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September-October 2008
 

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Karen Ristau announces three new staff persons whose new jobs were created in response NCEA's strategic plan, a plan created from data gathered at the NCEA Centennial in 2004.
 
Department of Elementary Schools            

Robert Bimonte, FSC - expresses gratitude for the loyalty and commitment of Catholic educators to Catholic education and to the Elementary Department. He discusses new membership benefits and invites you to the Principals Forum in November. More information can be found at www.ncea.org/departments/elementary

William Campbell, SM - explores how to build spiritual leadership density, looking at the virtues of compassion, freedom and appreciation.

Sustaining Our Schools - this feature by Dr. Lorraine Ozar and Dr. Michael Boyle discusses Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement. To learn more, go to: www.luc.edu

Department of Secondary Schools             

Mary Frances Taymans, SND - focuses on the Holy Trinity, who is the source of our faith, and on the small "t" trinity of students, faculty/staff and facilities. She also invites readers to participate in the data collection for Dollars and Sense 2009.

Gary Meyerl - looks at the growing practice of student drug testing in Catholic high schools and helps schools develop a proactive, preventative approach and sound policies.

Christianne Connors - lifts up the issue of financial literacy for students and gives information about the National Financial Literacy Challenge in November sponsored by the U.S. Treasury Department.
 
Dorothy McCrea - the secondary department executive committee vice president examines school climate and culture as the foundation for a healthy school.
Department of Chief Administrators   
        
Daniel Curtin - invites new superintendents, as well as nearly new or aspiring superintendents, to the third annual Superintendents Academy inn October, just before the annual CACE meeting in Oklahoma City, OK. Go to /departments/cace/CurrentEvents.asp for registration information.

Department of Boards and Councils
    
Dr. Regina Haney - highlights the growing number of Catholic schools with boards and how those boards help schools meet financial and other challenges.

Public Policy
                                               
Dale McDonald, PBVM - reviews back to school items of interest, including safety-alert radios, NCLB reauthorization, teacher loan forgiveness programs and party platforms for the 2008 presidential election.

Advancement
                                             
Mary Tracy, SNJM - takes you through an examination of your school's annual advancement plan, and invites you to a conference: "Developing an Effective Brand Strategy to Increase Enrollment." To learn more contact Sr. Mary Tracy at (202) 337-6232 or secdev@ncea.org.

Legal Issues                                                       

Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN reviews the legal issues pertaining to faculty and staff use of the Web and internet.

Research                                                            

Barbara L. Brock suggests ways to increase the pool of candidates for leadership positions in Catholic schools, particularly the position of principal. Below are the references mentioned in her article:

References
 
Canavan, K. (2001). Leadership succession in Catholic schools: Planned or unplanned. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 5(1), 73-74.
 
Cusick, P. A. (2002). A study of Michigan’s school principal shortage (Policy Rep. No. 12). East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, The Education Policy Center.

d’Arbon, T., Duignan, P., Duncan, D. J., & Goodwin, K. M. (2001, September). Planning
for the future leadership of Catholic schools in New South Wales. Paper presented at the British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, Leeds, UK.  

Durow, W. P. & Brock, B. L. (2004). Retention and attrition of Catholic school principals. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 8(2), 194-207.

Fraser, J. & Brock, B. L. (2006). Catholic school principal job satisfaction: Keys to
retention and recruitment. (2006).Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 9(4), 425-440.

Fenwick, L., & Pierce, M. (2001). The principal shortage: Crisis or opportunity? Principal, 80(3), 24-32.  

Hertling, E. (2001). Retaining principals. Eugene, OR: Eric Clearinghouse on Educational Management. (ERIC Document No. ED454567)

Hopkin, G. (2003, May 19). From the principal files: The principal shortage: What can schools do to attract a new generation of new leaders?  Education World. Retrieved June 10, 2008 from http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin197a.shtml

NCES, National Center for Educational Statistics, (2007). Contexts of elementary and secondary education. Retrieved June 19, 2008 from            http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/2007/section4/indicator34.asp

Rand, (2003). Are schools facing a shortage of qualified administrators? Retrieved June 10, 2008 from http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB8021/index1.html

Rayfield, R. & Diamentes, T. (2003). Principal satisfaction and the shortage of educational leaders. Connections: Journal of Principal Development and Preparation, 5, 38-46.

Whittall, M. (2002). Principal retention and transition patterns in a cross-section of New Zealand rural schools. East Lansing, MI: National Center for Research on Teacher Learning. (ERIC Document No. ED466895)
 
Back Cover
 
A calendar of nationwide events lists upcoming gatherings for 2008 and 2009.