Thirty Bible educators across North America met in Washington, DC for a two-day training in biblical instruction led by renowned professors and lead teachers.

Teaching the Word. Making an impact.

Promoting an atmosphere of discovery reflection, encouraging questions, and working in groups are practices that promote classroom habits that guide students to understand and celebrate the order and design God placed in his creation. Susan Koppendrayer, CSI STEM education specialist, explains how the 5E Instructional Model can transform and shape the science classroom experience for teachers and students.

A one-page summary of the 5E Instructional Model

We are excited to announce that at the December 12, 2019 meeting of the CSI Accreditation Commission, the Commission members approved the accreditation of the thirteen CSI member schools who hosted fall accreditation site visits.

CURRICULUM WRITTEN BY TEACHERS, FOR TEACHERS

Doodling. Graphic recording. Sketch-noting. It is called many names, but visual notetaking is a powerful learning tool, here to stay. Heidi Dean, Bible specialist, sat down with Chattanooga Christian School teacher, Alice Sikkema, to learn more about the power of visual notetaking in the Bible classroom.

Alice Sikkema shows how to depict biblical passages and ideas with stick figures. Try these with your students!

STEM Education Specialist Susan Koppendrayer met with Eunsub Cho, middle school teacher at The Potter’s House, to discuss how he incorporates awe and wonder in his classroom.

CSI is pleased to announce the Bible educators selected to attend the 2020 CSI Bible Instruction Symposium! Talented educators and their passion for lifelong learning is an amazing quality of the Christian schools in our membership. The passionate individuals represented in the 2020 cohort will no doubt be blessed with opportunities to learn from the speakers and their peers. Please keep this group in your prayers as we continue our preparations for Washington, DC this February.