600 Christian School Educators Convene to Strengthen and Advance Flourishing Schools February 9, 2026

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.