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2012 Convention in Boston, MA: Visit our main page for information for attendees and corporate partner and exhibitor opportunities.
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Did you miss Convention, this year or last? Visit our Live Learning center to download the entire convention and listen to every session at your leisure!
- Attendees $149
- Non-Attendees $199
Each year an individual is recognized for his or her outstanding contribution to establishing and supporting collaborative leadership through boards of Catholic education. Descriptions and photos of previous recipients can be found here.
Read about the best practices of award-winning boards. Apply for this year's awards!
Outstanding Boards, councils, and commissions are showcased to provide inspiration and ideas for others. 2011 Outstanding Board Awardees: What Winners Have to Say about the NCEA OBA ________________________________
Practical worksheets, checklists, suggestions, tips, and other documents that may be helpful.
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Executive Committee
Comprised of leading Catholic educators in a variety of fields from across the country this committee assists the department's staff in planning and providing services to
board members across the world of Catholic education.
This webcast will explore the many ways that Catholic schools can identify and invite prospective families to become involved in their school. Because many Catholic schools continue to "fish out of the same pool" of possible applicants each year, this webcast will expand that horizon and show the value of creating a "funnel" that is always in progress every day of the year. We will also explore some creative student retention activities that can be used to retain families from year to year.
Online training courses to help your school leaders excel (board members, administrators, principals, chairpersons, officers, pastors, superintendents, committee members, etc.).
Schedule through Spring 2011
Check back for new schedule. ________________________________
Index of articles published in Issue-Gram and NCEA Notes. An index of articles in the monthly electronic newsletter is sent each month only to members of the Department
of Boards and Councils.
By Sr. Deborah M. Cerullo, SSND, J.D., J.C.L.
Examining canonical and civil legal structures of Catholic schools. This work, aimed at the lay-person, includes samples of governing documents and fiduciary obligations.
By Dr. Chris J. McAtee
This Catholic identity assesment and planning instrument was based on 17 characteristics and traits of Catholic life. Rooted in Sacred Scripture, Catholic tradition, Church teachings and ministerial planning and leadership.
Building Better Boards for a New Age DVD & Guidebook Produced by Christopher Salvador NewGroup Media. Script written by Regina Haney, Ed.D. and Rev. Phillip J. Brown, SS
We are proud to offer an updated version of the Building Better Boards DVD. The revised DVD can serve as core element in an orientation session for new members as well as a useful review for current board members.
A new guide invaluable to anyone considering establishing or revising the governance structure for a school, a system of schools, and/or total education programs on every level. Various options and models within canon law are described and diagrammed.
By Rev. Phillip J. Brown, SS
How can Catholic school administrators and those who advise them use creative imagination to best structure their schools. Some of the topics addressed are: understanding what a "Catholic School" is, canon law terms, there is no "one size fits all" solution, what roles do Bishops play, and correlating civil and canon law structures.
A past project identifying, validating, and sharing successful, innovative Catholic programs so that other educators may replicate and/or adapt them for their school's needs. SPICE Book Sale
Stay tuned for information regarding
the new upcoming program Innovations.
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Yearly Fact Sheets
Fact sheets contain the number of U.S. Catholic schools, school boards, and diocesan boards by region during the school year.
National Catholic Educational Association
J. Brown, SS
A new guide invaluable to anyone considering establishing or revising the governance structure for a school, a system of schools, and/or total education programs on every level. Various options and models within canon law are described and diagrammed. 
