Join us and earn six contact hours of
educational training

Interactive sessions encourage and help teachers and administrators with techniques and methodology that enhance classroom instruction and learning.

Find the location nearest you
and click on the link to register.

Cost

FREE

Time

8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. with refreshments and lunch provided

Contact Hours

An educational training certificate will be issued confirming the completion of six contact hours.

Tracks


Preschool/Kindergarten
(2’s/3’s–K5)

Engaging, Easy-to-Follow Information

  • Learn how to confidently teach preschool and kindergarten phonics, reading, writing, Bible, numbers, and skills - even if it’s your first year.
  • Get easy-to-implement tips for keeping your students focused and learning each day, plus strategies for including digital technology.

Elementary
(Grades 1–6)

Purposefully Practical Material

  • Clarify the path from phonics to independent reading.
  • Build your tool kit for an effective and enjoyable year with discipline tips, curriculum guidance, and remediation recommendations.
  • Master methods to teach arithmetic concepts and to use history, science, and health to show God’s hand in everyday life.

Specialized sessions offered at certain locations.
See flyers for further details.


Secondary
(Grades 7–12)

Intensive, Interactive Sessions

  • Strengthen the four fundamentals of teaching and learn new strategies for applying these principles
  • Explore practical procedures and management techniques for creating a learning environment that fosters student growth.
  • Consider how naturally Biblical worldview, critical thinking, study skills, and even remediation can be woven through each lesson.

Administration

Focused afternoon session for administrators and principals on the following days and locations. See flyers for further details.

  • Community Christian School on July 21
  • Heritage Preparatory School on July 31
  • Tabernacle Baptist Academy on August 4
  • Odenton Christian School on August 18

Summer 2023 Schedule

California


North Valley Baptist Schools

3530 De La Cruz Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054 *
*Please note address updated from flyer

Preschool/Kindergarten: August 10
Elementary and Secondary: August 11

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For more information, please contact
Mr. David Tittes at dTittes@abeka.com .


Calvary Christian School

1325 Mountain Ave
Banning, CA 92220

Preschool/Kindergarten: August 14
Elementary and Secondary: August 15

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For more information, please contact
Mr. Eric Riles at eRiles@abeka.com .

Florida


Community Christian School

5500 Eighteenth Street East
Bradenton, FL 34203

Preschool/Kindergarten: July 20
Elementary and Secondary: July 21

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For more information, please contact
Mr. Dylan Araujo at dAraujo@abeka.com .

Heritage Preparatory School

6000 W Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32808

Preschool/Kindergarten: July 31
Elementary and Secondary: August 1

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For more information, please contact
Mr. Aaron Aylestock at aAylestock@abeka.com .

Maryland


Odenton Christian School

8410 Piney Orchard Pkwy.
Odenton, MD 21113

Preschool/Kindergarten: August 17
Elementary and Secondary: August 18

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For more information, please contact
Mr. Chad Aylestock at cAylestock@abeka.com .

Virginia


Tabernacle Baptist Academy

717 Whitehurst Landing Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Preschool/Kindergarten: August 3
Elementary and Secondary: August 4

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For more information, please contact
Dr. Robert Sims at rSims@abeka.com .

So much information was given out! It was presented in a colorful and thoughtful manner. I needed an understanding of this curriculum! Thank you!

—Rachel, Virginia

Abeka’s selection for speakers and teachers have always been informative and helpful to me even after twenty years of teaching.

—Dolores, Maine

Probably the best Abeka training I have been to for secondary teachers!

—Kierstin, Washington

Attendance

Who may attend Abeka in-service training?

We invite Christian school teachers, administrators, and staff while readily welcoming others who have a burden for Christian education, including pastors and parents. As a courtesy to others, we ask that no children or infants be in attendance.

Is there a cost to attend?

No, we are able to offer our 2023 in-service trainings free of charge.

Will this be beneficial for a school that uses multiple curricula, rather than just Abeka?

The preschool/kindergarten and elementary tracks build deliberately on the Abeka curriculum but still contain many teaching tips that translate well into any classroom. The secondary track uses the Abeka curriculum in its examples but focuses on the techniques and methods at the heart of effective teaching, no matter the curriculum.

May I attend more than one track?

We occasionally have teachers who teach classes and content that span both elementary and secondary tracks. You are welcome to move in and out of the meeting rooms, catching the specific sessions in each track which you deem most beneficial for your training.

Registration

How do I register?

Under each location listed above, click on the designated registration link. You'll be redirected to a short form to fill out.

Can I register my entire school faculty?

Currently, we are not registering groups. Please encourage each teacher who plans to attend to take a few minutes to complete the form individually.

What is the registration cut off?

Registration remains open through the morning of the event.

Why should I register?

Along with setting up our meeting rooms, we also provide refreshments and lunch. When you take the time to register, you help us prepare more accurately for those who will be in attendance.

If I am no longer able to attend, how do I cancel my registration?

Simply send a cancellation email that includes your name and school to the Abeka representative listed under the training for which you'd registered.

Food and Beverages

What is included in the event?

In addition to content-rich sessions, we also offer morning refreshments and lunch. Refreshments typically consist of coffee, water, granola bars, and fruit. Lunch often consists of a Chik-fil-A sandwich*, chips, packaged dessert, fruit, soft drinks, and water.
* In locations where available

I am unable to eat certain foods. Can my dietary restrictions be accommodated?

We are unable to accommodate special dietary requests at this time, but attendees may bring their own snacks and lunch if needed.

May I come with my own coffee or tea in the morning?

We certainly don't want to separate teachers from their morning beverage. Please be aware, though, that as some of our tracks are held within church sanctuaries, you may be asked to leave your cup or thermos on a designated table outside the sanctuary. You may then slip out of the session from time to time to take those desired sips.

Miscellaneous

May I record the sessions I attend?

While taking pictures of particular slides throughout the presentation is a common practice, we ask that there be no taping of sessions.

How many contact hours will I earn?

Those who attend the complete training will receive at the end of the day a certificate for six contact hours in educational training.

Who can help me with further questions?

Once you determine which training you will be able to attend, reach out to that Abeka representative via the email provided below each location.

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