The Classical Conversations Director

Program Director Qualifications

The Classical Conversations Director…

1. Is currently a homeschooling parent who

A. has schooled his or her children through

high school

B. Is in the process of doing so

C. Has schooled most of the way through but

because of extenuating circumstances did not

previously school through high school, but is now

committed to it.

D. Or is a home school graduate

2. Has homeschooled more than 1 year

3. Has read, understands, and agrees with all points on

the Classical Conversation’s Essentials of

Faith Statement

4. Is familiar with and understand the Classical Model

of Education

5. Has attended or is planning to attend a 3-Day

Parent Practicum

Foundations and Essentials Directors have strong

administrative and leadership gifts.

Challenge Directors love learning and teaching, while

influencing and equipping the next generation to

fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.

A Program Director

A Classical Conversations Director should:

· Lead under authority – This is Leigh’s program; therefore, a director should

honor Leigh’s intentions and directions rather than developing her “own” CC

program. When initiating new ideas, she should contact her Support Manager

following the process to communicate them, and work to benefit the whole

CC program. When communicating on the portal, the Director should not be

divisive or communicate information contrary to direction from Program

Managers. If the Director has a concern with direction or material presented in

the CC programs, the director should communicate privately with the

Program Manger and his or her Support Manager while remembering that

Classical Conversations is the vision and responsibility that God has given

to Leigh.

· Completely fulfill Director responsibilities – including producing timely

paperwork, attending training, promoting CC products and services,

communicating with CC, and staying updated by reading CC materials and

visiting the Directors’ and Essentials’ websites.

· Lead others well – In addition to running the program as intended, fulfilling

the responsibilities of the director, and promoting the products and services,

she also leads and inspires others to do the same. She is a leader within CC by

including other directors and her state management team in activities that she

plans. These activities may include Mock Trial, Spring Protocol, and

additional trainings. She also assists new directors with her knowledge

and experience.

· Communicate effectively – The CC Director communicates professionally,

with both those in CC and those outside of CC. This includes replying to emails

in a timely manner, following through on family inquiries, passing on

appropriate Corporate Communication, and providing input when asked. The

Director should copy his or her SM on communications with other

corporate staff.

· Respect others – In an environment where there is much growth and many

interactions, there can be differences of opinion which can lead to discord. A

CC Director is one who is known for speaking well of others and our programs.

She also handles conflict in a biblical manner.

A Program Director Should

Listen

The first to plead his case seems just, until another comes and examines him.

Proverbs 18:17

He who gives an answer before he hears, it is a folly and shame to him.

Proverbs 18:13

Seek Godly Counsel

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but the wise man is he who listens

to counsel.

Proverbs 12:15

Grow in Christ-likeness

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Proverbs 29:23

Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 27:17

Respond not React

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the

wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:2

He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 21:23

He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor, than he who flatters with

the tongue. Proverbs 28:23

Be Generous

There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who

withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.

Proverbs 11:24

Recommended Resources

On Classical Education

www.classicalconversations.com

The Core: Teaching Your Child The Foundations of Classical Education

By Leigh Bortins

Teaching the Trivium

By the Bluedorns

The Well-Trained Mind

By Susan Wise Baurer

Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning

By Doug Wilson

On Leadership

Any of John Maxwell’s books

A Fish Out of Water

By George Barna

Directors' Responsibilities At A Glance

· Attend and actively participate in a complete 3-Day Practicum

· Attend a one-day director’s business training

· Attend and attentively participate in Program Manager Equipping

Webinars and other tutor training seminars.

· Advertise for and enroll students

· Hold at least two Information Meetings in the months of January -

March, in addition to 1 every 4 – 6 weeks through the rest of the year

until the program is at desired capacity

· Ensure the preparations and effective communication of community

policies and procedures, including Emergency Action Plans, inclement

weather policies and sick child policies (Where appropriate, review and

utilize the Emergency Action Plans from the host facility and adapt

them as needed for your Community)

· Manage all monies collected, including the purchase of needed

materials out of the students' supply fees

· Secure a facility to operate the program

· Provide continuing education throughout the year for tutors in the

community

· If possible, attend a homeschool conference and work the CC booth at

that conference

· By January 31st of each year, renewing directors should:

· Make their intentions known for renewal

· Return the completed contract for $25 to the Support Manager– or

Area Manager if no Support Manager is present. Make one check

for $5 payable to Classical Conversations and one check for $20 payable

to the Support or Area Manager

Directors' Responsibilities At A Glance

Foundations and Essentials Directors –

· Hire four to eight Foundations Tutors who will each lead eight or less

students and their parents in a class.

(Exceptions)

With Support Manager (SM) permission only, some classes may have

nine students but never more than nine.

· Hire one to three Essentials Tutors that will lead no more than sixteen

students per class.

(Exceptions)

On occasion the Essentials Tutor may have up to eighteen in class, but

must have prior approval of the SM.

· Ensure that substitute tutors area available and trained.

· Primary duties are administrative during the enrollment season and are

centered on providing inspiration to staff and families during the

school year.

Challenge Directors (Programs for 12 – 18 year old)

· Must be willing to facilitate and/or tutor their students in six

academic areas.

· Foreign language

· Math

· Science and labs

· Rhetoric

· History

· Literature, and composition

· Must have a heart to learn with the students and the ability to show the

students how you learn new material is important.

· Conduct classes composed of no more than twelve students.

(Exceptions)

In rare circumstances the Challenge Director may have thirteen

students; this needs to be pre-approved by the Support Manager.