2024 EDUCATORS’ CONVENTION
The Educators’ Convention (EDCON) of School of Tomorrow®, Philippines (SOT®P), is an annual assembly held for Pastors, Administrators, Principals, Administrative 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 five (5) major cities to 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 Pacific Rim Educational Foundation, Inc. (PREF) dba 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 in the Philippines.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
REGULAR FEE: ₱ 3,500.00 per Delegate (DEADLINE: August 30, 2024)
*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 schoolserve@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
* 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
CAGAYAN DE ORO
September 9-10, 2024
The Dynasty Court Hotel
Tiano Street, corner Hayes St,
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
(088) 857-4576, (088) 857-5356
CEBU – CLOSED
September 12-13, 2024
Cebu Grand Hotel
64 N Escario St, Cebu City,
(032) 254 6331
BAGUIO
September 16-17, 2024
Hotel Supreme
113 Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City
(0917) 793 1544 | (0908) 885 6421 | (074) 244-5377
TAGAYTAY
September 19-20, 2024
Christian Development Centre
Tagaytay Country Homes 3,
Gonzales, Maitim 2nd West,
Tagaytay, Cavite
(0933) 857 0500
MANILA 01
September 23-24, 2024
SOT®P Headquarters
MJS Avenue, Levitown Executive Village
Barangay Don Bosco, Parañaque City
(02) 8822 9663 | (02) 8822 4309
MANILA 02
September 26-27, 2024
SOT®P Headquarters
MJS Avenue, Levitown Executive Village
Barangay Don Bosco, Parañaque City
(02) 8822 9663 | (02) 8822 4309
EdCon Speaker’s Profile
REV. DELBERT HOOGE
Executive Director
GENERAL SESSION 1 – INTRODUCTION: CONQUERING MORE MOUNTAINS
Be ready to be encouraged by our Founder and Executive Director, as he begins the convention with an exhortation on the life of Joshua when he asked God to grant him a specific mountain that was currently occupied by his enemies.
GENERAL SESSION 5 – FINAL CHALLENGE: EXPANDING OUR REACH (2025)
The final message for this EDCON will be a challenge to each one as we would be reminded about the importance of EXPANDING OUR REACH in the coming year. This 2024, we have purposed ourselves to conquer more mountains. In 2025, we will be ready to expand our reach!
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Rev. Hooge, Executive Director of School of Tomorrow®, Philippines, and his wife, Lora, grew up as children of missionary families in the Philippines. He was taken to the Philippines in 1948 by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Frank Hooge. He finished his Junior High at Faith Academy in Manila, but completed his High School at Phoenix Christian High School, in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1962 both he and Lora enrolled at the Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and soon it became evident that the Lord was directing their lives together. In February 1967, they were approved as missionaries of the Baptist Bible Fellowship and were in the Philippines by December of that same year. They worked with Cavite Bible Baptist Academy in 1978, using the Accelerated Christian Education® (A.C.E.®) program—giving birth to what is now School of Tomorrow®, Philippines. He is also the president of BLESS®, Inc., which uses the ABC’s with Ace and Christi of A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® to minister to children through literacy.
REV. ERICH BERNARD SANTOS
Deputy Director
GENERAL SESSION 2 – OVERCOMING THE MOUNTAIN OF DIFFICUTLY: PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Are you experiencing growing pains? Then this session is for you as we will be encouraged to pursue personal growth despite difficulties. Hear Pastor Erich’s take on how to overcome certain hurdles towards progress.
WORKSHOP 1 (Pastoral & Administrative Staff) – CLAIMING THE MOUNTAINS OF OPPORTUNITY: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDST OF DIFFICULTIES
Difficulties in life are unpredictable and often unannounced, but the grace of God abounds and is sufficient to deal with such. Our school leaders are in for a treat as our Deputy Director will share insights on how to create opportunities even in the midst of difficulties.
GENERAL SESSION 3 – RALLY: RESTING ON THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD’S GLORY
Conquering mountains for the Lord is not an easy task. Difficulties and uncertainties await us. But, as we reach the mountaintop, rest is assured by the Lord. Let’s be encouraged with Rev. Santos’ message for our Rally.
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Pastor Erich, who took up Visual Communication at the University of the Philippines, began his journey in the education ministry when he was appointed the Pastor-Administrator of Jesus’ Flock Academy in 1987. His involvement with School of Tomorrow®, Philippines, deepened when he was asked to be a part of the staff of the National Student Conventions and later with the Junior Student Conventions. He then became a regular member of the Educators’ Convention team as a speaker. He continues to serve as the Associate Pastor of Jesus’ Flock and the School Pastor of JFA. He is married to Miriam Cuizon and they have two children, John Michael and Maegan Abiel. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of School of Tomorrow®, Philippines.
