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ACSI Convene
Join us for ACSI Convene, a national network series designed to foster meaningful collaboration and dynamic discussions. These events provide an exclusive platform for practitioners to connect, share insights, and dive deep into the challenges and opportunities unique to their area of expertise. Join one of these groups based on your role.
Members only events.
Flourishing in the City: Data-Driven Improvement
October 24, 2025 | Virtual
Join us for the next Flourishing in the City event as we engage in a dynamic and practical conversation about Data-Driven Improvement in Christian schools.
Hosted by Justina Jenkins, Director of GRAACE Initiatives at ACSI, this panel will feature educational leaders Karen Gosby and Kim Osborne as they unpack how data can be used not only to gauge school effectiveness, but also to guide strategic decisions, improve outcomes, and address persistent challenges.
Whether you're a school leader, administrator, or educator, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas on how to:
- Use data to evaluate your school’s results and effectiveness
- Track progress toward school-wide goals
- Address areas of concern using relevant and timely information
- Align data practices with your mission to see students flourish
This is not just about numbers, it’s about making data meaningful and mission-focused.
3/11/2026 | Virtual
Head-to-Head
For Heads of School
Heads of school from across the nation are invited to attend this virtual, national roundtable to connect with peers and gain valuable insight on topics critical to Christian schools. Through constructive conversations and relationship-building, Head-to-Head helps school leaders become Stronger Together.
Dates & Registration
December 10, 2025 | Virtual
How Valuable Is Your School's Value Proposition?
If our Leadership Team isn’t aligned on our value proposition, how can Marketing and Admissions represent us well to prospective families? And how can Principals and Division Heads inspire enrolled families to stay through graduation?
In this Head to Head, Kurt Unruh of NextEd and Andy Lynch of Tassel will:
- Walk through a concise three part definition of a school’s value proposition
- Discuss the importance of defining your Right fit Family®
- Challenge you to think deeply about the value your school creates in each Age and Stage®
March 11, 2026 | Virtual
Turning Your Board into a Fundraising Machine
In this dynamic session, Simon Jeynes will lead a discussion on how to build effective teacher culture within your Christian school. This discussion equips ACSI Heads of Schools with the strategies needed to activate board members to raise more money and expand their network of influence for the benefit of the school. During this presentation, school leaders will:
- Discover proven techniques to motivate and engage board members in fundraising activities.
- Learn practical and implementable action steps that can be immediately applied to your school's unique culture.
- Gain insights into building a robust culture of philanthropy among your board members.
- Explore innovative approaches to leverage your board's connections and resources effectively.
12/16/2025 | Virtual
3/17/2026 | Virtual
Principals
For Principals and Administrators
Connect with fellow Principals and gain valuable insights on the critical topics impacting Christian schools today. Through engaging discussions and relationship-building, this event offers principals an opportunity to strengthen their leadership and navigate the challenges facing their schools. Let’s come together and grow stronger as a community of educators dedicated to excellence in Christian education.
Dates & Registration
December 16, 2025 | Virtual
Teacher Culture in a Competitive Marketplace
What does educational leadership mean in 2026? The largest part of any answer must be hiring and retaining great teachers. What are the qualities of a great teacher? Love their children; mission driven; passionate for their subject; high standards and high support; go to where their children are; interesting people; engaging presenters. How do we, as leaders, grow such paragons? And then keep them?
March 17, 2026 | Virtual
12/18/2025 | Virtual
3/19/2026 | Virtual
CFO/Development
For Chief Financial Officers, Business/Financial Manager, and Development Officers
CFOs and development professionals from Christian schools across the nation are invited to join this virtual, national roundtable to engage with colleagues and gain valuable perspectives on key financial and fundraising topics. Through meaningful conversations and relationship-building, this event offers a unique opportunity for CFOs and development leaders to collaborate and strategize on financial sustainability and institutional growth. Together, we can strengthen our schools and ensure long-term success.
