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in northeast Ohio who are committed to Christian school education, each other, and to glorifying Jesus Christ
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GCCAA Continues to Focus on
BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW DEVELOPMENT
for 2007-2008

After laying the groundwork last year using the "Think Again" materials to define worldview, as a group of schools we will continue our task into 2007-2008. Utilizing his "Making the Connections" material, author Christian Overman will be again be with us to support our efforts in our first two regular meetings.

"Making the Connections" trains teachers how to integrate a Biblical Worldview into their content areas and lesson plans. Learn more at their website.

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GCCAA sponsored School Board Training
with Dr. John Schimmer.

on April 4 -5 at Valley Christian Academy
A total of 58 people attended from 14 schools! What a great
time of learning for all involved. Go to the Resource Page
to download some of Dr. Schimmers "Trustee Focus" articles.

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Our third meeting will be the third workshop in the series designed to train Administrators and Principals how to continue Biblical Worldview Training in the future.
The "Maintaining the Connections" workshop will be held at Emmanuel Christian Academy (Akron) on May 8 for those Administrators, Principals, or Lead Teachers who have completed the "Maintaining" workshop. This is an ALL DAY workshop. Costs are $175 for the first participant from a school and $150 for the rest from that school. Contact one of the GCCAA leaders is you need scholarship assistance.

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Second Meeting (March 5) Summary:
As the ice closed many schools, 16 of the 26 signed up still
made it in for a great lunch, fellowship, and the final chapter
of "Making the Connections" with Christian Overman.
The March 2008 Update was shared as well as the Board Training Handouts (see above).


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"Utilizing Test Scores to Improve Instruction"
Mini-Meeting 1/17/08
A panel of GCCA members will present on:
>> The Philosophy of Testing
>> Analysis of Test Results
>> Sharing of Test Results
>> Issue & Concerns Regarding Testing
with plenty of time for Questions & Answers.

The meeting begins at 9:00am with breakfast refreshments and should be completed by noon or earlier. It will be held at CHCS-North campus. Please RSVP to Dale Moncrief with names of who is coming.

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Schools may take advantage of this material in a number of different ways:

>>> Purchase the DVDs and accompanying workbooks to lead your own faculty through the material. Download the order form. Get CEUs for your faculty if you do the training. Go to the ACSI website, and look under Continuing Education Units for additional information.

>>> Attend the ACSI "Making the Connections " all-day workshop on Thursday, August 9th and/or the "Maintaining the Connections" all-day workshop on Friday, August 10th. The fees are $45 for "Making" and $190 for "Maintaining." Both include lunch and snack. Contact Carolyn Shearer at ACSI Ohio River Valley Regional Office for additional information.

>>> Contact Heartland Christian (soon), in Columbiana, Ohio, about attending their "Think Again" all-day workshop on October 11th, or their "Making the Connections" all-day workshop on Friday, October 12th.

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Biblical Worldview Resources:
Information on Think Again Workshop at www.biblicalworldview.com.
Information and ordering materials on Making the Connections Workshop at www.biblicalworldviewinstitute.org.
Information on Fun Family Christmas Devotions by Kathy Overman at www.familypearls.org.

 

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Lunch Choices this year:
Cordon Bleu Club Sandwich $13.25
(grilled chicken on Focaccia bread)

Chicken Cobb Salad $14.25
(chicken, cheddar cheese, avocado,
egg, bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes)


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Mark these Dates NOW
for 2008-2009:

October 16, 2008
January 22, 2009 (mini-mtg)
February 26, 2009
May 7, 2009

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Dues are $100 per year and due by the second meeting. Mail your check, made out to GCCAA, to Mrs. Rena Suber, c/o Emmanuel Christian Academy, 1650 Diagonal Road, Akron, OH 44320. Your annual dues provide two free lunches per year plus a special gift per school.
The October Meeting is open to everyone (especially guests) , but only members may attend the January, February, and May Meetings.
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