MR. MATTHEW BAUTISTA
Executive Manager
GENERAL SESSION 4 – WHY A.C.E. SCHOOL OF TOMORROW®?
The A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® system is the best kept secret in the world. The majority of people who are involved in our country’s education initiative have little to no concept of our system. In this session, Mr. Bautista will be sharing with us points and principles to help us defend why we chose the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® System.
WORKSHOP 3 (Pastoral & Administrative Staff) – EXPANDING THE MOUNTAIN OF MINISTRY: MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Our involvement in Christian Education open up different opportunities in ministering to families and communities. This session will challenge our leaders to see beyond the walls of our schools and recognize the potential of our schools to be a beacon of influence.
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Mr. Bautista is no stranger to the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® curriculum as a graduate of the system himself. He graduated from the Philippine Christian School of Tomorrow back in 2009.
He started working in School of Tomorrow®, Philippines, back in 2011. Then in 2016, he began working in the Executive Office where his gift in administration and organization has been utilized.
Mr. Bautista is a regular speaker in our training, conferences, and conventions.
MR TIMOTHY JONSEL “TEEDJ” ERMITAÑO
School Services Senior Manager
WORKSHOP 2 (Pastoral & Administrative Staff) – CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN OF MATURITY: IMPACTING YOUR MINISTRY THROUGH ENHANCED LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Leadership is not just applicable to people in position. Oftentimes, our leadership skills would have a lateral effect on our ministry’s culture. Find out how we can enhance our leadership skills in this session.
WORKSHOP 3 (Learning Center Staff) – EXPANDING THE MOUNTAIN OF MINISTRY: GROWTH OUTSIDE YOUR EDUCATION MINISTRY
Do you realize that our ministry is not contained within the school setting? So is our growth. We have to realize that we need to grow not just for our involvement in our schools, but also for other opportunities that the Lord will open for us.
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Mr. Ermitaño completed his elementary education at the Philippine School in Damman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and his secondary education at Blessed Trinity School in Las Piñas. He took up a course in Computer Science before joining School of Tomorrow®, Philippines, in 2003.
His first exposure to the system was in the Homeschool Department, formerly known as Living Heritage Academy, when he worked there as a clerk. He was tasked to administer Diagnostic Tests to lower-level students and encode grades in the Learning Management System.
In 2005, he started his creative journey in the ministry and handled the conceptualization and design of the event and program materials both in digital and print. This paved the way for him to expand his ministry reach by handling a newly established MULTIMEDIA DEPARTMENT in 2009.
By 2014, God had a different route in mind for Mr. Ermitaño. He was placed in a very different area where he was given the task to handle the newly organized PROGRAM SUPPORT DEPARTMENT whose main task is the processing, production, and distribution of trade item materials for schools and homeschool families using the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® System in the Philippines.
Then, in January of 2022, God opened another door for him in the SCHOOL SERVICES DEPARTMENT where he is handling all school-related concerns and the implementation of all planned signature events of the ministry. Along with his ministry in SOT®P, he is also privileged to teach Media & Information Literacy and Empowerment Technologies at the Philippine Christian School of Tomorrow and function as a Media & Project Management Consultant for various ministries in the United Kingdom.
PASTOR MOSES TOLENTINO
Field Consultant – Region 4a
School Administrator | TBOJCLA – Tagaytay
WORKSHOP 1 (Learning Center Staff) – CLAIMING THE MOUNTAIN OF OPPORTUNITY: CREATING PATHWAYS FOR ACADEMIC GROWTH
Growth is inevitable but only profitable if cultivated and put into its proper context. In this session, we will delve into the spiritual and academic aspects of how we can aide our students into a profitable kind of academic maturity.
WORKSHOP 2 (Learning Center Staff) – CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN OF MATURITY: ALIGNING YOUR CAREER TO THE CALLING OF GOD IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
As we progress and mature in our role, we oftentimes draw a line between our calling and our career. This session will emphasize the kind of growth needed to realize that our current ministry is already a career choice in itself and guide us in aligning ourselves to God’s ultimate purpose for Christian Education.
