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Department of Boards and Councils
Services and information provided by the department of NCEA
that supports and strengthens boards, councils, and commissions of Catholic education.
Click on a link below to learn more about the services we offer.
(Some pages are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader
to be installed on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat,
download it free by clicking here.
Restructuring Governance
We work with the lead agent to provide onsite consultation on the process, and then assist in forming and implementing a plan.
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Starting or Jump-Starting Boards
We work with the lead agent to provide onsite consultation on the process, and then assist in forming and implementing a plan to reenergize or restructure a board that is not operating effectively.
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This process can help your board to chart the future for its institution, rather than react to it.
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Workshops and Training
Board training workshops for your school, group of schools, or whole diocese can be designed around your needs and conducted on your site by our national staff (topics in Adobe Acrobat format).
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Certificates of Appreciation
You can order custom-printed certificates of appreciation for presentation to outgoing members of your board, council, or commission.
Convention Sessions for 2009
 Sessions are now being scheduled for the NCEA Convention in Anaheim, CA, April 14-16, 2009, for the work of boards and councils of Catholic education. Thanks to everyone who submitted suggestions.
Look back at the 2008 board & council sessions that were presented at the NCEA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.
A series of articles and links to help boards ensure your building is healthy for students and staff.
(Order Back Issues)
This newsletter is mailed quarterly to members of all boards that are Boards Department members, with practical tips, resources, contacts, and information to improve the work of boards.
Information about the benefits of membership in the department of NCEA that provides services to boards, councils, and commissions and a membership registration form.
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A convenient list to locate and order publications to enhance the work of boards.
Practical worksheets, checklists, tips, suggestions, and other documents that may be helpful.
Articles and links that will help boards to protect students and staff from abuse and emergencies.
Self-Assessment Tool
Package of materials that will enable your board, commission, or council to improve its effectiveness.
2008 Topic: Design for Success—New Configurations for Catholic Schools
A project that identifies, validates, and shares successful, innovative Catholic programs that address particular needs, so that other educators may replicate or adapt them for your school's needs.
Online training courses for board leaders (chairs, officers, administrators, pastors, superintendents, etc.).
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Each year an individual is recognized for his or her outstanding contribution to establishing and supporting collaborative leadership through boards of Catholic education. Descriptions and photos of previous recipients can be found here.
Best practices of award-winning boards are shared here, along with photos, and an application form for next year's award. Each year boards, councils, and commissions are honored whose work can provide inspiration and ideas to others.
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Number of U.S. Catholic schools, school boards, and diocesan boards by region during the school year.
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