Recent Publications from NCEA - National Catholic Educational Association

Building Community Through School Success Teams by Mary K. McCullough, PhD; Victoria L. Graf, PhD; Brian Leung, PhD; Mary E. Stroud and Marco Orlando. The School Success Team is a proven model for home, school, and community collaboration to promote student resiliency and success. The team approach builds on student strengths, identifies obstacles to success, and promotes student achievement. Learn the process of building community through the design and implementation of this powerful team approach. 2008. 88pp. $18 member/$27 nonmember ADM-21-1409 [order book on-line]

Communication for Busy Principals High Impact Letters and Templates by Sandra Jewett. Contains letters that will make any principal's job easier. Letters can be edited and modified to be customized for effectiveness.   2008. CD. $30 member/$50 nonmember ADM-22-1426 [order book on-line]

Contemplative Leadership that Creates a Culture of Continuous Improvement by Merylann J. Schuttloffel, PhD. The book introduces the integral components for creating a culture of continuous improvement within a school. Contemplative practice is the decision making model.   2008. 52pp. $10 member/$15 nonmember ADM-22-1419
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SPICE: Endangered Species: Urban and Rural Catholic Schools edited by Regina M. Haney, and Joseph M. O'Keefe, SJ. Catholic Bishops, school superintendents, diocesan chief financial officers, and other invited gue sts gathered to share ideas and forge a new direction for su staining Catholic education in poor urban and rural areas. Looking beyond finding additional funding for struggling schools and assi sting educators in maximizing the use of the resources they have at hand, and providing educators with proven strategies for su staining Catholic schools in economically struggling areas. 2007. 87pp. $17 member/$26 nonmember ADM-25-1373 [order book on-line]

Road to Success Revised Second Edition, The: by Jim Brennan, EdD. An Orientation process for Catholic school teachers, this orientation process begins immediately after hiring and extends through the fir st year of teaching. The program will help teachers feel at home in their schools, by completing a series of activities and meeting with a mentor, teachers will develop the familiarity and confidence needed to become active members of the school community. A CD of the all worksheets is included. 2008. 63pp. $20 member/$30 nonmember ADM-22-1376  [order book on-line]

Ministry of Pastoral Guidance Counseling in Catholic Schools, The: by Robert J. Murray, OSA is a "pa st ral" lens through which Catholic educational leaders and their guidance counselors might view the role of guidance counseling in Catholic schools not merely as a "profession" but also as a "mini stry". This lens is crucial if guidance counselors in Catholic schools are to promote the mission of Catholic education and their school's di stinctive identity. This seventh volume in the NCEA's Catholic Educational Leadership Monograph Series examines the school counselor's critical role in providing pa storal care. This much-overlooked role offers Catholic school principals and school counselors an opportunity to collaborate as spiritual leaders in developing a pa storal counseling program in Catholic schools. It is an invaluable tool for diocesan leaders who work with principals and counselors. 2008. 164pp.
$23 member/$35 nonmember ADM-20-1414  [order book on-line]

Care Team Approach, The: A Problem-Solving Process for Effective School Change by Mary Fitzgibbons, PhD, Michael Mahon, MA, LPC, and Amy Maus, LCSW. The care team is a comprehensive approach to managing difficult situations in the school setting and provides staff with the leadership, resources and support to reach a positive outcome that provides a win-win environment for students and staff. It provides necessary information for teachers and is extremely thought provoking. Real case studies mirror family dysfunction and student challenges that schools face each day. 2008. 165pp. $22 member/$33 nonmember ADM-21-1378  [order book on-line]

Nationwide Response to Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary & Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium, A, by the Department of Chief Admini strators of Catholic Education. Which summarizes the many efforts across the nation to address the critical issues facing Catholic schools, in the 2005 statement, Renewing Our Commitment, the bishops called for gatherings of educational, business and community leaders in the Episcopal regions or in each state to address critical issues facing Catholic schools, this publication summarizes the results of such gatherings as well as la st year's CACE Conversations convened during the NCEA Convention in Baltimore. 2007. 23pp. $12 member/$18 nonmember ADM-20-1382 [order book on-line]

Boards and Councils of Catholic Education

Primer on Education Governance In the Catholic Church: Second Edition by Regina Haney, Ed.D., Stephen O’Brien, Ed.D., and Lourdes Sheehan, RSM, Ed.D.   This is an extensive rewrite of a landmark guide first published in 1987. It has been updated and made more comprehensive in presenting the possible models of governance for Catholic schools and education programs on the local, regional, and diocesan levels, and the relationship between them. It takes into account current trends that are more responsive to the changing realities of Catholic schools and parishes. Canon lawyers and civil lawyers have reviewed and contributed to the book. Quotations from Canon Law and the Catechism of the Catholic Church have been updated with the latest translations. Diagrams illustrate the various models. This new book will help Catholic school and religious education leaders to design or redesign governance structures, within the parameters of acceptable Catholic Church and civil practice, that can continue to be as effective and viable as possible in these changing times.  2009. 78pp.
BDS-25-1424 $15 member/$23 nonmember [order book on-line]

