education Archives

Commissioning Service Ideas

Posted August 3rd, 2011

Christian education week, designated in the Presbyterian Planning Calendar to begin the first Sunday after Labor day, is much more than a program emphasis Sunday or a theme week to… Read more »

Choosing educational resources with a Reformed faith lens

Posted August 3rd, 2011

There are many different ways to evaluate curriculum. This form will help your congregation look for examples of teaching and learning activities that are distinctly Reformed. The process can be… Read more »

Loving Our Neighbors: Equity and Quality in Public Education (K–12)

Posted October 20th, 2010

This report, provided by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy, discusses the challenges to public education posed by growing economic divisions and new demographic realities in our society.

Presbyterian Panel Survey November 2009: Education, PC(USA) Mission, and Study Resources – Summary

Posted September 3rd, 2010

Summary of findings from the November 2009 Presbyterian Panel Survey. Experience with schools; views on public education and educational policy issues; awareness of PC(USA) mission and ministries; factors influencing purchase… Read more »

Presbyterian Panel Survey November 2009: Education, PC(USA) Mission, and Study Resources – Full report

Posted September 3rd, 2010

Experience with schools; views on public education and educational policy issues; awareness of PC(USA) mission and ministries; factors influencing purchase decisions regarding study resources.

Using the Bible with Children

Posted August 2nd, 2010

Sample Objectives for Using the Bible with Children This list can be found in Children Among Us: Foundations in Children’s Ministries, edited by Cassandra Williams and Elaine Barnett, Witherspoon Press,… Read more »

Teacher Helps — Age-Level Characteristics Older Elementary—Grades 3–4 (5)

Posted April 23rd, 2010

Teacher Helps 02—Age-Level Characteristics Older Elementary—Grades 3–4 (5)

Teacher Helps — Age-Level Characteristics Younger Elementary—Grades (K) 1–2

Posted April 23rd, 2010

Teacher Helps — Age-Level Characteristics Younger Elementary—Grades (K) 1–2

Letter of invitation for potential leaders

Posted April 23rd, 2010

After determining needs for teachers for the coming year, create a separate letter of invitation for potential leaders identified by the Christian Education Committee.

Covenant for Re-commitment to Teach or Lead

Posted April 23rd, 2010

Covenant for Re-commitment to Teach or Lead Covenant