Christian School Educators Conference 2024

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 8:00 AM until 3:00 PMPacific Daylight Time UTC -07:00

Corban University is excited to welcome educators from Christian schools to this one-day conference designed to encourage, empower, and equip!

The 2nd Annual Corban Christian School Educators Conference will be a time of connection, collaboration, and learning about the craft of teaching. Participants will have a variety of opportunities throughout the day, including times of networking, discussion, learning, sharing, and worship.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. DAVE MULDER

Dr. Dave Mulder serves as Professor and Department Chair in Education at Dordt University, where he teaches courses in educational technology, STEM, and educational foundations. He previously served as a middle school math, science, and computer science teacher. He earned his doctoral degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University, and continues to conduct research in digital citizenship, social presence in online learning, and technology integration in PreK-20 educational settings. He cohosts the Hallway Conversations podcast, and provides professional development experiences for educators in schools across North America.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

8:00 a.m. Doors Open & Continental Breakfast (provided by Corban School of Education)

8:30 a.m. Welcome: Mingle and Find a Seat

8:45 a.m. Introduction and Worship (led by Corban University students)

9:05 a.m. Keynote Address: Dr. Dave Mulder, Dordt University

9:40 a.m. Preview Agenda: Dr. Aaron Imig, Dean, Corban School of Education

9:45 a.m. Break and Disperse

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Breakout Session 1

11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch (Provided by Oregon Christian Education Coalition)

1:15 - 2:00 p.m. Content-Specific Sessions

2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Content-Specific Small Group Discussions

2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Final Thoughts and Gathering

BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS:

Mental Health for Teachers and Students
Creating Problem-Solvers in Early Childhood Education
Incorporating Literacy Strategies in All Content Areas
Dyslexia: What Classroom Teachers Need to Know
Supporting First- and Second-Year Teachers
Music Teachers: How Do I Use Standards and Have a Purpose to My Curriculum?
What Does it Even Mean Anymore to Use Technology in the Classroom?
Classroom Management and Creating Classroom Culture
School Leadership
Designing Effective Practices for Coaches
Using Current Cultural Exemplars to Teach Worldview
Content-Specific Sessions led by Corban Professors
...and more!