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Grammar 
Logic/Rhetoric 
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Everyone 
Foundation Track
FRIDAY, June 18 (CENTRAL TIME)
8:00-8:30
Vendor Hall & Workshops
Latin for Latin’s Sake: Introducing the New CLT Latin Exam – Classic Learning Test 
Grove City College – TBD
Story Marketing: The Secret Sauce to School Growth & Retention – Schola Inbound
New Saint Andrews College
9:00–9:30
Announcements and School Accreditation Presentations
9:30–10:30
Plenary: The Power of Poetry in a Classical Christian Education (Remote) – Anthony Esolen
10:50–11:50
Workshops
Enhancing Early Grammar with Classical Art – Sarah Hadley
Learning from Rodents: Images of Mentorship in The Wind in the Willows – Daniel Coupland
Aristotle’s Categories: A Bridge to Classical Math & Science? – Jones, Linhart, & Smith
Teaching Frankenstein/Romanticism for Secondary Literature Teachers – Rosaria Butterfield
Great Expectations: Moving Beyond Mere Classroom Management – Martha Reed
Hands on Formative Assessment – Bryan Lynch
Dangers of an Almost Christian Education – Bob Donaldson
A Credible Threat: Advice on Staff and Dealing with a Security Crisis – Ron Jung
Track Plenary Rehabilitating Beauty: How C. S. Lewis Fought the Cult of the Ugly in His Fiction, Part II – Louis Markos
FRIDAY Afternoon, June 18
1:30–2:30
Workshops
Student Support in the Classical Christian School – Rose and Williams
Euclid’s Elements: How to Teach Geometry as the Basis of Your Higher Math – Susan Smith
“Fly Envious Time”: Teaching as a Leisurely Stroll Through the Ages – Sean Hadley
Theatrical Alchemy: Using the Stage to Form Student Affections – Betsy Nowrasteh
Classical Education Foundation and Application – Katherine Smith
C. S. Lewis and The Abolition of Man – David Diener
The Seven Laws of Teaching as the Foundation for Lesson Planning – Johnnie-Ann Campbell
Deconstructing Constructivism: The Case Against Teacher Neutrality . . . – David Bryant
Track Plenary — Follow the Thread: Cultivating Faith in an Age of Misbelief – Daniel Coupland
2:50–2:55
Announcements and Introduction
2:55–3:50
Plenary: Resistance and Reformation – George Grant
3:50–4:00
Closing – Bill Stutzman
THURSDAY, June 17 (CENTRAL TIME)
8:00-8:30
Vendor Hall & Workshops
Pitfalls and Policies: Is your school protected? – Brotherhood Mutual
Classical Academic Press – TBD
9:00–9:10
Announcements and Introduction
9:10–9:30
First Prize, 2021 Chrysostom Oratory Contest 9:30–10:30
Plenary — The Making of a Monster: Frankenstein, Transgenderism, and Government Education – Rosaria Butterfield
10:50–11:50
Workshops
Memory in the Grammar Stages – Lynn White
Creating Classroom Culture: Giving Your Students What Lasts – Mandi Gerth
Bridging Logic and Rhetoric with Socratic Discussion – Dr. Gary Hartenburg
The Historical Basis for Sayer’s Vision of Classical Education – Lauren Gregory
Learning Latin with Hank the Cowdog and other Latin Novellas – Karen Moore
How Can I Keep from Singing?: Using Christian Hymnody to Simultaneously Build Community and Music Literacy in Our Schools – Jarrod Richey
How to Make “Hard to Read” Literary Texts Accessible for Struggling Readers – Rosaria Butterfield
How to Use ERB/CTP5 Scores to Evaluate Curriculum and Students – Kevin Thames
Track Plenary — Weight of Glory or Abolition? – Andrew Kern
THURSDAY Afternoon, June 17
1:00
1:15–2:10
Workshops
A School Library That Serves Students and Teachers – Kris Guensche
From Goals to Daily Lessons: Practical Trivium Training – Covil & Gardner
A Vision for the Everyday Classroom – Chris Schlect
Classical vs. Modern Education: A Perspective from C.S. Lewis – Steve Turley
Fostering an Environment for Vibrant Discussions – Sarah Pape
Self-Publishing and More Advice for Christian Authors – John Erickson
Energizing and Equipping Parents as Teachers: Co-teacher Development – Annette Kemp
The Keys to a Successful Capital Campaign – Brad Layland
Track Plenary — Unstring the Bow – George Grant
2:45–3:30
Plenary — Rehabilitating Beauty: How C. S. Lewis Fought the Cult of the Ugly in His Fiction, Part I – Louis Markos
3:45–4:30
Plenary — Neil Shevni
THURSDAY Afternoon/Evening, June 17
5:00-6:30
Dinner Break
6:30-7:30
Hank In Concert
THURSDAY Evening, June 17
8:30-9:30
Classical Christian Education After Hours Panel
WEDNESDAY, June 16 (CENTRAL TIME)
9:30-10:30
Plenary: The Christian Imagination – Douglas Wilson
10:50–11:50
Workshops
Creating a Classical Aesthetic: Classrooms – Yvette Cavender
Real World Assessment for the Classical Classroom – Heitschmidt & Powell
The Nature and Vision of Classical Christian Education – Chris Schlect
Augustine Weeping for Dido: Empathy for the Pagans . . . or – Grant Horner
Science: From Boring to Roaring – Lynn Marcoux
How to Build a Mock Trial Program – Rose Usry
Integrated Servant Leadership Model for Classical Christian Students – Alan Marshall
Preparing a Case Statement – Sindy Beckerle
Track Plenary-The Problem of Dead White Guys – Douglas Wilson
WEDNESDAY Afternoon, June 16
1:15–1:30
Presentation of the Boniface Award 1:30–2:30
Plenary: Stopping the Assault on God & Man – Michael Farris
2:50–3:50
Workshops
Creating a Classical Aesthetic: Campus* – Polly Dwyer
The Curriculum Tie that Binds: The Value of Laying the Foundation in . . . – Foldesy & Sladek
The Shema and the Paideia of God – George Grant
How Literature Springs Into Music – Carol Reynolds
Teaching History and Story – Chris Schlect
Considering the Collaborative Approach – Shannon Morrison
Protecting Your School’s Religious Freedom – Sherri Huston
Track Plenary — Sacred Synthesis – Chris Perrin
4:10–5:10
Workshops
Biblical Worldview in the Grammar School – Terri Covil
Education Under His Lordship – Scott Taylor
Beauty Matters: Creating a High Aesthetic in School Culture – Steve Turley
Teaching Algebra via Classic Texts of Mathematics – William Carey
The Joys of Interpretation – Seth Snow
The Law of the (Postmodern) Learner: Updating Gregory for the iGen – Bradley Finkbeiner
Strategic Planning: The Rise and Fall of Leadership – Dan Peterson
Classical Christian Education: Unplugged – Andrew Kern, Chris Perrin, Carol Reynolds, Andrew Pudewa, & Martin Cothran
LEADER’S DAY: Tuesday, June 15 (CENTRAL TIME)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM