November 18-20, 2018 Prince of Peace Christian School

4004 Midway Road, Carrollton, TX 75007

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Welcome to the 2018 Texas District Educators Conference!

Whether you have been down this road before, or about to explore for the first time, we are glad that you are here. Our committee’s goal is to provide opportunities for each registrant to join the conversation around Lutheran Education. It’s safe to say that in the field of education we are at a never-ending crossroads of fundamental issues and challenges.

God has given us an amazing opportunity to connect with fellow Chris-tian teachers to tackle these topics – together – to build and grow the Kingdom for Him. Whether it’s a chance to play in the Art room, a roundtable discussion, or a session on technology tools, we pray that you will be blessed to find exactly what you are looking for at this con-ference.

THANK YOU for being here, and THANK YOU for the work you do every day in ministry to the children and families you serve.

In Service to Him,

Your 2018 Conference Planning Committee

Jessica Bangert Michelle Dwyer Betsy Graham

Michelle Grant Julie Pate Diane Peterson

Aletha Scheck Phil Seris Mark Wolfram

Mike Zimmerman

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2 Welcome

3 Table of Contents

4 Sponsors, Wifi, & More

5 Social Media

6 Schedule

7 Vendors

8 EdHighlight—Speaker Bob Beaudine

9-20 EdCamp & EdSpot Descriptions

21-25 Prince of Peace Campus Maps

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Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and

strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people

and also members of his household, 20 built on

the foundation of the apostles and prophets,

with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and

rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to

become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

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Sunday * November 18th

3:00-7:00 P.M. Registration Opens (Fine Arts Center)

4:00-5:00 P.M. EdClass (Assigned Rooms)

7:00 P.M. Opening Worship (POPLC Sanctuary)

No Vendors Sunday Night

Monday * November 19th

8:30-9:15 A.M. Morning Worship (Fine Arts Center)

9:15-10:00 A.M. Educator of the Year (Fine Arts Center)

10:00-10:15 A.M. Break

10:15-11:00 A.M. EdCamp (Assigned Rooms)

11:00-12:00 P.M. EdClass (Assigned Rooms)

12:00-1:00 P.M. Lunch (POPCS Dining Hall)

1:00-2:00 P.M. EdHighlight—Bob Beaudine (Auditorium)

2:10-2:40 P.M. EdSpot (Assigned Rooms)

2:45-3:00 P.M. Break

3:00-4:00 P.M. EdClass (Assigned Rooms)

4:00-5:30 P.M. Secret Session (Collaborative Connections)

Tuesday * November 20th

8:30-9:20 A.M. Morning Worship/Announcements/Door Prizes

(Fine Arts Center)

9:30-10:30 A.M. EdSpots (Assigned Rooms) Two 30-Min Presentations

10:30-10:45 A.M. Break

10:45-11:15 A.M. EdSpot (Assigned Rooms)

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Thank you to our Texas District Educators’ Conference Sponsors!

Lakeshore Concordia University Texas Edmodo

Texas Church Extension Fund POPCS Eagle Fund

Check Out Our Amazing Vendors in the South Gym!

Cinde Rawn Threads of Hope - Charming handmade textiles

Erica Villmer Concordia Plan Services

Lisa Seris Norwex Cleaning Products

Heather Kemp Thirty-One Gifts

Susan Jones Premier Designs Jewelry - High Fashion Jewelry

Teresa Garrison Discovery Toys

Robert Mills Lone Star Wood Pens

Fatima Gipson Scentsy

Patricia Hannan Play Wisely - classes for Infants, toddlers, preschoolers

Robin Horton Trades of Hope - Fair Trade products

Vincent Ford Security Systems, CCTV etc.

