EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM MEMBER BENEFITS

The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) offers members biblically based resources, professional development, advocacy, and support. We are stronger together as a community of Christian early educators who value God’s design for how young children grow and learn, while applying best practices and current research in the field of early childhood education. Together we are making a significant impact for God’s kingdom as we teach the next generation from a biblical worldview.

• Grow professionally through conferences, webinars, and more.

• Access ACSI’s online communities.

• Obtain accreditation status.

• Consult with early education professionals.

• Receive services and special pricing from ACSI Corporate Partners.

• Purchase products and training materials.

• Protect your program with Legal/Legislative advocacy and support.

• Attract quality staff through ACSI Career Center.

Benefits are valid from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

ACSI offers an individual membership through International Association of Christian Early Educators (IACEE) to fulfill the CDA requirement of belonging to a professional organization.

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WEBINARSTake advantage of professional development training delivered through webinars. One-hour webinars are presented once a month from September 2016 through May 2017. Watch for announcements from ACSI Early Education Resources for dates and registration information. Webinars are recorded and available as On-Demand training in the EE group of ConNEXUS. Attendance of live or recorded webinars offers one clock hour (.17 CEU) of professional development and can be applied to member’s virtual professional portfolio.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM WITH AN EARLY EDUCATION TRACKKeynote speaker Jay McTighe, noted for his work in Understanding by Design, will bring his expertise in instructional design and pedagogy to the ACSI Forums this fall. Mr. McTighe’s keynote address and breakout sessions will provide attendees the opportunity to engage with research and best practices in instructional design and improve student learning in their own classrooms.

Date LocationOctober 13–14, 2016 Birmingham, AL

October 13–14, 2016 Aurora, IL

October 13–14, 2016 Roseville, CA

October 20–21, 2016 Brooklyn, MNOctober 20–21, 2016 Lancaster, PAOctober 20–21, 2016 Winston-Salem, NCOctober 27–28, 2016 Westerville, OHNovember 21–22, 2016 South Daytona, FLNovember 21–22, 2016 Lynchburg, VANovember 21-22, 2016 Costa Mesa, CA

EARLY EDUCATION CONFERENCESSpecial conference pricing is available for delegates at member schools.

Date LocationOctober 7–8, 2016 Bakersfield, CAOctober 21–22, 2016 Fremont, CAJanuary 21, 2017 Raleigh, NCJanuary 27–28, 2017 Apopka, FLJanuary 28, 2017 Tucson, AZFebruary 11, 2017 Fayetteville, GAMarch 8–10, 2017 Lancaster, PAMarch 16–17, 2017 Holden, MAMarch 24–25, 2017 La Mirada, CAMarch 25, 2017 Broken Arrow, OK

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES WITH EARLY EDUCATION TRACK

Date LocationJanuary 26-27, 2017 Lancaster, PAFebruary 8–10, 2017 Yosemite, CAFebruary 9–10, 2017 Merrillville, INFebruary 16–17, 2017 Indianapolis, INApril 30 - May 2, 2017 Seaside, OR

DISTRICT MEETINGSGet connected with your regional office at local district meetings. Check your regional page events calendar at www.asi.org to find a district meeting in your area.

GROW PROFESSIONALLY THROUGH CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, AND MORE

Contact your regional office for additional information.To locate your regional office, call 1-800-367-5391 or go to www.acsi.org.

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RECEIVE SERVICES AND SPECIAL PRICING FROM CORPORATE PARTNERS

Partner Product/Service ACSI School BenefitNational Corporate Partners

Church MutualProperty and liability insurance

5% partnership discount on policy, up to 20% safety dividend (dependent on all participating ACSI members), complimentary risk-analysis assessment

ISM Insurance

Student accident and health insurance, employee health benefits, life insurance

Customized ACSI member Domestic Student Accident Plan, Life/AD&D (ISM will match and guarantee at least a 10% reduction on current rate), flex spending accounts; special pricing for all employee-driven health savings plans

RenWebSchool management software

Up-front license, waived conversion and training fees for RenWeb, waived monthly subscription fees for RenWeb for the first six months

FACTS Management Services

Tuition and fee payment plans

Invoice, ACH, and credit card; new school referral scholarships available

The Legend GroupRetirement benefits and programs

Preferred pricing and discounts for management of the program

Affinity Partners

Staples Advantage

School supplies, furniture, janitorial supplies, technology equipment, software

800+ core-item discounts up to 90%; noncore-item discounts up to 55%, furniture discounts up to 58%, ink and toner discount of 36%, high-quality toner and ink discount of 48%, general building equipment and supplies discount of 40%, custodial supplies discount up to 45%, discounts on technology equipment and software

Konica Minolta

Multifunction copiers, production print systems, desktop laser printers, scanning solutions

Promotions on a quarterly basis (e.g., 0% 36-month financing on all color MFP’s and select monochrome units, 2.9% on all production print systems, cash-back rebates)

TSYS Credit card processing Less than 1% fee on debit card transactions, ability to accept American Express without monthly fee or separate statement, no application fee, no monthly minimums

CFS Financial Financial sustainability consulting

Debt reconstruction negotiations, financial viability consulting

Hi5 MediaDevelopment of customized and templated mobile apps for schools

Discount of 30% to all ACSI member schools on up-front development fee and recurring monthly fees

Enrollment CatalystConsulting on marketing and enrollment strategies for school

Special pricing on Enrollment Catalyst program and consulting, member-only e-books, discounted pricing on one-day conferences, member webinars

Game TimePlayground equipment, including ground cover, benches, bleachers, etc.

