Academic Council for Educational Accountability

Providing expertise & relationships for educators of post-secondary Christian training programs & schools

Two membership options:

1. As an individual, enhance your professional stature within the education field by joining the ACEA Professionals Society for just $95/year. Gain access to a network of like-minded peers, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and valuable insights, ultimately enriching your professional journey.


2. As a training program/school, strengthen your program or school's credibility by enrolling in the ACEA-Schools Network. Directors are seamlessly inducted into the Professionals Society at no extra cost, and both receive ACEA certificates.

A training program or school that chooses to undergo a voluntary peer review can bolster its credibility through accountability as a member of the Academic Council of Educational Accountability. Upon successfully completing this comprehensive review, the school receives ACEA's "Gold-Standard" certificate of credibility.


ACEA-Schools Network Membership

Join the ACEA-Schools Network, a global community of Christian educators dedicated to excellence in education. Designed for adult Christian schools, including colleges and ministry training schools, seeking credibility and accountability outside traditional accrediting organizations.

Membership Options:

  • Annual membership dues: $490Includes $295 membership fee
  • Plus $195 registration fee for the director's optional attendance at the annual ACEA Summit meeting
  • Attendance at the Summit is optional unless the school is a peer-reviewed member of the ACEA Academic Council for Educational Accountability.

How to Apply:

  1. Complete the ACEA-Schools Network Membership Form.
  2. Submit the form and proceed to the payment page to select the appropriate membership option and make your payment.




ACEA Professionals Society

  • Experience the benefits of membership in the ACEA Professionals Society, a global community of Christian educators committed to excellence in education. Our network is tailored for adult Christian schools, including colleges and ministry training institutions, seeking credibility and accountability beyond traditional accrediting bodies. The Associated Christian Educators and Administrators (ACEA) society, an outreach of ACEA International, was established in 2009. It is designed for professionals in higher and adult education/training, as well as administrative support roles. ACEA Professionals Society offers networking, camaraderie, and resources relevant to Christian educators.
  • Annual membership dues: $95.
  • Optional $195 fee for the annual Summit meeting.

Apply by completing the ACEA Professionals Society Membership Form and proceed to payment upon submission.



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