developing creativity. In this

session, participants will explore how to incorporate Art

into subjects such as science, social studies, and math

while engaging students in STEAM based learning

experiences.


Regent University

216

2:30 - 3:45 Integrating Thinking Into the

Curriculum

If “thinking is the operational skill with which intelligence

acts on experience, (de Bono, 2009, p.v), how do we

learn the skill? When should the skill be taught? Should it

be taught explicitly or embedded in curriculum? How can

schools prepare students to think critically, make wise

decisions and judiciously participate in our democratic

system? This media presentation will delineate the

process of a pilot of a “thinking curriculum” in one school

where a combination of CoRT Thinking techniques,

Paideia Seminars, Oxford Debates and a history

curriculum that utilizes critical thinking is being used to

teach thinking skills to students Pre-K through eighth

grade. The goal of this pilot is to create a school-wide

thinking curriculum that meets most of the ELA Core

thinking standards, is transferrable to all practical decision

making and is developmentally appropriate, engaging,

incremental and challenging.

Donna Robinson, Gordon

College

Julie Lenocker, Gordon

College

Library

2:30 - 3:45 Collaborative Creations: The

Multi-Genre Portfolio

The Multi-Genre Portfolio offers students the opportunity

to think deeply about one topic and create a variety of

genres that demonstrate their creativity and critical

thinking skills. Students can follow their passions by

writing songs, poetry, creating sculptures, movies,

Minecraft models, and so on. The project includes

components of reflection and connecting all genres to

research and an overarching thesis sentence. The Multi-

Genre portfolio can be adapted to any subject or age

group.

Lori Johnson, Lexington

Christian Academy

206

2:30 - 3:45 Nurturing the Educators in your

School

The development of Professional Learning Communities

may prove to be one of the greatest blessings for

Christian schools, enhancing student learning outcomes

along with the growth and development of both new and

veteran teachers. This workshop provides an overview of

what PLCs are, how they work, how they enhance student

learning, how PLCs become the professional

development for the school. along with suggestions of

how to get started. The realities and dynamics of new

teachers (new to your school, and new to the profession)

adds an important dynamic to effective PLCs in a school,

and Comprehensive Induction programs can navigate

those transitions. Comprehensive induction is defined,

and details are provided describing effective CI programs

for Christian schools.

Dr, James Drexler,

Covenant College

215

8:00 - 8:45 Registration/Engage Vendors Main Lobby

8:15 - 8:30 Prayer Library

8:45 - 10:15 Plenary Session Opening Remarks

Worship - Christopher Greco

Keynote: The Big Ideas of Understanding by Design

Announcements

Offering and Video

Jay McTighe, Noted Author

and Educator


10:15 - 10:45Break/Engage Vendors

Workshop Session III

10:45 - 12:00 Differentiated Reading

Instruction in the Elementary

School

This session will take the mystery out of “differentiated”

reading instruction. We will look at some research that

helps us determine what is best for our students’ learning

and reasonable for us as teachers. If you can bring

assessment data on your class with you, please do. Time

will be dedicated to both acknowledging what you already

have in place in your reading classroom, considering a

classroom model and practical next steps to differentiating

instruction for your students.

Dr. Priscilla Nelson, Gordon

College and Julia D'Onofrio,

Gordon College

Library

10:45 - 12:00 Using UbD in the Preschool

Curriculum

Research is showing us that what teachers do in the

classrooms matters. In this session, we will explore a

sample unit developed using the Understanding By

Design model. Participants will learn how to align

instructional goals with assessments and activities.


Regent University

203

10:45 - 12:00 Backwards Is Better: UbD and

Curriculum Mapping

Workshop focuses on the practical side of using UbD to

implement curriculum mapping. Basics of curriculum

mapping will be discussed, along with how to use

Understanding by Design to create fluid, useable maps.

Teachers will be given tools to help them use UbD to plan

units that will engage students and teach key ideas.

Teachers will have time to apply new skills to units they

already teach or to try their hand at creating a new unit

using the UbD format.

Carrie Butler, Laconia

Christian Academy

205

ACSI Professional Development Forum, Friday, November 11

10:45 - 12:00 Developing Performance

Tasks: Assessing

Understanding within the UbD

Framework that Engages

Learners 7-12

With the continued implementation and prominence of

Understanding by Design (UbD), specifically as it relates

to curriculum development and assessment, participants

in this session will have the opportunity to be introduced to

and process creative ways to engage secondary-level

learners in formative assessment. Emphasis will be given

to the stages of backward design with focus on the

process of learning, the value of formative assessment

and performance tasks, the need for collaboration when

developing assessment ideas, and the development of

performance task examples to take back to the classroom

for implementation.

Joey Beeson, Cairn

University

Music Room

10:45 - 12:00 Questioning Techniques that

Teach K-6

Questions can spark, stimulate and promote student

thinking. They are far more than the recall of facts and

can be the impetus for critical thinking. This session will

include a review of the role of questions, the types of

questions, and the means for effective use of prompts to

extend the thinking.

Dr. Penny Clawson,


Activity Center

10:45 - 12:00 Questions that Cultivate

Christian Minds: Employing

Essential Questions in the

Christian School Curriculum

This session will look at selecting EQ that enable

instruction that is true to the academic discipline, faithful

to cultivating a Christian mind, and consistent with good

pedagogy. Distinguishing which questions are “essential,”

recognizing the variety in type and scope of possible

questions, and lesson planning and assessment will be

addressed by presenter and examples analyzed and

discussed by participants.

David Jackson, Lexington

Christian Academy

208

10:45 - 12:00 Helping Students Move Beyond

a Fixed Mindset Using UbD

Curriculum

A fixed mindset, the idea that if it does not come easily, it

should be shunned, can impede motivation, shut down the

learning process and inhibit the love of learning. A growth

mindset, one that encourages eagerness to master

difficult material, enables students to see mistakes as

learning opportunities and move from "Will this be on the

test?" to "How can I learn more about this?" This

workshop will focus on how to move students from a fixed

mindset to a growth mindset using research-based ideas

of UbD and other pedagogical strategies.

Dr. Connie Lawrence,

Portsmouth Christian

Academy

215

10:45 - 12:00 Home-School Collaboration for

Challenging Behavior

Most behavior can be improved through positive

feedback, consistent correction and social skills

instruction. However, this may not be enough if there is

little follow through at home. How can you help parents

provide consistency and follow through? How can

teachers and parents REALLY work in partnership when

dealing with behavioral issues?

Cyndi Bailey, Education

Consultant

212

10:45 - 12:00 Student-Centered Instruction Meaningful and relevant learning favors student-centered

methods of instruction. Along with exploring various

student centered methods such as problem-based and

project based learning, this session will provide educators

with strategies that facilitate student engagement in the

learning process.

Dr. James Drexler,

Covenant College

216

10:45 - 12:00 Understanding by Design -

Essential Questions

How do we "uncover" the key ideas within a Standard or a

topic, not just skim (cover) the surface? How do we make

education an "itch, not a scratch"? A good essential

question serves as a doorway for engaging student inquiry

and deepening their understanding. In this session, we will

examine the characteristics of essential questions and

ideas for designing them.

Jay McTighe, Noted Author

and Educator (Facilitator,

Tonya Snyder, The

Cornerstone Christian

School)


10:45 - 12:00 Google Classroom How can Google Classroom fit into your classroom?

Participants will dive into Google Classroom and interact

with the different features that Google Classroom has to

offer. Participants will join a Google Class and experience

that Google Class from a student view, all while learning

how the teacher disseminates that information from a

teacher account. Please, bring a device.

Mike Skazinski, Barrington

Christian Academy

206

12:00 - 1:15

Lunch/Vendors

Walk to cafeteria

Pick up lunch & proceed to Gym

Connect & share

Engage vendors

Gym

Closing Latchkey Address Cross Center Auditorium

1:15 - 2:15 Spiritual Formation Many in today's society think Christianity is irrelevant and

extreme. How will Christians respond? In a culture

plagued by contentious issues such as race relations,

sexuality, and politics, many Christians are overwhelmed

as they try to faithfully live (and teach) their convictions

while treating those who disagree with respect and

compassion. Based on David's latest book, Good Faith

(March 2016, written with unChristian co-author, Gabe

Lyons), this talk explores how the Christian community

can be a counterculture for the common good in an

increasingly hostile society. Learn about current trends

creating obstacles and opportunities to proclaim the

gospel.

David Kinnaman, Barna

Group (captured

presentation of 30 min

followed by 15 min live Q &

A)


Strand/Topic Room

Early Educators 201

Elementary (K-2) Activity CenterElementary (3-5) LibrarySecondary Bible 205

Secondary Math & Science 215

Secondary English 212

Secondary History & Social Studies 208PE/Athletics 203Theater Cross Center

Maker Space 213

Heads of School 203

World Languages 207

Service Learning 204

Technology in the Classroom 206

English as a Second Language 209

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