Dates & Registration
December 18, 2025 | Virtual
From Participation to Transformation: Key Fundraising Lessons from Top-Performing Christian Schools
What can Christian schools learn from peers exceeding $1M in annual giving, launching $20M+ campaigns, and achieving over 50% parent participation? In this practical session, Kurt Unruh will share findings from a nationwide survey of Christian school leaders, highlighting the practices of schools with the strongest advancement outcomes. From staffing and systems to storytelling and stewardship, you’ll gain tools to strengthen donor engagement and move from transactional giving to transformational generosity.
Takeaways:
- How top-performing schools structure advancement teams
- What drives higher parent participation and major gifts
- Ways to focus limited resources for greater impact
- Steps to prepare for a successful capital campaign
EE Leadership Network
With Dr. Althea Penn
Join us the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM CST.
Connect with Early Education Leaders dedicated to growing their expertise through a biblical worldview. Register for our monthly EE Leadership Network meetings, where we’ll use the Peer Support Network model to discuss key issues, share resources, explore best practices, and address the needs of Christian early education programs. CEUs are available as a member benefit. Check out the upcoming topics and join us!
EE Leader Connect
With EE Divisional Coordinators
Join us the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM CST.
Join fellow Early Education Leaders for an engaging roundtable discussion focused on the key challenges you face in leadership. Collaborate with peers to explore practical solutions, build a strong sense of community, and be inspired through meaningful conversations, encouragement, and prayer. As a member benefit, CEUs are available to participants.
Spiritual Formation Network
11/18/2025 | Virtual
2/3/2026 | Virtual
4/28/2026 | Virtual
Spiritual Formation Network
With Douglas Campbell
Join the Spiritual Formation Network – a dynamic community designed to connect, support, inspire, and empower school leaders and teachers engaged in the vital work of Spiritual Formation. This network is led by school leaders who are entrusted with and committed to nurturing Spiritual Formation in their schools. Whether you have been serving in this space for years or are just beginning your journey, you are invited to be part of this collaborative group
If you are new to the network, click the link below. If you have already joined the network, you can register for the quarterly meetings using the links below.
We meet quarterly via Zoom, providing a space for professional growth, meaningful dialogue, and mutual encouragement.
Once you have joined the network, you can register for the quarterly meetings using the links below. We meet quarterly via Zoom, providing a space for professional growth, meaningful dialogue, and mutual encouragement.
***Each meeting will provide content from an expert in Spiritual Formation along with group discussion and collaboration led by a core group of Spiritual Life Directors and school leaders. You will have the option to choose a small group based on your ministry focus – Students, Staff, Parents/Families.
Dates & Registration
Meeting II
“Assessments” with Tim Van Soelen (Dordt University)
November 18, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. EST
Meeting III
“Training & Support” with Roger Erdvig (Summit Ministries)
February 3, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. EST
Meeting IV
“Care in Hardship” with Milton Gonzalez (Executive Director, Covenant Christian Academy)
April 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. EST
ACSI Community Group
If you have not joined the ACSI Community Group for this network, you can do so at the link below. This Community Group will be regularly updated with discussion posts, blogs, and resources relating to Spiritual Formation in schools. Join the group today!
We look forward to growing and thriving together in this important ministry!
11/13/2025 | Virtual
2/26/2026 | Virtual
4/23/2026 | Virtual
Bible Teachers Network
With Dr. Sean McDowell
Bible teachers, department chairs, and leaders responsible for spiritual development at their schools are invited to join the ACSI Bible Teachers Network. This network will meet on a quarterly basis via Zoom. Each meeting will consist of teaching and small group discussion. Join us as we discuss various topics like motivating students to care about the Bible, forming a scope and sequence for your Bible program, conversations on cultural issues, and understanding best practices for effective teaching strategies for Bible class. As a member benefit, CEUs are available to participants. Together, we can learn and grow together as we equip the next generation with a biblical worldview.
Dates & Registration
Session II
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 3 p.m. EST
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Session III
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 3 p.m. EST
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Session IV
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 3 p.m. EST
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