2021 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am EDT

Book Buzz: Picture Book Edition

Limited Capacity seats available

This fast-paced session will introduce you to the best new picture books and give you some suggestions for how to use them in your classroom and enhance your curriculum.

Speakers

Tricia Kiepert

Administrator, Hudsonville Christian School

Tricia Kiepert is the elementary principal at Hudsonville Christian School. She is an avid reader of children's books and loves sharing the great titles she finds with others.

Exhibitors

MaryJo Staal

Hudsonville Christian School

Thursday October 21, 2021 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Auditorium in the Center for Arts & Worship

Session, K - 5th

3:00pm EDT

Making the Most of the Tech You Have

Limited Capacity seats available

It's back! Whether your first time or if you need a refresher, come see why you don't have to be a 1:1 classroom to regularly integrate technology and engage students. This session will teach you simple "Monday morning" strategies for how to make the most of whatever technology you have in your classroom.

SCECH

Speakers

Brandon Helder

Elementary Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School

Brandon is a Christ-follower, husband, father of three girls, and is an elementary teacher at Grand Rapids Christian. Brandon has a passion for the Word of God and making it accessible for children. A true word nerd, he enjoys telling dad jokes and writing children's books and de... Read More →

Chairperson

Emily Sloterbeek

Zeeland Christian School

Thursday October 21, 2021 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
English Commons 1st Floor

Session, K - 5th

10:10am EDT

Applying Current Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Findings to Reading Comprehension Instruction

Limited Capacity full

This session will present practical applications of current neuroscience and cognitive science findings to reading comprehension instruction. There will be a special emphasis on instructional strategies that help students develop critical thinking skills such as metacognition and elaboration.

SCECH

Speakers

Beth VanderKolk

Professor of Education, Cornerstone University

Dr. Beth Vander Kolk is a former first-grade teacher with a passion for Christian education. Beth currently teachers reading instruction to preservice teachers at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Beth's current research interests include applying neuroscience and... Read More →

Chairperson

Sara Jabaay

Highland Christian School

Friday October 22, 2021 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Classroom 220

Session, K - 5th

10:10am EDT

First Steps in Text Driven Biblical Storytelling

Limited Capacity seats available

As Christian educators, it's essential we come alongside students and encourage meaningful engagement with the Bible. This session provides simple actionable steps to get your students more comfortable with their Bibles and to equip them for a lifetime of exploring God's word.

Speakers

Brandon Helder

Elementary Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School

Chairperson

Vicki Huizenga

Highland Christian School

Friday October 22, 2021 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Math Commons 2nd Floor

Session, K - 5th