Keyword Search Results Narrow Results
Your search results are below
-
Lifeline - A Handbook for Small School Success Kindergarten-Grade 8This valuable North American Division small school teacher/principal manual includes checklists, ideas, options, important things to do and remember, problem-solving strategies, teaching strategies, and professional development information. The handbook can... -
Pacific Union Conference Education Department Preschool-LifelongThe Pacific Union Conference Office of Education (NAD) provides an online statement of vision and purpose, as well as a variety of educational resources. -
A Passion for Music? Now What? Grade 10-LifelongA special issue on music-related careers published by the International Adventist Musicians Association. Stories and information are given about Seventh-day Adventists who have succeeded in various careers such as teaching (school or private studio), performance,... -
A Time of Change and Challenge Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Various societal changes were already underway when the quinquennium began and were taken into account in the establishment of goals... -
A Time-Based Model of Principalship for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This study defines and validates the administrative tasks aligned with a time-based model for the principalship of Seventh-day Adventist academies, using comparisons of actual, perceived- actual, and perceived ideal time usage by principals in Adventist boarding,... -
Addressing the Needs of the Non-Traditional Learner LifelongNontraditional learner needs must be addressed by colleges and universities. Higher education has changed due to the fewer students between the ages of 18-22 and the rapidly changing job market, which requires retraining and advanced training. Institutions... -
Administering a Successful Academy Program Grade 9-Grade 12An interview with Dr. Richard T. Orrison, the principal of Andrews Academy, about administering a successful academy program. -
Administration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Tertiary-Lifelong"The material included in this section is appropriate for administrators and teachers in all kinds of situations. Don't think you need to be an administrator to benefit from the ideas here! A school board presentation describing the Pathways curriculum... -
Administration - The Missing Link in the Integration of Faith and Learning? Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores the role of administration in the integration of faith and learning in Adventist secondary schools. It reveals the procedures, results and recommendations of a survey given to 375 Adventist secondary schools randomly chosen from the 1997... -
Adventist Education Research Topics Tertiary-LifelongLooking for a research topic on Adventist Education? Examine this list compiled by Dr H. Rasi in 1995, from suggestions by Adventist world education leaders. Know of research on one of these topics? SUBMIT research report information through CIRCLE. -
An Open Letter to Academy Principals Grade 9-Grade 12Could too many extra-curricular activities interrupt the school day and student learning outcomes? The author makes an open call for academic excellence in this thought-provoking letter to principals and school administrators regarding scheduling and its influence... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 29 Tertiary-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Boardsmanship 101 Kindergarten-Grade 12A comprehensive discussion on the role of a board member and trustee in the successful governance and operation of educational Seventh-day Adventist institutions. Some topics include: Why is Boardsmanship Important?; Roles and Responsibilities; Board Members... -
Career Opportunities in Philanthropy Grade 12-LifelongJob openings in development targeted to an audience of executives, managers and professionals visiting this site. Individuals who are organization members are encouraged to keep their resumes posted on this site as a reference for employers. -
Caring for the Environment - God's Business and Ours Tertiary-Lifelong"God envisions an ecological future. It is a future, however, that depends on our stewardship." -
Change and the College Campus: The Process of Changing Institutional Governance Tertiary-LifelongProfessors within an Adventist college faced the task of developing a shared process for change. Many issues needed to be tackled, and the process got bogged down in the middle, but by the end a consensus was reached and the pilot program was launched. The... -
Christian Leadership Center Tertiary-LifelongThe Christian Leadership Center (CLC) is an interdisciplinary organization of Andrews University providing inspiration, on-going leadership development, coaching, consultation, and research for a network of church and community leadership throughout the world.... -
Cooperative Learning as Viewed by Conference Educational Administrators Kindergarten-Grade 12Superintendents from one conference demonstrate how staff development is made possible for its teachers. The three issues this conference identifies as crucial to staff development are shared in this article: staff development must receive high priority at... -
Coping With Criticism Constructively Kindergarten-LifelongDealing with criticism is difficult, especially when expectations are high and resources are limited. This article explores ways of dealing with criticism by identifying three categories of critics, giving suggestions of how to respond to the critics, and... -
Courageous Leadership - Field-Tested Strategy for the 360° Leader Grade 9-LifelongWhen the spiritual gift of leadership comes alive in churches everywhere, the church will become the hope of the world and a most influential force for good. This is far more than another book on leadership strategies and techniques. -
