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June 22-24, 2023
June 21, 2023 – Leader’s Day and Pre-conference
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Voddie Baucham
Dr. Voddie T. Baucham, Jr. is a husband, father, former pastor, author, professor, conference speaker, and church planter. He currently serves as Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. Voddie makes the Bible clear and demonstrates the...
Carl Trueman
Carl R. Trueman is a professor of biblical & religious studies at Grove City College. He holds a Ph.D. in Church History from the University of Aberdeen and an M.A. in Classics from the University of Cambridge. Trueman is the author of many books including John Owen:...
Joe Rigney
Joe Rigney serves as President and Associate Professor of Theology and Literature at Bethlehem College & Seminary. He is the author of five books including: Live Like a Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles (Eyes & Pen, 2013), The Things of...
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JUNE 23-25: MAIN CONFERENCE
Educators, parents, supporters, or students — 70+ workshops and multiple daily keynotes will meet you where you are. In person in 2022, plan on community events, gatherings, and fellowship so you can recharge and reconnect.
JUNE 22 (WED): PRE-CONFERENCE
Join Leader’s Day and practicums to go in depth about strategy, pedagogy, reading, Latin, startups, and more.
IN-PERSON and ONLINE
Again this year, we plan to hold RTR in person in Frisco (Dallas), Texas. Plenary speakers and workshops will be available online for individual and site licenses. Find out more on our Registration page.
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Voddie Baucham
Dr. Voddie T. Baucham, Jr. is a husband, father, former pastor, author, professor, conference speaker, and church planter. He currently serves as Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. Voddie makes the Bible clear and demonstrates the...
Carl Trueman
Carl R. Trueman is a professor of biblical & religious studies at Grove City College. He holds a Ph.D. in Church History from the University of Aberdeen and an M.A. in Classics from the University of Cambridge. Trueman is the author of many books including John Owen:...
Joe Rigney
Joe Rigney serves as President and Associate Professor of Theology and Literature at Bethlehem College & Seminary. He is the author of five books including: Live Like a Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles (Eyes & Pen, 2013), The Things of...
Dana Harris
Navigating the Changing Culture and How to Protect Your Ministry From Alliance Defending Freedom As a Christian ministry, how do you address the changing cultural views on issues such as sexuality, marriage, and gender identity? How can your ministry love and serve...
Bill Mott
William R. Mott, Ph.D. is a leading authority on governance issues for independent and faith-based schools. His third book, Healthy Boards – Successful Schools: The Impact of Governance and Leadership on Independent and Faith-Based Schools is a comprehensive resource...
Louis Markos
A returning favorite, Dr. Markos continues to inspire and entertain. He is a professor of English and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University, where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities and teaches courses on British Romantic and Victorian Poetry...
Laura Tucker
Laura Tucker is a founder and was the Director of Instruction at Rockbridge Academy, a classical and Christian school in Millersville, MD from 1995-2011. She has over 30 years of experience in education at the K-12 and college levels as a teacher, administrator,...
Jonathon Woodyard
Jonathon Woodyard is Dean of Admissions and Assistant Professor of Theology and History at Bethlehem College & Seminary. Jonathon is married to Gina and they have two energetic boys, Calvin and Caleb. Jonathon is an avid fan of Kentucky basketball (Go Big Blue),...
Joelle Hodge
Joelle Hodge holds a BA in history/political science from Messiah University in Grantham, Pennsylvania, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching program at Eastern University’s Templeton Honors College. She began her career as a staffer to United...
David Diener
Dr. David Diener works at Hillsdale College where he is the Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and a Lecturing Professor of Education. He also is a Fellow on the Alcuin Fellowship National Council, serves on the Board of Directors for the Society for Classical Learning...
Liz Caddow
Liz Caddow founded Trinity Classical Academy in 2001 in Santa Clarita, CA with her husband, Wally Caddow. Today Trinity is in its 21st year with 550 students in grades TK - 12th and has graduated 10 classes totaling 298 students who have attended some of the finest...
George Grant
Back by popular demand, George Grant is pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Franklin, TN. He founded Franklin Classical School in Franklin, served as assistant to D. James Kennedy, taught at Knox Theological Seminary, promotes classical Christian education...
Leslie Collins
Leslie and her husband, Dave have been working in classical and Christian education since 1995. Leslie was the founding headmistress of Rockbridge Academy in Millersville, Maryland, and was privileged to briefly serve in Kailua, Hawaii, as Trinity Christian School...
