ACSI Professional Development
This course equips school leaders with practical, immediately implementable tools to bring their school's mission to life through deeper spiritual formation and theological engagement. Guided by Samantha Farinacci, who oversees Spiritual Life, Student Life, and theological engagement at Oaks Christian Online, you’ll discover practical, fresh ways to strengthen your school’s identity and culture. Designed for heads of school, directors, chaplains, and mission-focused leaders, this course will spark meaningful conversations and actionable next steps for your school community.
Course ID: ACSI20260007
This California-mandated anti-harassment training is led by Philip Scott, Vice President for Legal Affairs, and Jennifer Gonzales, ACSI Senior Human Resource Generalist, of ACSI. Designed for employees in Christian schools, this course explains California and federal harassment laws, reporting responsibilities, and workplace bullying prevention while providing practical guidance for maintaining a respectful, legally compliant, and Christ-centered work environment.
Course ID: ACSI20260002
This California-mandated anti-harassment training is led by Philip Scott, Vice President for Legal Affairs, and Jennifer Gonzales, ACSI Senior Human Resource Generalist, of ACSI. Designed for supervisors in Christian schools, this course explains California and federal harassment laws, reporting responsibilities, and workplace bullying prevention while providing practical guidance for maintaining a respectful, legally compliant, and Christ-centered work environment.
Course ID: ACSI20260001
In this new and revised Christian Philosophy of Education series (2026), multimedia segments present a foundation of teaching from an intentionally Christian perspective. Course 2 Foundations, the second of three courses in this series, clarifies the roles of the home, church, and school in the education of children, examines how Scripture defines the learner and teacher, and explores the purpose of curriculum and its impact on the aims of education. This three-course series fulfills ACSI's Christian Philosophy of Education requirement.
Download Course 2 Syllabus – "Foundations"This course is worth 6 Educational CEUs.
In this new and revised Christian Philosophy of Education series (2026), multimedia segments present a foundation of teaching from an intentionally Christian perspective. Course 3, Biblical Integration, provides a framework for practical analysis and application of integrating biblical truth into the overall curriculum and daily instruction. Courses 1 and 2 are prerequisites to this course for those pursuing the ACSI Philosophy of Christian Education Requirement.
Download Course 3 Syllabus – "Biblical Integration"This course is worth 6 Educational CEUs.
This course equips Christian educators to navigate AI tools with wisdom, discernment, and practical skill. Participants explore ethical guidelines, compare major AI platforms, and practice effective prompting to support teaching and learning. Through hands-on demonstrations with tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva, and NotebookLM, educators learn to design assignments, maintain academic integrity, and integrate AI within school systems while upholding biblical values and student privacy. This course was curated from a webinar in 2025.
Course ID: ACSI20250017
In this new and revised Christian Philosophy of Education series (2026), multimedia segments present a foundation of teaching from an intentionally Christian perspective. Course 1 Worldview, the first of three courses in this series, defines and explores worldviews, explains a biblical worldview, and describes a philosophy of education from a biblical perspective. This three-course series fulfills ACSI's Christian Philosophy of Education requirement.
Download Course 1 Syllabus – "Worldview"This course is worth 6 Bible CEUs.
This course equips Christian educators to navigate artificial intelligence with biblical wisdom and practical discernment. Through a Christian framework and real-world examples, participants will learn how AI works, how to evaluate tools responsibly, and how to guide students, teachers, and school communities with clarity. Designed for teachers, technology leaders, and administrators seeking confidence and direction in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
Course ID: ACSI20250016
Building Anti-Fragile Faith explores how educators can cultivate faith in students—one that grows stronger through challenge rather than shattering under pressure. Learners will identify how to help young people engage hard questions, confront cultural pressures, and develop resilient, gospel-centered convictions that endure in both school and life. This course was curated from ACSI’s 2025 Public Policy & Advocacy Summit for school leaders.
Course ID: ACSI20250014
This course examines the pivotal cultural and spiritual moment facing the West, particularly America, through a biblical lens. Learners will explore the erosion of foundational truths, the rise of rival ideologies, and the urgent call for renewal. By engaging history, worldview shifts, and the role of faith in national identity, participants will be challenged to think deeply, live courageously, and respond redemptively in this civilizational crossroads. This course was curated from ACSI’s 2025 Public Policy & Advocacy Summit for school leaders.
Course ID: ACSI20250013
This course explores how Christianity speaks to today’s deepest cultural and personal questions—identity, love, justice, and truth. Learners will examine how the gospel affirms human dignity, challenges prevailing cultural narratives, and redefines meaning and purpose in Christ. Through biblical reflection and cultural analysis, this course equips educators to guide students with clarity, compassion, and conviction in a rapidly changing world. This course was curated from ACSI’s 2025 Public Policy & Advocacy Summit for school leaders.
Course ID: ACSI20250015
In this session of the 2025–26 Bible Teacher Network webinar series, Dr. Sean McDowell provides 10 practical strategies for secondary teachers for how to inspire high school students with a genuine love for Scripture by showing that the Bible is true, relevant, and unparalleled in its global impact. Participants will learn practical methods for motivating learners, teaching how to study the Bible, and presenting its grand narrative. With strategies that balance evidence, storytelling, application, and authentic modeling, teachers will gain tools to plant seeds of faith, trusting God for long-term transformation in students’ lives.