Available On Demand Beginning July 25, 2023

EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE

For Christian school administrators and teachers

REGISTRATION OPENING SPRING 2023

Professional Development

that equips Christian schools and enhances the student learning experience

Gain valuable teaching strategies to help struggling learners.

Earn up to 20 contact hours toward CEUs and boost your professional development.

Watch master teachers demonstrate how they interact with students.

Explore best practices for using the Abeka curriculum.

Receive encouragement to continue making a difference for Christ.

I have noticed a difference between our teachers who have been to the seminar vs. the teachers who we recently hired this year that haven’t had the pleasure to attend.

—Delegate from Smithville, TN

Sample Tracks

Subject to change

General Sessions

Building Solid Foundations
Building Critical Thinking into the Lesson
Catching Up with Curriculum
Handling Parents with Ease
Successful Combination Classes (K–6)
Ladies Session: Managing a Full Plate
Beginning the Race

Administration

Leading Leaders
Keys to Kindergarten Success
Guiding Elementary Academics
Developing a Digital Media Strategy
Guiding Secondary Academics
Discipline Principles That Work

Grades 7–12

Ready, Set, Teach
Making an Eternal Difference
Making Science Come Alive
History’s Mysteries
Essentials of High School Math Class
Inspiring Students to Write
An English Class They’ll Love
Keys to STEM Project Success
Effective Discipline
Inspiration for Motivation
Build Longevity into Learning
A Quick Timeout: Coaching Principles

Grades 1–6

Ready, Set, Engage!
Reaching Our Mission Field
Activity Time: Engage, Learn, Build (Grades 1–2)
Exploring His Story and World (Grades 3–6)
Think, Think, Think (Grades 1–2)
Making Math Count (Grades 3–6)
Let the Adventure Begin (Grades 1–2)
Cultivating Effective Communicators (Grades 3–6)
The Master Key to the Door of Learning (Grades 3–6)
Making Room for Review

Pre–K5

Can I Really Do This?!
Growing in God’s Word
“Write” on Track
1-2-3 Count with Me
A-E-I-O-U Spells Fun!
Rooted in Reading
Making Minutes Matter
I loved how the teachers stressed the importance of a walk with God and adding biblical principles throughout the day.

—Delegate from Marrero, LA
President Troy Shoemaker speaking in a classroom

Note from the President

Great teachers make great students. As educators, you understand the value of teacher training and its transforming effects on the student experience.

With almost 10,000 online participants in the last two years, the Abeka Online Summer Seminar gives teachers and administrators the support and training that makes a difference. You’ll discover new ideas, methods, and practical skills, along with valuable teaching strategies to help struggling learners.

Christian education experts will show you the methods that have worked exceptionally at Pensacola Christian Academy for over 65 years—all from the comfort of your home.

Troy A. Shoemaker, Ed.D.
President

Registration Opens Spring 2023

2022 FAQs

When is the latest I can register?

Registrations must be submitted by Monday, July 25, at 8 a.m. CT.

How do I login to Online Summer Seminar after I register?

To view Online Summer Seminar in your browser, visit eventmobi.com/summerseminar2022. The email you registered with is the email you will use to login. You will be prompted to enter a new password or an existing password. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it on the app or on the webpage.

You can also view the Online Summer Seminar via Apple Store or Google Play Apps.

Do I qualify for the free AbekaGift scholarship?

Yes! All Online Summer Seminar delegates qualify. The AbekaGift scholarship is a special contribution Abeka is offering to administrators and teachers.

How do I take advantage of the AbekaGift scholarship and attend Online Summer Seminar for free?

Register and enter the promo code AbekaGift2022, and the $125 cost will be discounted.

What if I forgot to enter the AbekaGift scholarship promo code during registration?

Contact our office at 850-969-1630 or summerseminar@pcci.edu before registration closes July 25, and we will issue a refund.

Can I register everyone from my school with my email?

Each attendee must register individually using their personal email.

May two of our teachers share the same email address?

To receive professional development/Contact Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEUs), each teacher/administrator must register with a unique email address.

Can we watch the Seminar together as a group?

It is necessary to log in with your own email address and watch each video. For every session completed you will receive 1 contact hour. Our advanced software will track the time watched per session.

When does the Online Summer Seminar start?

The Seminar will be available beginning Tuesday, July 26, at 7 a.m. CT.

How long are each of the sessions?

Sessions average 50 minutes.

How do I watch the Seminar?

On Monday, July 25, an email will be sent to those who are registered with a link to the download the Abeka Events App. You can also bookmark the event page. The link will take you to the EventMobi site and prompt you to enter the email you used to register and ask you to choose a password. The videos will start at 7 a.m. CT on July 26.

What sessions have been updated since Online Summer Seminar 2021?

Several sessions have been updated to improve video quality. Although the session content has not changed, you may still earn new contact hours this year, even if you viewed those same sessions last year. You may also view fresh content by attending sessions for other tracks that you haven’t seen previously.

Are the sessions recorded or interactive?

All of the sessions will be recorded and available until June 1, 2023, to watch at 7 a.m. CT the day they are scheduled. Recorded sessions are available to watch and earn CEU credit.

Can I watch or rewatch the sessions at a later time or date?

Yes; sessions will be available to all registered attendees to watch until June 1, 2023. You are welcome to watch or rewatch at a date and time convenient for you.

Is there a deadline for watching the videos in order to get a CEU/professional development credit?

Yes; in order to get professional development credit (Contact Hours/CEUs) for attending the Online Summer Seminar, sessions must be watched by August 31, 2022.

What is a CEU?

A CEU is a certified record that you have completed 10 contact hours.

How many sessions do I need to watch in order to get a CEU?

10 sessions need to be completed to receive 1 CEU. You may earn up to 20 contact hours (2 CEUs).

Can I watch any 10 hours to receive one CEU?

Yes; however, you should watch sessions for the grades and subjects you teach. Additional sessions will be your choice. (We recommend the General Sessions track.) For every session completed, Abeka is notified, and you will receive 1 contact hour per video watched (up to 20 contact hours).

When will I receive my contact hours and CEU certificates?

Your contact hour and CEU certificates will be emailed to each recipient by Friday, September 30.

How should I be prepared?

You will need a device or a computer with internet availability, and you may want to have a pen and paper with you to take notes during the session.

How do you track that we watch the sessions?

For every session completed, Abeka is notified, and you will receive 1 contact hour per video watched. You will be emailed your professional development hours after the event is completed.

My name is misspelled on the ticket I received. How do I change this?

You can update your profile at Eventbrite.com by logging in to your account, selecting the profile icon near the upper right-hand corner, and clicking on your name. After editing your information, scroll down to the bottom and click save.

I live outside the U.S. and am having difficulty registering.

Ensure you have chosen the country you are from on the registration page. If you continue to have issues, please let us know at summerseminar@pcci.edu.

Contact Us


850-969-1630


summerseminar@pcci.edu