Mirands Rice Mary Kay Skin Care and Cosmetics

Karen Rivera Counseling Practice

Judy Cade The Blessed Brush - hand painted bibles, ornaments, pumpkins

Marlene Dreyer Loved Treasurers Recycled - shawls, necklaces, necktie purses, aprons

Thomas Couser Passing the Torch - books, Workshop and Consulting

Debra Jastrow Flavors Brittle

Dorothy Johnson SunLover Travel

Gaye Trusty Craft Items and Cards

Sandy Himel Nerium International Anti-aging: beauty & wellness

Shalini Khemlani Lady Divine Designs - Fashion Jewelry

David Taylor Thrivent

Maria (Bea) Gonzalez Aunt Bea’s Antiques and Collectibles

David Fiala LCMS International Mission / Missionary Recruitment

Amanda Jimenez Jamberry by M. Gobal

Ken Holdorf Handmade Woodcrafts - Profits will go to POPCS Faith Stories Project

Cheryl Lasiter Pink Rooster - unique and trendy artisan jewels

Janice Marut LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs

Ann Barrows Ann’s Custom Creations - Crochet seasonal items and handmade bears

Patricia Klekamp Mission of Christ Network

Cindy Hardy Avon

Ann Williams Annie Roonie Designs - Leather and tassel handmade jewelry

Scott Bennett Skratch

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EdHighlight Speaker

B ob Beaudine is the President and

CEO of Eastman & Beaudine and serves as the

firm’s lead principal for all senior-level execu-

tive searches.

Under Bob’s leadership, Eastman & Beaudine blossomed into

one of the nation’s leading executive search firm in profes-

sional/college sports and entertainment. The Wall Street Journal named Eastman & Beaudine the

“top recruiting firm in college sports,” and Sports Illustrated named Bob the “top front-office match-

maker in sports” as well as the “most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of.” These acco-

lades come as a result of Bob helping to shape the leadership teams of NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL fran-

chises and league offices, in addition to university athletic departments across the nation. Bob’s expe-

rience also extends to the PGA Tour, USTA, PBR, U.S. Olympics, NASCAR, UFC, and sports-related non-

profits among others. Bob was named one of North America’s Top Executive Recruiters in The New

Career Makers, and Eastman & Beaudine was honored as a member of the elite “Top 50” executive

search firms by the industry’s Executive Recruiter News.

Bob is also the bestselling author of The Power of WHO! as well as The Power of WHO! Workbook,

and 2 Chairs. Bob is a frequent speaker at universities, corporations, conventions, conferences, and

workshops. He headlined the Texas Conference for Women as well as the Sports Business Journal

Motorsports Marketing Forum, and has spoken at AIG, Exxon-Mobile, Nike, Advocare, Cessna, MSG

Sports, La Madeleine, Sabre, Learfield, and dozens of other major corporations. Bob regularly speaks

at the Division I-A Athletic Director Institute, NACDA, NACWAA, and the American Football Coaches

Association, among many others. Furthermore, Bob has brought his WHOniversity program to over

20 colleges and universities across the country. He has appeared on The Today Show, Fox Business

Network, Canada’s Business News Network, ABC Good Morning Texas, Fox Good Day, CBN News, and

has appeared on CNBC as an expert on intercollegiate athletics.

Bob’s leadership also extends into the community. Bob is a former member of the Board of Directors

of the two-time American League Champion Texas Rangers and is currently on the Advisory Board of

Directors for the Positive Coaching Alliance, the College Football Assistance Fund, and the Cox School

of Business at SMU, his alma mater. He is the former Chairman of the Doak Walker National Running

Back Award and an alumnus of Leadership Dallas and Leadership Plano. Bob and his wife, Cheryl,

have been married over three decades and have three grown daughters and three grandchildren.

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EdClass Retirement Basics: 101 Paul Snyder High School Commons (Building 5)

This sectional is designed to help those aged 50 or older understand the process of beginning to

plan for retirement. Retirement's not just a day in your life - it's the beginning of a whole new chap-

ter. How you go about planning can make all the difference when it comes to a successful retire-

ment!

Sunday 4:00-5:00 P.M.

School Safety Carrollton Police Department FAC Auditorium

This sectional is designed to help schools understand the basics of safety and preparedness in to-

day's school. Hear from an active-duty police officer about the needs of schools to be prepared with

a plan for the various situations that arise. Participants will learn how to prepare for the challenges

of keeping our students safe.

Monday 10:15-11:00 A.M.

ERROR: Storage Full Nick Weiss 513 (Building 5)

Experience with helping students/teachers with their devices shows that 9.9 times out of 10, the

reason they run short on storage space is because of photos and videos. The Google Photos app is

the most efficient, easy, and free way for educators students to backup, view, share, and organize

photos and videos with theirs family and communities. Come see how it works.. Note: if you don’t

have a Google Account, try to make one before this session. Come with a username/password so

you can get right to learning and playing!

