June 25-26, 2025, with a preconference on June 24.
Registration is closed for 2025.
Logos Teacher Training is intensive training for all who desire to acquire or improve their skills as classical and Christian educators, administrators, and board members. Our Teacher Training instructors are Logos teachers, administrators, and board members. We’ve held this training annually since 1995, except in 2020 which was canceled due to COVID shutdowns. This training is officially endorsed by ACCS (the Association of Classical & Christian Schools).
We especially cater to new teachers, but half of our attendees are veterans. Many come to Logos Teacher Training again and again, since there is enough content that they don’t repeat.
WHERE: Logos School – 110 Baker Street in Moscow, Idaho 83843.
208.882.1226 (main office of Logos School).
teachertraining@logosschool.com
Teacher Training Coordinator: Lisa Bowen
MAIN CONFERENCE: PLENARY SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
2025 Plenary Speakers: Matt Whitling, Douglas Wilson, Dr. Jared Longshore, and Dr. Joe Rigney
The schedule will include two plenary sessions each day and more than 70 workshop offerings. The workshops will be conducted mostly by staff members of Logos School in Moscow, Idaho.
Workshops will be offered in multiple tracks: Grammar (Elementary), Logic & Rhetoric (Secondary), and Administrative/Board. Attendees are not locked into any one track; they may attend any session of interest. At check-in, you will receive a workbook with schedules, plenary outlines, maps, etc. Additional handouts will be provided in sessions. Bring pens, highlighters, etc.
Teacher training is designed for all major subject areas (grades PK-12) using the classical method. Workshops will include time to discuss the methodology of each concept and various methods of teaching the material. Administrators and board members will concentrate on the practical and philosophical considerations of operating a classical, Christian school.
Every morning and afternoon will begin with a plenary session, followed by a choice of two hour-long workshops. We will allow time for Q&A in each workshop. Come prepared to interact! There will also be informal opportunities to get to know others and tap into their knowledge.
A brief overview of a day of training during the Main Conference (Wed & Thurs)
| 7:30 AM | Check-in, Coffee, and Fellowship |
| 8:15 AM | Singing and Welcome |
| 8:30 AM | Morning Plenary Session |
| 9:30 AM | Workshop choice |
| 10:45 AM | Workshop choice |
| 11:45 AM | Lunch |
| 12:45 PM | Afternoon Plenary Session |
| 1:45 PM | Workshop Choice |
| 3:00 PM | Workshop Choice |
| 4:00 PM | End of Day |
See the full 2025 Schedule here.
PRECONFERENCE:
On Tuesday, there is an optional preconference with specialty tracks. See the schedule here.
| Track: | Description: | Designed for: | Instructors: |
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Administration Boot Camp |
Basic (core) Administrative duties and functions. | New administrators, board members, etc. |
Logos Principals and Superintendent |
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Latin Boot Camp |
A crash course – the basics of Latin in a day. We can’t teach all of Latin, but we can get you into the game, e.g., how to navigate and how the language functions. The goal is not to learn how to teach Latin (those sessions are on Wed/Thurs) but rather to learn Latin. | Those new to Latin, or needing a refresher. Non-Latin teachers who want the basics. | Christiana Hale, Logos Latin Teacher |
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Logic Boot Camp |
A crash course – basics of Logic in a day. We can’t teach all of Logic, but we can give a broad overview with enough specifics to grasp the subject. The goal is not to teach Logic (those sessions are on Wed/Thurs) but rather to learn Logic. | New Logic teachers, and other teachers who want to integrate logic principles and terminology into their subjects. | Mark Wilson, Logos Logic Teacher |
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Rhetoric Boot Camp |
A crash course – basics of rhetoric in a day. Learn the principles of rhetoric and apply them with a series of hands-on exercises and activities designed to give you a good handle on the subject. The goal is not to learn to teach rhetoric (those sessions are on Wed/Thurs) but rather to learn the theory, principles, and application of classical rhetoric. | New rhetoric teachers; teachers who want to incorporate principles of ethos, pathos, and logos into their teaching or speaking; anyone who wants to understand and use classical rhetoric. | Mackenzie Miller, Logos Rhetoric Teacher |
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Worldview and Culture |
Five broader sessions examining Christian worldview, covenant family relationships, stories, art, and music—all through Scripture’s authoritative lens. |
Everyone. |
Toby Sumpter, Dr. Jared Longshore, Brian Kohl, Bekah Merkle, and Aaron Snell |
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*NEW* Teaching Lab Practicum |
A practical, hands-on teaching lab! Learn how to distinguish an effective lesson from an ineffective lesson. A few volunteer teachers must prepare beforehand, deliver a lesson in the practicum, and then receive critique. Click here for more information. Limited attendance. | Administrators and Teachers | Dr. Chris Schlect and Jim Becker |
Tue 7:45-8:15 Check-in, Fellowship, Coffee (Logos Gym)
Tue 8:15-8:30 Hymn, Welcome, Announcements (Logos Gym)
Tue 8:30 First session begins
Tue 3:30 Last session ends.
