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Association of Christian Schools International Enabling Christian Educators and Schools Worldwide |
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Services for National Member Schools in EuropeEnabling Christian Educators and Schools World wide to effectively prepare students for lifeNATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS are defined as schools outside North America, which are established to provide a Christian education for children in the country where the schools are located. ACSI WORLD REPORT - This quarterly newsletter is produced by the ACSI Office of International Ministries and sent to all member schools. ACSI World Report covers topical and developmental issues such as the integration of faith and learning and the selection of curriculum materials. Professionals and noted educators in the field of Christian education, as well as ACSI staff, submit articles for publication. It includes a devotional thought, news items about schools internationally, conferences around the world, and updates concerning services offered to member schools. We would like to encourage you to contribute articles or newsworthy information. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATION (CSE) - This journal is published five times per year and is circulated to all member schools. CSE includes professional articles and reports of current developments in the worldwide family of ACSI schools. REGIONAL CONFERENCES - The ACSI European Office co-sponsors, with local organizations, both national and regional conferences for Christian teachers in Europe. Conference themes and workshop topics may include “integration of biblical truth in every subject area”, “discipline and classroom management”, “distinctives of Christian school education”, “curriculum development”, and “effective teaching methods”. Conferences for school leaders are also available on a national basis with themes that may include “how to formulate and implement a Christian philosophy of education”, “Christian school management”, and “board relations, policies and responsibilities”. PUBLICATIONS - The ACSI Europe office in Budapest seeks to publish and distribute National Newsletters to Christian teachers in the various countries on a quarterly basis. This is to enhance communications among Christian teachers and schools in country, and offer articles of professional interest. Professional materials and resource books are being published in various languages and made available to the teachers. SCHOOL EVALUATIONS - Member schools may have an ACSI Team of Consultants visit their school for an objective external evaluation, offering recommendations for school improvement. Reports a held confidential and intended solely for the benefit of the school involved. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - If suitable arrangements can be made, a school director may be invited to a Christian school in another country for a period of time for general observation. The host director may then return the visit. Out of this, a relationship may develop that could benefit both schools. TEACHER TRAINING - Member schools will receive priority consideration for teacher training seminars planned by ACSI personnel, on a national or regional basis. Teacher In-Service training for specific needs can also be made available for your school or city, upon request and as time permits. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Member Schools are committed to grow in quality, seeking to improve services and maturing as a truly “Christian School”. The ACSI staff is prepared to assist the faculty and staff of each of the member schools through a process of “school improvement”, with a self-study, school evaluation and in-service training. This program has the potential of providing official ACSI accreditation, recognized for quality education in many countries. SCHOLARSHIPS - Scholarship assistance is provided to a limited number of international educators to attend the International Institute for Christian School Educators at Columbia International University in South Carolina each July. Scholarship assistance must be requested and funds are limited. (Travel expenses to the Institute are the responsibility of the individual.) ACSI DIRECTORY - A special International Schools section is included in the ACSI Directory of Schools and Colleges which includes profiles of all international member schools outside the U.S. National schools whose membership is approved by November will receive a copy of a directory of the European Region with the school’s profile included in the directory. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE - Each year ACSI seeks to provide assistance and relief to Christian schools, which are facing critical needs due to natural disaster, political or civil unrest or other causes beyond their control. Requests should be made as quickly as possible, clearly stating the need. The funds for this service are limited. These services also provide opportunity for schools to participate in helping schools in other countries. STUDENT SERVICES - Annual Student Leadership Conferences bring students from Christian schools of Europe together for inspiration, encouragement and motivation in their responsibilities as Christian leaders in their schools. National Music Fests and Athletic competitions are examples of student programs sponsored by ACSI in order to encourage quality performance and provide opportunities for inter-school activities. ADDITIONAL SERVICES to Member Schools: These services are provided to ACSI Member Schools through the office of International Ministries. However, a major benefit of ACSI membership is to be a part of its Mission and Vision as schools encourage one another towards spiritual and academic excellence. 24-hour FAX : Colorado Springs E-mail: ACSI Web Page: Regional Office: ACSI Europe
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