Principals Clinic

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Principals Clinic is designed to guide schools in building a foundation which ensures the best academic and spiritual results as well as growth in numbers and in quality of education. Valuable methods, materials, and experience developed for over 50 years are made available.

“Hearing about your curriculum is one thing, but seeing it actually work in the classroom really proves what can be done with the average student.”— Pennsylvania

Who May Attend?

Principals/Administrators
Acting and prospective Christian school supervisors
Those starting a Christian school
Pastors
Board members
Office managers
Secretaries and office personnel

Dr. Horton Founder/President
Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola Christian Academy, A Beka Book

From beginning a small Christian school in 1954 to founding America’s leading publisher of Christian textbooks, Dr. Horton has a God-given vision for building an effective ministry on God’s Word. Through years of dedicated service, he has developed practical organizational principles that have benefited thousands of Christian school administrators, principals, and teachers.

Mrs. Horton Senior Vice President

Taking the leading role in developing the A Beka Book academic program, Mrs. Horton has faithfully invested her talents to provide balance and excellence to all areas of the Christian school curriculum. She shares her years of experience as an outstanding Bible teacher to help thousands of teachers develop dedication to reaching students’ lives for the Lord.

Key Features

Pointers for success in administrative methods

School construction, furnishings, and operations

Effective PTMs and Programs

Multi-grade DVD demonstration classroom

Classroom observation

Principal/Administrator Tracks for Principals, Administrators, and Pastors

First-Year Track	Second-Year Track	Third-Year Track
Personnel procedures Business procedures Christian school philosophy Keys to kindergarten success Elementary curriculum Secondary curriculum (gr. 7–12) Practical suggestions for operating and/or starting a school Admission and evaluation of students Observations in kindergarten, elementary, and secondary Integrating Christian principles into academics Characteristics of a supervisor How to observe Helping teachers to be successful	Qualities of an administrator and operational ideas Smooth beginning and ending of school year Elementary academics (gr. 1–2) Elementary academics (gr. 3–6) Setting up a nursery school Secondary academics guidance (gr. 7–12) Music curriculum Building school spirit through high school clubs and parties Patterns for high school scheduling Developing a library Cumulative records procedures Office procedures Observations in kindergarten, elementary, secondary How to solve common problems of new or weak teachers Communicating with your faculty Faculty-parent-supervisor relationships Discipline	Attend any sessions and visit any area of the school’s operation. “It was a tremendous blessing for me to attend the Principals Clinic. I returned with fresh vision for our school, ready to move into our plans for the next school year.”— Mexico Principals Clinic tracks should be attended consecutively, since each builds upon the previous year. Valuable materials are given that are distinctive to each track and available only to delegates in that track.

First-Year Track

Second-Year Track

Third-Year Track

Personnel procedures
Business procedures
Christian school philosophy
Keys to kindergarten success
Elementary curriculum
Secondary curriculum (gr. 7–12)
Practical suggestions for operating and/or starting a school
Admission and evaluation of students
Observations in kindergarten, elementary, and secondary
Integrating Christian principles into academics
Characteristics of a supervisor
How to observe
Helping teachers to be successful

Qualities of an administrator and operational ideas
Smooth beginning and ending of school year
Elementary academics (gr. 1–2)
Elementary academics (gr. 3–6)
Setting up a nursery school
Secondary academics guidance
(gr. 7–12)
Music curriculum
Building school spirit through high school clubs and parties
Patterns for high school scheduling
Developing a library
Cumulative records procedures
Office procedures
Observations in kindergarten, elementary, secondary
How to solve common problems of new or weak teachers
Communicating with your faculty
Faculty-parent-supervisor relationships
Discipline

Attend any sessions and visit any area of the school’s operation.

“It was a tremendous blessing for me to attend the Principals Clinic. I returned with fresh vision for our school, ready to move into our plans for the next school year.”— Mexico

Principals Clinic tracks should be attended consecutively, since each builds upon the previous year. Valuable materials are given that are distinctive to each track and available only to delegates in that track.

Office Management Track for Secretaries and Office Staff

“The Clinic is very comprehensive with attention to many details. I especially enjoyed the practical suggestions dealing with daily operation.”— Texas

Whether you have one office worker or many, this program will provide help in many areas.

