K.A.T.S. Consulting Kingdom Academy Training Series
KATS training, speaking, and consulting services are offered through Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools. For more information, email Melody Shiver, SBACS Administrative Assistant.
For Teachers:
Becoming a Kingdom Teacher Audience: K - 12th grade teachers
Attendees will be introduced to the 5 core values and 25 distinctives that uniquely define a Kingdom Teacher. Teachers will be asked to complete a self evaluation based on the 25 distinctives and then participate in a goal setting activity for the coming school year. The training is 5 hours long which includes time for personal reflection.
Creating a C.L.I.P. Program
Audience:K – 8th grade classroom and/or English teachers, librarians Attendees will be shown how to create a comprehensive literature program for their school based on favorite book selections.CLIP purpose is to complement the current reading program of the school.It is especially effective when used with a phonics based curriculum such as ABEKA.Schools who have implemented CLIP have not only increased their students love of reading but have found that it becomes a strong marketing tool for the school as well.
The Library Book Shelf
Augidence: K - 6th grade classroom and English teachers as well as librarians.
Presenters will review the latest and best of children's literature while sharing how to integrate biblical worldview perspectives into the discussions and/or study of these books. If you are looking for a way to recharge your students' love of reading, then schedule this session for your teachers. A fun and interactive workshop, books will be given away to those attending.
For Parents:
"Read to Me" Parent attendees will be presented with effective storytelling and read aloud techniques.Twelve books will be reviewed; several from the new teachers’ Choice awards book list and suggestions for reinforcing a biblical worldview family culture through the sharing of books during a read aloud experience.
How Dick and Jane Learn to Read
Parents will participate in an interactive session that demonstrates the challenges children experience when learning to associate sounds with written symbols. This is a great session for perspective parents or for the beginning of the year welcoming Kindergarten and 1st grade parents.
The Book Shelf
Presenters will review the latest and best of children's literature while sharing how to integrate biblical worldview perspectives into the discussions of these books in the home. If you are looking for a way to motivate parents to become actively involved in supporting their students' love of reading, then schedule this session for your K-6th grade parents. A fun and interactive workshop, books will be given away to those attending.