
Creating Successful Teacher Feedback Systems
Pre-ConferenceMeredith Pucci - Create an individualized approach to supporting teachers’ Ministry Development Plans, set school-wide instructional goals, and even get all staff involved in providing peer feedback to strengthen classroom instruction within their schools.

Partnering with Parents in Early Childhood Programs: A Comprehensive Approach
Pre-ConferenceShawna Mehlberg - Essential ingredients to an effective home/school collaborative program that ultimately has the greatest impact on the growth and development of our young children.

The Hierarchy of School Growth Needs
Pre-ConferenceDana Kirchoff - How do you know where to start with your ministry’s precious resources...and your precious time?

New Paradigms for the LES/Church Musician
Pre-ConferencePanel - The particular focus of this preconference track is to help teacher-musicians to understand each resource and how to maximize their potential value and impact.

Eric Jensen
Keynote, Monday KeynoteDr. Eric Jensen is a former teacher and educational leader. For over two decades he has synthesized brain research and developed practical applications for educators. Jensen has authored over 29 books including 3 bestsellers. Jensen is a difference-maker, named one of the top 30 global gurus in education.

Personal Passion Projects in Technology
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 1Colin Paustian - Gain tools and guidance to help your students find their passions in technology, no matter your schedule, experience, or budget.

Building a Culture of Data Use in Your Schools
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 1, Sectional 2Jessica Knierim - Explore foundational practices of formative assessment and connect how formative assessment empowers learners and learning.

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.

Essential Steps for Providing Successful Learning Environments
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 1Dr. Ashley Schoof - Early and proper intervention can prevent mental health issues from escalating and impacting behavior in the classroom and at home.

Rethinking Leadership – What’s Missing and How Does it Impact Our Leadership and Our Students
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 1, Sectional 2Dr. Donald Kudek - Embracing a new way of looking at the leadership paradigm is not only critical for our own leadership skills, but the students we teach.

Impacting New Teacher Growth with Instructional Coaching
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 2Meredith Pucci - What if school leaders could maximize that learning for the new teacher's growth in their first few years in the field?

Working with Parents of Students with Special Challenges
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 2Paul and Jane Mose - learn crucial information and practical ideas to help them work effectively with parents of students with disabilities and other special needs, including behavioral and emotional needs.

“Why did I get that grade?” – Teaching Metacognitive Writing through Writing Revision and Rubric Reflection
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 2Kyle Fax - What teachers can do better with rubrics from a metacognitive standpoint.

Feedback: The Key Element of Educational Ministry
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 2Dr. Ryan Rathje - Regardless of developmental level, feedback has incredible power.

Building a Foundation for Leadership—Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health and Resiliency
Sectional 3, Tuesday SectionalsGreg Schmill - Discover how much personal resiliency benefits the leader and impacts others.

Reach New Families with a Sustainable School
Sectional 3, Tuesday SectionalsDr. Jeff Lemke - A sustainable Christ-centered educational program can be an exceptional asset for reaching new families with the Lord’s Word.

High Expectations Teaching in Diverse Classrooms
Sectional 3, Tuesday SectionalsBen Clemons - explore how our expectations influence our teaching by reflecting on our underlying assumptions about the goals of Christian education and the roles of teachers and students.

Encouraging Spiritual Growth in the Home
Sectional 3, Tuesday SectionalsDr. Phil Huebner - Advice and recommendations on how to model and encourage spiritual growth in the home.

Connecting ECE Families to Jesus and the Congregation
Sectional 3, Tuesday SectionalsMaria Gines & Caleb Free - Learn strategies to use to connect children and parents to Jesus and the church.

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.

Bridging the Opportunity Gap: Special Education in WELS Schools
Sectional 3, Tuesday SectionalsKelli Green & Dr. Mark Murphy - A practical discussion on how to organize and start a special education program at your school or group of schools. This sectional is intended to support educators and administrators to serve students with disabilities.

What is your School’s HQ?
Sectional 4, Sectional 5, Tuesday SectionalsShawn Herkstroeter- Examine six key hospitality traits for a school ministry setting.

Shepherding Shepherds for Educational Outreach
Sectional 4, Tuesday SectionalsRev. Paul Steinberg - Partnership between school staff and congregational staff is key for outreach and mission efficiency.

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.

Summative Assessment of In-Service Teachers
Sectional 4, Sectional 5, Tuesday SectionalsDr Jeff Wiechman - Plan ways to implement effective strategies in schools for the ministerial growth and development of our teachers in order to directly impact student learning