
Student Centered Classroom
Teaching is all about the student. As Christian educators, we strive for excellence in our teaching with a focus on each student as a unique individual, created by God. It includes ongoing attention to each student’s growth and needs to design lessons, activities, and a rich classroom environment that motivates, inspires, and guides each student in their learning. This track focuses on best practices that strive for student centered excellence in our classrooms.


All are precious in His sight!
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 1Erin Dooley - We will discuss the importance of cultural representation along with how to create a responsive environment within your early childhood classroom.

Tools for Engagement
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 1, Sectional 2Dr. Eric Jensen - This powerful program that teaches you how to consistently engage nearly every student, every day.

Voice, Choice, Pace, and Place – Tools to Support Blended Learning
Sectional 3, Tuesday SectionalsJason Schmidt - Hear about current strategies and activities to support blended learning in their classrooms through effective management and planning.

Multi-age Teaching and Learning: What it is, how it is different, and why it matters!
Sectional 4, Sectional 5, Tuesday SectionalsDr. Cindy Whaley - Teachers are able to guide each child’s successful growth on his or her own developmental timetable – even same-age students.

Practice What you Preach: MDP in Action
Sectional 4, Sectional 5, Tuesday SectionalsAl Bitter- A helpful session for educators developing MDPs or leaders assisting others in this process.

Early Learning Standards and Learn by Play
Sectional 7, Wednesday SectionalsBecky Lindenberg & Janine Thies - Connect the value of play based learning to content area grade-level expectations required by their school, state, or national standards.
Contact
WELS
Center for Mission and Ministry
N16W23377
Stone Ridge Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
Phone: 414-256-3200
Conference Location
The Ingleside Hotel
Pewaukee, Wisconsin