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Pastor Moses Tolentino is a thoroughbred of the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® System, graduating from The Bride of Jesus Christ Leaning Academy in Cebu City, in 2006. He took a vocational course in Computer Hardware Servicing in Iligan City Technical Institute (IICTI) Polytechnic College in 2008. His career in education started in IICTI Polytechnic College as an instructor and trainer from 2009-2011. He also became an assessor in TESDA, Region 10, before helping out in the Learning Center of The Bride of Jesus Christ Learning Academy in 2011. After years of being faithful in his tasks, the Lord empowered and equipped him to be the Pastor / Administrator of The Bride of Jesus Christ Learning Academy in Tagaytay City.
EDCON TEAM | PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATION
MRS. RUBY PAÑO
Registration & Logistics Head
MR. JAIME “JAY” PELAYO
Media & Technical Head
MR. DAVID MONTEFALCON
Finance Coordinator
MRS. RIZZA JOSE
Finance Coordinator
MR. JULIUS MALTO
Production Assistant & Session Facilitator
MR. CRAIG DONELL RUIZ
Media & Technical Personnel
EDCON TEAM | DOCUMENTATION
MS. THERESA ABAÑO
ESS Coordinator
MRS. PRINCESS BOHOLST
Administrative Assistant
DAILY SCHEDULE
Day 1
| TIME | Group A Pastoral & Administrative Staff | Group B Learning Center Staff |
| 7:00-9:00 AM | Registration | |
| 9:00-9:50 AM | GENERAL SESSION 1 – OPENING CEREMONIES | |
| “INTRODUCTION: CONQUERING MORE MOUNTAINS” Rev. Delbert L. Hooge | ||
| 9:50-10:00 AM | TRANSITION BREAK | |
| 10:10-11:10 AM | Workshop 1 Theme: CLAIMING THE MOUNTAIN OF OPPORTUNITY | |
| CREATING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDST OF DIFFICULTIES Rev. Erich Bernard Santos | CREATING PATHWAYS FOR ACADEMIC GROWTH Pastor Moses Tolentino | |
| 11:10-11:40 AM | DISCUSSION | DISCUSSION |
| 11:40-12:40 NN | LUNCH BREAK | |
| 12:40-12:55 NN | ICE BREAKERS | |
| 12:55-1:55 PM | GENERAL SESSION 2 | |
| “OVERCOMING THE MOUNTAIN OF DIFFICULTY: PROFESSIONAL GROWTH” Rev. Erich Bernard V. Santos | ||
| 1:55-2:05 PM | TRANSITION BREAK | |
| 2:05-3:05 PM | Workshop 2 Theme: CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN OF MATURITY | |
| IMPACTING YOUR MINISTRY THROUGH ENHANCED LEADERSHIP SKILLS Mr. Timothy Jonsel Ermitaño | ALIGNING YOUR CAREER TO THE CALLING OF GOD IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Pastor Moses Tolentino | |
| 3:05-3:35 PM | DISCUSSION | DISCUSSION |
| 3:35-3:55 PM | TRANSITION & SNACK BREAK | |
| 3:55-5:00 | GENERAL SESSION 3 – EDCON RALLY | |
| “RESTING ON THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD’S GLORY” Rev. Erich Bernard V. Santos | ||
Day 2
| TIME | Group A Pastoral & Administrative Staff | Group B Learning Center Staff |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | GENERAL SESSION 4 | |
| “WHY A.C.E.?” Mr. Matthew Bautista | ||
| 9:00-9:05 AM | TRANSITION BREAK | |
| 9:05-9:50 AM | Workshop 3 Theme: EXPANDING THE MOUNTAIN OF MINISTRY | |
| MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Mr. Matthew Bautista | GROWTH OUTSIDE YOUR EDUCATION MINISTRY Mr. Timothy Jonsel Ermitaño | |
| 09:50-10:50 AM | TRANSITION | |
| SPECIAL SESSION WITH SNACKS A FORUM ON MATATAG AND ACE/SOT® Rev. Erich Bernard Santos | Mr. Matthew Bautista | Mr. Timothy Jonsel S. Ermitaño | ||
| 10:50-11:50 AM | GENERAL SESSION 5 – CLOSING CEREMONIES | |
| FINAL CHALLENGE: EXPANDING OUR REACH (Theme for 2025) Rev. Delbert L. Hooge | ||
| 11:50-12:00 NN | RECOGNITION & CLOSING REMARKS | |
DRESS CODE 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 closed shoes or sandals (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 in 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, questions, or needed clarifications, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
Mrs. Ruby Paño
schoolserve@schooloftomorrow.ph
(+632)88229663 local 156