REGISTRATION & FEES:
The registration fee includes the conference workbook, a certificate of completion, and catered lunches each day.
| $300 | Registration for the Main Conference (Wed-Thurs) | |
| -$50 | New Teacher Discount (for those who have taught one year or less) | |
| $100 | Preconference Seminars (optional on Tuesday) |
No refunds will be given after June 21.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
An ACCS-endorsed certificate indicating the completion of this summer training will be issued to each participant.
ATTENDEE TESTIMONIALS:
“All of the instructors were extremely approachable, available for questions and advice, and were willing to share ideas and resources freely. What a blessing!”
“Thank you so much! This training has been invaluable and I know will bless me so much going into my first year teaching!”
“I feel very blessed by the things I’ve learned this week, and excited for school to begin again.”
“I will go home with invaluable wisdom, ideas, resources, inspiration, knowledge, and passion because of what I’ve gained here. Thank you for following Christ in your mission and for serving all of us in this most special of ways.”
TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS:
Moscow, Idaho is a pleasant community of 25,000 and is located in a lovely piece of Creation. (For general Moscow visitor information, see www.moscowchamber.com and https://visitmoscowid.com
But it is also a small, somewhat isolated town…just getting here will be a bit of a challenge for you. We are very mindful of the sacrifices you are making to come here. We will do our very best to ensure your sacrifices are rewarded.
Airports: We have 3 airports that are good possibilities:
1) Moscow/Pullman Airport (PUW). About 6 miles from the school. This is a small commercial airport served by Alaska/Horizon through the Seattle hub. It is very convenient, but not always the cheapest; definitely worth checking because it’s so close.
2) Lewiston, Idaho (LWS). About 35 miles from the school. This is a small commercial airport served by Delta and United.
3) Spokane, WA. (GEG). About 87 miles from the school, but there is never any traffic so it takes only about 90 minutes. This is a medium-sized airport, but the biggest in the whole Inland Northwest. Airlines include Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and United. Often this airport is the cheapest, because of the competition and volume.
Hotels: Several hotels are within walking distance of the school. Make your reservations early!
- The Best Western Plus University Inn (less than half a mile from the school). Best Western provides complimentary shuttles to the Moscow-Pullman airport. Instructions for the group rate:
A guest room block and special rates are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn. Prior to May 24, please visit Reservations or call 208-882-0550 x 0 and mention Logos Teacher Training. When using the link, please confirm your arrival and departure dates at the top of the first page. If the link is showing no availability, you are unable to book your required room type OR if making reservations after May 24, please call the hotel directly.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites (less than half a mile from the school)
- La Quinta Inn and Suites (about 1 mile away from the school)
Within 10 miles of the school, there are another dozen hotel options.
VENDORS:
Vendors will be at the conference, with booths set up in the back of the gym in until lunch each day.
- Canon Press (Christian Publisher)
- Picta Dicta (A Latin Learning Platform)
- New Saint Andrews College (a classical college located in Moscow)
- The Universal Latin Exam (Institute for Classical Languages, commissioned by ACCS)
- Roman Roads Press (Classical Christian curriculum and resources)
OTHER NOTES:
Dress for the training is casual. Days will be warm to hot (low 80s is normal, 90s possible) and evenings can be cool (50s). The classrooms vary in temperature, so it is a good idea to wear layers.
Registration is closed for 2025.