March 9, 2010

Convocation attractions

Aside from the LEA Convocation (March 24-26, 2011), Cincinnati has many interesting attractions. Among the standouts are The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Contemporary Arts Center.

March 5, 2010

Sectional strands

The process of reviewing and selecting sectionals from 250 responses to the Call for Proposals continues. LEA asked applicants to classify their proposals under one of seven strands to help Convocation participants choose sectionals applicable to them. The seven strands are

1. Methods & Content

2. Ministry & Vocation

3. Emerging Technology & Ministry

4. Leadership

5. Wellness & Relationships

6. Outreach

7. World View

Applicants will be notified of the status of their proposals on March 19.

February 8, 2010

Convocation tentative schedule

Here are some highlights to help you plan for the 2011 LEA Convocation:

• Pre-Convocation workshops start at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Mar. 24.

• Convocation opens at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 24.

•  Evening banquet meals included in registration cost on Thursday and Friday, Mar. 24 and 25 respectively.

• Convocation concludes at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 26.

• Exhibits open at 11:00 a.m. on Mar. 24 and 8:00 a.m. on Mar. 25.

Note: Some special  meetings are scheduled to begin Wednesday (e.g., International Symposium, Lutheran Special Education Ministries, arts group) or after (English Dist. administrators). Special interest groups involved in these meetings will be notified.)

December 2, 2009

Convocation budget guide

The 2011 LEA Convocation Budget Guide is now available to help you plan and manage your expenses. Some schools or individuals may want to take advantage of the Convocation Layaway Plan. Get the guide now.

August 20, 2010

Convocation Call for Proposals now available

Want to speak at the 2011 LEA Convocation? Fill out the Call for Proposals online.

Want to encourage someone else to speak? Send them to www.lea.org/CfP2011.htm. 

·       When you fill out the form, be sure to follow directions! Three rules with greatest potential for frustration:

• Do not use the ENTER key to move from item to time; use the TAB key instead.

• Complete all items on the form.

• Be sure to save the confirmation page after you submit the form.

Call for Proposals is available only online. We have tested it extensively, but you know how that goes! If you have trouble, call (708.209.3453) or email Ed Grube.

August 20, 2010

Convocation Call for Proposals

The 2011 LEA Convocation Call for Proposals form will be available September 1. Proposals will be accepted for consideration only online. Members will receive an email when the form is released. Both members and non members may submit proposals.

June 19, 2009

Convocation Q & A Page Opened

Do you have questions about the Convocation? See the questions--and answers--that we thought up. If you have additional questions, send them to ed.grube@lea.org. Go to the Q & A page. A PDF version is available for you to use with your governing board, staff, or others.

May 18, 2009

Convocation Logo Unveiled

Official versions of the 2011 LEA Convocation logo were adopted May 15. All variations include the distinctive red cross and shadow. Kathryn Brewer, who also serves as art director for LEA's Shaping the Future magazine, designed the logo.

April 22, 2009

Great Rate Locked in at Millennium

The Millennium Hotel, directly across from the convention center, has locked in its LEA rate at $109 per room per night. (Sorry, you can't reserve a room until August of 2010.

March 25, 2009

LEA Announces 2011 Convocation Theme

Lutheran Education Association’s Convocation Steering Committee approved Crossing Over as the theme for its 2011 Convocation in the city of bridges, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Convocation is March 24–26, at Cincinnati’s Duke Energy Center.

     The theme is based on a variety of Bible passages that emphasize Jesus Christ as a bridge between sinners and eternal life with the Triune God in heaven. The theme also supports the constant crossing over by educators in Lutheran ministries to all facets of educational endeavors and pedagogy. Crossing Over, as a theme, was borrowed with blessings from planners of a past Educators in Black Ministry conference and Black Ministry Convocation.

     The steering committee is composed of Dave Ebeling, Karla McDivitt, Paul Piel, Gordon Stuckert, and Sue Von Fange. Tina Machina (Meeting Services Unlimited), LEA staff, and production manager Kurt Bickel round out the team. The steering committee also plans to strategically consult with staff from LCMS School Ministry, LCMS Children’s Ministry, Association of Lutheran Secondary Schools, and  other related educational agencies in developing the program.