2026 Memoria National Conference: Subject Intensives & Teacher Training

WEDNESDAY

PARNASSUS LECTURE

Malcolm Guite

THURSDAY

OPENING CEREMONY & PLENARY SESSION

Classical Christian Education: First Things First

Leigh Lowe

STUDENT RECITATION & PLENARY SESSION

Seeing the World Through the Prism of Language

Paul Schaeffer

FRIDAY

MADRIGAL CHOIR & PLENARY SESSION

A Well-Ordered Classroom, A Well-Ordered Soul

Jeremy Breland

CLSA ACCREDITATION, CHERYL LOWE LEGACY AWARD, & PLENARY SESSION

How to Grow Human Beings in the Age of STEM

Martin Cothran

Morning Sessions

Literature Seminar: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Kyle Janke

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Join us for a full-day Socratic discussion of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Led by one of Highlands Latin School’s literature teachers, this discussion will model how to guide a group through the main ideas of this classic play. Enjoy the full experience of this track by reading ahead and being ready to discuss the text.

New American Cursive Certification

Julia Lasoi & Carrie Baird

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Discover how to make writing pleasurable with the New American Cursive Penmanship Program by becoming a Certified Cursive Coach. In this course, you will learn how to teach a legible, fluid, and attractive cursive style to students.

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Latina Christiana

Anne Parry

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Teaching Latin for the first time is quite intimidating. This course is designed to equip the new teacher with the necessary knowledge of Latin to teach Latina Christiana. You will receive all the tips and tricks that make teaching this course easy. It is a content-heavy track, taking you through the material of the entire Latina Christiana Teacher Manual in a day!

First Form Latin

Beth Gurtner

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

First Form Latin is a step up in difficulty from Latina Christiana. New challenges, new concepts, and a new curricular format come with it. Spending the day with master teacher Beth Gurtner will give you the familiarity you need with the curriculum and the Latin language itself to teach your students.

Second Form Latin

Amy Mangione

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Whether you are a Latin veteran or newbie, teaching a level of Latin that assumes prior Latin knowledge is always a challenge. This track will cover all the concepts in Second Form Latin so that nothing comes as a surprise when you teach it in the upcoming year.

Third Form Latin

Jessica Watson

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Third Form Latin raises the bar for the Latin student. Difficult topics like the subjunctive mood and new requirements in translation will appear this year, and it is important for both the teacher and the student to be prepared. You will be taught not only the Latin concepts needed for this level, but you will also be warned of pitfalls as you mentor growing Latin students.

Fourth Form Latin

Rob Lewis

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Materials

Simply Classical

Christine Howieson, Danielle Thompson, & Emily Kendrick

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Phonics, Reading, & Literature
This session examines the intentional design and long-term trajectory of the Simply Classical curriculum, from early foundational levels through the upper grades. Participants will gain a clear overview of the curriculum’s direction and practical insight through live teaching demonstrations, with a special focus on phonics, reading, and literature. The morning will begin with an overview of the progression from Levels A-C into Levels 1-3, focusing on how early habits, language development, and instructional routines establish a strong foundation for learning. We will discuss how these early levels prepare students for future academic growth, followed by a live teaching demonstration of Level 2 phonics and reading. After a short break, we will address the transition from Levels 1-3 into Levels 4 and beyond. This portion will help teachers understand how early instruction supports richer literature, increasing independence, and long-term engagement. A live teaching demonstration of Level 4 literature will follow. The session will conclude with a Q & A period focused on pacing, practical tips, and long-term planning within the Simply Classical curriculum.

Materials

Professor Carol: K-6 Art & Music Appreciation

Dr. Carol Reynolds

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Dr. Carol Reynolds explores the fine arts curricula in the K-6 classroom. Learn about timeless works of beauty, colorful and memorable history, the foundations of Western culture, and how it all connects, using a classical approach.

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Classical Composition: Introduction, Fable, Narrative

Dr. Andrew Selby

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

This session begins with a basic orientation to Classical Composition, a writing curriculum based on the Greek and Roman “before-exercises” (progymnasmata) designed to teach basic writing before the formal study of rhetoric. We will cover a brief overview of the curriculum’s vertically integrated writing stages, address how its discrete skills uniquely prepare students for writing success at the college level, and provide explanations and sample lessons of the first two stages: Fable & Narrative.

