Intentionally Cultivating Potential
God tells us in Jeremiah 29:11, For i know the plans i have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
As an early educator, God daily gives us many opportunities to develop the potential of each child in our classroom for a very specific time in his or her life, not only for this year but a potential that can last for eternity. How do we accomplish this God sized mission?
Early Education Director's Prayer Gathering—March 14, 2012 NEW!
Early Education Conference—March 15–16, 2012
Early Ed Conference Flyer
Seminar Descriptions and Conference Schedule
| Date |
Location |
Keynote |
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March 15–16, 2012
|
DoubleTree Resort
2400 Willow Street Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
|
Elisa Morgan
Author—She Did What She Could
Brian Simmons
President—ACSI |
Register now!* |
* There is no pre-registration for seminars. You can attend the seminar of your choice on the day of the conference as space permits. Please check back often for updated seminar listings.
Please register as a guest.
Online registration closes two days before the conference, however you may register at the door on the day of the conference.
Conference Rates
Early Bird Rate—register by February 10, 2012
| Member School |
IACEE Member |
Non-Member School |
| 2 Days—$80 |
2 Days—$90 |
2 Days—$160 |
| 1 Day—$56 |
1 Day—$66 |
1 Day—$112 |
Regular Rate—register after February 11, 2012
| Member School |
IACEE Member |
Non-Member School |
| 2 Days—$90 |
2 Days—$100 |
2 Days—$180 |
| 1 Day—$66 |
1 Day—$76 |
1 Day—$132 |
Online registration closes two days before the conference, however you may register at the door on the day of the conference.
Keynote Speakers
Elisa Morgan
Elisa Morgan is one of today’s most sought-after authors, speakers and leaders. She has authored over 15 books on mothering, spiritual formation and evangelism. Her latest work is She Did What She Could(SDWSC): Five Words of Jesus That Will Change Your Life.
For twenty years, Elisa Morgan served as CEO of MOPS International. Under her leadership MOPS grew from 350 to over 4,000 groups throughout the United States and in 30 other countries, impacting over 100,000 moms every year. Elisa now serves as President Emerita.
Elisa received a BS from the University of Texas and an MDiv from Denver Seminary. She served as the Dean of Women of Western Bible College (now Colorado Christian University), on the board of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). Currently she serves on the board of Denver Seminary. She is married to Evan, (Vice President of Strategic Development for RBC Ministries) and has two grown children and one grandchild who live near her in the Denver, Colorado area.
As the President of Mission: Momentum and the Publisher of FullFill™, a FREE digital magazine for women of all ages, stages and callings, her current mission is to mobilize women to invest their influence in God’s purposes.
Brian Simmons
Brian Simmons, EdD, president of ACSI since August 1, 2009, has served as a man of vision, a man of action, and a team leader who has as his primary goal the cause of Christ through the ministry of Christian school education. Dr. Simmons also currently serves as adjunct professor at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) as well as president and board chairman of Nehemiah Group Outreach Society.
Previously, Dr. Simmons has served as vice president for university relations at IWU, adjunct professor at Columbia International University (South Carolina) and Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary (Michigan), superintendent of Heritage Christian School (Indiana), and teacher and administrator at Elkhart Christian Academy (Indiana). He has served on and chaired ACSI accreditation teams, presented workshops at many conventions and conferences, established and led the Indianapolis Christian School Association, and served as an ACSI Executive Board member.
Brian and his wife, Bonnie, enjoy serving the Lord together, and they have four children.
D'Arcy Maher
D’Arcy Maher, MEd, serves as the director of Early Education Services. After working in preschools with Washington State Migrant Council and in urban preschool programs, she joined the ACSI team. D’Arcy participated in the creation and launch of ACSI’s Principles and Practices of Christian Early Education course, and she assisted in setting the protocol for ACSI’s Preschool Accreditation program. She serves as the managing editor for Christian Early Education magazine, and she is on the board of the Evangelical Press Association.
Conference Musicians
Belfry Band
There is nothing more inspiring then musicians who pour their heart into their craft. Belfry, a Christian band from Lancaster, Pa., does just that. Adam, David, Dave, and Ben, the four members of the band, live by this Bible verse from Psalm 45:17, “I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations, therefore nations will praise you forever.” This defines the bands entire mission. Visit belfryband for more information.
Lunch and Dinner Options*
Lunch Buffet—$15.50 each day, including taxes and gratuity.
Dinner Buffet—$27.00 Thursday only, including taxes and gratuity.
* Must be preordered and prepaid through ACSI. We will give the purchaser a meal ticket.
Registration for Lunch & Dinner pre-orders close on March 6, 2012.
Hotel Information
Below are the price packages for the hotel.
Package A—arrival Wednesday departure Friday.
Includes breakfast Thursday and Friday. Taxes and gratuity Included
| Single Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Triple Occupancy |
Quad Occupancy |
| $ 263.34 P/P |
$146.79 P/P |
$119.04 P/P |
$105.17 |
Package B—arrival Thursday departure Friday.
Includes breakfast Friday. Taxes and gratuity included.
| Single Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Triple Occupancy |
Quad Occupancy |
| $137.67 P/P |
$73.40 P/P |
$59.62 P/P |
$52.58 P/P |
Package C—Room & tax only (no breakfast).
| Single Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Triple Occupancy |
Quad Occupancy |
| $116.56 P/P |
$58.28 P/P |
$44.40 P/P |
$37.47 P/P |
Room Reservation request form
Professional Growth Hours/ CEU's
ACSI is working with 24/7 Educational Services, LLC to provide in-service hours required for maintenance of teacher certification and/or an ACSI CEU for attending the conference seminars.
This is a web-based process that requires you to login.
Go to my247ed to register your CEUs.
This service is free up to 30 days after the conference; after 30 days there is a $10.00 fee.
Early Education Director's Prayer Gathering NEW!
Join us for an hour on Wednesday evening to prepare your heart for what the Lord will do at this conference. This casual gathering will include acoustic worship, a devotional by Elisa Morgan and provide an opportunity for you to quiet your spirit before the Lord in the company of other leaders. Don’t miss it! Please pre- register for this free event.
March 14, 2012
7:30–8:30 PM
Register now!