Early Education Conference - Lee's Summit, MO
January 11, 2020 8:30 AM–January 11, 2020 4:15 PM
Summit Christian Academy,1500 SW Jefferson St., Lee's Summit, MO 64081
2020 Early Education Conference
Designed With A Purpose
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Location
Summit Christian Academy
1500 SW Jefferson St.
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
Keynote Speaker
Keynote: We Imagine Greatness (Prosper) by Dr. Edward Bunn
A review of the literature unveils a wealth of research affirming the importance of support and nurture during a child’s formative years. A primary catalyst for support and nurture is
believing in each child’s potential and the various learning styles. Together, we will grow in our level of support and nurture as we focus on effective ways to adapt and allow students to discover strengths, talents, and abilities. Together, we will “Imagine Greatness” in our students.
Dr. Edward Bunn has served for over 25 years in the field of Education. He holds a Masters in Christian School Administration and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Bunn believes strongly in leadership development and teacher quality. He has shared this passion as an Adjunct Professor, School Teacher, Head of School, and Pastor. Currently, Dr. Bunn serves school leaders through consultation, support and collaboration as ACSI’s Regional Director (South Central Region).
Dr. Bunn has been married for 27 years and has three children. His wife also invests in students and teachers serving as a teacher and school administrator throughout her career and calling.
Breakout Sessions will include topics for: Curriculum, Spiritual development, Learning Environments, Professionalism and more.
Schedule
| 7:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome/Worship/Opening Keynote |
| 9:45 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM | Breakout Session A |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch (provided) |
| 12:15 PM | Second Keynote |
| 1:45 PM | Breakout Session B |
| 3:15 PM | Closing Keynote |
Pricing
| Member | Non-member | |
|
Early Bird Rate |
$60 | $90 |
| Standard/Walk-in Rate (after 12/13/19) | $75 | $105 |
Lunch Options (included in the registration fee)
*Please choose one at the time of registration
| Option 1: |
Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, chips and a cookie. |
| Option 2: |
Chick-fil-A® Cool Wrap, fruit cup and a cookie. |
| Option 3: |
Chick-fil-A® Market Salad - Sliced grilled chicken breast served on a fresh bed of mixed greens, topped with crumbled blue cheese and a mix of fresh fruit. Served with Harvest Nut Granola, Roasted Nut Blend and Light Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing (or guest’s choice of dressing). |
| Option 4: | No lunch needed |
Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express
1201 NW Innovation Pkwy
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
(816) 600-2405
Hampton Inn
1751 NE Douglas St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
(816) 347-8600
CEUs
You will receive 1 CEU (six clock hours) for your attendance at the conference. Be sure to submit an EE Conference CEU Claim Form following the event to start the claiming process.
Questions? Email the Early Education team.
Professional development (PD) opportunities are nearly universal in the experiences of U.S. educators, both in public school settings and in Christian schools. The question of which PD strategies are most effective has become more critical in recent years, as schools face increasing internal and external pressures to improve student outcomes and optimize instructional expenditures. As a result, many school leaders are seeking to identify PD opportunities with high return on investment (ROI) in terms of student learning and achievement.
In an effort to address this issue systematically, a comprehensive literature synthesis was commissioned by ACSI (Swaner 2016). The synthesis, which surveyed over 500 scholarly articles and resources over the past 20 years, asked the question, “What are best practices in PD for Christian school teachers and leaders?” While little research was found specific to Christian education, what was available corroborated much of the broader literature on PD in K–12 schools. A set of characteristics of effective PD were identified in the literature, as well as a range of practices for which there exists research on their effectiveness. The synthesis also reviewed the evidence for the importance of cultures of continuous improvement to the effectiveness of any PD efforts.
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