What if I can’t be at the entire training? 

Guests are required to attend the entirety of the training from meals to sessions to activities. If you cannot commit to this, please register for a later training that better suits your schedule. All trainings are run on a regular basis. No exceptions to this rule are given prior to the event.  

I’ve applied to a training but haven’t heard back yet, when will I be notified of my application status? 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Your application should be processed for approval or denial within two weeks. On occasion, we will keep applications in the wait pool if seats are full – in this instance you will be notified of the delay. At this time, we will not be able to accommodate individual inquiries as to the status of your application due to the volume of applicants.  

Can I attend your in-person trainings virtually or have access to recordings? 

No, any in-person trainings are exclusive to the in-person experience, unless stated otherwise. We do not permit virtual attendance for our in-person trainings, and no recordings are available.  

Can I attend the same event more than once? 

Currently the only event educators are permitted to attend more than once is our History of the Bible Teacher Retreat. Teachers may attend twice to experience both tracks of learning. Other than that event, we ask that you avoid attending the same event twice unless for the following reasons: you hired a new employee and want to experience the training with them, you changed roles and need training for your new position, you moved to a new school, or time has passed and you need the content again to see how it applies to your current school situation (I.e. you attended when in startup mode and now you’ve grown significantly).  

We do encourage you to attend as many different training types as you would like. We’d love to see you at all of the different training types – please do not feel like you’re taking advantage of the trainings. They exist to serve you and your school!  

Can my school attend the same event more than once? 

Yes! We encourage schools to use Herzog training events to train your entire team, provide PD to multiple staff members, onboard new hires, and learn collaboratively. Schools are welcome to send new attendees to the same training type as you see fit. 

How does Herzog choose their coaches for the trainings? 

Herzog Foundation coaches are best in class. At each training we have experts and practitioners training our guests. We bring in experts from within Christian education but also from other sectors like business, ministry, and the legal field. Our practitioners are leaders who have walked a mile in your shoes – they are running elite Christian schools, schools that are entrepreneurial, sustainable, and distinctly Christ-centered. Herzog coaches have come through word-of-mouth recommendations from associations and partners in the space. Our coaches have been selected not just for their content knowledge but most importantly for their approach to adult learning: an approach with curiosity, care, and respect for our guests. 

Do you give CEUs for attendance? 

We currently offer ACSI CEUs and Certificates of Completion for all trainings in the Teacher Development Series, Special Education Training and Spiritual Formation. You can request either one of these options during your application. We do not accept requests after the event has finished. 

Does every person from a school need to complete their own application form? 

Yes, each guest must do both themselves. Please use your personal school email when registering and creating an account on our events platform Connect Space. Each guest MUST complete a pre-event survey *if applicable* for your event. Guests must complete the Pre-Event Form 14 days prior to the event. Herzog reserves the right to withdraw your registration if pre-event work is not complete. As a reminder, these events are our investment in you, please take the time to complete the necessary actions prior to the event. 

I serve with a startup school; will the training apply to my situation? 

Yes! Our trainings have been designed to train on the fundamentals of providing excellent, effective Christian education. We highly encourage startup teams to attend the trainings to kickstart your startup and implement best practices right out of the gate. 

I serve with a homeschool coop or home educators' group, will the training apply to my situation? 

Yes! We have served numerous homeschool and home educator groups. Our coaching, learning objectives, and training model apply to your organization as with a school. Additionally, leaders from every type of education are able to network and build Kingdom-connections that broaden our view of Christian education. These connections sharpen each leader in attendance. We also have a handful of virtual trainings series tailored specifically to homeschool groups and coops. Please check out the events schedule for those opportunities. 

I am a pastor or church staff member can I attend the training? 

If your church has or is looking to start a Christian school of any model, we would strongly encourage church staff and pastoral staff to attend the training events. They will help the leadership team of the church and school learn best practices in running a healthy church-based school. Our trainings offer a wonderful time off-site for teams to reflect and discuss how to better work together in service to their families.

Am I personally responsible for any expenses? 

Guests are responsible for travel costs to and from the location of the training. Depending on the event, guests may pay out of pocket for transportation to and from the airport to the hotel, hotel parking and possibly a meal or two. You can plan for any "dinner(s) on your own" by looking at the agenda in Connect Space.  

Guests will be expected to place a credit card on file for an incidental hold at hotel check-in. If unused, the hold will be reimbursed to your card by the hotel after check-out. This can take up to 10 days.  

Can I bring my spouse/kids/parents/babysitter? 

You can absolutely bring your spouse and/or children. They can stay with you in the hotel, but they cannot be at any of the training events or join the group for meals.  

For the Museum of the Bible and Answers in Genesis Teacher Retreats, families can tour on their own time and dime – you may be able to join them during the tour time. They cannot ride on provided transportation.  

When do you update your events page with new opportunities? 

We update our website and events platform as soon as we’ve determined a training’s dates and location, so keep checking back.  

If I am not located in the US, or I am not a K-12 school or homeschool group. Can I attend your training events? 

Herzog training events are designed for US based Christian schools or homeschools serving in the K12 space. At this time, if you are not a K12 Christian school or homeschool in the US, we cannot extend a seat to you. If you are a civics-based charter or private school, a Canadian based Christian school, or a US based Christian education services organization, please join the waitlist for the event(s) you would like to attend. If we have capacity 5 weeks prior to the event, you will be extended a seat(s). 

What do I do if I need to cancel my registration? 

If you need to cancel a registration for an upcoming training event, simply complete this form. Please cancel at least 10 business days ahead of the event. Cancellations within 10 business days of the event, without reasonable cause, will jeopardize your school’s ability to attend future trainings as we are out the cost of your seat. 

What if I have questions about the Connect Space platform?  

If you have questions or problems with the Connect Space platform, please contact the Connect Space help team at support@connectspaceinc.com to help troubleshoot. 

Can I meet with someone from the Herzog Foundation while at the training?  

We look forward to meeting you at the upcoming training! Many Herzog staff and coaches will be onsite to care for our guests and make sure the event runs smoothly. We’ll be glad to meet you, hear your story, and serve you throughout the training. However, at this time Herzog leadership is unable to schedule one on one meetings with individual schools while at the trainings. Our focus is on the care and service of all our guests.  

Can I request an extra hotel night if I need to come in a day early or leave a day late? 

If you are in need of an extra night contact the hotel directly around 30 days out from the start of the training. Please remember that extra nights are the responsibility of the individual. Hotel information can be found within the agenda on Connect Space.