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In this course, David makes some direct presentations and is also interviewed on various topics by Dr. Christopher Perrin.
To learn more about the Association of Classical Christian Schools, visit the ACCS website.
- Lesson 1: Recovering a Christian Paideia
- Lesson 2: David Goodwin’s Background and Journey to Classical Ed
- Lesson 3: What Does It Take to Excel as a Head of School?
- Lesson 4: 30 Years of Renewing Classical Education
- Lesson 5: Stages of School Growth
- Lesson 6: What is the Ambrose Curriculum Guide?
- Lesson 7: National Trends in Education and Classical Lesson 8: Advice to Aspiring Heads of School
- Lesson 9: History of the SAT and Advent of the CLT
- Lesson 10: What is the Association of Classical and Christian Schools?
- End of Course Test: Classical Education in America

David mentions several books that have informed his thinking about classical education, including:
The Greek Paideia by Werner Jaeger
On Christian Doctrine by Augustine
To obtain a certification credit for this course, simply complete each presentation lesson or discussion in the course (by marking it complete or by taking the quiz) and then also take the certification test at the end of the course. The quizzes are designed to ensure that you have understood the essential content of each presentation, and they can be taken more than once if necessary. The cumulative certification test at the end of the course is given as a pass/fail test and requires that you upload one or more essays demonstrating your understanding of the course. (Please note that essays are simply evaluated by word count.) When you have completed the course, a certificate that you can print or email will become available within “My Courses” (accessible under “Courses” in the main menu when you are signed in as an active subscriber).
We recommend previewing the essay question within the end of course test before starting the course. This will help in guiding your note taking as you progress through the course. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for essay submissions to be reviewed.
By taking the course for certification credit, you also will be on your way to obtaining a Level L certification.
No CEU certificate is available for this course.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Recovering a Christian Paideia
Preview
Lesson 2: David Goodwin’s Background and Journey to Classical Ed
Preview
Lesson 3: What Does It Take to Excel as a Head of School?
Lesson 3: What Does It Take to Excel as a Head of School? Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 4: 30 Years of Renewing Classical Education
Lesson 4: 30 Years of Renewing Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 5: Stages of School Growth
Lesson 5: Stages of School Growth Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 6: What is the Ambrose Curriculum Guide?
Lesson 6: What is the Ambrose Curriculum Guide? Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 7: National Trends in Education and Classical Education
Lesson 7: National Trends in Education and Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 8: Advice to Aspiring Heads of School
Lesson 8: Advice to Aspiring Heads of School Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 9: History of the SAT and Advent of the CLT
Lesson 9: History of the SAT and Advent of the CLT Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 10: What is the Association of Classical and Christian Schools?
Lesson 10: What is the Association of Classical and Christian Schools? Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

End of Course Test: Classical Education in America
End of Course Test: Classical Education in America Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.