School of Tomorrow®, Philippines

The Educators’ Convention (EDCON) of School of Tomorrow®, Philippines (SOT®P), is an annual assembly held for Pastors, Administrators, Principals, Administrative Office Staff, and Learning Center Supervisors and Monitors of schools using the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® system.

This year, the EDCON will be held in six (6) major cities that will minister to our schools in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. We are encouraging everyone to be part of this annual event and take advantage of this time to refresh and recharge for the work that is ahead.

QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS


The EDCON is a signature event conducted by SOT®P for all school staff and leaders of schools using the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® system. This event aims to provide inspiration and instruction for the upgrading of professional skills. This also serves as a venue for the sharing of experiences and insights with school staff and leaders coming from different SOT®P schools.

REGISTRATION DETAILS


EARLY BIRD: ₱ 3,250.00 per Delegate (June 1, 2026)
REGULAR FEE: ₱ 4,000.00 per Delegate (July 3, 2026)
MEALS ARE INCLUDED*

NO WALK-IN / ONSITE REGISTRATION

Please proceed to our OFFICIAL PORTAL SITE and look for the EDCON tab.
To complete your registration, please SEND your PROOF OF PAYMENT together with
the name of your school to registration@schooloftomorrow.ph. Please note that your
registration will not be acknowledged without proof of payment and the confirmed
delegates list through our portal registration.
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE

FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE

* for payment guidelines, please CLICK HERE*

Please make sure that your PORTAL REGISTRATION is accomplished and your PROOF OF PAYMENT is forwarded to us on or before the specified date.

VENUE LOCATION & DATES


• ILIGAN
August 3-4, 2026
Go Hotels Iligan
Robinsons Place Iligan Complex,
Iligan City, 9200 Lanao del Norte
(0998)8677187
reservations@gohotels.ph
[SEE LOCATION]

• CEBU
August 6-7, 2026
Summit Galleria Cebu
Robinsons Galleria Cebu B. Benedicto Street,
cor General Maxilom Ave Ext, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
(032)8881777
reservations@summithotels.ph
[SEE LOCATION]

• PAMPANGA
August 10-11, 2026
The Forum and Orchidarium
Lazatin Boulevard, Barangay San Juan,
San Fernando, Philippines, 2000
[SEE LOCATION]

• NAGA
August 13-14, 2026
Summit Hotel Naga
Robinsons Place Naga Complex, Almeda Hwy,
Brgy. Triangulo, Naga City, 4400 Camarines Sur
(0998)8887788
reservations@summithotels.ph
[SEE LOCATION]

• TAGAYTAY
August 17-18, 2026
Summit Ridge Tagaytay
Km 58 General Emilio Aguinaldo Highway,
Maharlika West, Tagaytay City, 4120 Cavite
(02)82406888
reservations@summithotels.ph
[SEE LOCATION]

• MANILA
August 20-21, 2026
SOT®P Headquarters
MJS Avenue, Levitow Executive Village
Barangay Don Bosco, Parañaque City
(02) 8822 9663 | (02) 8822 4309
schoolservices@schooloftomorrow.ph
[SEE LOCATION]

EDCON SESSIONS


General Session 1 (Opening): OVERCOMING MINDSETS THAT LIMIT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
– Dr. Delbert Hooge

This keynote session challenges ChrisMan educators to examine and overcome limiting beliefs that hinder growth and effectiveness in ChrisMan schooling. Grounded in biblical principles and the ACE School of Tomorrow philosophy, the address inspires administrators and teachers to embrace renewed vision, innovation, and excellence in fulfilling the mission of developing students spiritually, academically, and in character for God’s purpose.

General Session 2: STRENGTHENING CALLING WITH COMPETENCE
– Pastor Jonie Brasileño

This session emphasizes the vital balance between spiritual calling and professional competence in Christian education. It challenges educators to pursue continuous growth in knowledge, skills, and leadership while remaining faithful to their God-given mission. Participants will be encouraged to strengthen both passion and proficiency to effectively lead students toward academic excellence and Christ-centered character development.