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Memoria Pre-Algebra and Algebra I

Mark Gilbert & Stephanie Day

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

This morning session will highlight lessons learned from teaching Memoria Pre-Algebra and Memoria Algebra I. Overall, the intensive will be beneficial to anyone who teaches algebra.

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Memoria Euclidean Geometry

Dr. Tom Sculthorpe

Wednesday, July 15
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Memoria Geometry is intended to both frame the study of mathematics as a classical liberal art and prepare students to comprehend concepts in higher mathematical and philosophical study.

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Afternoon Sessions

Literature Seminar: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Kyle Janke

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Prima Latina

Krista Lange

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Though you have no Latin background, you can still teach it. Come learn the concepts that you will pass on to your students and the best way to make sure those concepts are mastered.

Latina Christiana

Anne Parry

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

First Form Latin

Beth Gurtner

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Second Form Latin

Amy Mangione

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Third Form Latin

Jessica Watson

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Latin Translation

Rob Lewis

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

The final year of Latin grammar means ensuring mastery of everything that came before and helping students wrap their minds around strange ideas like participles and gerundives. Most of this day will be spent helping you master those concepts so you can in turn teach them to your students. In the afternoon, we will spend time addressing the scope, sequence, and best practices of an upper school Latin translation program.

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Simply Classical

Kathy Eiff

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Building Blocks to a Successful School
Every human soul flourishes when given access to an education rooted in Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Using the acclaimed Simply Classical curriculum, discover how you can successfully provide a rich classical Christian education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a school setting. Join Kathy Eiff, co-founder and head of Simply Providence Academy, to learn the essential steps required to start a school (or school within a school) for children with special needs. Participants will be equipped to develop a mission statement, recruit faculty, implement a strategic admissions process, and design a daily schedule.

Practical & Unique Support for Children with Special Needs
Providing a classical Christian education to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a worthy cause. Like any virtuous endeavor, it requires diligence, intentionality, and endurance. Kathy Eiff will explore practical ways to support students with special needs in a classical Christian school setting. Learn about Individualized Service Plans, therapeutic support options, strategies for implementing sensory input, and how to measure student progress through the Simply Classical curriculum.

Materials I Materials II

Classical Composition: Chreia & Maxim

Dr. Andrew Selby

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

This session began with a basic orientation to Classical Composition, a writing curriculum based on the Greek and Roman “before-exercises” (progymnasmata) designed to teach basic writing before the formal study of rhetoric. We covered a brief overview of the curriculum’s vertically integrated writing stages, addressed how its discrete skills uniquely prepare students for writing success at the college level, and covered the first two stages of the curriculum. The remainder of the day provides explanations and sample lessons of the third stage: Chreia & Maxim.

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Memoria Algebra II

Mark Gilbert & Stephanie Day

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

This afternoon session will guide teachers through the content of the Memoria Algebra II curriculum. Overall, the intensive will be beneficial to anyone who teaches algebra.

Materials

Memoria Euclidean Geometry

Dr. Tom Sculthorpe

Wednesday, July 15
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Memoria Geometry is intended to both frame the study of mathematics as a classical liberal art and prepare students to comprehend concepts in higher mathematical and philosophical study.

Materials

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Lower School

Master teachers from Highlands Latin School will present how to teach the Classical Core Curriculum. This is an opportunity to collaborate with other teachers of your same grade, while you learn how best to use the Classical Core Curriculum in your classroom. Plenty of time will be given for questions and comments.

Junior Kindergarten

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Introductions & Routines

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Calendar

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Alphabet & Numbers

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Recitation

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Literature

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Show & Tell, Craft, & Activity

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Kindergarten

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Introductions & Routines

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
First Start Reading A-D

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Recitation & Calendar

3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Memoria Math A & Rod & Staff Math

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1st Grade

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Introductions & Routines

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Traditional Spelling I

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Recitation & Calendar

3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Memoria Math B & Rod & Staff Math

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2nd Grade

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Introductions & Routines

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Traditional Spelling II

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Recitation & Calendar

3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Memoria Math C & Rod & Staff Math

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3rd Grade

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Latina Christiana Year 1

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Rod & Staff Math 3

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Literature (Charlotte’s Web level)

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Greek Myths Year 1

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Christian Studies I Year 1

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4th Grade

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Latina Christiana Year 2

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Rod & Staff Math 4

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Literature (Blue Fairy Book level)