Covenant Leadership - A Service Strategy for Marketing Without Marketing Kindergarten-Grade 12McKenzie suggests that a educational leadership is ready for a paradigm shift. He explores the nature of covenant leadership and the levels of service. This presentation was part of the 2005 NAD Marketing Our Mission Summit. -
Creating an Environment for Excellence Kindergarten-LifelongTeachers' attitudes and perceptions about workplace climate and job-related tasks are important elements in creating an environment of excellence. Using a framework for teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms, the author examines factors that lead to teacher... -
Critical Review of the Work TertiaryThe purpose of this article is to provide an accurate study of the work If I Were the Devil, through which its author, George R. Knight, fully outlines his thoughts and suggestions on the his thoughts and suggestions on the topic of the organizational structure... -
Cultivating Administrators in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12"Our current Adventist educational system is in serious need of passionate, proficient principals. Unless we are willing to employ some major adjustments to create an environment in which we develop and support leaders, administrators that show promise... -
Customer relationship management as perceived by students and administration at AIIAS TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to find out how the Customer Relationship Management concept, as conceptualized by Kaj Storbacka and Jarmo R. Lehtinen, was being implemented at AIIAS. The concept has four essential relationship perspectives, namely, Exchange... -
Descending into Greatness Grade 9-LifelongIn a society where "upward mobility" is the highest goal, Bill Hybels asks a tough question: Do Christians place God's desires first-or their own? In Descending into Greatness, Hybels and writer Rob Wilkins take the example of Christ's downward journey... -
Education Code for Atlantic Union Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This education code outlines the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures governing the operation of elementary and secondary schools within the Atlantic Union Conference of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. -
Education Code for Lake Union Schools Preschool-Grade 12This code is a compilation of policies relating to the establishment, maintenance, administration, and operation of the Lake Union Conference K-12 schools within the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist education. -
Education Code for North Pacific Union Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The North Pacific Union Education Code is a compilation of policies relating to the establishment, maintenance, administration, and operation of the North Pacific Union Conference (North American Division) K-12 school system. -
Education Code for Pacific Union Conference Schools Preschool-TertiaryThe PUC education code outlines the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures governing the operation of schools, colleges and offices of education within the Pacific Union of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. -
Education Code for Seventh-day Adventist Schools in Canada Kindergarten-Grade 12This manual for elementary and secondary school leaders includes application and authorization for senior academy status, denominational status approval, junior academy application, establishment and maintenance guide, pre/junior/kindergarten assessment, guidelines... -
Education Code for Southwestern Union Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The Southwestern Union Education Code outlines the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures governing the operation of schools, colleges and offices of education within the Southwestern Union of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. -
Educational Leadership in the 21st Century: Challenges and Expectations Kindergarten-LifelongA summary of major issues facing school leadership in the 21st century, this article posits that a clear understanding of the issues will enable Adventist educational administrators and teachers to prepare for the future. Topics include: Modeling Leadership;... -
For Rich Dividends - Invest in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the JAE special 1985 General Conference issue posits that investing in Christian education will pay great dividends. Christian education should not become overly interested in or concerned about fads in the secular educational world. The... -
GRIP -- Growing Relationships Involves People Kindergarten-Grade 12How's your grip? This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation explores core issues concerning principals and leadership issues, from staffing to parents and the community. It focuses on understanding school climate as it relates to relationships and successful... -
Handbook for Principals of Seventh-day Adventist Schools - North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12Available as a pdf or an interactive online version, this North American Division resource assists school administrators in meeting their responsibilities as educational leaders in the Adventist K-12 school system in North America. Topics include: Leadership;... -
How Educational Leaders Can Use Counseling Principles and Skills Grade 9-LifelongWhat counseling skills would help administrators and leaders better address the needs of those they serve? -
