Heartland Christian Schools is entering a new chapter through a new partnership with Dordt University’s Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE), ensuring continued support for Christian schools across the Midwest while preserving Heartland’s longstanding mission and identity. Heartland Christian Schools will now function under CACE. The transition follows the resignation of Heartland Coordinator Nicki Kuiper, who stepped down after much prayer … Read More
CACE Welcomes Dr. Lynn Swaner as a Senior Fellow
We are delighted to announce a new Fellow joining the work of CACE. Dr. Lynn Swaner brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to excellent, Christian education.
CACE Welcomes Tia Gaines as a Senior Fellow
We are excited to announce a new Fellow joining the work of CACE. Tia Gaines brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to excellent, faith-based education.
Standing on Shoulders: Honoring the Good Work of Dan Beerens
In the world of distinctly Reformed Christian education, few individuals I know have left as indelible a mark as my good friend Dan Beerens.
Introducing . . . The Practicing Faith Survey!
How do we know that faith is at work in our schools? How can we show the impact of Christian education in the faith practices of our students? These are the questions the Practicing Faith Survey seeks to address. PFS is a a self-administered online survey tool designed to help faith-based schools assess their impact on students’ faith formation.
The Expected Value of Sports in the Christian School
For our athletic programs, there is little evidence about who we are, what we do, why we do it, and for whom do we do it—questions that a school’s mission statement should answer. Helping schools tell the story of why high school sports are mission-centric is why CACE developed the Coaching for Transformation framework.
Meet New CACE Fellow David Urban
CACE is very excited to announce that David Urban has joined the CACE Fellows. David comes to CACE with experience and expertise in enrollment management, marketing, and advancement. He has been “in the business” for over 20 years, most recently as the Chief Advancement Officer for Charlotte Christian School. David brings a number of best practices for schools to consider … Read More
Meet the TfT Team
CACE is excited to introduce our three newest TfT Fellows! Darryl DeBoer, Pat Kornelis, and Doug Monsma are joining the CACE team to take on the Teaching for Transformation project. Doug’s most recent work was as Director of Learning for The Prairie Centre for Christian Education where he oversaw the TfT development from initial beginnings to current form. Pat is … Read More
CACE Launches New Project: Teaching for Transformation
The Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE) is excited to announce that it entered into an agreement with the Prairie Centre for Christian Education (PCCE) to become the exclusive distributor of Teaching for Transformation in the United States.