About ACSI
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) was founded in 1978 when several regional U.S. school associations joined, becoming a united voice to advance excellence in Christian education. The leaders’ vision was to inspire, challenge, and resource educators and schools. First headquartered in La Habra, California, ACSI moved to an expanded facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1994. Today, ACSI serves 25,000 schools in 108 countries.
For more than 40 years, ACSI has faithfully lived out its mission around the world:
To strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Since our founding in 1978, our vision has steadfastly desired that:
ACSI will become a leading international organization that promotes Christian education and provides training and resources to Christian schools and Christian educators.
As our mission continues, ACSI is renewing our commitment to Christian schools and educators to help them deal with today’s challenging times—characterized by seismic cultural shifts and disruption.
Today and into the future we will continue to assist, encourage and develop:
- Schools that contribute to the public good through effective teaching and learning and that are biblically sound, academically rigorous, socially engaged, and culturally relevant; and
- Educators who embody a biblical worldview, engage in transformational teaching and discipling, and embrace personal and professional growth.
Vision 2030
Our Vision 2030 strategic plan continues to build upon our three foundational pillars of Advancing, Access, and Advocacy through four new growth initiatives to globally support flourishing Christ-centered education. We will continue in bold and innovative ways, not only responding to critical needs before us today but also planning for the future of Christ-centered education tomorrow.
We invite you to join us as together, we advance the cause of Kingdom education today and into the future.
Contacts
Mailing Address
Association of Christian Schools International
P.O. Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
(800) 367.5391
Office of Communication & Engagement
communications@acsi.org
(719) 367-5391
Media Inquiries
media_inquiries@acsi.org
(719) 867-0243
News & Press Releases
600 Christian School Educators Convene to Strengthen and Advance Flourishing Schools
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) will host its annual Flourishing Schools Institute (FSi) in Dallas, Texas, a premier professional development experience designed to equip Christian educators to cultivate Christ-centered, thriving school cultures. The 2026 institute will take place February 17–19 at the Omni Fort Worth.
The FSi brings together educators from Christian schools across the country for three days of biblical worldview training, strategic insight, and practical application. Grounded in ACSI’s Flourishing Schools research framework, the institute focuses on strengthening school culture by integrating faith, leadership excellence, and effective educational practice.
The Herzog Foundation has invested in the ACSI training model by generously covering a significant portion of the attendee expenses.
ACSI Chief School Improvement Officer Cindy Dodds shared that the 2026 Flourishing Schools Institute will be a distinctive and impactful gathering.
“The FSi engages a ‘Whole-Part-Whole’ philosophy,” Dodds said. “Our goal is that the entire school community is equipped to thrive holistically—head, heart, and hands—within a biblical worldview framework.”
She added that the 2026 institute will offer specialized training tracks for heads of school, teachers, and operational staff, with sessions tailored to the needs of each group and addressing topics such as parent engagement, digital discipleship, classroom innovation, and financial stewardship.
Also at this year’s institute, three ACSI member schools will receive recognition for earning ACSI Exemplary Accreditation. Calvary Christian High School in Clearwater, FL, Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, CA, and Scottsdale Christian Academy in Phoenix, AZ have all achieved ACSI Exemplary Accreditation through hard work and a commitment to upholding excellence.
Exemplary Accreditation is reserved for high-performing schools seeking to be held to higher standards. Schools must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement, evidenced by stakeholder feedback, multiple forms of data, and more.
Through these initiatives, ACSI remains passionate about equipping schools and advancing Christ-centered education.
To learn more about the Flourishing Schools Institute, visit https://www.acsi.org/flourishing-schools-culture/flourishing-schools-institute.