Session II

In this session we will discuss the importance of creating a culturally diverse art program, including the how, whys, and whats. You will get to hear from BSCS students about what it means to them to learn about other arts and artists from other cultures and the impact of doing so.

Participants will walk away with access to the slide presentation, a list of artists, secondary resources and access to our Artsonia account for lesson plans.

Participants are asked to bring with them to the session a small piece of paper/index card and their favorite art medium for a quick art activity.

Presenter: Rebecca Cantley · Art Teacher · Blessed Sacrament School

Grade Level: All

Subject: Art

Creating a Culturally Diverse Art Program 

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In this presentation, participants will be able to identify the purpose and value of implementing and participating in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at their schools.

Based on the makeup of the school, participants will learn key elements that will help them develop or expand PLCs in their schools. The What, Who, Why, and When of PLCs will be discussed.

Presenter: Ann Feltner · Principal · St. Peter School, Beaufort

Grade Level: All

Subject: All

Form

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Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is not just for the religion or theology classroom. This presentation will give practical ideas for how to incorporate CST into all subjects in a natural development of your curriculum.

Presenter: Tony Haughey · Theology Chair · Cardinal Newman School

Grade Level: Middle School · High School

Subject: ELA

Catechesis Credit

Catholic Social Teaching in a non-Theology Classroom/Catechesis

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This session will profile several saints known for their love and devotion to the Most Holy Eucharist. Looking into the lives of saints throughout history we will examine both their devotional and theological writings and explore how they were able to influence the Church’s liturgical practice and aid in our understanding of the greatest gift ever given to mankind, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic species.

Presenter: Jett Benjamin · Theology Instructor · Cardinal Newman School

Grade Level: All

Subject: Religion

Catechesis Credit   

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I will present several interactive technology apps that will engage students in the lesson and help teachers and students determine their level of comprehension. Some apps require little preparation and others that can be involved. I will share and provide examples of student work in Google Forms, Pear Deck, Flashcard Factory, Flip, Quizlet, and Padlet.

Presenter: Deborah Kidd · Social Studies Teacher · John Paul II School

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Social Studies · Technology

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Join St. Joseph's Catholic School's adminstrators as they share what they and their teachers have discovered over the years about how to effectively engage teenagers in a serious search for answers to life's ulitmate questions. Learn the four guiding principles that shape this middle and high school's approach to passing on the faith to it's students.

Presenter: Keith Kiser · Head of School · St. Joseph's Catholic School, Greenville

Presenter: Steven Jones · Director of High School · St. Joseph's Catholic School, Greenville

Presenter: Wanda Jaraczewski · Director of Middle School · St. Joseph's Catholic School, Greenville

Grade Level: All

Subject: Admin · Religion · Christian Formation

Catechesis Credit   

The St. Joseph's Way

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Our school is implementing best practices and research-based strategies to increase student goal setting, behavior and academics. We are currently reading two books that help us foster our own love for learning as well as develop and enhance our academic knowledge to better serve in our classes. 

Presenter: Donna Nance · Teacher · St. Anne Catholic School

Presenter: Jennifer Vawter · Teacher · St. Anne Catholic School

Grade Level: All

Subject: All

Deeper Professional Development with Book Clubs

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The National Archery in the Schools Program(NASP), provides students with an opportunity to excel outside the classroom, as well as, encourages over 40% of students who participate in archery, to work harder in the classroom. Of those who participated in NASP, 58% of students feel more connected to their school. NASP serves students between the 4th-12th grades. Starting an archery team at your school will have a positive impact in the lives of all those who participate.

Presenter: Karen Provost · Teacher · Divine Redeemer Catholic School

Grade Level: 3-5 · Middle School · High School

Subject: All

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Teaching and engaging 4th and 5th grade students in the subject are of Social Studies by brining the content to life. Content is brought to life through time period projects such as videos, reenactments, challenges of the time period being covered, travel journals and other activities. Students learn basic research skills, how to incorporate technology into the lessons as well as learning how to work with colleagues in developing ideas and finishing projects.

