K–12 Certification Requirements
Detailed Requirements By Certification - K–12
- Bible Specialist | View Requirements
- Elementary Teacher | View Requirements
- Executive Director | View Requirements
- Head of School | View Requirements
- Principal | View Requirements
- Professional Staff | View Requirements
- Secondary Teacher | View Requirements
- Specialist Teacher | View Requirements
Additional Resources
Submitting Official Transcripts
Electronic transcripts (preferred)
Please send to: certification@acsi.org
Mailing address for paper transcript copies (accepted):
ACSI Attn: Certification
PO Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Accepted Semester Hours of College Credit
You may select any regionally accredited institution from which to earn college credit semester hours. For recommendations on fulfilling these required semester hours of credit, please contact certification@acsi.org.
Before enrolling and incurring expenses, we recommend emailing the course title, description, and the name of the organization or college offering the course to certification@acsi.org for pre-approval.
Renewals
When renewing your certification, ACSI will require an official transcript. Letters of completion or final grade reports will not be accepted.
You may include a copy of the official transcript with your renewal application or indicate on the
application that you request it be sent directly from the institution to ACSI.
Secondary Teacher Content Area Reading Requirement
We've recently made a change regarding the content area reading course for secondary teachers. It's no longer necessary to take it for college credit, although that option still exists. Alternatively, you can now fulfill the requirement using the ACSI Content Area Reading Checklist.
Equivalency Report Providers
Those who have earned a degree outside the United States may need to provide an equivalency report verifying that the degree(s) they earned are at least equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. A list of recommended equivalency report providers can be found here: Equivalency Report Providers.
Biblical Studies
ACSI emphasizes the importance of Christian school teachers and administrators having a strong understanding of God’s Word to integrate into their lives and teaching. This commitment is evident in the Biblical Studies Requirements section of your certification criteria. Courses or studies must adhere to ACSI's standards to qualify for Bible CEUs.
Continuing Education Units
ACSI champions the profound impact of continuous professional development, seamless tracking of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and the attainment and maintenance of certifications for Christian school administrators and teachers. We believe wholeheartedly that these initiatives empower educators to embrace growth through actionable steps, fostering a deep transformation in their commitment to advancing Christ-centered education.
Christian Philosophy of Education (CPoE)
To achieve the Standard certificate level, fulfilling the Christian Philosophy of Education (CPoE) requirement is necessary. There are multiple options available to satisfy this requirement.
Alternative Certifications For Unique Situations
- Coming Soon