The late st issues in the Board Member's Thumbnail Series: The Thumbnails are a series of short, concise take-home pamphlets describing various aspects of the board's work. Each Thumbnail gives background information followed by applications and que stions for review and discussion. Thumbnails are available in convenient packs of 25 of a single title. One pack should serve not only the board, but intere sted parents and educators as well. 1996-2007. Each pack of 25: $9 member/$14 nonmember See page 18 for all available titles.
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Board & Strategic Planning, The, Revised Second Edition $9 member/$14 nonmember
BDS-25-1411 [order book on-line]

Perils and Pitfalls Part 1 $9 member/$14 nonmember BDS-25-1406 [order book on-line]

Perils and Pitfalls Part 2 $9 member/$14 nonmember BDS-25-1407 [order book on-line]

Classroom Resources

Imitating Jesus: A Service Journal for a Catholic Student, Revised edition. This journal makes the Catholic student aware of the needs of others; makes service to others a part of everyday life. 2007. 44pp. $1 member/$2 nonmember CLR-22-1405 [order book on-line]

Development

Creating a Successful Auction: Maximizing Revenue and Building Relationships by Katie Magee Thiemann. This book discusses how to create, implement and survive having a major auction as your school's signature fund-raising event. 2008. 59pp. $10 member/$15 nonmember DEV-21-1415   [order book on-line]

Legal Concerns

Selected Legal Issues in Catholic Schools 2nd Edition by Sr. Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN, J.D., Ph.D. This second edition examines critical legal issues in Catholic Schools, paying close attention to technology developments and news events in the 21 st century. 2009. 92pp. $14 member/$21 nonmember LEG-21-1416 [order book on-line]

Catholic Preschools: Legal Issues Second Revised Edition by Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN, JD, Ph.D. This new revised edition updates the fir st edition published in 1990. A basic que st ion that mu st be answered is: "What is a preschool?" A preschool is more then an "Add on" to an existing school. The publication looks at law as it affects preschool programs and those conducted by nonpublic schools. 2008. 54pp. $10 member/$15 nonmember LEG-22-1418 [order book on-line]

Extended Care Programs in Catholic Schools: Legal Issues Second Revised Edition by Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN, JD, Ph.D. This new revised edition updates the fir st edition published in 1991. Catholic schools and their admini strators want to meet as many student needs as possible and appropriate for the school. This publication answers que stions that principals, teachers and parents will have about what can and cannot be done to meet these needs. 2008. 50pp. $10 member/$15 nonmember LEG-22-1417 [order book on-line]

Newsletters

Seasons of Holiness: A Parent Newsletter, The by Sandra Jewett. CD contains 18 newsletters for schools. Nine newsletters for two complete school years. 2008.
$50 member/$75 nonmember NEW-22-1423

Religious Education

Gift You Have Received, Give as a Gift: A Workbook for Parish Catechetical Leaders on the Supervision of Catechi st s The, by Ginger Infantino. Here is a practical resource to help parish catechetical leaders fulfill the responsibility to evaluate catechi sts (NDC p.225). Principals of Catholic Schools may also find it useful. This workbook approaches supervision from the perspective of helper and mentor and contains a variety of sample supervision forms that have been te sted in the field. 2009. 57pp. $12 member/$18 nonmember
REL-24-1462 [order book on-line]

Ministry of Mystical Path: Formation Guide for Lay Mini sters by Barbara Hughes. This guide is a ma sterful work which celebrates the beauty of God's call and laity's response to become co-workers in the vineyard of the Lord through active mini stry. This is a mu st read for lay mini sters and those who support them. 2009. 127pp. $15 members/$23 non-members REL-24-1435 [order book on-line]

A Crucial Key: Generational Perspectives and Catechetical Leadership by Thomas P. Walters, Ph.D. and Rita Tyson Walters. This work gives insight into the future shape, roles and implications of parish catechetical leadership in twenty-fir st century. The work brilliantly addresses generational beliefs on Catholic identity and catechetical practice. This book is essential for catechetical leaders from those who can remember when Mass was in Latin to those who can only Google about it. 2009. 77pp. REL-24-1434 $12 member/$18 nonmember [order book on-line]

