This article was contributed by Heather Gossart, NCEA Consultant. Look for a creative, interactive, inspiring, stimulating and exhausting experience Whoever said that this generation of kids is going soft never followed a typical Catholic high school student’s schedule of classes at a back-to-school night. I recently had the opportunity to attend my grandson’s back-to-school night […]
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WEEKLY ROUND UP 09/16/16
Didn’t have the chance to check in with NCEA Talk each day? We’ve got you covered. Each Friday NCEA Talk will post a roundup of Catholic education news and resources from the week. In case you missed it… Responding to the Impact of Trauma and Toxic Stress Prior to & After a Disaster among Vulnerable […]
Responding to the Impact of Trauma and Toxic Stress Prior to & After a Disaster among Vulnerable Populations: A Faith- and Community-Based Approach
This article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA’s Director of Public Policy. In recognition of September’s National Preparedness Month and America’s PrepareAthon!, the DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (DHS Center) and FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division are co-hosting a webinar on Responding to the Impact of Trauma and Toxic […]
NCEA president visits three local schools, praises commitment, spirit
This article is a re-posting of NCEA president visits three local schools, praises commitment, spirit published by Cross Roads the bi-weekly publication of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) president and chief executive officer Thomas W. Burnford visited three parish schools in the diocese August 31, along with interim superintendent of schools George […]
Catholic Coalition for Special Education Helps Two Children with Down Syndrome Attend Catholic School
This article was contributed by Andrea Kopp, NCEA Educational Resource Manager and Kathy Dempsey of Catholic Coalition for Special Education. Press Release: August 26, 2016 Contact: Kathy Dempsey for CCSE: 202-359-4379 or [email protected] (Kensington, Maryland) – Embracing change and making time to get it right are not easy, but when it comes to educating and nurturing the […]
Webinar: Maximizing Marketing with Limited Resources
Join NCEA and RenWeb on Thursday, September 15 for the Maximizing Marketing with Limited Resources webinar. Webinar Description: In today’s competitive school environment, a strong marketing strategy can be the difference between a healthy sustainable school and a school that struggles to stay afloat. This workshop is designed to show you how to treat your […]
Webinar: Go Blended! Making Thoughtful EdTech Decisions
Join NCEA and Sevenstar on Wednesday, September 14 for the Go Blended! Making Thoughtful EdTech Decisions webinar. Webinar Description: Christian school leaders are invited to learn about making effective decisions and running smart blended learning pilots from Liz Arney, the author of Go Blended! A Handbook for Blending Learning in Schools and a former blended learning […]
Collaboration and Visioning Through the Lens of Growth Mindset
This article was contributed by Pam Bernards, Ed.D., NCEA Director of Professional Development. In June, I wrote to you about summer professional development offerings held in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Baton Rouge that were focused on the topic of Growth Mindset. I had the privilege of attending the second phase of […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 09/09/16
Didn’t have the chance to check in with NCEA Talk each day? We’ve got you covered. Each Friday NCEA Talk will post a roundup of Catholic education news and resources from the week. In case you missed it… NCEA Monthly Feature School Video: St. Benedict at Auburndale Maryland – Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students […]
Maryland – Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program
This article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA’s Director of Public Policy. New Voucher Program: Maryland’s Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program went into effect this school year. The program offers vouchers for students state-wide who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, 628 students received […]