China Christian Schools Association

Educators' Convention 2006

Don’t Give up – Grow Up!

Participants' Comments

"I cannot express how sharing information and just having some resources of others' experiences have helped me. Thank you!"

"Educators' Convention was a real encouragement to me..."

"So very thankful for the time of refreshing and encouragement. Also very thankful for the material, advice suggestions, etc. to help us with our learning center"

"I got a lot of good info."

" I enjoyed the good atmosphere, good content, and love, prayer, and support I felt during the CEC"

Educators' Convention 2007

Our Foundation, Our Future

(Audio available on request)

What Matters Most I, II & III Mr. Hooge	Helping Upper Level students who are Behind - Mr. Olson
How to get the Parents on board Mr. Olson	Christian School Leadership Dr Mutsch
Capture the Flag – Mr. Thomson	ACE is a system - Mr. Hooge
Five Laws of Learning in ESL setting - Mrs. Olson	Effective Staff Policies Mr. Thomson
Discipline in the School Mr. Thomson	Positive Motivation - Mrs. Olson
The Multiplication Mandate Mr. Hutt	Using Speaking English with Ace & Christi Mr. Olson
A day in the Life of ABCs Mr. Olson	Breaking up the Monotony Mr. Hutt
Marvelous Monitors Mrs. Hutt	The Role of the Pastor
Preventing & handling failed PACEs - Mrs. Olson	Loving Learning Mrs. Olson
The Autopilot School Mr. Hooge	Our Foundation, Our Future - being on the Team - Dr. Mutsch

SCHOOL QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

One of the aims of ACE is that schools strive to meet quality control standards that will maintain a high quality image of the ACE system. The following checklist is a good place to begin and can be used to check up on the learning centers in your school. For a full set of forms that you can use to apply for model status, please email sota@ ggagga.net (Copy this address into your email program - link is disabled).

ENVIRONMENT		STAFFING/EQUIPMENT
Health & Safety		No of Supervisors
Decoration		No of monitors
Tidy, clean offices		No of students
Background noise & chatter		No of Scoring stations
Permanent use of English		No of computers
General cleanliness		Flag time (Sup)
Uniforms – staff & students		Flag time (Mon)
Supervisor’s desk/work area		Lighting
Condition of Score keys and station		Clearly defined responsibilities & functions
QUALITY ACADEMICS		QUALITY PROCEDURES
No of failed PACEs		Thorough daily goal check: HW done & signed, Total pages, Sufficient pages set, no unauthorised goal changes, no repeat goals, all work scored, academic balance, CAN signed
Average no. of detentions per week
Academic balance (correct level and numbers)
Reading & vocabulary done orally		Goal check record
Year/term average %		Attendance & punctuality record
Year/term average PACEs per student		Student files in order & correct trail of a PACE
No shortcuts on learning		Supervisor’s Progress Card – colour, accuracy
Practical Math/Science classes		Congratulations! + Merits
Math or other mini classes		Demerits & Detentions
Oral Reports (universality & frequency)		100’s & 1000’s club
Convention preparation		Correct use of Privilege system
Questions before Checkup /ST		Scoring (spot-check)
Handwriting		Communications envelope
Scripture memory		Career & life counseling
Test grading accuracy		Name & Date on PACEs in pen
Graduation projection		STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Inspiring daily devotions		Use of 5 laws for ‘problem’ students: *Workload, controls, goals & evaluation, motivation, rewards.*
Supervision at breaks
Merits
Chapel		Correct diagnostics of learning and behavior
Green dot system		Treatment of learning and behavior issues
Internal staff coordination		Reduction of in-office distractions
Use of SofT software: RM, TM, MB, Rosetta Stone		No griping/familiarity
Sharp, punctual changes of activities		School spirit (staff/students)
Staff have contagious enthusiasm for work		ESL support

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