Annotating: It’s a Good Thing Colleen White Ed. D. 606 (Building 6)

You will hear the importance of students annotating their books and how annotating, if done

well, can help students improve their reading comprehension.

EdCamp

Biblical Man and Woman Class Lya Morfitt Room A134

This religion class teaches teens the foundational truths of Biblical manhood and womanhood and life application.

#LuthEd Basics : Intro to Luthed Twitter Betsy Graham 504 (Building 5)

Digital Citizenship Tammy Lawson 506 (Building 5)

Doing Ministry with an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Janice Marut 509 (Building 5)

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Keeping it Real— Kara Tobaben 604 (Building 6)

Connecting Class Concepts to Real World Examples

It isn't enough to simply prepare students for the next grade level. To successfully launch into the

globalized workplace, students must learn skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and problem

solving. Using real world examples to teach concepts not only staves off the question "Why are

we learning this?" but also keep students engaged to make learning fun!

Growth Mindset Kacie Innes 607 (Building 6)

This sectional will provide information about the benefits, challenges, and current research regard-

ing the educational focus of growth mindset. This research presentation on the emergence of the

growth mindset in the classroom is the fulfillment of a capstone project graduate degree in Educa-

tion Psychology in Cognition and Creativity.

Secondary Theology Teachers Roundtable Ashley Ashcraft Room A134

Secondary Theology teachers, please join a round table discussion about Theology curriculum,

strengths of your program, and challenges of your ministry. We'll look for ways to intentionally

collaborate and support each other and end in a time of prayer.

Hearts for Service and Mission Patricia Klekamp 510 (Building 5)

(Full 45 Minute Discussion)

International Mission David Fiala 502 (Building 5)

Lakeshore Learning: Flexible Seating and More 508 (Building 5)

3-5 Roundtable Discussion Diane Petersen 514 (Building 5)

6-8 Roundtable Discussion Melinda Smith 507 (Building 5)

Administrator Roundtable Discussion Jeremy Lowe HS Commons (Bld. 5)

Athletics Period Roundtable Discussion Heidi Henke 503 (Building 5)

HS English Roundtable Discussion Linda James 501 (Building 5)

HS Math Roundtable Discussion Phil Seris 505 (Building 5)

HS Science Roundtable Discussion Rick Knotts 511 (Building 5)

HS Social Studies Roundtable Discussion Becky Weiss 601 (Building 6)

Pre-K Roundtable Discussion Brenda Porter 505(Building 5)

Roundtable Discussions

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A-Zs of Exceptional Student Education Erika Worthen 503 (Building 5)

How do we best support students that are "exceptional" to ensure they achieve their best

academic success?

Monday 11:00-12:00 P.M.

Dice, Cards, and Dominoes Aletha Scheck 1004 (Lower School)

In this sectional, participants will learn various math game structures that can be used for con-

cepts from basic addition facts to operations involving integers.

Getting M.O.R.E. from Games James Cleland 601 (Building 6)

Learn how to create and use digital and traditional games that support your classroom aims. Al-

so, learn all the latest ways to redefine classroom management and create a narrative for your

classroom that will motivate students of all ages.

Green Screen Basics—Using inexpensive Apps Tammy Lawson 1010B/Computer Lab

This sectional serves as an introduction to green screen projects with easy app for iPhone and iPad by Do-Ink. We will discuss how to create an inexpensive green screen as well as projects and props. We will create a short video so attendees can see how easy it is to "show what you know" with green screen.

Middle School Math Tricks, Tips, and shortcuts Bruce Boehne 1066 (5th/MS)

Learning tricks and shortcuts in math is a great lead in to deeper understanding. In this session a

number of alternate ways to do math will be presented that may just be that new way for that

one student to finally "get it".

