NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit (CLS) and New Superintendents Academy (NSA)

Catholic Leadership Summit (CLS) is THE event of the year for leaders in Catholic education at the diocesan and network level! Join us to build relationships with your national peers and be part of the discussion around the big issues of the era. You will find ideas and support in critical areas that will help make you and your schools better! See you in Grand Rapids!

CLS 2026: Building Bridges of Hope

The Call for Proposals is now closed. Registration for CLS will open in summer 2026.

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NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit (CLS)
October 18 - 21, 2026

Superintendents (new and current), assistant and associate superintendents, executive directors, school network leaders and members of CHESCS, NNAC, CAAC and state Catholic Conferences will engage with each other and with session leaders to learn and share research best practices, resources and tools which will have a positive impact on your schools and communities and strengthen your shared mission.

New Superintendents Academy (NSA)
October 17 - 18, 2026

Beginning with an in-person engagement at CLS, the New Superintendents Academy brings together new superintendents and diocesan office leaders and extends the learning and collaboration for a year, underscoring the theme, Be Still. This year-long experience of professional learning, mentorship and support for participant leaders is what makes this event truly valuable. Participants will learn from a variety of Catholic school leaders in the areas of system-wide mission and Catholic identity, governance and leadership, academic excellence and operational vitality. Rooted in the NCEA National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS), the New Superintendents Academy provides collaboration among those called to the ministry of school system leadership.

Hotel and Venue Information

Amway Grand Plaza
187 Monroe Northwest
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Questions

Have questions or suggestions for CLS and/or the New Superintendents Academy? Please let us know!

Laura MacDonald
Vice President of Content and Program Development

Future CLS

CLS 2027: Inspiring the Dream
October 23-24, 2027 (NSA)
October 24-27, 2027 (CLS)
Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville, FL