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
In the Era of School Choice, ACSI Releases ‘Teaching Christianly’ to Equip Faith-Based Educators
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is pleased to announce the release of “Teaching Christianly” by Dr. Mark T. Witwer, a concise and practical guide designed to help educators thoughtfully integrate faith into both what they teach and how they teach it.
In a time when school choice is growing nation-wide, more students are attending Christian schools. Witwer’s book helps to equip teachers to integrate faith in the classroom, ultimately advancing the mission of Christ-centered education.
Witwer has more than four decades of experience in Christian education, primarily as a middle and high school math teacher. He is currently the adjunct professor of Christian education at Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“I had to bring my faith into conversation with both what and how I taught,” Witwer shared.
Written as a foundational resource for Christian educators, “Teaching Christianly” offers a clear framework for both new and veteran teachers. New educators gain a clear framework for faith-informed instruction, while experienced teachers are invited to reflect on and refine their practice.
ACSI has also developed an accompanying online course in partnership with Witwer and Dr. Kerri Miner, Head of School at Christ Classical Academy of Charlotte. The course features short videos from Witwer, classroom demonstrations from master teachers, interviews, reflection prompts, and interactive activities. Available in both group and individual formats, the book-and-course bundle is designed to renew educators in their calling and equip them to teach Christianly at every grade level and subject area.
Purchase your copy today at https://www.acsi.org/purposeful-design-publications/promotions/teaching-christianly.
About PDP:
Since the mid-1980s, Purposeful Design Publications (PDP), a division of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), has provided resources and assessments, including academically rigorous textbooks that are intentionally rooted in biblical truth to equip schools and educators with the tools to eternally transform the hearts and minds of children.