Catholic Schools: Communities of Academic Excellence Last month, I was joined by a record number of attendees at the Catholic Leadership Summit (CLS) to engage in big picture conversations about the future of Catholic schools and share in leadership and professional development. The superintendents and diocesan leaders came together because they – because we – […]
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The STREAM Curriculum Model: Implementation and Best Practices from a Diocesan Perspective
Preparing students to enter STEM careers in the future is not enough. Moving from a STEM to a STREAM curriculum model requires planning and staff development. The integration of Religion and the Arts into STEM content areas merges 21st century teaching and learning with the timeless truths of faith and beauty in all of the […]
Mindset Matters: Moving the Needle on National Standards and Benchmarks in Catholic Education
The following article was provided by NCEA’s Corporate Partner, The Pacific Institute. Since 2012, Catholic Schools have complied with the National Standards and Benchmarks set forth by the Center for Catholic School Effectiveness. One of the greatest challenges that our Catholic Schools face in progressing toward these measurable benchmarks, is maintaining focus on the over-arching standard […]
The Mustard Seed Project: Inclusive Practices in Catholic Schools
This article was contributed by Pam Bernards, Ed.D., NCEA Director of Professional Development. I had the privilege of attending the Mustard Seed Project conference at Loyola University Chicago on Monday, October 10, 2016 with 200 fellow Catholic school educators who share an interest in exploring the topic of serving students with disabilities in the Catholic school setting. […]
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of the Workers: Sample Strategies from Those in the Church Workplace to Plan for the New Overtime Rules Webinar
Webinar Description: The Webinar will explore the labyrinth of the new DOL regulations that go into effect December 1 and will provide participants with guidelines to preserve the dignity and rights of workers. Four excellent panelists will lead the discussion and questions are welcomed. Webinar Details: Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Time: 2:00 p.m. EST Are […]
Time in a Bottle: Using Classroom Technology to Save Your Teachers’ Time and Sanity
Join us on Wednesday, November 2 at 2 p.m. EST for the Time in a Bottle: Using Classroom Technology to Save Your Teachers’ Time and Sanity webinar! Webinar Description: Teaching is hard! And the challenge of integrating digital tools sometimes feels like an anchor pulling us down instead of a motor to propel us. But it doesn’t […]
Amoris Laetitia: Accompanying Families Part 1
Join us on Wednesday, October 19 for the Amoris Laetitia: Accompanying Families Part 1 webinar! Webinar Description: This webinar is provided by the Strong Catholic Families national partnership and part of a series of 8 on the topic of Amoris Laetitia. Join panelists for Q & A about the content presented by master teacher Bishop Richard […]
Collegiality, Collaboration, and Community: The California Catholic School Superintendents’ Curriculum Committee
This article was contributed by Pam Bernards, Ed.D., NCEA Director of Professional Development. The more I have the opportunity to visit with Catholic educators across the country, the more I experience first-hand the “Good News” of Catholic school education. As I write this, I am on my return flight from spending two days with the California […]
Amoris Laetitia: Listening to the Joys and Hungers of Families (Part 2)
Join NCEA and Strong Catholic Families on Wednesday, October 12 for the Amoris Laetitia: Listening to the Joys and Hungers of Families (Part 2) webinar. Webinar Description This webinar is provided by the Strong Catholic Families national partnership and kicks off a series of 8 on the topic of Amoris Laetitia. Join panelists for Q & A […]
Preparing for Catholic Schools Week 2017
Join NCEA and Jennifer Trefelner on Thursday, October 13, 2016 for the Preparing for Catholic Schools Week 2017 webinar! Webinar Description Effective marketing is essential to a school’s success in today’s competitive education environment. Through strategic events, communication tools, and marketing materials, schools can promote the value of a Catholic education in a myriad of ways. Did […]