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Inter American Division Education webpage Preschool-LifelongThe Inter American Division's (IAD) education webpage includes a listing of IAD schools and colleges, code of ethics, manuals and other resources. Also available in French and Spanish. -
Lifeline - A Handbook for Small School Success Kindergarten-Grade 8This valuable North American Division small school teacher/principal online manual includes checklists, ideas, options, important things to do and remember, problem-solving strategies, teaching strategies, and professional development information. An older... -
25 Ways Pastors Can Support Their School Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents creative ways a pastor can support a school and become actively involved in the life of the local church school. Ideas presented include: support through church programs, sermons, scheduled and unscheduled appearances at school, and ways... -
A Board Member's Guide to Financial Statements Kindergarten-Grade 12This article can assist board members in the enormous task of ensuring that schools use their financial resources wisely so as to achieve their mission. It is their responsibility to adequately monitor the financial records of the school. Questions that board... -
A Guide for School Board Success Kindergarten-Grade 12"The purpose of this manual is to assist individuals to become effective school board members and provide boards with the tools to operate successfully. Conference superintendents of schools and local administrators are encouraged to use this manual for... -
A Look at the Board of One Adventist University Tertiary-LifelongLawrence Geraty, the President of La Sierra University, shares the similarities and differences of Adventist university and college board of trustees from the perspective of his university. -
Board Members' Guidebook East-Central Africa Division 2008 Kindergarten-LifelongThis East-Central Africa Division handbook contains excerpts of presentations made during the Board members' seminar organized and conducted by the ECD Leadership and Education Department. This guide was compiled to assist in fostering an understanding of... -
Board of Education Checklist - SSD Kindergarten-LifelongThis one-page document, prepared by the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD), consists of a list of documents and necessary information that should be easily available for board members to make decisions. Documents include agendas; minutes; financial, accreditation,... -
Budgets and Boards Kindergarten-LifelongA schools budget plan reflects is commitment to education in monetary terms. The combined efforts of staff, school organizations, constituency members, and the board, in preparing the budget, will help schools become more accountable to those they serve. Topics... -
Can Adventist College Boards Pass the Test? Tertiary-LifelongWith higher education facing serious financial, enrollment, and identity challenges, college boards are the object of considerable discussion and controversy. During this year following the General Conference Session most of the Adventist colleges and universities... -
Character Building: A Call to Action Tertiary-LifelongThis article is a call to accountability and action, for the academe to intentionally prepare students to be principled, responsible citizens. Adventist colleges and universities are tasked with building and reshaping character. Teachers should model for their... -
Columbia Union School Evaluation Resources Kindergarten-Grade 12Find links for annual progress reports, evaluation criteria, continuous school improvement templates, and accrediting agencies. -
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... -
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 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 Southern Union Schools Preschool-Grade 12This code is a compilation of policies relating to the establishment, maintenance, administration, and operation of early childhood, elementary and secondary schools within the Southern Union Conference in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist... -
Education Code for Southwestern Union Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12 New!!The 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. -
Eight Pet Peeves of Adventist College and University Board Members Tertiary-LifelongRichard Osborn addresses the challenges of serving on college and university boards by identifying 8 complaints/concerns board members often share. He offers solutions for each one, and suggests that implementing the solutions will enable boards, collectively... -
Enhancing Pastor/Teacher Relationships Kindergarten-Grade 12One crucial issue in the success of Adventist church schools is the relationship between the pastor and teacher. While the pastor is not the supervisor to the teacher, he is often viewed as such. Another misconception views the teacher as being on the B team... -
Ethical Issues for College / University Boards of Trustees Tertiary-LifelongThe authors of this article conducted in-depth interviews with eight board chairpersons or secretaries of Adventist colleges and universities in the North American and Southern Asia-Pacific divisions in order to identify issues relating to ethics at the board... -
Hawaii Conference Model K-8 School Bylaws Kindergarten-Grade 8A sample K-8 Adventist school bylaws shared by the Hawaii Conference superintendent of education. -
Help Wanted: College and University Trustees Tertiary-LifelongThis article looks at the qualifications college and university trustees, who serve as a vital link in the governance process of Adventist higher education, should have. -
Is My School Board Effective? Grade 1-Grade 12This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation will make you aware of a governance model for running a school board. It shows the proper relationship between the faculty, staff and the board. -
JAE Editorial: What If...? Kindergarten-LifelongWhat if there were no church schools? No Christian education? Calvin Rock poses that if there were no church schools, Adventism, as we know it, would cease to exist. He also poses the opposing questions, What if all pastors, administrators, teachers, parents,... -
