Romanian Administrator Conference, October 23-24, 2025

An event for leaders of secondary schools, primary schools and pre-schools. English speakers are welcome to attend.

Conference program:

ACSI welcomes English speaking school directors who might benefit from this conference. Foreign and Romanian specialists will speak on the topic of the conference. Participating school leaders will look for the local applicability of the good practices discussed in the framework through discussion. Discussions take place in groups by institution type and language preference.

Please contact us regarding school membership. ACSIEurope@acsi.org

Online registration is closed

Program:

Thursday, 23 October
13:00 – Lunch
14:30 – Opening
15:00 – 16:30 Session 1: "Why do we exist?”: Describing our foundations – Paul Madsen

                                             Group discussions
16:30 – Coffee
17:00 – 18:30 Session 2 – Implications of community in our mission – Laszlo Demeter

                                            Group discussions
19:00 – Dinner
20:30 – Worship / Fellowship Time / School Presentations

Friday, 24 October
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 Devotional / Opening
9:30 – 11:00 Session 3 – Entrusting the school's mission to management and staff – Liviu Căprar

                                          Group discussions
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee
11:30 – 13:00 Session 4 – Aligning the school's practices with its mission – Roslyn Barnes

                                         Group discussions
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 16:30 Session 5 – Managing the school's resources in support of its mission – Laszlo Demeter

                                          Group discussions

16:30 – 17:00 Coffee
17:00 – 18:00 Closing session: Sharing conclusions and lessons learned, next steps, closing with worship
19:00 – Dinner

Saturday, 25 October

7:30 –  Breakfast

Departure (to teacher event in Cluj)

Conference fees:

* A double room assumes that both occupants pay the listed fee.

Theme: "Why We Exist: Rediscovering Our Mission in Christian Education"

When? October 23-24, 2025

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2025 / Online registration coming soon!

Where? 

Fundația Emanuel - Casa de vacanțã ”Rehoboth”
Conference Center info: www.funtatiaemanuel.ro
Valea Drãganului nr. 196
Cluj Province
email: fundatia_emanuel@yahoo.com
tel: 0721297522

Why?

We invite school directors, assistant directors along with the spiritual leaders of all levels of Christian schools to participate. We believe that this event will serve our Christian school leaders in their professional and spiritual development, and will reenergize them in their God-given mission of reaching and teaching the next generation for Christ.

Guest Speakers: 

• Liviu Caprar, Laci Demeter, Paul Madsen, Roslyn Barnes

Related CSIP Indicators: 

1.1 The school has developed clear, coherent foundational documents establishing:
- The faith-foundations of the school.
- The Mission, Vision and Values of the school.
- School-wide Expected Student Outcomes.
- The school’s Christian Philosophy of Education.

1.2 The school’s foundational documents are communicated to all members of the school community.

1.3 The school implements a process of periodic review of its foundational documents that provides for input from all members of the school community.

1.4 The leadership and staff continually support the advancement of the philosophy, mission, and vision of the school. The ideas contained within the foundational documents permeate the whole instructional program and relationships within the school community.

1.5 The written policies and procedures established by the school are consistent with the school’s foundational documents, promote effective operations, and uphold the integrity and reputation of the school.

1.6 The school has processes and policies in place that promote the faithful stewardship of all resources and long-term sustainability. Decisions regarding resource allocation are driven by the vision and mission of the school.

Updated: Oct. 20