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Sponsored by the Association
NCEA Annual Convention and Exposition
The NCEA Convention & Exposition for all Catholic educators is held annually the week after Easter Sunday. Site locations are set five years in advance. Anyone working in or interested in Catholic education is welcome to register and attend the convention.Approximately 400 sessions are held during the week on all levels of Catholic education: diocesan offices, elementary, secondary, religious education, seminary, boards of education, as well as for pastors and parents. The national NPCD convocation, sponsored by NCEA's Religious Education Department, meets in conjunction with the convention, bringing together parish catechetical leaders. [More Information]
Religious Education Assessments (ACRE for Institutions and IFG for Individuals)
NCEA began offering religious education assessments for students in the late 1970’s. Used by Catholic schools and parish-based religious education programs, NCEA ACRE is an integrated approach to assessment offering both faith knowledge (cognitive domain) as well as beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and practices (affective domain) sections. IFG is an assessment survey of religious knowledge and spirituality for adults. It supports the importance and ongoing nature of adult faith formation for Catholic school, faculty and staff, parish catechists, RCIA catechists, youth ministers, parents, seminarians, novices, and the Catholic adult population at large. [More Information]
Professional Publications
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Sponsored by the Chief Administrators of Catholic Education Department
CACE Annual Meeting
Sessions offered each year for individual professional development. [More Information]
Enhancing Catholic School Identity
Enhancing Catholic Identity is a comprehensive two-year program for administrators of Catholic elementary and secondary schools to enhance their ability to foster the Catholic identity of the school. The specific intent of this program is to focus on the development of the Catholic school administrator as the spiritual leader of the school community. It is imperative these professionals be prepared to be effective faith leaders, specifically as it relates to competencies of being an effective school leaders. For more information contact Tim Dwyer at 616.656.0286 or tdwyer@ncea.org
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Sponsored by the Department of Boards and Councils of Catholic Education
Webinars - Board Leadership Training Courses Online
A series of "Webinars" on various topics will empower leaders of Catholic education boards/councils/commissions with the tools and information they need to become more successful, mission-oriented leaders. Because time, distance, and complex lifestyles make it difficult to participate in on-sight workshops, we offer quality board formation experiences online in partnership with the University of Dayton’s distance-learning center. Board chairpersons, officers, committee chairs, administrators, superintendents, pastors, and others who work with boards will benefit. Each webinar course lasts 3 weeks. Work online any time you want during the course. All readings and materials are provided online. Submit assignments, participate in class discussion message boards, and interact with course moderators - all online.
Credit: The University of Dayton offers 1.5 Continuing Education Units per course at no additional cost.
Schedule, Registration Form, and More Information
Custom Designed Board Workshops on Your Site
A variety of workshops, training, reorganization, and consultation services are available for individual boards, groups of boards, and dioceses. More information is on the Boards Department page.
Convention Sessions on Governance
Each year the Department of Boards and Councils offers sessions regarding various issues on governance by boards, councils and commissions of Catholic education. You can view sessions at the previous convention and make suggestions for future sessions at the Boards Department page.
Selected Programs for Improving Catholic Education (SPICE)
SPICE is a Catholic national diffusion network - a project that identifies, validates, and disseminates creative, cutting-edge programs that work so that other schools or dioceses may adapt or replicate them. A new topic is chosen each year. Programs apply to be selected as a model program and are screened. All interested educators are then invited to a "Conversations in Excellence" symposium at Boston College in June where the selected programs are showcased and keynotes are presented by leaders in the field. The keynote addresses and program descriptions are then published in a book that becomes part of the "Conversations in Excellence" series. Descriptions of the selected programs are disseminated and remain available on the NCEA Web site and publications. The programs' leaders agree to provide more information if anyone contacts them with a serious inquiry. (SPICE is cosponsored by NCEA and Boston College.)
Go to the SPICE page for more information, applications, and registration form for the symposium at Boston College.
Board-Related Publications
This is a quick way to locate and order NCEA publications related to the work of boards/councils/commissions that are published by the Department of Boards and Councils of Catholic Education. You can print these forms and fax or mail them to NCEA, or order the publications through the Online Store. (The forms are in Adobe Acrobat format.)
Board Publications
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Sponsored by the Department of Elementary Schools
The Catholic School Leadership Institute, available to both high school and elementary school personnel, provides ongoing formation and support for new principals and at the same time reinvigorates those experienced principals who have faced the daily challenges of administration. Those teachers who are considering the ministry of administration have found the program a valuable opportunity to share their ideas and learn from those who are already in administration.
The institute will begin on Monday evening, June 29th, with participants focusing on personality styles and leadership; on Tuesday, June 30, the focus will be on principal as spiritual leader; on Wednesday, July 1st, the focus will be on principal as administrator with special emphasis on finance and development issues with Tim Dwyer, the associate executive director of CACE. Each afternoon session had outcomes based activities/and or best practices discussions. Thursday, July 2nd, the morning session will provide time for some general discussions about instructional leadership and a give-and-take session to answer questions participants had about administration. The Institute will end after lunch on Thursday which might provide an opportunity for participants to spend the July 4th weekend in San Francisco.
