Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This virtual training provides end-of-semester instructions and a preview of the new Old Testament pacing guide for early-morning seminary teachers. Lora Nehring (Administrative Assistant) and Ricky Anderson (Coordinator) walk you through exactly what needs to be done to close your term correctly in WISE, manage reading and attendance, handle reimbursements, and prepare confidently for next semester’s curriculum.
Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or a returning volunteer, this training gives you clear steps, helpful reminders, and practical tools to finish well and start strong.
What You’ll Learn
End-of-Term Responsibilities (WISE 2)
When your class officially needs to close (no later than December 19–21)
How to notify Lora if your class ends early
Why you should close classes even if a student says they still need to do make-up work
The easiest way to ensure reading is marked before closing the term
How individual transcripts can still be updated after closure
Where to find detailed step-by-step closeout help (October Virtual Training video at 1:55)
Budget & Reimbursements
Deadline for reimbursements to be processed in this year’s budget (December 15)
How to access reimbursement forms through email or on the seminary teacher resources webpage
Old Testament Pacing Guide Overview (Next Semester)
New pacing guide layout with clickable buttons for:
Doctrinal Mastery review
Assess Your Learning
Assess Your Learning Makeups
Life Prep lessons
Teaching variety ideas
How the left column aligns with Come, Follow Me and links directly to the CFM manual
Weekly “Curriculum Week Review” pages to simplify preparation
Color-coded system:
Red = Doctrinal Mastery
White = Scripture lessons
Yellow = Life Prep
Green = Assess Your Learning
Why Doctrinal Mastery, Life Prep, and Assessments are priority lessons
Using the Provided PowerPoints Effectively
How to download Google Slides as PowerPoint files to preserve formatting and transitions
How embedded videos help teachers with limited internet
First-slide “best practices” list to avoid death by PowerPoint
How to use hidden teaching slides (visible to you, not students)
Why you must hide unnecessary slides to fit the time and preserve clarity
Reminder: PowerPoints support teaching—they do not replace scripture or the Spirit
Planning When You Teach Only 4 Days a Week
How to prayerfully choose which lessons to teach
When and why to not combine lessons
Why your job is to teach students—not to “cover everything”
Life Prep Lessons: New Approach
Life Prep lessons are now grouped thematically, not tied directly to the scripture block
Allows topics like missionary prep and temple prep to be revisited at appropriate times throughout the year
Upcoming Event
January Seminary Teacher Conference
Second weekend in January
Be spiritually fed, receive Old Testament training, and gather with fellow teachers
Breakfast and lunch provided
For Easy Reference
Close classes: Dec 19–21
Reimbursements due: Dec 15
October Closeout Training: start at 1:55
For questions or help: call or email Lora; contact Brother Anderson as needed
This virtual training provides end-of-semester instructions and a preview of the new Old Testament pacing guide for early-morning seminary teachers. Lora Nehring (Administrative Assistant) and Ricky Anderson (Coordinator) walk you through exactly what needs to be done to close your term correctly in WISE, manage reading and attendance, handle reimbursements, and prepare confidently for next semester’s curriculum.
Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or a returning volunteer, this training gives you clear steps, helpful reminders, and practical tools to finish well and start strong.
What You’ll Learn
End-of-Term Responsibilities (WISE 2)
When your class officially needs to close (no later than December 19–21)
How to notify Lora if your class ends early
Why you should close classes even if a student says they still need to do make-up work
The easiest way to ensure reading is marked before closing the term
How individual transcripts can still be updated after closure
Where to find detailed step-by-step closeout help (October Virtual Training video at 1:55)
Budget & Reimbursements
Deadline for reimbursements to be processed in this year’s budget (December 15)
How to access reimbursement forms through email or on the seminary teacher resources webpage
Old Testament Pacing Guide Overview (Next Semester)
New pacing guide layout with clickable buttons for:
Doctrinal Mastery review
Assess Your Learning
Assess Your Learning Makeups
Life Prep lessons
Teaching variety ideas
How the left column aligns with Come, Follow Me and links directly to the CFM manual
Weekly “Curriculum Week Review” pages to simplify preparation
Color-coded system:
Red = Doctrinal Mastery
White = Scripture lessons
Yellow = Life Prep
Green = Assess Your Learning
Why Doctrinal Mastery, Life Prep, and Assessments are priority lessons
Using the Provided PowerPoints Effectively
How to download Google Slides as PowerPoint files to preserve formatting and transitions
How embedded videos help teachers with limited internet
First-slide “best practices” list to avoid death by PowerPoint
How to use hidden teaching slides (visible to you, not students)
Why you must hide unnecessary slides to fit the time and preserve clarity
Reminder: PowerPoints support teaching—they do not replace scripture or the Spirit
Planning When You Teach Only 4 Days a Week
How to prayerfully choose which lessons to teach
When and why to not combine lessons
Why your job is to teach students—not to “cover everything”
Life Prep Lessons: New Approach
Life Prep lessons are now grouped thematically, not tied directly to the scripture block
Allows topics like missionary prep and temple prep to be revisited at appropriate times throughout the year
Upcoming Event
January Seminary Teacher Conference
Second weekend in January
Be spiritually fed, receive Old Testament training, and gather with fellow teachers
Breakfast and lunch provided
For Easy Reference
Close classes: Dec 19–21
Reimbursements due: Dec 15
October Closeout Training: start at 1:55
For questions or help: call or email Lora; contact Brother Anderson as needed