Indicators of Effective Leadership Kindergarten-Grade 12A list of indicators of an effective leader as described by surveyed educators. -
Is Adventist Education Too Expensive? Tertiary-LifelongAn intensive campaign to sell the idea that attendance at denominational schools really is affordable. A summary of the reasons for the increase in tuition costs is presented. Ideas on how Seventh-day Adventist college and university administrators must respond to fulfill their commitment to offer educational opportunity to every qualified application from their constituencies are provided. -
JAE Editorial: In This Issue Kindergarten-LifelongIn this editorial, the editor gives an overview of topics covered in this general issue of the Journal of Adventist Education. Articles in this issue include: Measuring Quality in Adventist Schools... -
JAE Editorial: An Ethic for Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongJohn M. Fowler discusses servanthood as the foundational principle in a Christian educational ethic. Using the shepherd/sheep metaphor, he suggests that a teacher or administrator desiring to be a successful shepherd of his or her students or organization,... -
JAE Editorial: Preparing Administrators for the 21st Century Kindergarten-LifelongAddresses the need within the Seventh-day Adventist Church for young, committed leaders, willing to be trained for service in various positions: principals, superintendents, academic deans, or directors of education. Articles include: Servant-Leadership-A... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Administrative costs of higher education; elementary curricula similar worldwide; private schools reach out; teens and drugs;... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Journal of Adventist Education Soon to be Printed in Four Languages; Increases in Alternative Certification for Teachers;... -
Job Satisfiers and Dissatisfiers Among the Employees of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies - An Analysis Tertiary"The purpose of this qualitative study was to review the perceptions and desires of the employees of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) on motivational factors ("satisfiers") as indicators of job satisfaction and hygiene... -
Job satisfiers and dissatisfiers among the employees of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) - an analysis TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to determine the ranks of motivational and hygiene factors as indicators of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction among employees of AIIAS as perceived and desired. The study also attempted to determine the present emotional disposition... -
Kentucky - Tennessee Conference Education Forms Kindergarten-Grade 12Downloadable administrative forms available online from the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference of Seventh-day Adventists include: Alternate Textbook Request Appreciation/Concern Forms Educational Expense Report Form Field Trip Check List Field... -
Legal Responsibilites of Board Members Kindergarten-LifelongCharles McKinstry examines the legal responsibilities of school boards and its individual members. He also discusses areas of particular concern for Adventist school boards. Topics include: Conflict of Interest; Protection of Students; Protection of Employees;... -
Love, Affection, and $1.60 a Month: Early Attempts to Finance Seventh-day Adventist Church Schools Kindergarten-LifelongHow did the early pioneers establish elementary schools? Bert Haloviak describes strategies used by the early Adventist church leaders to establish schools wherever there were children to be educated. Sub-headings include: Ellen White and the Church School... -
Managing Change - Concepts and Approaches Tertiary"The difficult challenge that always confronts higher education institutions in their efforts to innovate programs, policies, structure, culture, and the whole educational system as needed, prompted leaders and teachers to understand the basic concept... -
NAD K-12 Educators' Certification Manual Kindergarten-Grade 12Read or print the current K-12 certification requirements online for North American Adventist educators. It includes general information on application procedures, eligibility requirements, denominational teaching certificates, endorsements (regular, specialty,... -
National Council for Private School Accreditation Kindergarten-Grade 12Visit NCPSA's website for more information about this consortium of accrediting associations for the recognition of private schools in the USA. The North American Division of SDAs was a founding member of the NCPSA. -
Object-Centered Children's Sermons Kindergarten-Grade 5Teachers and children's church leaders will find practical tips on preparing and successfully delivering children's sermons. -
PE For Kids - Developing a Physical Education Program for Elementary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 8Areas to consider when establishing a physical education program for elementary schools. These are rationale, administrative/board support, budget and equipment, curriculum and scheduling, space, storage, teaching strategies, and resource materials. This article... -
Political Systems: How They Affect Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Gene Hsu explores the possibility of establishing a correlation between the work of Adventist education and the political systems in which Adventist schools function. The term political systems is defined, along with discussion of various political... -
Readers Theatre - A Unique Approach to Reading and Writing Kindergarten-LifelongReaders Theatre provides opportunities for readers and audiences to interact. Students develop writing and communication skills, along with comprehension and understanding of subject matter. The author gives examples of how Readers Theatre can be used across... -
