Lots of Free Information!
 Boards and Executive Directors from across the country have over the years given us feedback as to the greatest needs that their programs have.The items here in the resource center are built around their most requested needs.
By going to “Steps Central” on the Getting Started page,
you can see where in the RTBE process we think you can use
these items to good affect. Each year we develop new resources for the resource center and your request might be next year's important edition to the SMI library! 
Specific items such as forms and special articles are only available in the "Members' Zone" to SMI members. Please let us know if you have a need for a product that is not listed on this page.
Our members have access to a growing body of information about Released Time Bible Education including:
Key Released Time Documents:
Sample documents for every phase of your program. Helpful Articles and Resources: Our panel of writers has put together a number of articles designed to help you become more effective in running a Released Time program.
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School Ministries Resources |
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This new DVD features Ken Breivik, executive
director of School Ministries along with numerous
teachers, administrators, and leaders. Each one
discusses overwhelming benefits of released time
education in a practical and clear manner. |
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Guide to Teacher
Recruitment and Retention
A practical guide designed to save RTBE
programs much time and efforts. It brings together in an
organized fashion al the significant issues and concerns
related to recruiting teachers and giving them the
information and guidance needed to support their
success. |
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Everything you need to learn about and begin a Released Time Program.
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This handbook is a great tool for leadership teams to get started on planning a Released Time Program
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Summary of Findings reports the educational and behavioral benefits of Released Time Bible Education.
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Hardwired to Connect reports the psychological and physiological benefits of Religious Education. This report was done by experts from YMCA of the USA, Dartmouth Medical School, and the Institute for American Values.
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In this 28 page report done by the Center for Law and Religious Freedom of the Christian Legal Society, the legal argument for the adoption of Released Time programs in schools is presented in a Q&A format.
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This 36 page booklet takes you into the problems that American youth face daily.
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Time for God:
Accommodating Religious Free Exercise through
Released-Time Education
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This document gives the historical
background of released-time education,
explores the ways that various communities
have adapted it to suit their needs, and
offers practical help for those seeking to
start their own released-time programs.
Written and published by the Family Research
Council, it is now made available by SMI
with the consent of the Council. |
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This video (VHS) features programs from several states.
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Audio files on CD of the 2005 Released Time
Conference.
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A concise overview of Released Time Bible Education and School Ministries. A great informational handout.
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