Andrew Kern
President of the CiRCE Institute; Vice President of The Lost Tools of Writing At the moment of writing, Andrew Kern has seven grand-children. More trivially, having founded the CiRCE Institute after co-authoring Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping...
Douglas Wilson
As a founder of the movement and pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, Douglas Wilson continues to offer fresh insight and provokes us to go further up and further into classical Christian education. Douglas J. Wilson is also Senior Fellow of Theology at New Saint...
Ty Fischer
Ty Fischer is passionate about classical Christian education. Currently, he heads Veritas Academy in Lancaster, PA, and is ACCS Board Director of Strategic Growth. You might hear from Ty as he works with a growing network of donors, curriculum providers, parents, and...
David Seibel
Dave Seibel is the father of five, the husband of Brooke and a rider of bikes. When he’s not working on his doctorate from Southern on organizational leadership, he is playing baseball with his sons or chasing kids at recess. He is the head of school at Coram Deo...
Christine Norvell
Christine Norvell has taught in classical, homeschool, and public education for over twenty years. She serves as the Upper School Dean and as a high school humanities teacher for Sager Classical Academy in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. With an MA in Humanities from...
Matt Dixon
Matthew J. Dixon, Ed.D., has been a part of classical, Christian education since 2008. After graduating from The Master’s University, Matt immediately began working at Trinity Classical Academy in Valencia, CA, while pursuing additional schooling through The Southern...
Carmen Watson
Carmen Watson has been a teacher in classical Christian schools for 17 years and an administrator for 9 years. She most recently served as the Upper School Principal at Providence Classical School (PCS) in Spring, TX. During her time at PCS, Carmen successfully...
Jeremy Tate
Jeremy Tate is the founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test. Jeremy is also the host of the Anchored Podcast, CLT's top 2% global podcast that features discussions at the intersection of education and culture. Prior to founding CLT, Jeremy served as Director of...
Christopher Webb
Christopher Webb is the Logic & Rhetoric School Principal at Regents School of Charlottesville in Charlottesville, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to joining Regents, Christopher completed a campus ministry...
Mandi Gerth
Mandi Gerth serves alongside a dedicated team of classical educators at a University Model school in Dallas, Texas where she currently teaches fourth grade. She and her husband have labored for over twenty years to build a family culture for their five children that...
Jason Barney
Jason Barney serves as the Principal of Coram Deo Academy in Carmel, IN. In 2012 he was awarded the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching from Hillsdale College. He completed his MA in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton College, where he received The Tenney Award...
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LEADER’S DAY-JUNE 22
Join together with leaders who will challenge, encourage, and prompt us to remember the value of our mission and the greatness of our sovereign Lord.
CHOOSE A PRACTICUM
On June 22, dive deep into Latin teaching methods and the new ULE, the Startup Accelerator, Reading for Grammar Teachers, and The Art of Teaching.
ACCREDITED & MEMBER SCHOOLS
Luncheons and meetings for updates, fellowship, and planning.
TEA FOR WIVES OF HEADMASTERS
Share stories, phone numbers, and a cup of warm (or cold) tea. (Thursday, 2:30-4:00)
STARTING A SCHOOL
A special event for those starting schools–join a panel discussion, Q & A, and meeting with other startups and experienced school builders. (Saturday, 8am – 10am)
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Overview
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Main Conference
June 23 – 25
Choose from multiple workshops during each of 2 morning and 2 afternoon sessions. Plenary speakers appear throughout the conference. And, spontaneous meetings and get togethers announced live at the conference.
Leader's Day and Practicums
June 22
Hands on seminars and targeted practicums are offered the day before the main conference. Leader’s Day provides training and networking for leaders in the movement, while practicums target specific areas relevant to teachers and staff.
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Jeremy Tate
Jeremy Tate is the founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test. Jeremy is also the host of the Anchored Podcast, CLT's top 2% global podcast that features discussions at the intersection of education and culture. Prior to founding CLT, Jeremy served as Director of...
The Art of Teaching in Practice – A Pre-conference Practicum
THE ART OF TEACHING IN PRACTICE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, 1-9PM Pre-conference Practicum A teaching practicum for teachers and for the administrators who serve them. Space is limited. Register soon. Purpose | Video Highlight | Details and Logistics | Schedule |...
Foundation Track
FOUNDATION TRACK JUNE 23-25, 2022 ACCS Foundation of Classical Christian Excellence (FCCE) Essential Training for Classical Christian Teachers Look for this symbol to find Foundation classes in the Conference Schedule (coming soon). Overview The FCCE...
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The restoration of classical Christian education for God’s people