3%–28% discounts on all equipment, with additional discounts on installation

NILD

ACSI accredited training for educators as well as graduate coursework and degree programs in exceptional student education

Equipping educators to develop instructional skills to strengthen student’s vulnerable thinking and improve academic achievement, using methodology and approach founded on research-based practices

CLC NetworkSpecial resources and training for ACSI member school

Providing instruction, training, and resources to educators to serve students with diverse learning, behavioral, or cognitive needs

For information regarding additional partners, please visit www.acsi.org/about-acsi-and-membership/strategic-partnerships

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ACSI offers access to online communities through the public website (acsi.org/ee) or ConNEXUS (my.acsi.org).Find valuable tools to strengthen your program:

• Resources for classroom and program management

• Monthly newsletters• Webinar registration• On-demand training• Conference registration• Regional office information• Accreditation information• Online discussion boards

*ConNEXUS for Members Only

Log in to ACSI ConNEXUS today at my.acsi.org.Call 1-866-793-8162 or email member_services@acsi.org for assistance with ConNEXUS.

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ACCESS ONLINE COMMUNITIES

PURCHASE PRODUCTS AND TRAINING MATERIALS

EARLY EDUCATION PRODUCTSPurposeful Design Publications, the publishing division of ACSI, is committed to the ministry of Christian school education and to aiding Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students for life. As a publisher of textbooks, trade books, and other educational resources, Purposeful Design Publications strives to produce biblically sound materials that reflect Christian scholarship and stewardship.

ChildhoodEnvironments

Creating Space for Children

Celebrating the Art and Practice in the Young Child Classroom

LanguageLiteracy&

Engaging Activities to Renew Your Love of

Celebrating the Art and Practice in the Young Child ClassroomCelebrating the Art and Practice in the Young Child Classroom

Learn Through Creation

Process Art

To purchase products from ACSI Purposeful Design Publications,visit www.purposefuldesign.com or call 800-367-0798.

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Principles and Practices of Christian Early Education 2.0PDP April 2016 Edition

Association of Christian Schools InternationalPO Box 65130 • Colorado Springs, CO 80962-5130Customer Service: 800-367-0798 • www.acsi.org

ACCREDITATIONHigh-quality programs seek accreditation in order to validate they are striving for excellence. We believe that this pursuit matches the biblical directive of approving “things that are excellent” (Philippians 1:10, KJV).

The “accredited” seal denotes a program that has met institutional standards of quality and made a commitment to strategic improvement and ongoing accountability.

The process of accreditation involves three significant elements. 1. Program-wide self-appraisal, analysis, and improvement planning2. Peer consultation, review, validation, and insights3. Ongoing accountability for program improvement

OBTAIN ACCREDITATION

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Contact your regional office for additional information.To locate your regional office, call 1-800-367-5391 or go to www.acsi.org.

PROTECT YOUR PROGRAM WITH LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORTACSI's Legal/Legislative Department offers a host of resources to help member schools, including tracking issues that affect schools, offering free administrative and human-resources consultation, and producing an insightful newsletter. Additionally, ACSI staff use a legal defense fund to get involved in legal issues that affect member schools.

For more information, visit www.acsi.org/legal-legislative-and-advocacy.

PROTECT YOUR PROGRAM WITH LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

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Contact ACSI’s Legal/Legislative office at 800-367-5391.

CONSULTATION SERVICESACSI is available to assist your program and staff with a variety of professional and programming needs. Some of the services we offer include mentoring for seasoned and new directors, guidance for start-up and established programs, and support for programs seeking accreditation.

CONSULT WITH EARLY EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS

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Contact your regional office for additional information.To locate your regional office, call 1-800-367-5391 or go to www.acsi.org.

ACSI CAREER CENTERLooking for a new employee or posting your résumé? ACSI Career Center is the place to do it. Members receive their first five postings free of charge. This tool is for job seekers to find employment for all positions and for programs to find qualified candidates.

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For more information, visit www.acsi.org/school-services/career-center

ATTRACT QUALITY STAFF THROUGH ACSI CAREER CENTER

California/Hawaii California, HawaiiDr. Suzie Mohler910 E. Birch St., Suite 260, Brea, CA 92821-5854 714.256.1287 • Fax 714-256-4085 • suzie_mohler@acsi.org

FloridaFloridaMr. Pat Mennenga461 Plaza Dr., Suite C, Dunedin, Florida 34698 727.734.7096 • Fax 727-734-3666 • pat_mennenga@acsi.org

Mid-AmericaIllinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, West Virginia, WisconsinMs. Tricia Hays 6755 Weaver Rd., Suite 1, Rockford, IL 61114 815.282.7070 • Fax 815-282-7086

Northeast Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, VermontMrs. Kathy Ness845 Silver Spring Plaza, Suite B, Lancaster, PA 17601-1183 717.285.3022 • Fax 717-285-2128

NorthwestAlaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington Ms. Caitlyn Berman16703 SE McGillivray Blvd., Ste. 110, Vancouver, WA 98683 360.256.5860 • Fax 360-256-7357

Rocky MountainArizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, WyomingMrs. Kathie Boice 1607 N. Wilmot Rd., Suite 104D, Tucson, AZ 85712 520.514.2897 • Fax 520-514-0994

South-CentralArkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas Ms. Tricia Hays2001 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 3600, Plano, TX 75075 972.941.4411 • Fax 972-941-4405

SoutheastAlabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, VirginiaMrs. Dale WilliamsP.O. Box 1537, Snellville, GA 30078-1537 770.985.5840 • Fax 770-985-5847

Early Education ResourcesUSA1.888.892.4258 • earlyeducation@acsi.org

U.S. REGIONAL OFFICES