General Session 3: BREAKING INTO THE GEN Z MINDSET IN OUR SCHOOLS
-Pastor Erich Bernard Santos

This session equips Christian educators with insights into understanding and effectively
engaging today’s Generation Z learners. Exploring their values, learning styles, digital
influences, and social realities, participants will discover practical strategies for meaningful connection and Christ-centered instruction. The session challenges schools using the ACE School of Tomorrow system to bridge generational gaps and communicate biblical truth in ways that remain relevant, impactful, and
transformational.

General Session 4 (Rally): THE POWER OF PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
– Pastor Jonie Brasileño

This session highlights prayer as the foundational strength of effective Christian
education ministry. Participants will be reminded that lasting transformation in students,
schools, and communities begins through intentional dependence on God. Designed for
administrators and teachers, the session encourages the cultivation of a strong culture
of prayer in leadership, classrooms, and school communities, empowering educators to
overcome challenges and faithfully fulfill their spiritual mission.

General Session 5: A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO THE A.C.E. SYSTEM
– Pastor Erich Bernard Santos

This session calls Christian educators and school leaders to reaffirm their commitment
to the philosophy, principles, and proven practices of the ACE School of Tomorrow
system. Participants will revisit the system’s biblical foundation and educational
distinctives while addressing contemporary challenges in implementation. The session
encourages renewed passion, consistency, and excellence in faithfully applying the ACE
approach to develop students academically, spiritually, and in character.

General Session 6 (Closing): ONWARD CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
– Dr. Delbert Hooge

This closing challenge calls Christian educators to look ahead with faith, courage, and
renewed purpose as they prepare for the future of Christian education beyond 2030.
Reflecting on emerging opportunities and responsibilities, the session inspires
administrators and teachers to lead with vision, innovation, and unwavering biblical
conviction, ensuring that Christian schools remain relevant, transformative, and
steadfast in fulfilling God’s mission for the next generation.



WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Workshop 1A: Administrators – MINDSET RESET LAB FOR ADMINISTRATORS

  • Linked Lecture: Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Mindsets That Limit Christian
    Education
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Purpose: To help Administrators and Administrative Staff identify internal
    barriers, renew their thinking through Scripture, and commit to growth aligned
    with ACE philosophy.

Workshop 1B: Learning Center Staff – MINDSET RESET LAB FOR LEARNING CENTER STAFF

  • Linked Lecture: Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Mindsets That Limit Christian
    Education
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Purpose: To help Learning Center Staff identify internal barriers, renew their
    thinking through Scripture, and commit to growth aligned with ACE philosophy.

Workshop 2A: Administrators – CALLED TO EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP

  • Linked Lecture: Breaking Barriers: Strengthening Calling with Competence
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Purpose: To connect spiritual calling with professional excellence in the ACE
    system and school administration.

Workshop 2B: Learning Center Staff – CALLED TO EXCEL IN A.C.E. PROCEDURES

  • Linked Lecture: Breaking Barriers: Strengthening Calling with Competence
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Purpose: To connect spiritual calling with professional excellence in the ACE
    Learning Center.

Workshop 3A: Administrators – BREAKING STRUCTURAL BARRIERS IN SCHOOL OPERATIONS (Lecture + Q&A)

  • Linked Lecture: A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO THE A.C.E. SYSTEM
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Purpose: To identify operational barriers and redesign support systems.

Workshop 3B: Learning Center Staff – ENGAGING STUDENTS BEYOND THE
PACES (Lecture + Q&A)

  • Linked Lecture: A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO THE A.C.E. SYSTEM
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Purpose: To increase student engagement while maintaining ACE structure.

EDCON TEAM | SPEAKERS & FACILITATORS


REV. DELBERT HOOGE
Executive Director
REV. ERICH BERNARD SANTOS
Deputy Director
MR. MATTHEW BAUTISTA
Executive Manager
PASTOR JONIE BRASILEÑO
Pastor / Administrator
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
MRS. HARRIET BARRERA
Administrator
Philippine Christian School of Tomorrow

PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATION


MR. TIMOTHY JONSEL S. ERMITAÑO
Convention Director & Host

MR. JAY PELAYO
Media & Technical Head

MR. JULIUS MALTO
Production Asst. & Facilitator

PASTOR MOSES TOLENTINO
Program Coordinator

MR. DAVID MONTEFALCON
Finance Coordinator

MS. JEWEL JIREH DE LEON
Media & Technical Personnel

EDCON TEAM | SUPPORT


MS. PRINCESS BOHOLST
Registration & Admin Head

MS. THERESA ABAÑO
ARC Coordinator

MRS. RUBY PAÑO
Logistics Coordinator

DAILY SCHEDULE


DAY ONE – BREAKING INTERNAL BARRIERS

TIME Group A
Administrators
Group B
Supervisors & Monitors
7:00 – 8:30 REGISTRATION
8:30 – 9:30 GENERAL SESSION 1 – OPENING CEREMONIES

Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas (8:30–8:32)
Welcome Remarks & Opening Prayer (8:32–8:40)
Singing (8:40–8:50)

Keynote Message (8:40–9:30 – 50 mins)
BREAKING BARRIERS:
OVERCOMING MINDSETS THAT LIMIT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Rev. Delbert Hooge
9:30 – 9:40 Transition Break
9:40 – 10:40 WORKSHOP 1A

MINDSET RESET LAB FOR ADMINISTRATORS
A Guided Group Activity

Pastor Erich Bernard Santos
Workshop Leader

Mr. Matthew Bautista
Pastor Moses Tolentino
Facilitators
WORKSHOP 1B

MINDSET RESET LAB FOR LEARNING CENTER STAFF
A Guided Group Activity

Mrs. Harriet Barrera
Workshop Leader

Mr. Timothy Jonsel Ermitaño
Mr. Julius Malto
+Selected LC Supervisors
Facilitators
10:40 – 11:00 Transition Break
11:00 – 12:00 GENERAL SESSION 2

Singing & Announcements (11:00–11:10)

Message 2 (11:10–11:55 – 50 mins)
BREAKING BARRIERS:
STRENGTHENING CALLING WITH COMPETENCE
Pastor Jonie Brasileño
With Q&A
12:00 – 1:30 LUNCH BREAK
1:30 – 2:30 Workshop 2A

CALLED TO EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP

Pastor Erich Bernard Santos
Workshop Leader

Mr. Matthew Bautista
Pastor Moses Tolentino
Facilitators
Workshop 2B

CALLED TO EXCEL IN THE ACE PROCEDURES
Include Best Practices in the Learning Center

Mrs. Harriet Barrera
Workshop Leader

Mr. Timothy Jonsel Ermitaño
Mr. Julius Malto
+Selected LC Supervisors
Facilitators
2:30 – 2:40 Transition Break
2:40 – 3:30 GENERAL SESSION 3

Message 3 (2:40–3:20 – 40 mins)
BREAKING BARRIERS:
BREAKING INTO THE GEN Z MINDSET IN OUR SCHOOLS
P. Erich Bernard Santos
With Q&A
3:30 – 3:50 Transition Break
3:50 – 4:55 GENERAL SESSION 4 – RALLY

Singing (3:50–4:00)
Special Number (4:00–4:05)
Announcements (4:05–4:10)

Message 4 (4:10–4:55 – 45 mins)
BREAKING BARRIERS:
THE POWER OF PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
Pastor Jonie Brasileño
4:55 – 5:00 Final Announcements & Prayer

DAY TWO – BREAKING EXTERNAL BARRIERS

TIME Group A
Administrators
Group B
Supervisors & Monitors
8:00 – 8:30 MORNING DEVOTION
A Pastor from the Region
8:30 – 9:30 GENERAL SESSION 5

Greetings and Announcements (8:30–8:40)
Singing (8:40–8:50)

Message 5 (8:40–9:30 – 50 mins)
BREAKING BARRIERS:
A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO THE A.C.E. SYSTEM
Pastor Erich Bernard Santos
9:30 – 9:40 Transition Break
9:40 – 10:40 WORKSHOP 3A

BREAKING STRUCTURAL BARRIERS IN SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Mr. Matthew Bautista
With Q&A
WORKSHOP 3B

ENGAGING STUDENTS BEYOND THE PACES
Mrs. Harriet Barrera
With Q&A
10:40 – 11:00 Transition Break
11:00 – 11:55 GENERAL SESSION 6 – CLOSING CEREMONIES

Singing (11:00–11:10)
Announcements (11:10–11:15)

