A Few Invitations

Thinking About CEA

Kristyn Kamps, formerly a middle school teacher at Holland Christian, now a presenter with the Buck Institute, is willing to come to CEA and give teachers the same training in PBL (Project Based Learning) that they would receive if they were to go to the three day Buck Institute training. The Buck Institute holds presentations and trainings all over the nation.

This training is normally a three full day training, but Kristyn is willing to condense it down to fit our CEA schedule of four sessions on Thursday and two sessions on Friday. We would need to have teachers commit to attending the PBL training for all six sessions.

This training will go far beyond just identifying what PBL is into exactly how to implement PBL. This training is coming from a fully certified and very experienced presenter. Consider having a few from your staff attend this training together and then they can become lead teachers into PBL at your school. It would be great when marketing your school to be able to say that you have staff trained in PBL from the Buck Institute.

There is NO ADDITIONAL COST for this training. Teachers simply pay their regular CEA dues and will be allowed to attend this PBL training with Kristyn. This is a great deal since going to a PBL training can be very expensive.

Let's talk about this at our staff meeting so we can RSVP numbers. 

Another invitation for your consideration

Beth Green from Cardus asked if we would be interested in inviting her to come speak to HC teachers on 4/12 or 4/13 after school. 

Possible topics:

1. Regarding Cardus Data: presenting an encouraging picture of the effect that Christian teaching is having on students and families
2. For teachers who might be doing masters research: How to do research in your own classroom, from a methods standpoint and with regard to what it means to be a Christian researcher.
3. Unpacking the terms “innovation” and/or “character” and their implications for a Christian school.

I will ask at our staff meeting if you are interested in attending a training time led by Beth on the 12th or 13th.

Classroom Spotlight
The Holland Sentinel requested the name of a South Side teacher to feature in their "Classroom Spotlight" story. OH MAN! That's impossible to select. Every one of our teachers are a BLESSING to our children, families and this greater community. Preschool through second grade! Rather than selecting a teacher based on ability, Sarah Becksfort was asked to be featured so that families can read about and learn details of our 3-day kindergarten program. This is an option that makes Holland Christian unique and it's valuable for the public at large be reminded of or newly learn about this option for them here at South Side. PLUS, Sarah Becksfort IS amazing! Can I get an amen?!? ;) Thank you for being willing, Sarah!