Presenter: Greg Vallee · Teacher · St. John Neumann Catholic School

Grade Level: 3-5

Subject: Social Studies

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We will discuss ways that TOB and Virtue instruction can be incorporated into the current reading /religion curriculum you have by touching on these themes within books you love to read. This will help to create a faith-filled classroom culture that helps inspire our students to become saints in the making!

Presenter: Dean Reany · Curriculum Coordinator/Trainer · Ruah Woods Institute

Grade Level: All

Subject: Math · Reading · ELA · Science

Catechesis Credit   

Faith Becomes Classroom Culture- Teaching Virtues and TOB through Classic Books

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In this session, teachers will apply their understanding of the relationship between Phonological Awareness and Phonics. Teachers will engage in new learning to highlight how systematic and explicit instruction on the phonics developmental continuum ensures that students will receive instruction needed to become a skilled reader.

Presenter: Lisa Meyers · PD Specialist · Catapult

Grade Level: K-5

Subject: Reading

Phonological Awareness

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) encourages teachers to introduce students to a phenomenon and use that experience to build their knowledge around a concept. This is a more constructivist approach, and one that better emulates the processes scientists and engineers follow in their careers as they work in collaboration to ask questions, test hypotheses, and make discoveries.

Presenter: Heidi Heineke · PD Specialist · Catapult

Grade Level: All

Subject: All

Building STEM Lessons to Align with NGSS Principles

Matrix of Science & Engineering Practices

Sixth-Eighth Grade Teachers will come together to collaborate with colleagues from across the Diocese. You will have the opportunity to share one Best Practice (classroom management, prayer, lesson, activity, communication technique). Time will be available for casual dialogue and learning from one another!

Presenter: Laura Webster · Principal · Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic School

Grade Level: 6-8

Subject: All

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Since the Second Vatican Council, the Holy Spirit has been urging the Church to respond to the need for adult formation. We have also been guided to place Scripture at the heart of formation. How do we help adults to become disciples of the Word, Jesus, when they often do not understand what is being proclaimed or read? This session will explore how to awaken the hearts of our adults. We will consider the necessary components for facilitating a transformative moment immersed in the Word of God.

Presenter: JoAnn Paradise · Pflaum

Grade Level: All

Subject: Religion

Catechesis Credit  

Becoming Disciples of the World 

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What is the mission of Catholic Schools and Religious Education? Are catechetical textbooks still valuable? While there are benefits to using textbooks for catechesis, their use also come with challenges. This session explores the mission of catechesis and the benefits of blended instruction that goes beyond the textbook to achieve our mission and provide the best results for our students.

Presenter: Steve Botsford · Vice President, Catechetical Learning · William H. Sadlier, Inc.

Grade Level: All

Subject: Religion

Catechesis Credit   

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Our presentation will be to discuss our programs in all core areas.

Presenter: James Perry · Educational Consultant · Simple Solutions

Grade Level: All

Subject: All

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This session will address the need for short periods of daily meditation with children in school classrooms. It will explore the extent of mental health issues among young people today and examine how meditation can be an effective tool for wellness and a lifelong gift of faith. We will briefly address the role of Christian meditation in the history of Catholicism, then delve into Noel Keating's work with school children in Ireland which culminated in his book, "Mediation with Children: A Resource for Teachers and Parents." The presentation will include a video from St. Mary's School in Ottowa, CA which highlights an entire school community's experience with classroom meditation. For those principals and teachers who are interested in learning more, I can provide contact information for material resources and free teacher trainings.

Presenter: Patricia Moore-Pastides · Adjunct Professor, Community Volunteer · 

Grade Level: K-8

Subject: All

The Many Fruits of Christian Meditation for Children Through our Catholic Faith

Christian Meditation with Children Video 

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Presenter: Ellen Edmonds · Sadlier

Grade Level: All

Subject: Math/STEAM

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