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Join Us at Best Practices for the Christian School™ 2026
June 22-24 | West Chicago, IL

Network with a cohort of experienced practitioners facilitated by our expert Faculty through 10 different intensives. Workshop real issues, prioritize your own next steps with your team, and bring back ideas and solutions to your own school. Hosted at Wheaton Academy’s newly refurbished campus, gain strategic insights in this rejuvenating three-day event. Learn how to advance your school’s God-given mission!
Become a Sponsor of the Wheaton Academy Institute
and be a part of transformation

When you sponsor the Wheaton Academy Institute, you partner in a global mission to strengthen Christian schools and invest in lasting Kingdom impact. Sponsorship gives your brand visibility with influential school leaders while fueling resources, training, and events that help schools thrive. From our Best Practices Conference to international partnerships, your support accelerates this important work. Become a sponsor today and make a difference that endures.
Join our WA Global Network
Supporting ISPs across the country

Discover our highly acclaimed WA Global Network community designed to equip leaders in International Student Programs with resources, educational opportunities, and support. With over 40 participating schools across the country, you will be a part of welcoming community all dedicated to expanding Christian education globally.
Join the WA Global Network Sept. Roundtable
Sept 10 at 2pm(cst) | virtual event

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 10th @2pm CT for our 1st Roundtable of the 2024-25 school year. Stephen Deck will start by sharing about ACSI’s ISP endorsement opportunity. Phil Strzalka, WA Institute Executive Director, will then present on Marketing to the International Student:
A key to a healthy international program is developing a healthy enrollment funnel. In this session, we will talk about strategies to increase your funnel of students and utilize the information you learn about potential students to improve your success. We will discuss how to look at your funnel, maximize data, consider personas, and customize messaging to help your school’s international enrollment.
We’ll end our time in breakout rooms to connect and discuss! Register today!