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Greek Myths Year 2

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Christian Studies I Year 2

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5th Grade

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
First Form Latin

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Rod & Staff Math 5

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Literature (The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe level)

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Famous Men of Rome

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Christian Studies II

Materials Virtual Attendee Materials Christian Studies II Traditional Spelling V

6th Grade

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Second Form Latin

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Rod & Staff Math 6

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Literature (King Arthur level)

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Famous Men of the Middle Ages

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Christian Studies III

Materials Virtual Attendee Materials Famous Men of the Middle Ages

7th Grade

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Third Form Latin

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Memoria Pre-Algebra

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Literature (The Hobbit level)

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Famous Men of Greece

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Christian Studies IV

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Upper School

Classical Composition

Abigail Johnson

The progymnasmata teaches a truly classical approach to composition. Abigail Johnson spends the day delving deeply into Refutation & Confirmation and Common Topic.

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Refutation & Confirmation

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Common Topic

Ref & Con Materials Ref & Con Virtual Attendee Materials Common Topic Materials Common Topic Virtual Attendee Materials

Middle School Literature

Meg Roy & Catherine Milem

Students are just beginning their journey with classic literature in the lower school, but they don’t really delve into the Western canon until upper school. This session will deal with helping students transition from the grammar school to the reading of more advanced literature and poetry for middle school.

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

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A Classical History of Art

Kyle Janke

An appreciation for classical beauty completes a classical education. In this overview of A Classical History of Art, Kyle Janke will discuss the development of the Greek aesthetic idea throughout Western history and its efficacy for cultivating a thorough understanding and deep appreciation of art.

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

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Science

Dr. Douglas Darnowski, Dr. Brandon Rittelmeyer, & Deborah Sewell

These sessions will cover best practices for teaching the sciences in upper school. We will discuss Highlands Latin School’s progression and present model lessons for various courses including biology, chemistry, physics, and natural science.

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Best Practices & Chemistry

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Biology, Natural Science, & Physics

Chemistry materials Biology Materials natural science materials physics materials physical science materials Additional science materials

Civics

Dustin Warren

Before students complete their upper school years, they must have a solid foundation in civics. In this session, learn how to help students as they read challenging but important primary sources that have shaped U.S. history and government.

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

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The Story of Christianity

Dr. Kevin Scahill

A classical education IS Christian, with God at the center to impart wisdom and virtue into the souls of our children. Join Dr. Kevin Scahill for a discussion of Memoria Press’ Christian studies curriculum, from Bible study in Christian Studies I-IV to Church history, Augustine, and apologetics in upper school. Dr. Scahill will discuss how these courses connect with each other and provide tips on how to teach them as well as the how, what, and why of Scripture memorization.

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

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Classical Rhetoric

Martin Cothran

Thursday, July 16
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

Rhetoric is essential to a liberal arts education and the pathway to persuasive public speaking. Martin Cothran will offer an overview of the program, explain how roots in rhetoric build good character, and give tips on how to teach this subject in your school.

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Geography

Kelly Nall

Thursday, July 16
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

World geography is the perfect prelude to high school history. This session will look at how to bring alive a world geography course, which includes the study of landforms, topography, famous landmarks, and climate, as well as the culture and religion of each continent.

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Greek Tragedies

Dr. Kevin Scahill

Thursday, July 16
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

After studying the great epic poems of Greece and Rome, students at classical schools should be initiated into the second great literary form that the classical period gave us—the play. The Greek tragedians in particular will prove indispensable to students by enriching their understanding of and appreciation for that great English playwright, William Shakespeare. Dr. Kevin Scahill will discuss the form and content of the tragedies in addition to providing a model lesson drawn from one of the plays.

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Administrators

History & Culture of HLS

Leigh Lowe & Tanya Charlton

How did we get here, and why are we doing what we’re doing? While HLS founder Cheryl Lowe was alive, she would give a speech every year that reminded the school’s faculty and families of the answers to these two questions. In this workshop, Leigh Lowe and Tanya Charlton will keep the tradition going and provide administrators with an exposition of Highlands Latin School’s guiding principles and a model speech that they can imitate in their own contexts.

Thursday, July 16
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET

K-6 Curriculum Overview

Tanya Charlton, Tara Luse, Paul Schaeffer, & Jeremy Breland

Although the daily demands of running a school can be stifling, classical school administrators must carve out time to understand and know the curriculum of their school. We will give a 30,000-foot overview of the Classical Core Curriculum and how each book was crafted with intentionality for each grade level.

