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CACE Annual Meeting Sessions offered each year for individual professional development. [More information]

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. [More information] Contact the Department of Religious Education (reled@ncea.org) if you are interested in the next gathering of Catechetical Scholars.

Catholic School Leadership Institute The Catholic School Leadership Institute is a three-day workshop covering various aspects of administration. In order to meet the needs of beginning principals and to support and encourage experienced principals, the NCEA has developed a summer workshop which will provide ongoing formation and support and at the same time reinvigorate those who already face the daily challenges of administration. Those teachers who are considering the ministry of administration will find the program a valuable opportunity to share their ideas and learn from experienced administrators.  [More information]

Custom Designed Board Workshops OnSite A variety of workshops, training, reorganization, and consultation services are available for individual boards, groups of boards, and dioceses. [More information]

NCEA Annual Convention and Expo       The NCEA Convention & Expo 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]

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]

Online Leadership Training Courses 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.[More information]

Principals Forum Catholic school administrators and those considering school administration gather annually at NCEA's Principals Forum.  Each year, the NCEA Department of Elementary Schools offers this program for principals and others to come together for professional development and an opportunity to interact with their colleagues from across the country. [More information]

Seminary Convocation: A National Gathering of Rectors Seminary rectors, administrators, professors, formation directors and vocation directors gather annually to facilitate conversations aimed at helping seminary leaders address issues related to the formation of men for the priesthood. [More information]

Teaching Exceptional Learners in Catholic Schools Conference     As Catholic educators, we are committed to making Catholic education available to all students. This annual conference, designed for K-12 teachers and administrators, will offer practical strategies to empower you to meet the needs of all students. [More Information]

Wisdom and Witness Conference  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]