The parish church, immediately next door to the Center, will allow opportunity to those participants who want to attend Mass.
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are free to allow participants the opportunity to see the local sites. The conference center has easy access to Caltrain for those who might want to go to San Francisco for the evenings. In addition, Stanford University (3 miles) and the Stanford Shopping Center (2 miles) are nearby neighbors to Vallombrosa.
The Institute will be held at Vallombrosa Retreat and Conference Center in Menlo Park, CA (between San Francisco and San Jose) from June 29 - July 1, 2009.
Cost: $575.00 [for NCEA Member Schools]
$725.00 [for non-NCEA Member Schools]
May be eligible for Title II-A funding.
Price includes an evening welcome reception on Monday evening, all meals (9), room/board, and text book.
Link to: Brochure and Application [download and print]
CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - 2008
Follow-up Report
Testimonials:
"The workshop was superb. Bro. Bill's sense of God and sense of humor made a daunting task of being principal exciting. Can't wait to get back!!!" (Ninette Kondratorvicy - Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School, Schenectady, NY)
“If I ask my teachers to reflect on their teaching, then I need to take time to reflect on my leadership. This Institute gave me a chance to do that. It was affirming for the things I am doing well and encouraging in the areas in which I can improve.” (Mary Jo Ellis – Ascension Catholic School, Louisville, KY)
“After attending the Leadership Institute I felt both energized and invigorated. Bro. Bill is a dynamic presenter who infuses humor into all aspects of the training. Interaction and collaboration with administrators from a wide variety of states was a tremendous source of support and creative ideas. This was a memorable experience that provided a foundation for my education and administrative ministry in the future.” (Maeve O’Connell – St. Gregory the Great, San Diego, CA)
"Now that I have attended the Catholic School Leadership Institute I can't wait to be a principal! The presentations were relevant and full of helpful information. The presenters were amazing - knowledgeable and relaxed. The materials provided are practical and very helpful. Being able to share with others from around the country was an added bonus-such creative and talented educational professionals! All-in-all a conference full of great ideas, great people, great information! (Beth Sawyer - Academy of the Holy Names - Tampa, FL)
"Most workshops that I have attended present the same information/theories repackaged, but this Institute has been the most informational and useful that I have attended. It was stimulating and affirming in addition to providing a wealth of information. The presenters were not only knowledgeable but their styles made the sessions fly. Their warmth, humor and joyfulness are infectious." (Cheryl Giurlani - St. Anselm School - San Anselmo, CA)
“As a new principal this seminar is an absolute must. It was affirming to meet so many people in similar situation to mine. Knowing that there are others across the country embarking on this incredible journey in this ministry of Catholic school education has provided me with a spiritual lift. Also knowing others have been there and survived gives me hope.” (Holly Lanford – St. Michael’s – Tybee Island, GA)
"I liked Bro. Bill's easy-going way of discussion. I did not feel the intensity of a classroom type lecture. I encourage those who plan to be principals to attend this institute prior to taking the job. (Evelyn Urbiztondo - St. Michael Academy - San Diego, CA)“As a new principal this workshop was fantastic. Each role of being a principal was explained helping me feel more comfortable in this vocation of principal.” (Lana Jang Rocheford – St. Clement School, Hayward, CA)
Elementary Principal Formation Program
Presented by: Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M., NCEA Elementary Department. These workshops can be used for either a discernment process for prospective candidates for the ministry of administration and/or for an ongoing formation program for elementary and/or secondary principals. Topics include: Personality and Leadership; Leadership Dimensions and Issues; Principal as Spiritual Leader; Principal as Instructional Leader; Principal as Administrator; and Principal as Communicator. Usually a superintendent has a diocesan wide program gathering several candidates or principals for the program. Workshops can be from 1 day (for a particular topic) to 1 week in length (for the entire program). Please request further information from wcampbell@ncea.org.
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Sponsored by the Department of Secondary Schools
4th Annual Instructional Leadership Conference: Closing the Knowing/Doing Gap for Effective Teaching
November 20 to 22, 2009, Loyola University, Chicago, IL (CLOSED)
The best way to improve learning in schools is to improve teaching. Catholic schools have high expectations for students, and teachers who see teaching as a vocation and a ministry to help students reach their full potential. This conference invites instructional leaders from K-12 Catholic schools to consider together what they can do in their schools to move every teacher toward greater effectiveness. The featured presenters will share their breadth of experience and knowledge in innovative instruction through highly interactive sessions. Participants will bring back to their school communities diverse and specific applications to assist in school-wide improvement.
