CLEF's vision is that children in Chicagoland have the opportunity to experience Christ’s love and grace through a high quality, Christian values based education, in order to reach their potential and fulfill their vocation. The mission of Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation is to empower urban Lutheran schools to deliver innovative, quality education in a Christian environment. CLEF provides scholarships, technology support, teacher salary support, professional development, and so much more to Bethesda International Academy.