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The Classical Difference: Bringing Life to the Classroom

1-Year Subscription: 4 Issues

• A magazine to unite, inform, and engage the classical Christian community. For parents, friends, grandparents, and anyone interested in classical education.
• Parents at ACCS Member Schools receive The Classical Difference in their mailboxes if their school subscribes. Ask your school for more information.
• The Classical Difference is published quarterly: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. You will receive the next available issue after payment is received.
• U.S. domestic addresses only.

Raise the Song: A Classical Christian Guide to Music Education

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International shipping dependent on location. For bulk international orders, contact us at 208-882-6101.

With technology, music has never been more constant. It is heard on phones and in waiting rooms, in coffee shops and on television. Despite such exposure, the number of people able to make music for themselves is dwindling. Classical Christian schools have a unique motivation to remedy this. Building a musically literate culture is foundational for the cultivation of beauty and the worship of God. Where better to start a generational overhaul than with classrooms full of our littlest worshipers?

The options for music training are many, but not equal. This book is designed to help the school administrator or music teacher sift through the pile and emerge with a vision and tools for building a flourishing classical Christian music program.

Contributing Authors:

David R. Erb
David Goodwin
Jarrod Richey (General Editor)
Steve Turley
Kent Young

New book series from ACCS Publications

The Distinctive School Series from the Association of Classical Christian Schools will help teachers, administrators, and homeschoolers build their schools on a deep and distinctive foundation. Classical Christian educators seek to shape students in both wisdom and virtue, and to align their understanding of the world with the foundational truths of God. This series takes a “cornerstones” approach as it outlines those subjects or areas that define the perimeters of an excellent school. Soli Deo Gloria.

The ACCS School Start-Up Notebook, first published in 1999, has been completely revised and expanded. The 2013 edition includes both brand new articles and updated revisions for all other articles. Discussion questions that identify critical issues to be answered for a particular topic are provided. The notebook also includes many sample documents currently in use at ACCS schools. Each author has experience working in classical Christian schools.

• – View the Table of Contents
• – The notebook is available exclusively from the ACCS store. Fixed shipping rate of $11.30 in the US and $59.95 internationally.
• – Usually ships in 1 to 2 business days.

This workbook is designed to accompany John Milton Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching. Each chapter contains one lesson for new teachers and a second lesson for experienced teachers.

This workbook is designed to accompany John Milton Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching. Each chapter contains one lesson for new teachers and a second lesson for experienced teachers.

This workbook is designed to accompany John Milton Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching. Each chapter contains one lesson for new teachers and a second lesson for experienced teachers.

Good Soil Special Issue – Bulk Pack of 100

Bulk pack of 100 copies of The Classical Difference Summer 2020 Special Issue highlighting the results of the “Good Soil” study. These bulk packs are priced at $1 per copy–providing them at cost to our schools. To find out more about this study, visit the Good Soil Study Results provided by The Classical Difference.

• Use in school startup and promotional packets, place copies in your school or business lobby, or provide to school staff, students, and parents for training and discussion.
• This issue highlights the “Good Soil” study.
• Sold in shrink wrapped bundles of 25 each. (Need a different quantity? Order 25 | Order 50)
• Priority Mail shipping of approximately $14 added at checkout.

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Good Soil Special Issue – Bulk Pack of 50

Order 25 | Order 100 or More

Bulk pack of 50 copies of The Classical Difference Summer 2020 Special Issue highlighting the results of the “Good Soil” study. These bulk packs are priced at $1 per copy–providing them at cost to our schools. To find out more about this study, visit the Good Soil Study Results provided by The Classical Difference.

• Use in school startup and promotional packets, place copies in your school or business lobby, or provide to school staff, students, and parents for training and discussion.
• This issue highlights the “Good Soil” study.
• Sold in shrink wrapped bundles of 25 each. Order 25 | Order 100 or More
• Priority Mail shipping of approximately $14 added at checkout.

View PDF

Good Soil Special Issue – Bulk Pack of 25

Order 50 | Order 100 or More

Bulk pack of 25 copies of The Classical Difference Summer 2020 Special Issue highlighting the results of the “Good Soil” study. These bulk packs are priced at $1 per copy–providing them at cost to our schools. To find out more about this study, visit the Good Soil Study Results provided by The Classical Difference.

• Use in school startup and promotional packets, place copies in your school or business lobby, or provide to school staff, students, and parents for training and discussion.
• This issue highlights the “Good Soil” study.
• Sold in shrink wrapped bulk packs of 25 each. Order 50 | Order 100 or More
• Priority Mail shipping of approximately $8 added at checkout.

View PDF

100 Copies – 4 bulk packs [25 each] of The Classical Difference Summer 2019 Special Issue

• Use in your lobby, in startup or promotional packets, or for training and discussion for staff and students.
• This issue explores the value of the Western tradition.
• Sold in four shrink wrapped bulk packs of 25 each.
• Priority Mail shipping of approximately $15 added at checkout.

50 Copies – Two bulk packs [25 each] of The Classical Difference Summer 2019 Special Issue

• Use in your lobby, in startup or promotional packets, or for training and discussion for staff and students.
• This issue explores the value of the Western tradition.
• Sold in 2 shrink wrapped packs of 25.
• Priority Mail shipping of approximately $15 added at checkout.