Admissions procedures
Best practices in business
Effective receptionist and secretarial skills
Equipping your office

Handling accounts and collections
Parent orientation procedures
Records management and documentation retention
Tips for a smooth beginning and end of the year

Shoemaker Pensacola Christian Academy has a rich heritage of over 55 years in Christian education. Over that time, through the vision of Dr. and Mrs. Arlin Horton, we have developed tried and true methods for successfully operating a vibrant Christian school ministry.

Principals Clinic is designed to inspire principals/administrators and pastors to greater servant-leadership and effectiveness, while offering in-depth solutions for common administrative procedures. Our skilled, professional staff will share invaluable knowledge and proven techniques so you'll be thoroughly prepared in a variety of key topics. And the Office Management track for secretaries and office staff will greatly benefit your personnel.

Make plans early to attend! We would count it a privilege to help you build a more effective Christian school ministry for the Lord.

Dr. Troy Shoemaker
PCA Administrator

Important Times

Check-In

Monday, April 16, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT

MacKenzie Building
Pensacola Christian College
250 Brent Lane

Sessions Begin and End

Sessions begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. on Monday; plan to arrive early. Last session ends 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 18.

Cost

$70 per delegate (postmarked by April 2); $75 at the Clinic or if postmarked after April 2.

Fee includes special materials, meals (Monday dinner through Wednesday lunch), and coffee breaks. Refunds on fees are given for those who cancel reservations by phone at least one week prior to the Clinic.

Apply early online or mail your application and registration fee (checks payable to Pensacola Christian College) to:

Principals Clinic
Pensacola Christian College
P.O. Box 18000
Pensacola, FL 32523–9160

Please note that the appropriate registration fee for each delegate must accompany application.
Registration fees are refunded up to one week prior to the Clinic.

REMEMBER: Advanced registration fees of $70 per delegate must be postmarked by April 2.
Registrations postmarked after April 2 or received at the Clinic will be $75.

Reservations are limited. It is suggested that you send in your application at least one month prior to the Clinic. Please mail early. Do not make nonrefundable airline reservations until Clinic reservations have been confirmed by mail.

Accommodations

Lodging is available at the 89-room Campus House, located across from the College. Room types include two twin beds, one queen bed, two queen beds, and two–room suites. All rooms have a private bath. Prices start at $44 (plus tax per night. For Campus House reservations, call 1-800-443-7742.

Deposit for one night is required. Deposits are refunded up to one week prior to arrival date. Guests need to make their own reservations for overnight accommodations.

Important Notes

Upcoming Events

Teachers Clinic

Graduate School Sessions
2012 Jun. 17–Aug. 3

Additional Opportunities

Graduate School

Summer Programs in Education

(Core courses also available year round–15 months to complete course work)

Master of Science degrees — Two Summers

Education Specialist degree

Ed. Administration

Doctor of Education degrees — Four Summers

Ed. Administration
Elementary Ed.
Curriculum and Instruction with specializations in English Ed., History Ed., or Science Ed.

Graduate Distance Learning

Earn up to one third of your Graduate School or Seminary credits without leaving your ministry.

1-877-PTS-GRAD (1-877-787-4723)
pcci.edu/Grad

Pensacola Theological Seminary

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Arts in Bible Exposition (M.A.)
Master of Arts in Biblical Languages (M.A.)
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
Master of Church Music (M.C.M.)

Two CEUs (continuing education units) may be earned through attendance.
Women delegates are asked to dress modestly and not to wear short skirts or slacks to the sessions. We regret that we have no baby-sitting facilities for children or babies.
Prospective college students (juniors and seniors) are welcome to visit Pensacola Christian College during the Clinic. Prior arrangements should be made when registering.
Recording devices are not permitted.

“I enjoyed the Clinic and was very impressed with the Curriculum. Since that time, we have decided to go ahead and start a small Christian school.”— Texas

For questions/Clinic information Phone (850) 478-8496, Ext. 2828 E–mail reservations@pcci.edu

Download the Principals Clinic PDF.