MN Christian Schools United

Professional Development Day

October 17, 2024 | Brooklyn Park, MN

The MN Christian Schools United PD Day provides both professional and spiritual development for your entire school – from administrators to teachers to support staff.

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Education Professionals United in Christ

Mark your calendars for the Minnesota Christian Schools United Conference on Thursday, October 17, 2024 (during the MEA week). Join together with other Christian Schools from Minnesota and Wisconsin for a day of professional development and networking. Bring your entire school staff – educators, administrators, business professionals, athletic directors – to elevate your all the teams in your school. Attendees will earn Continuing Education (CEUs) following the conference.

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Kathy Koch, Celebrate Kids

Dr. Kathy Koch (“cook”) is the Founder of Celebrate Kids. She has spoken to thousands of parents, teachers, and children in over 25 countries. Kirk Cameron chose her as an expert in two recent documentaries and she is also a popular guest on Focus on the Family radio and other radio talk shows and podcasts. She podcasts at Dr. Kathy Says and Facing the Dark and she is the author of seven books published by Moody. Dr. Kathy earned a PhD in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University. She is a former education professor, teacher, coach, and school board member. She has loved Jesus for years and her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry.

Breakout Sessions

Breakouts span every area of the school. From classroom to business office to advancement and athletics – there is something for everyone.

Have knowledge you want to share? Apply to be a breakout session presenter. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Peer Networking Groups

Connect with other educators and staff members doing the same thing you do every day. Share ideas, discuss opportunities and overcome the challenges that you are presented with in your roles. Networking groups don’t stop after this conference ends.

In fact, MN Christian Schools United is a chapter of Schools United in FL. Peer networking groups span beyond Minnesota and reach across the entire country.

Cost and Registration

$30 early bird / $40 regular rate

Lunch is included, and recordings are available after the conference so you don’t have to miss out on a single session.

Early Bird Rate

Through 8/31/24 at 11:59 p.m.
$30 per ticket, including continental breakfast and lunch
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Regular Rate

Begins 9/1/24 at 12 a.m.
$40 per ticket, including continental breakfast and lunch

REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are unable to attend the conference, you will still have access to all session recordings.

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2023 Conference Highlights

October 2023 was the launch of the Christian Educators Conference (Rooted Conference). Seven schools from across Minnesota and Wisconsin and more than 300 Christian educators united for a day of networking, collaborating, and learning. Dr. Roger Erdvig from Summit Ministries was the keynote speaker.

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Thank you for creating opportunities for Christian schools to connect!

2023 Conference Attendee

Thank you so much for hosting!! Great to get Christian schools together like this! It was a wonderful way to connect with other biblical educators!

2023 Conference Attendee

The event was wonderful. I have received many positive comments from our team. Overall, fantastic, want to come back next year!

2023 Conference Attendee

I think it was so nice getting together with other schools and coming together with people that have the same desire to do better and for us to grow together.

2023 Conference Attendee

Our Sponsors

Thank you to the following organizations for their support in uniting and elevating Christian Schools in Minnesota. Interested in being a sponsor? Learn more.

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