What can I do as an Educator?

 

The Department of Education Guidelines has broadened your Rights

Ø       www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/other/2003-1/022803b.pdf(Federal Register, vol. 68, No. 40, February 28, 2003).

Ø       See page 9647, “Teachers, Administrators…”

o        “Teachers may take part in religious activities where…they are not participating in their official capacities.”

o        “Before school or during lunch, for example, teachers may meet with other teachers for prayer or Bible study to the same extent that they may engage in other conversation…”

Ø       See page 9648, “Footnotes, #4”

o        “The study of the Bible…when presented objectively as part of a secular program of education (e.g. history or literature classes) is consistent with the First Amendment.”

Ø      Also see Christian Educators Association website www.ceai.com

 

 

Complete a “High School Survey” in  www.orgowits.org

Ø       Identify the Christian Students and Educators in your school.

o        Encourage them to do a Survey, too.

Ø       Call the local Church Leaders to get the names of the Christian kids.

o     Encourage them to do a survey, too.

Ø       Talk with the Christian Parents to add their input.

o     Find out who are the other Parents they know.

Ø       Print out the results and give it to all on the list.

o      A good job for a student.

 

Consider being a Christian Club Educator Sponsor.

Ø       Offer yourself to sponsor the Christian Club.

o        If you can’t do it, help them to find one.

Ø       Advise the students as they start or revive a club.

Ø       Meet with the Campus Guide to work with him/her.

 

Consider being the Campus Guide.

Ø       See duties of the Campus Guide in Church Leaders’ instructions in this “ActionPlan.”

 

Become a “Stream in the Desert” to encourage unity and hope.

Ø       Offer yourself to pray for students and educators.

o        Start or join an ongoing Educator Prayer group.

o        Visit the Christian club to meet the students.

Ø       Give out advice and wisdom to kids who ask.

Ø       Promote the Christian club and the See You at the Pole event.

o        Attend the See You at the Pole pre-rally and event.