Thursday, July 16
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET

7-12 Curriculum Overview

Tanya Charlton, Tara Luse, Paul Schaeffer, & Jeremy Breland

Thursday, July 16
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Cheryl Lowe’s Classroom Distinctives

Leigh Lowe & Tanya Charlton

In this workshop, Leigh Lowe and Tanya Charlton will discuss the principles of education that were most important to Cheryl Lowe. This will include curriculum choices, classroom pedagogy, the non-negotiables of a classical education, the role of faith in education, and much more. Mrs. Lowe was brilliant, and it is important that we continue to sit at her feet, revisiting her principles regularly so that we gain from her wisdom in our own efforts to educate our children well.

Thursday, July 16
2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET

Observing & Mentoring Teachers

Mandy Groce & Tara Luse

The key to mentoring teachers is spending time observing them in their classrooms. Learn how to guide teachers to be consistent and objective while remaining connected to the individual students in their class. Find out how to communicate pedagogical as well as syllabus and grading standards.

Thursday, July 16
3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

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Disruptive Students

Jeremy Breland & Mandy Groce

What is the goal of student discipline? What is the best approach to discipline? A finely tuned system or attention to students on a case-by-case basis? With a focus on care for students and communication with parents, Jeremy Breland and Mandy Groce will discuss the purpose, mindset, and best practices of student discipline.

Thursday, July 16
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

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Lower School

Junior Kindergarten

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
How to Build a Five-Day Preschool & Jr. K Program

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Kindergarten

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Christian Studies Enrichment: K-2

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Copybook I

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Helping Kindergarten Parents

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Q & A

3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Kindergarten Read-Aloud & Enrichment

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1st Grade

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Christian Studies Enrichment: K-2

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Copybook II

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
New American Cursive 1

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Q & A

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Make Way for Ducklings

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
First Grade Enrichment

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2nd Grade

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Christian Studies Enrichment: K-2

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
New American Cursive 2 & Copybook Cursive I

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Prima Latina

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Q & A

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Little House in the Big Woods

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Second Grade Enrichment

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3rd Grade

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
States & Capitals Year 1

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Mammals

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Traditional Spelling III

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Q & A

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Composition

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
English Grammar Recitation I

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4th Grade

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
States & Capitals Year 2

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Astronomy

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Traditional Spelling IV

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Q & A

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Composition (Fable)

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
English Grammar Recitation II Year 1

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5th Grade

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Geography I

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Insects

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Traditional Spelling V

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Q & A

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Composition (Narrative)

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
English Grammar Recitation II Year 2

materials Virtual Attendee materials Christian Studies II Traditional Spelling V

6th Grade

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
Geography II

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Birds

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Traditional Spelling VI

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Q & A

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Composition (Chreia & Maxim)

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
English Grammar Recitation III

materials Virtual Attendee materials Famous Men of the Middle Ages

7th Grade

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ET
American Studies

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Trees

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Horatius at the Bridge

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Q & A

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET
Composition (Refutation & Confirmation)

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
English Grammar Recitation IV

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Upper School

Classical Composition

Abigail Johnson

The progymnasmata teaches a truly classical approach to composition. Abigail Johnson spends the morning on Encomium, Invective, & Comparison and beyond. The afternoon will be a special workshop where you can bring your individual questions and challenges.

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Encomium, Invective, & Comparison and Beyond

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Workshop

Encom, Invec, & Comp materials Encom, Invec, & Comp virtual attendee materials

High School Literature

Kyle Janke

By the time students read this level of literature and poetry, they are ready for more advanced discussions with instruction that brings these challenging works to life. Kyle Janke will demonstrate how to moderate the Socratic discussions in which a well-trained student can participate.

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

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Classical Epics: Iliad, Odyssey, & Aeneid

Meg Roy & Drake Isabell

A classical education is not complete without a study of the Iliad, Odyssey, and Aeneid. Many literary references in the great books are gleaned from these works, so a study of these classics early in your progression is best. We will share how to best structure your class and will highlight challenging sections from both Homer and Virgil.

