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2009 Releases!
Administration and Planning
Boards and Councils of Catholic Education
Classroom Resources
Development
Legal Concerns
Newsletters
Religious Education
Research and History
Staff Development
Seminary Education
Technology
Administration and Planning
Weathering the Storm: Moving Catholic Schools Forward by Leonard DeFiore, PhD; John J. Convey, PhD; and Merylann Schuttloffel, PhD. is a
study which identifies the critical factors that face Catholic schools, particularly those in urban areas, and proposes
st rategies that, if employed consistently and well, will help to
stabilize and reverse the downward trend in the number of Catholic schools and
students nationwide. 2009. 54pp. $12 member/$18
non-member ADM-20-1460 [order book on-line]
Strategic Planning survival guide by William J. Campbell, SM, EdD. Strategic planning is one key to a successful future. This book provides a
step-by-step process for planning, including an outline for an outside facilitator, in a relatively simple format. It is based on the successful
strategic planning process used by the author. Templates included. 2009. 67pp. $20 member/$30 nonmember ADM-22-1450 [order book on-line]
Catholic
School Strategic Marketing Plan Workbook by Timothy W.
Dwyer, MA , MBA. Catholic school marketing involves more than purchasing a billboard, or a few radio spots. To be truly effective, school leaders must approach marketing as a vital
strategic function that is based on sound research and a thorough under
standing of the needs and wants of prospective parents. This workbook lays the foundation for creating a
st rategic marketing plan, targeting appropriate audiences, tailoring key messages and planning school communications to maximize impact. School leaders and marketing committees alike will benefit from this field-te
sted approach to a more su
stainable future. 2009. 52pp. $20 member/$30 nonmember ADM-20-1445 [order book on-line]
SPICE: Design for Success I: New Configurations for Catholic Schools, Conversations in Excellence 2008 edited by
Regina M. Haney, and Joseph M. O'Keefe, SJ. The programs described have several commonalities: They are the result of bold and visionary thinking; They are courageous in the
steps they took to make a new creation; They are focused on providing a Catholic school education to those who seek it; They are future-oriented. Catholic schools mu
st find alternatives to the traditional model of one parish, one school. Five new models from around the country are showcased, including merged schools, regional schools, and diocesan-wide sy
stems. 2009. 153pp. $17 member/$26 nonmember ADM-25-1453 [order book on-line]
Effective Athletic Admini
st ration for
Catholic
Schools & Parishes by Rev. Richard J. McGrath, OSA, PhD. The mo
st effective Catholic athletic programs are Gospel valued and mission driven. The book has many sugge
sted que
stions to ask the individual running the athletic programs, as well as, checkli
sts, Guidelines, Assessment tools, and ready to use evaluation forms and other helpful forms. 2009. 48pp. $14 member/$21 nonmember ADM-21-1443 [order book on-line]
Formative Discourse in Catholic Schools by Richard M. Jacobs, OSA offers admini
strators, faculty and
staff a treasure trove of theological and philosophical insight into how they might be
st educate young people. These educators can transcend narrow disciplinary and professional boundaries to engage the challenging yet rewarding work of transforming Catholic schools into formative communities of disciples. This eighth volume in the NCEA's Catholic Educational Leadership Monograph Series. 2009. 226pp. $23 member/$35 nonmember ADM-20-1444 [order book on-line]
Catholic
School Strategic Planning Workbook by Timothy W.
Dwyer, MA , MBA. Catholic schools today no longer have the luxury of conducting business as usual, operating from year to year with a
steady
stream of
students and dollars. It is now critical that every school think, plan and act
strategically, with a long-range vision guiding their annual budget decisions. The key is
st rategic planning, based on a firm commitment to the school's unique mission and vision. This workbook provides a proven process to assi
st an individual school or group of schools in the preparation of a 3-5 year
strategic plan to address critical needs, and develop a su
stainable funding mix. This is a valuable resource for school leaders at every level. 2009. 86pp. $20 member/$30 nonmember ADM-20-1446 [order book on-line]
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
[order book on-line]
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.
