Going to the Outskirts: A Call to Catholic Educators

The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) will be attending the Eighth World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia this September!  In addition to sharing resources and information to attendees at the event, NCEA will also be providing online resources and social media opportunities for Catholic school educators nationwide. Please visit www.ncea.org/wmof to learn more. For those […]

Catholic Leadership Summit – Registration Now Open

The 2015 NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit will be held at the Sheraton Atlanta from October 18-21, 2015. Formerly known as the CACE meeting, the NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit is open to all NCEA members who are arch/diocesan directors who serve Catholic schools and CHESCS members.  The meeting consists of professional development sessions, inspirational keynotes and networking opportunities. […]

Call for Proposals Reminder

Before you enjoy your holiday weekend, NCEA wanted to remind you that the Call for Proposals for the NCEA 2016 Convention & Expo closes on July 15. Whether you have presented before or have been inspired by a session you have attended, we invite you to submit a proposal to present at NCEA 2016. The […]

Successful Partnerships Lead to Outstanding Boards

Due to heightened expectations of parents and stakeholders for openness, transparency, and accountability, a healthy partnership between the administration and board members is essential. This success of this partnership depends upon a mutual appreciation and respect for one another’s roles which, in turn, lead to trust between board members and administration. Continually building trust between […]

NCEA Appoints New Directors to Develop New and Innovative Programs for Catholic School Educators

Professional Development and Leadership Teams will work to refocus NCEA mission to Lead, Learn and Proclaim for Catholic schools NCEA has announced the appointment of two new directors. Pamela Bernards, Ed.D. will serve as the Director of Professional Development and James Pavlacka will serve as the Director of Leadership Development. With the appointment of these […]

Learning Never Ends: Summer Reads for Catholic Education Leaders

No one knows everything about anything. This is particular true about members involved with realizing the mission of Catholic schools, especially at a time when new challenges continue to face our schools. Current topics that call for members’ understanding and knowledge  to face these challenges are new revenue streams for Catholic schools, emerging school reconfigurations, […]

What is Your Board’s Meeting-Atmosphere Pulse?

This post by Regina Haney, Ed.D., Executive Director Department of Boards and Councils, originally appeared on the NCEA Board and Councils newsfeed. During a recent NCEA sponsored webinar, Committee-Driven Boards, a participant posed a great questioned. The question was: “What are the best practices to keep a positive atmosphere among board members and committee members?” Just […]