Professional Development Principals Clinic

Because of the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 across our nation, we canceled the 2020 Principals Clinic event. While we were unable to provide this clinic in person, Abeka has added resources for principals and administrators on our website: abeka.com/FrontOffice. We are also planning to hold a Virtual Summer Seminar event later this summer. You can find out more about that event at summerseminarinfo.com.

If there is anything further we can do to assist you, please let us know. We look forward to offering future webinar and other events to help educators grow their schools and meet the needs of their students!

Come observe a thriving Christian school and discover new ideas for your ministry.

Why Attend?

Get pointers for success in administrative methods
Observe Pensacola Christian Academy classrooms
Discover how to run effective PTMs and programs
Gather ideas for school construction, furnishings, and operations
Learn best practices for using Abeka most effectively
See a video classroom demonstration
Shop curriculum in-person at the Abeka book sale

The clinic is excellent—so well run and organized. The staff and speakers are very knowledgeable and convey information clearly. I’m so glad I got to experience it. I’m taking great instruction and wisdom home with me.

2 INSIGHTFUL TRACKS

Principals

Office Management

Tracks

Principals 1st Year*

Principals 2nd Year*

Principals 3rd Year*

Office Management Track

*Tracks should be attended consecutively based upon the number of years you have attended Principals Clinic, since each builds upon the previous year. Valuable materials are given that are distinctive to each year's track and available only to delegates in that track.

I’ve enjoyed my time here. I have taken away many helpful resources that will improve my school.

Sessions

Sessions begin at 2:30 p.m.
on Monday, March 23.

Last session ends at 2:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 25.

What to Expect

Teachers, students, and parents come to you for answers. But sometimes you have questions, too.

Principals Clinic will help you find the answers from within the scope of traditional education.

In classroom observations, you’ll see firsthand

How teachers handle discipline
Ways to cover the Abeka material while maintaining personal style
How to integrate technology
Effective patterns for high school scheduling
Methods to keep students engaged

The classes we observed were excellent. The students serving as our hosts/hostesses were polite, friendly, mature, knowledgeable and overall delightful.

Note From the President

Pensacola Christian Academy has a rich heritage of over 65 years in Christian education. Over that time, through the vision of Dr. and Mrs. Arlin Horton, we have developed tried-and-true methods for successfully operating a vibrant Christian school ministry.

Principals Clinic is designed to inspire principals, administrators, and pastors to greater servant-leadership and effectiveness, while offering in-depth solutions for common administrative procedures. Our skilled, professional staff will share invaluable knowledge and proven techniques so you’ll be thoroughly prepared in a variety of key topics. And the Office Management track for secretaries and office staff will greatly benefit your personnel.

Make plans early to attend! We would count it a privilege to help you build a more effective Christian school ministry for the Lord.

Join us for Principals Clinic 2020.

Troy A. Shoemaker, Ed.D.

President

Cost & Accommodations

Cost

Campus House

Local Hotels

Reservations

Any Christian school is welcome! Since space is limited, register early. If you're registering after February 21, call (850) 478-8496, ext. 2828, or e-mail PrincipalsClinic@pcci.edu before registering.

If your school has an Abeka account, please make sure it's current before registering.

Do not make nonrefundable transportation reservations until Clinic reservations have been confirmed by e-mail.

All registrations are subject to approval.

Check-In

Monday, March 23

10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CT

MacKenzie Building
Pensacola Christian College
250 Brent Lane

Important Notes

12 contact hours (two CEUs or Continuing Education Units) may be earned through attendance at Principals Clinic.

All registrations are subject to approval.

Recording devices are not permitted.

No children in attendance, please.

Prospective college students (Gr. 11–12) are welcome to visit Pensacola Christian College during the Clinic. Arrangements should be made when registering. Please call the Reservation Office at (850) 478-8496, ext. 2828, for details.

Who May Attend?

Principals/Administrators/Pastors of Christian schools
Acting and prospective Christian school supervisors
Those starting a Christian school/Board members
Office managers/Secretaries/Office personnel

What to Wear

Men

Sessions & Meals

Collared shirts and dress pants
Please, no shorts or jeans

Recreational/Sports Center

Casual pants, traditional jeans, wind pants (required for rock climbing), or shorts
No caps, hats, sweatpants, or spandex should be worn.
Swimwear should be trunk–style only.

Women

Sessions & Meals

Modest knee–length skirts or dresses and modest tops
Please no pants, capri pants, short skirts, or sundresses.

Recreational/Sports Center

Skirts or loose-fitting walking shorts that are full and to the knee for most activities
Wind pants are required for the rock climbing wall and are permitted for ice skating
Swimwear should be modest and cover the midriff.
T–shirts must be worn when using the FlowRider.