Play in the Art Room Pamm Fine Art East (Fine Arts Center)

Take a 30-minute breather (or longer) to play with clay or other media in the art room. The art

room will be open at different times for "drop-ins" to refresh and relax. No art experience is

necessary, but a willingness to play is essential! There will be several tables open for you to ex-

perience: water color, printmaking and drawing. A limited amount of clay crosses will be pre-

made for those who would like to decorate them. Clay will ONLY be available on the first day of

the conference so you can "make and take" your finished piece home with you at the end of the

conference.

EdClass

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Praying in Color Julie Pate 1068 (5ht/MS)

This presentation will help encourage teachers and administrators in their faith/prayer

lives...Praying in Color is a technique taught by Sybil MacBeth that allows prayer to come to life on

paper. This style goes beyond using a traditional method of prayer where we question whether we

have anything significant to say, are often distracted, or just want a 'different' way to pray. Praying

in Color requires NO artistic skills--just a desire to grow closer to our Lord through communication

and meditation on His word.

Secondary Theology Teachers Roundtable Ashley Ashcraft 505 (Building 5)

Secondary Theology teachers, please join a round table discussion about Theology curriculum,

strengths of your program, and challenges of your ministry. We'll look for ways to intentionally

collaborate and support each other and end in a time of prayer.

Student-Generated Rubrics Nick Weiss 513 (Building 5)

How did you miss that? It says it right on the rubric! If you’ve struggled with your students com-

pletely missing or ignoring the rubrics you make, consider using a more student-centered ap-

proach. Using Google Sheets, guide students through the rubric-building process. By being part of

the assessment-building process, your students will be more aware of the criteria they’re trying to

meet and the level of excellence they can reach. With the right setup and guidance from you, stu-

dents CAN make a great rubric.

Tech Differently: Riley Zoch 1061 (5th/MS)

An Intro into Robots and Arduinos

Geared for technology teachers, this sectional - led by Riley Zoch - is devoted to providing teachers with more coding experiences and resources. For the teachers that already like their tech apps curriculum, come and see something new. For the new tech teacher, come and grab a handful of ideas and projects. And for those that want to see different robots and learn about microcontrol-lers, come on!

Theatre Games for EVERY classroom Rachel DuPree Drama Room (Fine Arts Center)

of ALL ages, teaching ANY subject!

Come experience different games and activities that can work for any classroom of any age to

help enhance a lesson. Ultimate RPS (team building and energy); Numbers/Atom (math and sci-

ence); Mafia/Witch Hunt (literature, history); Animals (music, focus, communication); Ali Baba

(music, focus, multitasking); This Is A Shoe (multitasking, music); Classes/Ranks/Societies (social

studies); Mirroring (team work, eye contact, calming); Hit The Page (literature, storytelling,

memory); Lay Down and Listen (literature, storytelling, reading) Shana’s Secret (memorization-

English, history); Tableaux Storytelling (literature, storytelling, reading); Zip-Zap (learning names);

Human Knot; Different Perspective (literature); plus many more! See demonstrations and receive

a packet of information to take back to your classroom as well.

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High School Theology—Reimagined Ashley Ashcraft 505 Building 5

Over the last few years we've wrestled with our high school Theology curriculum- what to

teach, when to teach it, and how to teach it. How much choice should students get? How will

we make sure graduates meet all our Theology standards if they have choice? After a year of

research, preparation, and a lot of prayer, we've living out a re-imagined Theology program.

Please join us as we share what we're doing now and why we moved in this direction. (The

Prince of Peace High School Theology Department will present as a team)

The WHY... Abby Whitaker 508 (Building 5)

Making Language Learning Meaningful

Motivation can be hard to come by in the foreign language classroom. Join me as we discuss

the WHY. Why do we teach? What is the purpose? What end goal are we trying to achieve?

We will answer these questions and discuss how we can change our teaching to make learn-

ing in the foreign language classroom meaningful.

Expanding the Classroom through Travel Stephanie Sauls 513 (Building 5)

Are field trips actually worth the extra time spent on planning and organization? Join the dis-

cussion on how to leverage travel opportunities to maximize learning potential. We will share

ideas for a variety of budgets, class sizes, and grade levels with a focus on meaningful curricu-

lum integration and authentic learning experiences.

Monday 2:10-2:40 P.M.

Focus on Your Finances Paul Snyder HS Commons (Building 5)

This sectional is designed to help you understand the importance and process of putting to-

gether your personal financial plan as a church worker. Regardless of your age, everyone

needs a plan! (Individual follow-up time can be available throughout the conference, too.)

EdSpot

WORDart Elective Lya Morfitt 1005A (Lower School)

This sectional will equip you with ideas and projects for teaching art through inspiration of

God’s Word. You will have a chance to create your own zentangle drawing with words and a

trash sculpture, as you consider how to incorporate art into your classroom, art class, or reli-

gion lesson

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PBL and STEM Kristi Lange 1067 (5th MS)

This presentation will focus on how to Incorporate project-based learning with a STEM emphasis

Play Wisely: Patricia Hannan 1030 (Lower School)

Offer Innovative Early Development Classes at Your School to Your Community

This presentation will describe the innovative PlayWisely program and how weekly classes at your

school can reach potential families and prepare younger siblings for school readiness.

Student Servants Beyond Julie Norris 1068 (5th/MS)

Students are excellent at bringing chapel offerings and Christmas donations. We desire to have our students to do more; to learn what it means to be servants like Jesus and to carry it into the com-munity. Come learn ways to reach beyond your school campus with acts of service.

Psychoeducational Testing— Alaina Cordina 602 (Building 6)

What is it and Why is it Important to meet the needs of students with learning differences?

A discussion concerning psychoeducational testing and it's importance in meeting the needs of stu-

dents with learning differences. We will discuss how and where to get testing, as well as how to

read the testing once you receive the report.

How to Use Swivl and Vodcasting Dr. Jeremy Lowe 502 (Building 5)

for Student Engagement

Dr. Lowe will demonstrate how a Swivl robot can promote classroom lecture capture and increase

student engagement in a blended learning environment.

Ingredients for Success in an AP Class Micah Lorenzen 504 (Building 5)

This is a presentation on the key strategies and approaches in balancing the workload, rigor, and

stress level of an AP class.

Trends in the Tricia Hahn & Vicky Herget ` 1012/1013 (Lower School)

Early Elementary Classroom

Flexible seating, Seesaw, differentiated learning & more

Living Room Classrooms James Cleland 601 (Building 6)

What message are you sending with the design and layout of your classroom? Learn how to

create a classroom space that is welcoming, flexible and focused on the needs of the 21st

century student.

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Monday 3:00-4:00 P.M.

Adobe Spark in the Classroom Joanna Lawson & Tammy Lawson 506 (Building 5)

This FREE tool allows your students to become instant visual presenters and storytellers. Your

students easily and quickly create websites, videos and creative designs from their iPads or

computers.

Lessons Without Hogs and Logs Aletha Scheck 1004 (Lower School)

In this sectional, participants will learn cooperative learning strategies that can be implement-

ed in any curricular area to increase participation and engagement of every student. Coopera-

tive learning keeps the vocal few from dominating the conversation and keeps the quiet stu-

dents from hiding.

Digital Escape Rooms Julie Pate 1067 (5th/MS)

Use this popular problem solving activity as review, critical thinking exercise, cooperative

learning, and more. While this version will focus mainly on how to use Google classroom etc.

to create your own digital escape room, it is possible to create one without the use of a school

Google account! Come and experience a digital escape room and learn how to create one!

Bring your laptop or iPad to follow along and practice creating.

Adolescent Brain Development Matt Chambers 1068 (5th/MS)

This is the sectional that every person on the planet should attend at least once. Though that

claim seems bold, knowing the basic scientific and psychological information about adoles-

cent brain development can assist adolescents in their awkward journey, parents who find

themselves baffled by their teen, or teachers in the classroom challenged to reach the com-

plex and emotional minds of their students. Come learn some of the "basics" that should as-

sist you in understanding your students better.

Math Buddies Jessica Bangert & Sheri Luedemann 1057 (5th/MS)

Fun math activities as students collaborate with children from other grade levels .

Christian Education Crystal Ball—Clear or Cloudy? Chris Hahn HS Commons

The need for Christian education has never been greater. Your ministry has never been more

important. Combining research from National Association of Independent Schools and the

book, iGen, from Dr. Jean Twenge, we will discuss the potential realities and opportunities for

our ministries.