[order book on-line]
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
[order book on-line]
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]
Flip-Flops Are Not An Option (single copy): Essentials of Professional Conduct for Catholic Educators by Elizabeth Gross and Sal Guccione. The authors offer from their own experiences as teachers and admini
strators wonderful insights and sugge
stions for enhancing the professionalism of all educators in this helpful guide. 2009. 26pp. SDV-22-1456 $5 member/$8 nonmember also available in five packs for $20 member/$30 nonmember [order book on-line]
Ju
stice, Care & Diversity: Addressing the Needs of All Students in Catholic Secondary Schools edited by Dr. Shane Martin and Dr. Edmundo Litton. This book delves into all special needs and concerns that
students and educators in Catholic schools might face. The fifteen chapters are written by professionals and/or academics in the field of special learning needs and Catholic education. The book provides an ab
stract of each chapter, discussion que
stions and a CD with the full essays included. 2009. 30pp. Full essays printed 155pp. $25 member/$38 nonmember SDV-21-1433 [order book on-line]
Engaging Faith in the World: Exploring Catholic Social Teaching and Global Solidarity by Sr. Katherine Feely, SND. Make Catholic social teaching and theology classes come alive through encounters with the global world we live in. This text will equip teachers with a new resource on global solidarity, which includes dynamic lesson plans, resources, activities, and ways to pray that will help connect your
students to the wider world around them. Catholic social teaching provides countless points of entry into helping
students make connections between the local and the global. 2007. 362pp. $25 SDV-21-1408 [order book on-line]
Under
standing and Teaching Today's Students by William Merriman and Augustine Nicoletti, FSC. As Catholic educators, our work to prepare
students for life and leadership within the Church and in the world. In order to do so, we must have a clear understanding of our
students as they are now, as well as the future for which we are preparing them. We must never forget that our task is to prepare them for their future, not our past. 2008. 175pp. $15 member/$23 nonmember SDV-22-1410 [order book on-line]
Seminary Education
Seminary Journal Collection: 1995-2008 on CD. This collection of over 500 PDF files is searchable by key words, including title, author and subject. 2009. CD. $60 member/$90 nonmember SEM-17-1455 [order book on-line]
In Fulfillment of Their
Mission: The Duties and Tasks of a Roman Catholic Priest: An Assessment Project by Joseph Ippolito, MA; Rev. Mark A. Latcovich, PhD and Joyce Malyn-Smith, EdD. Offers a profile of what a successful priest needs to know and be able to do. It outlines nine major areas of ministerial concern - the duties - and enumerates several tasks within each performance area. Four levels of competency are described for each task, with accompanying descriptions, laid out in a chart format. Useful for seminary administrators, professors, formation directors, continuing education of clergy directors and for priests to use in self-assessment and professional growth plans. 2008. 90pp. $18 member/$24 nonmember SEM-17-1420 [order book on-line]
Technology
One-To-One Laptop Program, A Complete Guide to Establishing a; By W. Joy Lopez, Ed.D., with contributions from Blair Cook, Steve Kendrick, Stephanie Moore, Diana Murray and foreword by Stephen Phelps, Ed.D. This book is a
step-by-step guide for those who wish to transform schools into 21st century centers of learning for all
students through integrating digital technology to support the curriculum and instruction in this new era. Including tips and advice from experts, and also some sample policies and practices. 2009. 120pp. $15 member/$23 nonmember TEC-21-1438 [order book on-line]
Using Technology In 21st Century Schools edited by William Merriman, Ph.D. and
Augustine Nicoletti, FSC. A collection of 13 papers divided into three parts: Why Use Technology In Our Schools?; The Integration Of Technology in the Classroom; and Technology Trend's In Today's Schools. 2009. 193pp $15 members/$23 nonmember TEC-22-1449
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