25 Copies – One bulk pack of The Classical Difference Summer 2019 Special Issue

• Use in your lobby, in startup or promotional packets, or for training and discussion for staff and students.
• This issue explores the value of the Western tradition.
• Sold in a single pack of 25.
• Priority Mail shipping of approximately $8 added at checkout.

A 150-pack of our Accreditation brochure to include in welcome packets and to give to current and prospective parents, wanting to know what it means to be an ACCS Accredited School. Note: For ACCS Accredited Schools only. We are selling these brochures at cost + shipping.

A 25-pack of our Accreditation brochure to include in welcome packets and to give to current and prospective parents, wanting to know what it means to be an ACCS Accredited School. Note: For ACCS Accredited Schools only. We are selling these brochures at cost + shipping.

The Classical Difference: Bringing Life to the Classroom

The Classical Difference 25-Pack

• Receive a pack of 25 copies ($1 each) of multiple past editions of The Classical Difference. Perfect for extra school copies, promotions and events, or lobby areas.
• If you want a specific edition, please contact our office (info@accsedu.org) for availability.
• The Classical Difference is a magazine to unite, inform, and engage the classical Christian community. For parents, friends, grandparents, and anyone interested in classical education.
• Parents at ACCS Member Schools can receive The Classical Difference in their mailboxes if their school subscribes.
• The Classical Difference is published quarterly: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

The Classical Difference: Bringing Life to the Classroom

The Classical Difference 25-Pack for One Year Subscription

• Receive 25 copies each quarter of The Classical Difference over the period of one year. Perfect for extra school copies, promotions and events, or lobby areas.
• Cost is $1 per magazine ($100), plus shipping (approximately $12.00 each shipment, for a total of approximately $50).
• Your one-year subscription will begin with the next available issue after payment is received.
• The Classical Difference is a magazine to unite, inform, and engage the classical Christian community. For parents, friends, grandparents, and anyone interested in classical education.
• Parents at ACCS Member Schools receive The Classical Difference in their mailboxes if their school subscribes.
• The Classical Difference is published quarterly: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

Homeschools join the ACCS to stay connected to classical Christian education via ACCS email notifications, receive issues of the Classis journal when published, and be subscribed to The Classical Difference magazine.

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By becoming a Homeschool Affiliate, you will receive the following:

• -Conference Registration Discounts (up to $60 value, applicable at registration)
• -One year-long subscription to The Classical Difference magazine ($12 value)
• -Classis journal, when published (exclusive)
• -You will be added to the ACCS master list for important updates.

 

• • Some businesses join the ACCS affiliate group to show their support. Others want to stay connected and make their products or services visible to our members. Either way, Business Affiliates get access to our membership list in an Excel format.

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  • By becoming a Business Affiliate, you will receive and be eligible for the following:
    • -A copy of our membership list in Excel format
    • -Classis journal, when published
    • -One year-long subscription to The Classical Difference quarterly magazine.
    • -Listing on our member resources website
    • -Conference discount (up to $60 value)
    • -Discount on all ads placed in The Classical Difference (up to $480 value)

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• • If you have already completed this form, please complete your purchase. If not, please complete this form first.

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International schools are those outside the US and Canada. For more information about the benefits and requirements of membership, go to Membership. After we receive your payment, we will contact you to finish setting up your new membership.

College affiliates gain visibility via their listing as a “College Affiliate” on our website, conference discounts and vendor priority, connection to the classical Christian community via ACCS email updates, and access to our members. College members also receive our member list in Excel format.

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By becoming a College Affiliate, you will receive and be eligible for the following:

• - Visibility among our members via your affiliate status listed on this page.
• - Conference discounts (up to $160 value)
• - You will be added to the ACCS master list to receive important email updates from us.
• - One year-long subscription to The Classical Difference magazine
• - Classis journal, when published
• - Discounts on all ads placed in The Classical Difference (up to $480 value)

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If you have already completed this form, please complete your purchase. If not, please complete this form first.

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Eligibility:  This offer is available only to first-time members who do not currently enroll students.

The ACCS has long offered its Startup Notebook which contains much of the information helpful to start a school.  In 2017, we combined the notebook with 1 year of membership in the ACCS.  This allows a new school to access our expansive resources within the MeRC.   Each new membership comes with a membership kit that includes:

• – One Startup Notebook and an annual membership in the ACCS. Membership can be renewed annually in January, at the school’s request.
• – ACCS publications and other materials.
• – A Q&A session (30 minutes) with Harold Naylor, a consultant to new schools.
• – Access to the Member Resource Center (MeRC) which contains hundreds of sample documents and forms, access to all (available) past conference talks, a variety of written resources, and more.
• – The option to subscribe parents to The Classical Difference. Parents at ACCS Member Schools can receive this quarterly magazine in their mailboxes (there may be an additional charge, depending on grant status — separate charges apply for additional copies.)
• – Members under this special are not listed on the SchoolFinder.

Individuals join the ACCS to stay connected to classical Christian education via ACCS email notifications, receive issues of the Classis journal when published, and be subscribed to The Classical Difference magazine.

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By becoming an Individual Affiliate, you will receive the following:

• -Conference Registration Discounts (up to $60 value, applicable at registration)
• -One year-long subscription to The Classical Difference magazine ($12 value)
• -Classis journal, when published (exclusive)
• -You will be added to the ACCS master list for important updates.