EdClass

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Proficiency in the Foreign Abby Whitaker 508 (Building 5)

Language Classroom

Are you tired of hearing, "Oh, I took three years of ___________ in high school, but I can't speak

it." ?? In this session, you will learn tips, tricks, and tools to shake things up in your classroom,

teach in 90% the target language, and see results! We will be discussing proficiency-based grading,

the AAPPL exam, and other tricks to make the switch in your own classroom.

The Character Formation Project Matthew Hoehner 1059 (5th/MS)

The Christian Character Formation Project (CCFP) is a Biblically based journey that equips and trains

children and the adults around them to live Christ-centered, fulfilling lives for Greater Purpose.

Over 20 Lutheran schools are using it across the nation along with Christian communities around

the world. The fully integrated mobile platform and mobile app provide easy access to the content

that enables the community to grow in Christ together.

Phobia Vocab —Learning Vocab Jenny Honeck 1050 (5th/MS)

Doesn’t Have to be Scary

Have your students ever studied for a vocab test and forgotten the information as soon as the test

was over? Learning vocabulary should not be that way since our students will encounter many

standardized tests throughout their lives. This sectional is designed to provide teachers with the

history of the English language in a way they are able to relay to their students. It also provides

tools for teachers to help their students look at and attack words differently so they are learning

vocabulary for a lifetime.

Rocketry and STEM Bruce Boehne 1066 (5th/MS)

This session will show various ways to incorporate rocketry as a STEM enrichment to your science /

math curriculum. Straw rockets, water rockets, and compressed air rocketry will be explored.

Teachers will make and take their rockets with a wide range of extension activities for their class-

room.

Simple Tech Tool Roundup Kacie Innes 1065 (5th/MS)

Learn how a few simple tech tools have been a big help in the classroom. Save your substitutes or

flip your class with Screencast-o-matic. Create meaningful feedback opportunities in any subject

with Recap. Curate videos and assignments with YouTube Playlist and Thinglink. Review processes

or develop leadership skills with Kahoot. Go on an adventure with Google Maps. We will wrap up

the session with time for participants to share tools that have been game changers for them. Leave

this session with a few simple ideas for enhancing learning and engagement in your classroom.

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The Power of SLEDDING and Mentorship Thomas Wrege 513 (Building 5)

Synod's School Leadership Development program has dynamically shaped our schools for al-

most 20 years by providing small-group coaching through seasoned mentors. Learn more

about the program and its benefits from a principal who has served as a mentor and from a

teacher who is currently being mentored. Listen for the great benefits received and given

through this formal mentorship program known as SLED.

Welcome to Eagleville Tricia Hahn & Vicky Herget HS Commons

PBL in the early elementary classroom.

Tuesday 9:30-10:30 A.M.

Differentiation in Instruction Erika Worthen 1049 (5th/MS)

Understanding the strategies, techniques, and examples on how to differentiate your lessons

for all learners, not just learners with disabilities.

ACT/SAT (PSAT/AP) Accommodations for Students Alaina Cordina 602 (Building 6)

with Learning Differences

A discussion regarding.... What are ACT/SAT(PSAT/AP) accommodations? How do I identify stu-

dents that qualify for accommodations? How do I get the accommodations for my students

with learning differences? What goes into administering the ACT/SAT with accommodations?

Why is this important to have on my campus? Listen for the great benefits received and given

through this formal mentorship program known as SLED.

Conflict Resolution Julie Weil Fine Arts Center Auditorium

Tired of the tattling? Seeing too many conflicts in the classroom? Need some relief? Learn how

to effectively use and implement a step-by-step method of conflict resolution. It will give stu-

dents a voice for their emotions and guide them into becoming respectful listeners. Target au-

dience: Grades 3-8.

Dyslexia Identification/Remediation Kimberly Warneke Eagle’s Nest (Lower School)

This sectional will contain a description of dyslexia, how it is identified and remediated

EdSpot

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The 4Rs to Ministry/Coaching Success Earl Garland 607 (Building 6)

Presentation of a combination of life skills and outcomes that impact ministry/coaching success .

