Born out of the Christian school movement that began as a response of the radical cultural revolution in the 1960’s, Dr. Donald Ray Howard and his wife, Esther Howard, developed a Biblically based, individualized curriculum to provide a Scripture-based alternative.  As there began to be more separation of Church and state, 

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the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum started with the philosophy that every Church in the world can have its own school.  

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Heartland affirm's A.C.E.'s stance that God’s Word is central and foundational to everything in life. A.C.E.'s individualized approach to tailor to each unique child while implementing mastery based learning, Godly character training and effective goal setting is a whole educational approach that effectively fits Heartland's vision:

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Partnering with parents to develop Christlike Leaders.