School of Tomorrow®, Philippines

PASTORS & ADMINISTRATORS’ TRAINING SEMINAR
ADVANCED COURSE – EMPOWER 2025

The Pastors and Administrators’ Training Seminar – Advanced Course, also referred to as “Empower” PATS-AC, was envisioned to meet the needs of school heads for a higher level of training. In the past years, there was only one course of PATS for school heads, whether newly appointed or those who have more experience in using the A.C.E.® School of Tomorrow® System.
We will be keeping the online format of the PATS-AC to efficiently reach re-trainees in different areas and minimize their expenses. This will enable SOT®P to connect with school leaders across the nation who require the re-training program.


The PATS-AC is for school heads whose last training is more than five (5) years ago and those who were recommended by our Field Consultants.


September 15-19, 2025  | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM VIA ZOOM


Registration Fee: Php 1,900.00 per head

Please proceed to our OFFICIAL PORTAL SITE and look for the PATS-AC tab.

To complete your registration, please SEND your PROOF OF PAYMENT together with the name of your school to registration@schooloftomorrow.ph. Please take note that your registration will not be acknowledged without any proof of payment.
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SPEAKER
REV. DELBERT HOOGE

Executive Director | SOT®P

SCHOOL OF TOMORROW®
IS A SYSTEM

LET’S GO BACK TO THE BASICS
and understand the concept of the School of Tomorrow system as an individualized, Bible-based, character-building system of learning. This session will help you fully explain the different distinctives of the curriculum.
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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.

SPEAKER
REV. ERICH BERNARD SANTOS

Deputy Director | SOT®P

STAFF DEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSION PLANNING
MOVING FORWARD IN THE MINISTRY means looking into your staff’s competency levels and recognizing their potential development. This session will prompt you to identify critical positions to ensure school ministry continuity.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

OUR MINISTRY INVOLVES PEOPLE and that usually includes facing different kinds of issues coming from different areas. This session will help you familiarize yourself with Biblical approaches to dealing with these conflicts.
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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.

SPEAKER
Engr. Maria Mimosa Pranza
EMERGING EDUCATIONAL TRENDS
THE EDUCATION MINISTRY IS A JOURNEY that we are willing to take with you. As we progress further into our goal of providing quality education, we want you and your team to gain the needed insights in identifying strategies to address concerns without deviating from the distinctives of our system.

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Engr. Pranza completed her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the Cagayan de Oro college in 1990 and passed the board exam for Registered Electrical Engineers in 1991.


She finished her Professional Teaching Certification Program Major in Reading and Language from the University of the Philippines Open University in 2009 and passed the licensure exam for the Professional Teachers on the same year.


She also completed two more courses at the UP Open University – Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Language and Literacy Education in 2012 and Masters in Language and Literacy Education-thesis Phase in 2017.

In 2019, she completed her Masters in Education, Major in Measurement and Evaluation at Miriam College through a scholarship from the Center for Educational Measurement, Inc.

She served as the School Principal of Soli Deo Gloria Christian Academy in Davao City until 2018.

She is a part-time faculty member at Messiah College Foundation and is serving as the Research Consultant of School of Tomorrow® Philippines.

SPEAKER
Mrs. Jimelyn Basalo-Lopez

COURSE OF STUDY PROJECTION
OUR STUDENT’S PROGRESS IS PLANNED and projected through the unique process provided in our Procedures Manual. This session will deepen your appreciation of the individualized distinctives of the system as we outline the significance of proper diagnosis, prescription, and course of study projection.
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Mrs. Jimelyn B. Lopez is a passionate educator and seasoned school leader whose professional journey is marked by a steadfast dedication to Christian education and academic excellence. As a graduate of the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® system, she exemplifies the principles of individualized, Bible-based learning that the program upholds.

She completed her Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English in 2004 at Cebu Normal University in Cebu City, and furthered her qualifications by earning a Master in Education, Major in Educational Management from the Philippine Normal University in Manila.

Her career at Tagaytay Christian Academy (TCA) began in 2004, where she served as Learning Center Supervisor for five years. In recognition of her leadership and commitment, she was appointed School Principal in 2009—a position she continues to hold with distinction.

Over the years, Mrs. Lopez has played a pivotal role in reinforcing the school’s adherence to the A.C.E. philosophy. She has led initiatives to enrich academic programs, mentor staff, and cultivate a Christ-centered atmosphere that nurtures students in both character and competence.

