About ACSI
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.
Over the past two years, ACSI has diligently sought the Lord's guidance through prayer, and is now positioning everything under three pillars: Advancing, Access and Advocacy.
ADVANCING – Leading Christ-centered education toward excellence and flourishing
ACCESS – Making Christ-centered education available and obtainable
ADVOCACY – Promoting and protecting Christ-centered education for today and tomorrow
This will allow ACSI to be laser-focused on promoting excellence in Kingdom education around the world in the months and years to come.
Discover how ACSI can serve you by taking the time to visit our updated website. We’re excited to journey with you by providing new opportunities and services.
We invite you to join us as together, we advance the cause of Kingdom Education today and into the future.
Over the past two years, ACSI has diligently sought the Lord's guidance through prayer, and is now positioning everything under three pillars: Advancing, Access and Advocacy.
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
ACSI Announces Key Staff Changes in Alignment with its Vision 2030
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is enhancing its support for schools on their improvement journey around the world as a part of its Vision 2030 initiatives. The organization is aligning all efforts with its global core standards, expanding services internationally.
Strategic changes include renaming the Flourishing Initiatives Department to the School Improvement Department, appointing Cindy Dodds as Chief School Improvement Officer, Stephen Deck as Vice President of Education Standards, and Dr. Debbie MacCullough as Senior Director of School Improvement.
ACSI President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor believes that these strategic shifts reflect ACSI’s continued commitment to strengthening Christian schools and advancing its Vision 2030 goals.
“We are always ensuring that our leadership team is best postured to make the greatest impact possible in the important work they’re doing,” he said. “We are essentially changing the name of the department so that it clearly communicates the primary goal—school improvement. Continuing to place a large emphasis on our Flourishing Schools research, the School Improvement Department will help to support and elevate our entire global school community. Consequently, we are aligning three current positions.”
Dodds, who most recently served as Chief of Flourishing Initiatives for ACSI, assumes her role as Chief School Improvement Officer. She will continue to provide vision and oversight for all departmental efforts.
ACSI is also pleased to announce Deck as VP of Education Standards. Previously serving as Senior Director of Accreditation and Credentialing for ACSI, Deck will oversee global accreditation, school improvement, and credentialing initiatives.
ACSI is also pleased to announce the appointment of MacCullough as Senior Director of School Improvement. Previously serving as ACSI Director of Global Core Standards, MacCullough is eager to broaden her impact in this new role.
To learn more about ACSI’s Vision 2030, visit the website.