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Association of Christian Schools International Enabling Christian Educators and Schools Worldwide |
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(Printable Membership Document) Member Schools Directory Membership Application Forms in: Czech |
The Association of Christian Schools InternationalMember Services for National Christian Schools in EuropeNATIONAL
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS are defined as schools outside North America, which
are established to provide a Christian school education for children in
their home country.
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, 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 are kept 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 partnership 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 may be available for your school or city, upon request and as time permits. The Summer Institutes offer formal training in educational philosophy, biblical integration and curriculum development. These institutes are made available every other year on a national basis. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Member schools are committed to grow in quality, seeking to improve services and maturing as truly “Christian schools”. 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, Columbia, South Carolina, USA, each July. Scholarship assistance must be requested as funds are limited. Travel expenses to the Institute are the responsibility of the individual. ACSI DIRECTORY – National schools whose membership is approved by November will receive a copy of a directory of the Europe Region containing the school’s profile. The profiles of all international member schools outside the U.S.A. are also included in a special International Schools section of the ACSI Directory of Schools and Colleges. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE – Each year ACSI seeks
to provide assistance and relief to Christian schools which are facing
critical needs due to a 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 available for this
kind of help are limited. These services also provide opportunities for
schools to participate in helping schools in other countries. 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. Enabling Christian Educators and Schools Worldwide to effectively prepare students for life
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