As a speaker, she offers valuable insights drawn from her extensive experience in both learning center operations and school administration. Her message resonates with educators who aspire to lead with conviction, manage with clarity, and inspire through faith-driven service.

SPEAKER
ANIKA THERESE DOLOR

Principal | Jesus’ Flock Academy

DESIGNING MINI-CLASSES FOR NON-PACE SUBJECTS

MINI CLASSES ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROCESS.
That is why we need to be able to design a course syllabus outline with general objectives and assessment design. This session will help our trainees understand the principles behind the process.

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Ms. Dolor is a thorough-bred of Jesus’ Flock Academy. Upon graduating from the academy, she decided to pursue education in the University of Santo Thomas where she got a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education, Major in English back in 2016.

After graduating from college, she returned to Jesus’ Flock Academy to serve as a Supervisor. By 2019, she started to continue her studies in Ateneo De Manila University. 

Currently, she is completing her postgraduate studies in Educational Administration while serving as the Principal / Administrator of Jesus’ Flock Academy – Marikina.

Ms. Dolor is often asked to facilitate during our conferences and conventions in School of Tomorrow®, Philippines.

SPEAKER
MR. MATTHEW BAUTISTA

Executive Manager | SOT®P

KEY ORGANIZATIONAL
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

OUR OPERATIONS SHOULD BE BASED ON PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES that ensure efficient and effective operations. This session is a review of basic organizational principles that are applicable in the context of your school.
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Mr. Bautista graduated from Datamex Institute of Computer Technology with an Associate in Computer Technology back in 2011.

He is no stranger to the School of Tomorrow® curriculum as a graduate of the system himself. He was a graduate of the Philippine Christian School of Tomorrow back in 2009. He started working in School of Tomorrow®, Philippines, back in 2011 as an ICT staff.

In 2016, he began working in the Executive Office as the Executive Manager where his gift in administration and organization is being utilized.

Mr. Bautista is a regular speaker in our training, conferences, and conventions.

SPEAKER
MR. TIMOTHY JONSEL S. ERMITAÑO

School Services Senior Manager | SOT®P

ENSURING SCHOOL QUALITY


OUR GOAL IS TO ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF OPERATIONS of the schools under our care. This session will give an overview of distinct measures and programs to guide our schools in achieving quality operations.
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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, just recently, 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.

MR. JULIUS G. MALTO
Training Facilitator | SOT®P

MR. CHRISTIAN BOHOLST
Training Facilitator | SOT®P

September 15 – 19, 2025

DAY 1
Sept. 15
DAY 2
Sept. 16
DAY 3
Sept. 17
DAY 4
Sept. 18
DAY 5
Sept. 19
07:00 AM – 07:30 AMBreakfast
07:30 AM – 08:00 AMDevotion
08:00 AM – 09:00 AMSchool of Tomorrow® is a System
(Rev. Delbert L. Hooge)
ParentsEnsuring School Quality
(Mr. Timothy Jonsel S. Ermitaño)
Emerging Educational Trends
(Engr. Maria Mimosa L. Pranza)
Procedures Manual 2
09:00 AM – 10:00 AMPhilosophy of Christian EducationSchool Improvement Planning
(Rev. Erich Bernard V. Santos)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AMRestroom and Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPhilosophy of Christian EducationInternal and External Conflict Management
(Rev. Erich Bernard V. Santos)
Administration ManualProcedures Manual 1Designing Mini-Classes for Non-PACE Subjects
(Ms. Anika Therese E. Dolor)
12:00 PM – 01:00 PMLunch Break
01:00 PM – 02:00 PMStaff Development: Succession Planning
(Rev. Erich Bernard V. Santos)
Key Organizational Principles and Practices
(Mr. Matthew G. Bautista)
Administration ManualProcedures Manual 1School Improvement Plan Submission/ Presentation
02:00 PM – 02:30 PMOrganizationSecret of LeadershipCourse of Study Projection
(Mrs. Jimelyn B. Lopez)
02:30 PM – 03:00 PMProcedures Manual 2
03:00 PM – 03:30 PMRECAP
03:30 PM – 04:00 PMGoal Setting, Announcements, and/or Filling out of Evaluation Form
# OF HOURS/DAY6 HOURS6 HOURS6 HOURS6 HOURS3.5 HOURS

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.