JAE Editorial: School Boards - A Key Role Kindergarten-LifelongAdministration and leadership in Adventist education is the focus of this special issue. Rasi notes that an educational institution's stability, continuity, and success are risk without the support of its board. This editorial outlines and summarizes the role... -
JAE Editorial: The Risk and the Promise: A Moment of Truth Kindergarten-LifelongGordon Madgwick writes about the challenges facing Adventist education on the cusp of the 1990s. He outlines the establishment of Project Affirmation as a means of addressing change. Articles in this issue include: Reclaiming... -
JAE Editorial: The Stewardship of Boardsmanship Kindergarten-LifelongOsborn shares six biblical principles of members of school boards or trustees of higher education. Articles included in this issue: Principals and Boards: A Team The... -
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;... -
Legal Responsibilities of School Board Members Kindergarten-Grade 12This article provides an overview of the primary legal responsibilities of a school board and its members. Conflict of interest, protection of students and employees, finances, insurance, and confidentiality and defamation are topics discussed in this reprint... -
NAD Manual for School Boards - Member Guidelines Kindergarten-Grade 12"The purpose of this handbook is to provide a resource that will assist school board members in meeting their responsibilities in the Seventh-day Adventist (Adventist) school system. Conference superintendents are encouraged to use this manual for... -
NAD Visiting Committee Handbook Grade 9-Grade 12This handbook contains criteria for completion of the accreditation process for Seventh-day Adventist schools. The accreditation process has three stages: (1) the self-study, (2) the visit by a visiting team, and (3) the follow-up activities. Outlined are... -
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... -
Principals and Boards - A Team Kindergarten-Grade 12What is the purpose of the governing board of an Adventist school? The author presents the results of his observations as a participant on a number of boards. He posits that boards can effectively serve three major functions: policy making and enforcement;... -
Sample K-12 School Constitution Kindergarten-Grade 12A sample constitution for an Adventist K-12 school in the North American Division. This document includes a preamble, articles of constitutions and bylaws. The constitution articles include name and location, philosophy and purposes, objectives, non-discriminatory... -
School Board Governance Training - Myth or Must? Grade 9-Grade 12This article discusses the responses of a questionnaire given to school board members of Adventist day academies in the Southern Union Conference concerning board governance training. Member role definition, legal responsibilities, and accountability were... -
School Board Manual - NAD Columbia Union Preschool-Grade 12Download this practical guide to best practices and policies for governing boards of education in the North American Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventist schools. -
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... -
School Board Member Handbook - NAD Mid-America Union Kindergarten-Grade 12Created for Adventist school board members in the NAD Mid-America Union Conference, this handbook includes 8 chapters titled: organization and functions, effective board membership, effective board meetings, effective leadership, financial management, curriculum... -
School Board Member Quick Start Guide Kindergarten-Grade 12"This Quick Start Guide for School Board Members is full of important information to help you fulfill your responsibilities to the church school. This guide contains a job description, instructions for getting started, tips for maintaining a successful... -
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.... -
Technology Planning - A Guide for School Boards Kindergarten-Grade 12Every Adventist school needs to have a technology plan that is supported by its governing board, administration, and teaching staff. To ensure successful use of technology in the classroom, school boards should follow five basic steps: Visioning, Planning, Modeling, Funding, and Training. -
The Blessings of Serving on a Small School Board Kindergarten-Grade 12Working with school boards in small schools can be a tremendously rewarding experience if one is willing to work with the community, listen carefully, gather support, and appreciate God's blessing. Topics in this article include: School board is like a family;... -
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 Challenge to Lead Kindergarten-LifelongWhen boards govern, are they leading or managing? This article addresses the concern that many Adventist K-21 school boards over-manage and under-lead, by exploring key distinctions between leading and managing. Both skills are essential to perform four roles:... -
The Financial Report - Keep It Simple and Understandable Kindergarten-LifelongFinancial reports can often bring blank, dazed, or confused stares from board members. Penner outlines suggestions for presenting financial reports that will engage board members in making informed decisions, and promote active participation in discussing... -
The Library: A Window of Opportunity Kindergarten-LifelongHow does the school library contribute to the mission of the school and open windows to a world of ideas, culture, dreams, and faith? Annette Melgosa shows how the library supports the philosophy of Adventist education. -
The Principal as Board Officer Kindergarten-Grade 12Effective school boards fulfill four essential roles and the principal has a key involvement in each. A school board's success depends on the teamwork and collaboration of its members. The principal, as executive secretary, fills the most important position... -
The Unprincipaled Teacher - Being Your Own Administrator Kindergarten-Grade 8This article suggests some strategies for improving the administrative skills of those who must teach and act as principal at the same time. The Small School Survival Guide, published by the North American Division, offers suggestions about fulfilling...