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Dallas Christian Academy Educational Structure

 
 
 
Dallas Christian Academy operates within the Adventist educational system and meets all National and State accreditation standards. There are three levels to the Adventist education system: Texas Conference, Soutwestern Union and the North American Division.   

 
 

Role of Conference
 
The Texas Conference operates Adventist schools in administrative and supervisory roles while helping schools formulate financial plans, evaluate staff, preserve records, develop long-term plans, implement wage scales and maintain accreditation.  Each school has an administrative representive from the Texas Confernence.

Texas Conference
Superintendant of Education - Bonnie Eder Ed.D. - Email
Associate Superintendant - Raul Aguilar - Email
 

 

Role of Union

  • Guide in the selection of textbooks and curricular materials to be used in all of our schools, K-12
  • Lead out in marketing Seventh-day Adventist Christian education across our field through materials, training, and promotional activities
  • Administer a strong denominational teacher certification program for all Southwestern Union teachers
  • Participate in and provide guidance to a strong school evaluation and accreditation program
  • Provide funding and guidance for a variety of teacher in-service training activities
  • Oversee policy development and administration to maintain accountability and order in our educational system
  • Follow trends in education, filtering and guiding our teachers and schools in meeting the changing educational needs of our field
  • Foster research into various aspects of our educational programs, using the results to enhance our educational product
  • Assist with the planning and application process for schools to move to Christian academy and full academy status
  • Work with Southwestern Adventist University in enhancing its teacher preparation program and also in assisting teachers in improving and maintaining their teacher certification
  • Guide academies and other schools in developing appropriate budgets while also developing and administering the Southwestern Union Conference K-12 budget
  • Evaluate and authorize experimental programs in Southwestern Union Conference schools
  • Establish denominational graduation requirements for both elementary and secondary schools
Southwestern Union
Associate Education Director - Eunice Warfield Ed.D - Email
Education Director - Doug Walker - Email

 
 
Role of North American Divsion

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North American (Church) operates a system of elementary and secondary education that began in 1872. The unique philosophy of Christian education of the Church is based on the Scriptures and other spiritual writings. All children and youth have been entrusted by the Church to the education system for spiritual nurture and educational excellence. he primary aim of Seventh-day Adventist education is to provide opportunity for students to accept Christ as their Saviour, to allow the Holy Spirit to transform their lives, and to fulfill the commission of preaching the gospel to all the world. The education program is predicated on the belief that each student is unique and of inestimable value, and on the importance of the development of the whole person. Students are educated to accept service as a way of life, to be sensitive to the needs of the people in the home and society, and to become active members in the Church. 

North American Division 
 

Mission of Journey to Excellence

Journey to Excellence was created by the North American Division to fulfill the vision of vibrant of Adventist education in the 21st century.  Excellent schools are not produced by accident ar as a result of a single change they are created through an orgaizational culture that encourages continual, planned improvement.  
 

Mission of Cognitive Genesis

Cognitive Genesis is a comprehensive study assessing Adventist academics in the North American Division.
 
 

 
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