Executive Coordinator Karen Ovalles de Peña and Director Lester Flaquer
What is the ACSI-CEL?
International Association of Christian Schools Logos Education Center
The Logos Education Center (CEL) comes from the common dream of several people to serve the Christian educational community of the Dominican Republic and is intended to support Christian schools by providing education and training in their task of training students to integrate the principles of a biblical worldview in their daily lives.
In 2001 strategic bonds were formed with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), an association whose voice can be heard around the world with authority on the subject of Christian education. ACSI is recognized for providing leadership and services that allow schools to be effective in fulfilling the educational mission of educating young children and cultivating in them the mind of Christ through Christ's power to transform the world.
ACSI services include: International Accreditation, Teacher Certification, Conferences, Seminars, Leadership Academies, Schools Parent, Publications, Curriculum Texts, missionary groups and in general, support in matters of management and institutional development. It offers, in coordination with the Latin American Faculty of Theological Studies (FLET), Miami, an MA in Christian Education, Curriculum and Instruction.
In 2005, ACSI-CEL was designated the ACSI regional office for the Caribbean, giving us the opportunity to expand its services.
The ACSI Caribbean Office currently has about 45 member schools and over 300 Christian schools with which it maintains contact. Through its services, ACSI benefit directly or indirectly more than 10,000 students and approximately 1,000 teachers in different contries and Puerto Rico.
The Association of Christian Schools International
The Association of Christian Schools International Latinoamerica via Google Translate
March Highlights
The 13th CEL took part in the Biblical Integration Workshop course taught by Beverly Sparling, MEd, missionary, Bible study leader for the wives of the Philias of Philadelphia and professor of Spanish at Philadelphia Biblical University. This activity was sponsored by the Santiago Christian School. Wayne Lynch, director of SCS, extended the invitation to the ACSI Network in the Northern Region of the country.
The experience was extremely powerful and rewarding, because of the content, passion and ability of Ms. Sparling to teach.
Spotlight on ACSI
On Friday the 5th "Strengthening bonding: A look at family relationships and social school" was presented for parents in the King's Christan School.
Here are some of the comments on the content of the activity.
RETOS:
- Play more.
- I refocused, apologized and made changes.
- Have tolerance, patience with our children.
- Have a special follow-up for our children.
- Apply knowledge and share with my children.
- Improving, growing.
- Learning to listen more effectively and correctly handle conflicts.
- Learning to listen patiently.
- Manage the relationship of my children with their teacher, school.
- Not to be quick to speak to others.
- Learning to listen.
- Attitude towards my children, to anticipate the difficult situations before they arise.
- Continue to be transformed.
- Bring problems to the teacher. Do not criticize. Find out what our children's problems are in school.
- Properly handle emotions.
- I have to, rather than criticize the child, help them when they get a bad grade.
- Make communication work more effectively.
- Value good relations between parents and teachers which really helps the quality of training for our children.
- We must learn to value what we have and what our children have to be in a Christian school. Not discuss difficult situations that arise at school in front of our children. Support the school, but also to support my children and love the place where they spend so many hours.
- Wait and listen with love and patience.
- Improving communication with my children and teachers in a loving way.
- Having a better and better relationship with the school.
- Better position to deal with conflict.
- Further support my children in their school responsibilities.
- Develop listening skills.
- That things or petty offenses should not be overlooked. We have to discuss and talk so that there is true forgiveness.
- Develop levels of communication with God, family and Christian friends, but primarily with non-Christians to see and feel the Presence of God in our actions.
- See teachers as allies of parents in the task of educating.
From Monday the 22nd to Friday the 26th, Dr. Milton Uecker presented "Nature of Pupils" to 16 students in the Master in Christian Education course.
The Secretary of State for Education issued a document that recognizes and authorizes ACSI as an institution empowered to certify bilingual International Christian colleges.
On Tuesday the 9th was the first recording of the radio program "Educating for Eternity" where we met Pastor Sugel Michelen, with the theme "Education is truly Christian."
April 2010 Priorities
Coordinate the workshop "Managing Christian School Discipline" for teachers at King's Christian School to be held on Monday April 5th.
Coordinate the Regional Seminar "A Teacher According to the Heart of God" for entry-level educators, which will be conducted on Monday April 26th at the Oasis Christian School, Santiago.
Promote the ACSI Curriculum and Character Series in Fundamentals of the ACSI Network. Continue preparations for the National Convention.
February Highlights
MIEL Christian School, after lots of prayers and work about their situation, they decided to continue the school with the support of all their community. Lester Flaquer was consulted by the Board and his intervention was a key factor in the decision to continue working.
Finally, Mr. Flaquer, gave a conference to the parents and staff, which was a great blessing. Glory to Lord!
Spotlight on ACSI
On the 3th, we had a Directors meeting at Colegio Cristiano Ministerios BET-EL. Yadín Rodriguez, from Colegio Bautista Cristiano spoke about “Discipline management in the Christian school”. Eleven school members and administrators attended.
On the 24th we had a meeting with Daniel Cruz, director of Colegio Bilingue ELIEZER, Santiago. Mr. Cruz was interested in being an ACSI member as well as in the Accreditation process.
On the 25th, we presented to Radio Eternidad, a ministry of Iglesia Bíblica del Señor Jesucristo(IBSJ), some ideas about a radial program on Christian Education. It would be targeted to directors, teachers and parents of Christians schools. At this moment we are waiting for their approval.
On the 26th we visited the following schools: Centro Educativo Nuevo Renacimiento, Colegio Cristiano Nueva Vida, Centro Educativo Isabelita, Centro de Estudios La Fe, Centro Educativo Nuevo Renacimiento, Centro, Educativo Buenas Nuevas.
We are waiting for the certification of the Ministry of Education.
March 2010 Priorities
- Coordinate Regional Convention for Christian Educators, Santiago 2010.
- Make and record the first series of programs for Radio Eternity. Pastor Sugel Michelen will be interviewed, with the subject “Authentically Christian Education”.
- Continue with the arrangements for the National Convention.
- Continue visiting schools.
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