Special Needs in Catholic Schools Conference
January 18 to 20, 2009, Charleston, South Carolina The Elementary and Secondary Schools Department co-host this increasingly popular conference designed to assist those who work with special needs learners. Breakout sessions feature experts in the field of special needs learners and Catholic education. Last year, the conference attracted 160 elementary and secondary school educators and administrators. Click Here for More Information and to Register
Agents of Positive Change: A Leadership Conference for Deans and Administrators Responsible for Student Affairs and School Culture
February 11 to 13, 2009, San Francisco, CA This leadership conference will allow leaders in these administrative positions to develop innovative ways to address school culture, discipline, policies, technology, and much more at this interactive and resource-rich conference. Participants will learn about leadership techniques that will help his or her school meet the intellectual and social development needs of their students.
- Workable solutions to practical, everyday challenges
- Innovative techniques to sustain community-centered schools
- Instruction on school-wide methods to work through campus problems
- Understanding of how to link policies directly to the values and mission of the school
Registration Information Agenda Facilitator Bios Conference Brochure
Wisdom and Witness for Religious Educators, Campus Ministers and Service Learning Coordinators
University of Notre Dame, June 29 to July 1, 2009
This biennial professional development opportunity for religion teachers, campus ministers and service directors is co-hosted by NCEA and the Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. More Information
Shepherding the Shepherds
A retreat program designed to integrate the school administrators’ spirituality fully with their ministry. The program fosters this integration through a series of exchanges with peers in other Catholic elementary and/or secondary schools. They together explore the faith-building dimensions of Catholic school leadership in context of the privilege and challenge of leadership. Taking the 2 days for reflection, relaxation, conversation and prayer, they gain new insights and renewed energy for their leadership role. [More Information].
Individuals and schools interested in this program might consider purchasing Colleagues in Faith: Models of Shared Prayer and Collegial Support for Catholic Educational Leaders. This book is the result of the Shepherding the Shepherds program and provides guided sessions on convening groups around a theme or season to pray, share, celebrate, relax and show their support for one another. Colleagues in Faith reflects a highly collaborative effort of writing, reviewing and piloting by those who know best: Catholic school educators. Purchasing information may be attained through the NCEA Publications Department at 202.337.6232.
Please also visit the Secondary Department's homepage for other current listing news and programs.
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Sponsored by the Department of Religious Education
NCEA Catechetical Scholars Program:
Since 1995, the Department of Religious Education has offered forty-eight veteran diocesan and parish catechetical leaders a place in the Catechetical Scholars Program. Field practitioners are given time away from full-time jobs in ministry to research a topic of concern that furthers catechetical ministry. Selection is based on the following criteria: at least five years experience as a diocesan or parish catechetical leader, submission of a written proposal for a research project, commitment to a two-year process, and a letter of recommendation from their Bishop or Pastor. Contact the Department of Religious Education (reled@ncea.org) if you are interested in the next gathering of Catechetical Scholars.
Shepherding the Shepherds (Religious Education)
Shepherding the Shepherds is a two-day retreat for catechetical leaders, which encourages prayerful reflection, journal writing, and sharing with peers in ministry. The program seeks to deepen personal commitment to spiritual growth, clarify the faith dimensions of daily work in Church ministry and strengthen bonds between colleagues. Contact the Department of Religious Education (reled@ncea.org) if you are interested in a Shepherding the Shepherds Retreat.
NPCD National Convocation for DREs
The NPCD Convocation is held each year in conjunction with NCEA's annual convention and exposition. The convocation, designed especially for parish catechetical leaders, is a four-day conference promoting professional growth, prayer, and renewal. [More Information]
Religious Education Assessments
Information for Growth (IFG) is an assessment survey of religious knowledge and spirituality for adult individuals. It supports the importance and ongoing nature of adult faith formation for Catholic school, faculty and staff, parish catechists, RCIA catechists, youth ministers, parents, seminarians, novices, and the Catholic adult population at large.
NCEA began offering religious education assessments for students in the late 1970’s. Used by Catholic schools and parish-based religious education institutional programs, NCEA ACRE is an integrated approach to assessment offering both faith knowledge (cognitive domain) as well as beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and practices (affective domain) sections. As a multilevel tool, NCEA ACRE is appropriate for students in grade 5 (Level 1), grades 8-9 (Level 2), and grades 11-12 (Level 3). NCEA ACRE (Assessment of Catechesis / Religious Education) became available for use in August 2001.
[More Information for both assessment programs]
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Sponsored by the Seminary Department
Institute for the Preparation of Seminary Formation Staff and Advisors
The 8th Institute for the Preparation of Seminary Formation Staff and Advisors will be held June 8-15, 2007, at St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, California. The 2005 program had a capacity registration of 45 participants. Although the 2007 program will not be finalized until the middle of next year, it will parallel this year’s. To add your name to the contact list for 2007, send your request to seminary@ncea.org.
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