NCEA Google Educator Group

Are you a Google Workspace guru? Google & NCEA want you to join the National Initiative to train every Catholic school teacher in the country. We are looking for 6 of the best and brightest to found the NCEA Google Educator Group (GEG)!

GEG Leaders are strategic connectors within the U.S. education landscape, typically serving as Instructional Tech Coaches, Curriculum Specialists, Library Media Directors, or Teachers who bridge the gap between district-level goals and classroom practice. While many may already be Google Certified Trainers or Coaches, we are seeking any pedagogical leader with the influence to drive the adoption of Google Gemini.

NCEA has partnered with Google in a landmark initiative to provide AI literacy training for all Catholic school K12 teachers and higher ed faculty in the U.S. This comprehensive training is designed to help educators safely and thoughtfully use Google’s suite of AI tools - including Gemini and NotebookLM - to thrive in a world where AI is becoming more prevalent.

We are seeking 6 trailblazing education leaders to kick-start this initiative for Catholic educators. If selected, you will attend an in-person (travel & accommodations paid) Google AI Literacy training and receive the materials and support needed to implement thoughtfully designed training modules in your region. You will be one of NCEA's founding Google Educator Group (GEG) Leaders, which comes with exclusive opportunities for professional growth, networking, and resource-sharing. Apply by April 30.

How to Apply     Why Nominate

NCEA GEG Leader Pledge

• Attend the AI Literacy training in person; all GEG travel expenses covered.
• Establish yourself as a founding member of NCEA's GEG and abide by Google Educator Group (GEG) Leader Community Requirements
  • Maintain an active and informative Google Site (Template will be provided by Google for Education team) to share resources, promote events, and foster a vibrant online community
  • Curate discussions, blog posts, and online events within the new NCEA GEG online group
  • Use the Google-provided GEG email alias to create and share content
  • Hold quarterly events for Catholic school educators in your region
• Host 1 in person professional learning day event for schools in your diocese
• Attend NCEA Presidents' Google Teaching & Learning Leadership Advisory Board Meeting
• Contribute to a NCEA Tri-annual newsletter on AI and Teaching Strategies using Google Workspace
• Be an ambassador for Google Workspace for Education and Google Gemini

How to Apply

To support the landmark initiative by NCEA, Google, ISTE, and ASCD to provide AI literacy training to all Catholic school educators, we are seeking 6 trailblazing leaders to found the NCEA GEG. This role is for pedagogical leaders—such as Instructional Tech Coaches, Curriculum Specialists, or Teachers—who can bridge the gap between high-level goals and classroom practice to drive the adoption of Gemini and other AI tools.

Ideal applicants are any pedagogical or educational technology staff member, with a preference for certified Teachers, Instructional Coaches, or Diocesan Coaches who

• Regularly use Google Workspace for Education (Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Gemini, etc.)
• Have completed or will complete Google Educators Certifications Level 1 & 2 and the Generative AI for Educators with Gemini course
• Meet all requirements outlined on the GEG Website
• Prior experience organizing and/or providing Professional Development is a plus

If you are a schools Google Admin or technology director and are interested in learning more about opportunities for your role, please sign up for a domain evaluation, linked here and submit your contact info on that form. Please do not complete the GEG form which is for Teaching and Learning Staff who have classroom teaching experience.

Apply here by April 30

Why Your School Should Nominate NCEA GEG Leaders

Being selected as one of the founding NCEA Google Educator Group (GEG) Leaders is a prestigious honor that places your institution at the center of a national movement in Catholic education. While this role requires a commitment of time and resources, the return on investment for your school or diocese is significant.

Key Benefits for the Institution

• No-Cost Expert Training: Your staff member receives elite, in-person AI literacy training (with travel expenses paid) from Google, ISTE, and ASCD.
• A "Resident Expert": Your school will have a direct line to the latest pedagogical strategies for Google Gemini and NotebookLM, ensuring your students are prepared for an AI-prevalent world.
• National Leadership Status: Your institution will be represented on the NCEA Presidents' Google Teaching & Learning Leadership Advisory Board.
• Regional Hub Status: By hosting an annual Professional Learning Day, your school becomes a recognized center for innovation and excellence within your diocese.
• Early Access: Your school gains early exposure to resources, templates, and networking opportunities provided by the Google for Education team.

Institutional Commitment Breakdown

To help you plan, here is a summary of the support the leader will require from their home school or diocese:

Category	Requirement	Frequency/Details
Professional Leave	AI Literacy Training	One-time, multi-day in-person session (travel paid by initiative).
Professional Leave	Advisory Board Meetings	Attendance at NCEA Presidents' Advisory Board meetings.
Operational Support	Hosting Events	Permission to host one in-person Professional Learning Day for the diocese.
Flexible Scheduling	Regional Engagement	Time to lead quarterly regional events (can be virtual or local).
Digital Alignment	Communications	Approval to use a dedicated GEG email alias and manage a community Google Site.

Next Steps for the Nominee

1. Schedule a Briefing: Use the table above to walk your Principal or Superintendent through the specific dates and expectations.
2. Highlight the "Why": Emphasize that this initiative ensures your school "safely and thoughtfully" adopts AI, protecting your community while staying competitive.
3. Secure the Signature: Have your administrator sign the Institutional Support Acknowledgement section of the nomination form before the April 30 deadline.

Talking Points: Pitching the NCEA GEG Leadership to Your Administrator

The "Opening": The Opportunity

• "I have the opportunity to represent our school as a founding leader of the NCEA Google Educator Group (GEG)."
• "This is a national initiative backed by Google, ISTE, and ASCD to provide AI literacy training to every Catholic educator in the country."
• "Only six leaders are being selected nationwide to kick-start this program and be the ambassadors to Catholic schools in our area."

The "Why": Benefits to the School

• Safety and Literacy: "This program is designed to help us navigate the 'thoughtful and safe' use of AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM."
• Expertise at No Cost: "If selected, I will receive elite, in-person training with travel paid by Google and NCEA for the training for the GEG Group."
• A Seat at the Table: "Our school would have a voice on the NCEA Presidents' Google Teaching & Learning Leadership Advisory Board."
• Regional Influence: "By hosting a professional learning day here, we establish our school as the premier hub for innovation in our diocese.

The "Ask": Support and Commitments

• Professional Release: "I would need your support for leave to attend the initial in-person training and periodic advisory board meetings."
• Hosting Support: "I would need the flexibility to host one professional learning day for the diocese and facilitate quarterly regional events—most of which can be virtual or held here."
• Strategic Alignment: "I will be acting as a bridge between NCEA’s national goals and our own classroom practices, ensuring our teachers are the best-equipped in the region."

The "Closing": Next Steps

• "The application deadline is April 30th."
• "I have an Institutional Support Acknowledgement ready for your signature, which confirms that you're on board with me taking on this national leadership role."