The Nature, Tasks and Scope of the Catechetical Mini st ry: A Dige st of Recent Church Documents by Rev. Berard L. Marthaler O.F.M. Conv., S.T.D., Ph.D. The number of Church documents that have emerged since Vatican Council II is impressive as well as massive. Dige sted here in a single volume, the documents become more valuable to catechetical leaders who may have lived through the development of these texts. They also become more accessible to catechetical leaders new to catechetical mini stry and students who may be getting acquainted with the documents. For all audiences, this book highlights topical interconnectivity and key elements. While not a sub stitute for the original sources, the Dige st is one resource that Catholic colleges, universities and seminaries; bishops, pa stors and deacons; diocesan catechetical and school admini strators; parish directors of religious education, youth mini sters and catechumenate directors; Catholic school principals, religion coordinators, chairs of secondary religion departments and campus mini sters; and national offices will appreciate having within arms reach on the book shelf. 2008. 286 pp. $25 member/$38 nonmember REL 24-1425 [order book on-line]

The Apostels Creed: Articles of Faith for the 21 st Century by Brian Schmisek, PhD. This third book in the For Religious Educators series, which also includes Resources for Catholic Admini strators and Religious Educators in the Knowledge of the Faith, addresses the Apo stles' Creed. As Catholics, we hold the Apo stles’ Creed as a great gift summarizing the belief of the early apo stles and calling us to share in that same faith. Two thousand years later we still hold this Creed as an important summary of our faith and a link to the fir st apo stles of the Church. A very helpful study of the Apo stles' Creed and its relation to the 21 st century. 2008. 119pp. $12 member/$18 nonmember REL-24-1413 [order book on-line]

Research and History

Dollars & Sense Executive Summary Report 2009: Catholic High Schools and their Finances by Mary Frances Taymans , SND, Ed.D. and Chri stiane Connors. NCEA Secondary Schools Department admini sters the Dollars and Sense survey to create a national portrait of the financial status of Catholic high schools. The Center for Applied research in the Apo stolate (CARA) at Georgetown University conducted the survey on the Secondary Schools Department's behalf, which builds on previous studies. The report illu strates the challenges schools face while offering encouraging news about the creative ways schools address those challenges. For those who would like to read more, the full report is also available. 2009. 19pp. $10 member/$15 nonmember RES-21-1441 [order book on-line]

Full Report by Mary L. Gautier, Ph.D., Anna C. Buck, Ph.D., and Melissa A. Cidade, MA. 2009. 141pp. $50 member/$75 nonmember RES-21-1454 [order book on-line]

U. S. Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools 2008-2009 by Dale McDonald, PBVM, Ph.D. This annual stati stical report presents information about school enrollment and staffing patterns for grades PK-12. An executive summary provides insight into the data along with highlights of the stati stics and a hi storical perspective for comparison of pa st years and decades. Updated annually. 2009. 51pp. $15 member/$23 nonmember RES-15-1447
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Leaders In Times Of Trial And Eras Of Expansion by John J. Augen stein, PhD. Department of Superintendents 1936-1971.    In honor of the 100th anniversary of CACE, a hi story of CACE and Catholic school superintendency. This second phase of CACE hi story has been 10 years in the making. This is an abundance of meeting minutes, correspondence, journal articles, and books related to the Department of Superintendents period. The book also contains information gathered through 11 interviews of individuals that played important roles during the period. 2008. 303pp. $25 member/$37 nonmember RES-20-1422 [order book on-line]

Financing the Mission: A Profile of Catholic Elementary Schools in the United States 2007 by Robert R. Bimonte, FSC. This biannual report provides benchmarks for schools and dioceses throughout the country. The information in this book can prove beneficial in detecting trends and determining which areas need to be addressed for the continued financial viability of Catholic schools. Areas presented school demographics, enrollment, and school income and expenses. 2008. 31pp. $15 member/$23 nonmember RES-22-1421 [order book on-line] , <, font size="2">

Staff Development

Path to Wholeness, A: Meditations for Lent by Robert R. Bimonte. This book of Lenten mediations is a wonderful way to help your staff prepare for the great fea st of Ea ster. Based on the Scripture readings of the day, this is an excellent resource for you and your staff to spend time in prayer each day. 2009. 86pp. $9 (1-4 copies) $6 (5 or more copies) member/$12 (1-4 copies) $9 (5 or more copies) nonmember SDV-22-1464 [order book on-line]

Whatsoever You Do: Helping Students Think Deeply About Service Experiences. Edited by Martin Connell, S.J. and Chri stiane Connors. For practitioners and by practitioners, this book examines the structures and promising practices of service programs that encourage students to consider, contemplate and absorb their acts of service. Addresses foundational and practical challenges of Chri stian service programs through essays by practitioners who have demon strated skill in the field. It considers specific principles that may be taught to students, strategies to point out these principles, and steps to turn service into a transformative learning experience. 2009. 137pp. $12 member/$18 nonmember SDV-21-1439 [order book on-line]