The following post is a resource contributed by Mickie Abatemarco, Assistant Director of Professional Development at NCEA. Halloween is fast approaching and the traditional ghosts and goblins will be knocking at our doors. But have you ever wondered where the tradition comes from? Halloween marks the eve of the feast of All Hallows Day, and […]
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Mercy: The Abundant Compassion of God
Francis has proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy beginning December 8, 2015 extending to November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King. From the beginning of his papacy, the Holy Father has focused much of his writing and preaching on the Church’s mission to proclaim and practice compassion and mercy: “The Church’s very […]
Reverence and Excellence: The Role of Faith and Learning in Society
The keynote speaker of the NCEA 2015 Catholic Leadership Summit was David Coleman, President and CEO of The College Board. Coleman discussed the unique, enduring contributions made by institutions of faith and learning to our society. In his work, Coleman has been conscious of the role of Catholic schools as religious-based learning institutions and works […]
Strengthening the Spiritual Leadership Role of Diocesan School Leaders
If one truly understand the incarnation, there really is no such thing as a secular subject. All learning is, at is core, a source of holiness.” – Reverend Ron Nuzzi, Ph.D. An excerpt from the presentation “Strengthening the Spiritual Leadership Role of Diocesan School Leaders: Modeling and Measuring Catholic Identity” at the NCEA 2015 Catholic […]
THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION GATHERS DIOCESAN SCHOOL LEADERS IN ATLANTA FOR THE 2015 NCEA CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Archbishop Wilton Gregory and the Archdiocese of Atlanta welcome Catholic school superintendents, assistant superintendents and directors to renew the legacy of Catholic education For Catholic school superintendents, assistant superintendents and directors time away from their busy offices will be time well spent as they take advantage of three days of professional development offered by the […]
Federal Programs Update
This post was provided by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, Ph.D., director of public policy at NCEA. 1)At this point, services should have begun for students receiving benefits under Title I or Title III of ESEA or IDEA services. If the LEA has not begun services, principals or diocesan coordinators should make inquiries as to why not […]
Registration and Housing Now Open for NCEA 2016!
Don’t forget that NCEA is sending a deserving teacher to NCEA 2016. Learn more about the nominees by clicking here. Vote for your pick today by clicking here. The NCEA 2016 Convention & Expo is taking place March 29-31 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, in partnership with the Catholic Library […]
“Building Catholic Partnerships to Support Young Children and Families” – Webinar
The Catholic Partnership Project at The Catholic University of America will be hosting a free webinar titled “Building Catholic Partnerships to Support Young Children and Families.” The webinar will focus on best practices for the delivery of early childhood development services within Catholic settings, including collaborations between Catholic schools and Catholic Charities. NCEA’s Director of […]
Integrating the Catholic Faith into your Classroom Management
This post was prepared by NCEA’s Educational Resources Manager, Andrea Kopp. As the start of the school year is underway and you are getting to know your students, it’s important to create consistent policies and procedures for your classroom. Every new class seems to develop its own group personality and they each have their own gifts […]
Pope Francis in the USA: Canonization Resource
Next week, Pope Francis will be visiting the United States. The historic visit of Pope Francis marks many firsts, including the first canonization done on American soil and the first papal address to Congress. In preparation for Pope Francis’s visit, NCEA has created an informative video that discusses what a canonization is, what to expect […]
