PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ACA is committed to fostering a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and excellence among all educators.
ACA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Professional learning is an essential part of our school community, ensuring that teachers and leaders have the skills, support, and resources needed to deliver high-quality instruction and remain current in best practices. Throughout the year, staff participate in a range of learning experiences. Two full professional learning days bring teachers together for workshops led by external facilitators and experienced educators. In addition, Tuesday afternoons are dedicated to in-house professional learning, either school wide through monthly collaboration meetings or in department-specific sessions aligned with instructional priorities.
ACA also partners with external experts who provide training in areas such as curriculum development, assessment, student wellbeing, technology integration, and leadership.
These sessions give teachers access to international perspectives and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING FOR EDUCATORS
Our Professional Learning Institute (PLI) is a cornerstone of ACA’s commitment to educator development. Through PLI, teachers have access to ongoing workshops, coaching, and schoolwide learning initiatives. ACA also collaborates with Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMU) to offer the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programs, enabling staff to pursue advanced graduate studies while working on campus.
ACA supports teachers seeking certification through our Teacher Licensure Program, which helps educators meet international professional standards.
All teachers and administrators receive an annual professional learning stipend, allowing them to select courses, conferences, and certifications that support their individual goals and contribute to the continued growth of our school community.
Through these ongoing opportunities, ACA ensures that its educators remain reflective, knowledgeable, and equipped to provide students with an engaging and forward-thinking learning experience.