Closing Message (11:15–11:55 – 50 mins)
“ONWARD CHRISTIAN EDUCATION”
Rev. Delbert Hooge
11:55 – 12:00 PHOTO OP
Final Announcements & Closing Prayer

DRESSCODE POLICY


The EDCON dress code is designed to help us all have a professional appearance. The
goal is to be sure that we maintain a positive and modest look that is acceptable to all
denominational groups represented. This promotes the spirit of deference – “respectful
or courteous regard for others.” Thus:

  • Participants are expected to dress in business attire unless the day’s program
    require otherwise.
  • Clothing with offensive or inappropriate designs or stamps are not allowed.
  • Clothing should be conservative, which means:
    • Women – no skirts and dresses above the knees; no low neckline; no
      pants or culottes; no denims; Footwear: Wear formal dress shoes (no
      sports, rubber, or athletic shoes).
    • Men – may wear polo barong, barong, polo shirts, long or short-sleeved
      buttoned shirts with formal trousers, slacks or khaki pants; No denims and
      shorts; Footwear: Wear dress shoes or walking shoes (no sandals, sports,
      rubber, or athletic shoes).
  • Participants are expected to present a clean, professional appearance.

Dress Code Violations:
Participants in violation are expected to immediately correct the issue. This may include
having to change clothes.

INCENTIVE PROGRAM


The EDCON is one of our signature events of SOT®P that is included in our Incentive
Program. Take advantage of this privilege.
Conditions:

  1. Achieve 50% staff attendance, or a minimum of four (4) if the total number of
    school staff is below ten (10).
  2. The total number of school staff will be verified through the latest School
    Updating Form filled out by the school to determine eligibility.
  3. Failure to update school information will disqualify the school for the incentive.
    Incentive:
  • 15% Discount for schools without any existing discount as church-school or
    model school, and church-schools or model schools with less than 15% assigned
    discount.
  • Credit Memo for model schools with more than 15% assigned discount.
  • Supervised Model Status – 50% to 70% of the registration fee of one (1)
    delegate for every ten (10) delegates, and ONLY one (1) for schools with below
    ten (10) staff members.
  • Certified Model Status – 100% of the registration fee of one delegate for every
    ten (10) delegates, and ONLY one (1) for schools with below ten (10) staff
    members.
  • Attendance Bonus will be given to any participating school achieving 50% staff
    attendance. The equivalent amount for two (2) registered participants will be
    credited to the account of the school which could be used for any order of
    curriculum materials or registration for an SOT®P event.

BLESS Donation Scheme:
The equivalent amount for one (1) registered participant for every school that will have
50% staff attendance, or more, will be donated to BLESS, Inc. [* Minimum of four (4)
for schools with less than ten (10) staff members.]

CONTACT DETAILS


If you have any concerns, or questions, or needed clarifications, please do not hesitate
to reach out to our team:

  • Mrs. Princess Boholst
    pboholst@schooloftomorrow.ph
    (+632)88229663 local 154
  • Pastor Moses Tolentino
    mtolentino@schooloftomorrow.ph
    (+632)88229663 local 153

School of Tomorrow®, Philippines (“SOT®P”), formerly known as Accelerated Christian Education (“A.C.E.®”) Philippines, is a division of Pacific Rim Educational Foundation (“PREF”), Inc. It has offered professional expertise in curriculum, in-service training, and extracurricular activities for Christian schools in the Philippines for over forty (40) years.

SOT® is a system that focuses on character-building through its Biblical, values-based, and individualized learning method wherein academic excellence and leadership qualities are developed. By using the SOT® system, students don’t just get by—they get ahead!

Leadership training for Christian educators in the distinctives of the SOT® system is also provided. In addition, educators are updated annually through seminars, trainings, conventions, and conferences. These activities focus on wisdom, which is the chief distinctive of the curriculum.

SOT® is a primary and secondary academic system that combines the traditional one-room school, called the Learning Center, with complete individualized, diagnostically prescribed learning.

SOT®P is the sole entity authorized by A.C.E.®, also known as ACE School of Tomorrow®, for the operation, management, and servicing of its educational program, as well as the production, distribution, and circulation of its educational materials in the Philippines and Cambodia.

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