
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.

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.

America’s Founding and Why it is Relevant to Young Christians
Monday Sectionals, Sectional 1Tony Perry - Our students live in a world that is drifting further and further away from God’s Word. Studying America’s Founding Era can encourage meaningful dialogue about our responsibility as Christians and as Americans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to Improve Student Achievement
Sectional 4, Sectional 5, Tuesday SectionalsDr. Kari Muente- Recognize the value in adapting UDL into their curriculum and instruction design to ensure all their students become expert learners.

Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sectional 6, Sectional 7, Wednesday SectionalsDr. Rachel Youngblom - Insight to the diverse learning profiles of children with ASD and strategies for supporting the social and emotional needs of these students.

Cultivating Compassion
Sectional 6, Sectional 7, Wednesday SectionalsJeremy Bakken & Rev. Ray Schumacher - Christian love urges us also to increase our awareness and develop our understanding of the complexities of human emotion and mental function.

School-Based Counseling: Leveraging All Available Resources to Meet Students’ Needs
Sectional 6, Wednesday SectionalsLaura Reinke - Learn more about current and emerging student concerns and how school-based counseling can help schools serve the “whole child.”

Creating Unforgettable Lessons in Your Classroom
Sectional 6, Wednesday SectionalsAndy Van Weele - Through a variety of resources, research, and first hand experience, learn how to bring your lessons to life in the classroom.

Building on the Solid Foundation
Sectional 7, Wednesday SectionalsRev. Kyle Bitter & Dana Leyrer - A strong school culture and existing school programs can be powerful tools for a youth ministry partnership between a church and a school.

Effective Strategies when Using MAP Data
Sectional 7, Wednesday SectionalsMike Koestler - This session will empower educators with instructional design options that engage and support individual student growth using the data tools from Measures of Academic Progress (MAP).

Using Technology to Spark Creativity and Higher Order Thinking Skills
Sectional 7, Wednesday SectionalsRachel Feld - Methods and technology tools that support creativity and higher order thinking skills in the classroom.

Called to be a Witness
Keynote, Wednesday Keynotes, Wednesday SectionalsRev. Earle Treptow - You have been called to be his witness in a very special way as you carry out the ministry God himself has assigned to you.