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Iliad & Odyssey

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Aeneid

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Math: Best Practices, Pedagogy, & Grading

Dr. Tom Sculthorpe, Stephanie Day, Mark Gilbert, & Tony Hernandez

In this session, we will present an overview of the Highlands Latin School math philosophy and discuss the suggested progression in greater detail as well as providing model lessons of various courses.

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

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Upper School Latin

Rachel Bier, Dr. Kevin Scahill, & Alex Long

Come learn about the distinctives of foundational Latin authors. Our teachers will discuss the content of their writings and also best practices for teaching them to upper school students

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Teaching Latin Authors: Caesar, Cicero, & Ovid

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET
Vulgate & AP Latin

Teaching Latin authors materials Vulgate and AP Latin materials

Logic

Dr. D. T. Sheffler

Essential to a liberal arts education and learning how to think is the study of logic. In this session, Dr. D. T. Sheffler will provide an overview of the language-based study of logic and will explain how to teach Traditional Logic I and II by working through key lessons.

Friday, July 17
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

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Administrators

Teacher Certification

Paul Schaeffer & Kathy Becker

Friday, July 17
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET

The Classical Latin School Association (CLSA) is an association of elementary and secondary schools working to promote the transmission of the culture of the Christian West through the Classical Core Curriculum, which was developed at Highlands Latin School. Join Kathy Becker and Paul Schaeffer for a discussion on the teacher certification process.

Preserving Authentic Learning in the Age of AI

Panel

Friday, July 17
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET

Technology is changing classrooms, but the goal of education remains the same: to form wise, virtuous, and knowledgeable human beings. Join this panel for a conversation on how classical Christian schools can navigate the rise of artificial intelligence while staying true to the timeless mission of genuine learning.

Admissions: Assessing & Preparing New Students

Adrienne Haythorn

Friday, July 17
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

A thorough admissions process provides the school with a lot of information about future students and their families. This helps the school make the decision about who to admit, but once students are admitted, how do you prepare them for entrance to your school? This session will cover how to both evaluate potential students and prepare them throughout the summer.

How Ceremonies Inform School Culture

Leigh Lowe

Friday, July 17
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET

Organizing schoolwide ceremonies that complement the mission of a classical Christian school is a tremendous challenge for every administrator. On the one hand, ceremonies often present an overwhelming logistical burden to a school’s leadership team. They can also become time-wasting activities that only seem tangentially related to the mission of the school. Join Leigh Lowe as she shares how well-done ceremonies contribute to the excellent culture at Highlands Latin School.

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MP Curriculum in a Hybrid Setting

Andy Sojourner

Friday, July 17
2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET

How do you accomplish the full MP curriculum in a hybrid school? This panel will discuss what works best for both teachers and families in a two- or three-day school.

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7 Educational Thinkers Every School Leader Should Know

Martin Cothran

Friday, July 17
2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET

Classical school leaders need to be not only be practical in their approach to leadership; they need to understand and be able to explain the foundations of classical education to both current and potential faculty and parents. Listen to Martin Cothran discuss several foundational thinkers who will help school leaders to do this.

Casting the Vision for a Classical School

Kathy Becker & Tanya Charlton

Friday, July 17
3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Every classical school begins with a vision—a clear sense of purpose that shapes everything from curriculum choices to school culture. In this session, Kathy Becker and Tanya Charlton will explore the foundational principles and convictions that must guide those who feel called to establish a classical Christian school.

Classic Learning Test

Adam R. Roate

Friday, July 17
3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. ET

Since 2015, CLT has partnered with classical Christian schools across the country and around the world to provide meaningful assessments for their students and connections for their teachers and administrators. From the early beginnings of CLT’s college entrance exam to its newly launched assessments for grades 3-8, CLT seeks to support the essential work of classical Christian education. How does CLT accomplish this goal? Join Adam Roate to find out.

CLSA Accreditation

Paul Schaeffer & Kathy Becker

Friday, July 17
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

The Classical Latin School Association exists to provide support and accountability for like-minded classical schools that desire to pursue excellence in a Latin-centered education. In this session, Paul Schaeffer and Kathy Becker will explain the CLSA’s accreditation process. They will discuss the goal of accreditation as well as provide insight into how to prepare your school for the accreditation process.

School Governance

Brian Lowe

Friday, July 17
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. ET

Brian Lowe will discuss principles of school safety in light of current statistics. Best practices for facilities, routines, and faculty training will be the main areas of focus.

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