School Board Manual - NAD Southern Union Kindergarten-Grade 12This Southern Union School Board Manual contains major policies, plans, and procedures recommended for the administration of conference schools. The materials in this manual are in harmony with the information and policies of the North American Division and... -
Spiritual Leadership - Moving People to God's Agenda Kindergarten-Grade 12Spiritual Leadership will equip those called to leadership positions with the tools to move God's people on to His agenda. The authors teach on approaching leadership from a biblical perspective. -
Spiritual Well Being and Quality of Life as Correlates of Job Stress Among Academic Chairpersons in Selected Seventh-day Adventist Tertiary Institutions TertiaryProblem: Stress, like pain, begins at birth and remains common to the human condition throughout life, and it is a factor in the experience of every human being who ever lived. It is not merely universal but it is also endemic and omnipresent. Chairpersons,... -
Study Groups in Schools - A Collegial Way to Improve your Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12Study groups are very effective in helping teachers build community and collaborate. Comprised of 3-6 people working together to implement common training, these groups focus on curriculum and instruction rather than administrative matters. While a public... -
Substantial Change in Program Kindergarten-Grade 12Download the NAD Policy for Schools Substantially Changing Educational Program during a voted accreditation term. -
Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personnel - A Guide for Principals and Supervisors Kindergarten-Grade 12This document examines the role and function of both principals and conference supervisors. Included is discussion on strategies for supervision of teachers in small schools, the role of the teaching principal/teacher, and how to facilitate teacher empowerment.... -
Supervision for Excellence Grade 1-Grade 12Don Weatherall addresses the importance of supervision of instruction, and proposes that in order for teachers and superintendents to maintain a commitment to excellence, they should build partnerships that create an atmosphere of acceptance, provide opportunities... -
Surviving a Natural Disaster Grade 1-Grade 12A head teacher reflects on the first few months after a tornado demolished their small school. Gather practical tips on how to prepare for and proceed after a natural disaster. -
Teachers Are Special Kindergarten-Grade 12This tribute to and for teachers celebrates the special, and often heroic, role they play in their students' lives. -
Teachers Look At Their School Boards Kindergarten-Grade 12Results of a survey conducted to examine the school board's impact on the life of the church employee. Discussion on attitudes and perceptions of teachers and principals toward board members is also presented. Topics include: Identified Problems; Poor Communication... -
Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers Tertiary-LifelongEllen White's messages to church leaders following the historic 1888 Minneapolis General Conference session. These powerful messages call for regeneration and reformation. Search the complete published writings of Ellen G. White here. -
The Board's Role In Teacher Employment Kindergarten-Grade 12Who has the official authority to hire and fire certificated teachers in the Seventh-day Adventist school system? This article examines the role of local school boards and conference offices of education in the process of employing quality teachers. Topics... -
The Case Against Committees Kindergarten-Lifelong"Why not form a committee?" is often the clarion cry of many a school or operating board. According to Furst, "Committees can slow progress, strangle innovation, promote mediocrity and discourage initiative." His article addresses the effectiveness... -
The Scholar and the Administrator - Twin Pillars of Truth Tertiary-LifelongReported differences between Adventist church leadership and scholars can be distorted, exaggerated, confusing, and unnecessarily divisive. -
The School Board: If You Build It, They Will Come! Kindergarten-Grade 12Seely outlines the process of building an effective school board. -
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions - Why Children Should Be Your Church's #1 Priority Kindergarten-Grade 12Few parents and church leaders realize how critical it is to start developing a child's biblical worldview from the very earliest years of life. George Barna shares profiles of churches which are effectively ministering to children and winning the war against... -
Upper Columbia Conference Education Forms Kindergarten-Grade 12Downloadable forms from the Upper Columbia Conference in the North Pacific Union, North American Division include: Alternate Text Request Form Education Materials Reimbursement Student Acceleration Request Acceleration - Parent Consent... -
What Makes a School Christian? Kindergarten-LifelongOn a Christian campus every worker, including support personnel, should communicate visible concern for the present and eternal interests of each student. For students to learn the values of efficiency, cooperation, punctuality, and diligence, their work supervisors... -
Working Smarter, Not Harder - Administrative Leadership Styles in Adventist Colleges Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the results of research conducted at the 1995 General Conference session in Utrecht, Holland, gathered from Adventist college and university presidents throughout the world field and provides a challenge to administrative excellence in...