For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
This year we will are splitting the BC Teacher Convention into two separate one-day events—Fall (October 7, 2011) and Spring (April 5, 2012). The convention features an inspiring general session, breakout sessions on distinctive topics pertinent to technology and special education, and approximately 20 exhibitors.
Date: April 5, 2012
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Barrett Mosbacker
Ketnote Topic: TBA
Information Helpful to Registrants
Registration
Register Online
Fees:
$120 Member
$170 Non member
$80 Member TAs/Clerical
$110 Non member TAs/Clerical
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2012
Location
Located at Heritage Christian School in Kelowna, BC
Directions
Hotels
Pre-negotiated Hotel Rates
Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna
Comfort Suites Kelowna
Super 8 Kelowna
Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre
Schedule
| 8:00–8:40 |
Registration |
Lobby |
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Continental Breakfast |
TBA |
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Exhibits |
Ministry Centre |
| 8:40–8:55 |
Worship |
Ministry Centre |
| 8:55–9:05 |
Convention Announcements |
Ministry Centre |
| 9:05–9:55 |
Keynote—Dr. Barrett Mosbacker |
Ministry Centre |
| 9:55–10:00 |
Announcements |
Ministry Centre |
| 10:00–10:30 |
Coffee/Exhibits |
Ministry Centre |
| 10:30–11:45 |
Breakout Sessions |
Breakout Rooms |
| 11:45–12:45 |
Birds of a Feather Lunch Break |
Ministry Centre |
| 12:45–1:45 |
Two 30-Minute Sessions 10–10–10 |
Breakout Rooms |
| 1:45–2:15 |
Coffee/Exhibits |
Ministry Centre |
| 2:15–3:30 |
Panel Discussion—Greg Bitgood |
Ministry Centre |
| 3:30–4:00 |
Networking/Discussions Forum |
Ministry Centre |
Keynote Information
Dr. Barrett Mosbacker serves as the Superintendent of Briarwood Christian School, Birmingham, Alabama and as adjunct professor at Covenant College. Dr. Mosbacker has a Doctorate and Masters in Educational Leadership and a B.A. in Business Management; he also completed 40 graduate hours in systematic theology. He is the editor and contributing author of School Based Clinics and Other Critical Issues in Public Education and contributing author for Schools as Communities-Strategic Stewardship: Resource Management for the Educational Leader as well as publisher of the Christian School Journal blog. Dr. Mosbacker’s passion is the development of world-class Christian schools that set the standard of educational excellence for God’s glory. He and his wife Beverly have three daughters. http://twitter.com/bmosbacker
Topic Description (pending)
Breakout Sessions
Workshops will be added as they are confirmed. A complete list will be available in February.
Technology in K–12 Education
Topic
|
Presenter |
Level |
| Web Resources for Math |
Richard Bitgood |
Gr 9–12 |
| Virtual Worlds |
Gord Holden |
Gr 9–12 |
| Learning Commons—Library of the 21st Century |
Pippa Davies |
K–Gr 12 |
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Special Education