Faith Stories Nick Weiss 513 (Building 5)

We all know that the sharing of our faith is important. Not only that, we also realize the im-

portance of reflecting on our relationship with Jesus, past and present. What if every church

and school made a media team specifically in charge of capturing faith stories? What if young

people at a church or school annually connected with senior adults to see how Jesus has

worked in their lives the last 60+ years? If you’re curious to see how this worked at Prince of

Peace Carrollton and how it might work at your church/school, come to this sectional.

MS and HS Chapel Chats Michelle Dwyer 505 (Building 5)

Passionate about worship at your school? Join us! If you are involved or interested in planning

middle school or high school chapel worship at your school, let's get together for a round table

discussion and share our ideas.

Less is More: Using Brain Research and Best Jeremy Lowe HS Commons (Building 6)

Practices to Increase Student Achievement

We will learn how Dual Coding Theory and Multimedia Learning Theory can make your presen-

tations more effective to all students in the classroom.

LEGOS!!! James Cleland 601 (Building 6)

Learn tips and tricks for how to integrate everyone's favorite building toy into every subject ar-

ea. Be ready to play, build, learn, and see examples of Lego learning in the 21st century class-

room.

God in the Classroom Lisa Chase 1059 (5th/MS)

Showing and sharing ideas for integrating God and science lessons but applicable to all subjects.

Write Scripture on Their Hearts Jamie Hormuth 1068 (5th/MS)

"He who sings, prays twice." ~Martin Luther

Pulling from a variety of levels of music, we'll learn songs that come directly from scripture, so

that when your students are humming at recess or singing in the shower, their hearts are full of

truths about God's goodness, faithfulness, and love for us.

Play Wisely: Preparing Young Minds to Patricia Hannan 1030 (Lower School)

Thrive in a Changing World

Presentation of an innovative approach to early development based on the latest understand-

ings from the new science of learning: Don't just teach a child, train a brain!

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Tuesday 10:45-11:15 A.M.

Do You Know Your Benefits? Erica Villmer HS Commons (Building 5)

Join Erica Villmer from Concordia Plan Services for an overview of your disability, health, retirement

and survivor benefits through the Concordia Plans--benefits designed to support your financial and

physical well-being throughout your career and retirement.

Keeping the Joy in a World of Discouragement Alexis Brockwell Fine Arts Center Auditorium

Learn some strategies and tips on how to keep joy in the classroom, on your team, and in your rela-

tionships, both professional and personal.

Paper Pets—A Fun Way to Teach Genetics Bruce Boehne 1061 (5th/MS)

A fun way to teach and learn genetics and natural selection. The project involves students "designing"

their own paper pets and then "breeding" them using Punnett squares to predict the offspring. The

offspring will then have to survive a simulated environment to be able to reproduce themselves.

Incorporating Leadership Development in Kacie Innes & Michelle Dwyer 1065 (5th/MS)

Theology, Habitudes Style

We have used Tim Elmore's faith-based Habitudes #1 and #2 in our 7th and 8th grade theology classes

for 4+ years, and we would love to share ways to incorporate Habitudes in your theology or leader-

ship classes. We have simple ideas, along with major projects, for continuing to develop leadership

habits and attitudes in students. The multi-book series is very well-suited to high school, and we can

discuss ways to better implement the books in middle school, as needed.

Let’s Seesaw! Diane Peterson 1004 (Lower School)

Sharing student work with families and others has never been easier than through Seesaw! Find out

more - what it looks like, how to get started, the nitty gritty (Is it safe? Do I have to do lots of work to

get families connected?). If you already use Seesaw, please add to the conversation and share what

you like!

Christian Dance Leaders’ Elective Lya Morfitt Choir Room (Fine Arts Center)

Teach students how to worship to Christian songs through dance and encourage older students to

take a leadership role of teaching younger students dances at chapel, flashmobs, or pep rallies.

EdSpot

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The Effects of Technology on Brain Development Lisa Chase 1068 (5th/MS)

Explore current evidence of changing brain development in students due to increased

technology.

Teaching Art for Non-Art Teachers Mariann Brown Art Room (Fine Arts Center)

Are you struggling to deliver meaningful art instruction to your students when your specialty

is history or math? Learn how to help your students discover their God-given artistic gifts

and talents through a variety of media and projects. Organize projects and instruction into

stations using technology tools.

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POPCS Campus Maps

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