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Services to Department Members Offered by
The NCEA Department of Elementary Schools
New Teacher Orientation Kits from NCEA
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For K-3 Teachers
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For Teachers of Grades 4-8
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Caring Classrooms for Carding Teachers
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Fostering Student Self-Esteem in the Catholic Elementary School
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It's a Catholic School: Let's Keep it Catholic
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It's a Catholic School: Let's Keep it Catholic
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The Road to Success: an Orientation Process for Catholic School Teachers
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The Road to Success: an Orientation Process for Catholic School Teachers
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Stay With Us, Lord: Prayers and Reflections for Educators
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Stay With Us, Lord: Prayers and Reflections for Educators
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Keeping Schools Safe: a Practical Approach
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Keeping Schools Safe: a Practical Approach
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Each kit is $49.00
For more information or to download the order form, please click here.
Strategic Planning for Elementary Schools and Parishes
Even with limited budgets, it is essential that a parish and/or school have a strategic plan that is realistic and workable. Several essential aspects will be part of the planning process. [More Information]
Elementary Schools Department Executive Search
This service is based on the book: Selecting a Catholic Elementary School Principal (Campbell, NCEA, 2000) This service can be designed in several ways. [More Information]
CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - 2008
Follow-up Report
The Catholic School Leadership Institute held from June 26-29, 2008 provided ongoing formation and support for new principals and at the same time reinvigorate those experienced principals who have faced the daily challenges of administration. Those teachers who are considering the ministry of administration found the program a valuable opportunity to share their ideas and learn from those who are already in administration.
Bro. Bill Campbell, associate executive director - elementary department, began the institute on Thursday evening, June 26th, with participants focusing on personality styles and leadership; on Friday, June 27, the focus was on principal as spiritual leader; on Saturday, June 28, the focus was on principal as administrator with special emphasis on finance and development issues presented by Tim Dwyer, the associate executive director of CACE. Each afternoon session had outcomes based activities/and or best practices discussions. Sunday, June 29th, the morning session provided time for some general discussions about instructional leadership and a give-and-take session to answer questions participants had about administration. The Institute ended after lunch on Sunday.
The parish church immediately next door to the Center allowed participants to attend Mass either on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
Friday and Saturday evenings were free to allow folks a chance to see the local sites.
The Institute was held at Vallombrosa Retreat and Conference Center in Menlo Park, CA (between San Francisco and San Jose) from June 26-29, 2008. Date and place yet to be determined for next year.
Testimonials:
"The workshop was superb. Bro. Bill's sense of God and sense of humor made a daunting task of being principal exciting. Can't wait to get back!!!" (Ninette Kondratorvicy - Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School, Schenectady, NY)
“If I ask my teachers to reflect on their teaching, then I need to take time to reflect on my leadership. This Institute gave me a chance to do that. It was affirming for the things I am doing well and encouraging in the areas in which I can improve.” (Mary Jo Ellis – Ascension Catholic School, Louisville, KY)
“After attending the Leadership Institute I felt both energized and invigorated. Bro. Bill is a dynamic presenter who infuses humor into all aspects of the training. Interaction and collaboration with administrators from a wide variety of states was a tremendous source of support and creative ideas. This was a memorable experience that provided a foundation for my education and administrative ministry in the future.” (Maeve O’Connell – St. Gregory the Great, San Diego, CA)
"Now that I have attended the Catholic School Leadership Institute I can't wait to be a principal! The presentations were relevant and full of helpful information. The presenters were amazing - knowledgeable and relaxed. The materials provided are practical and very helpful. Being able to share with others from around the country was an added bonus-such creative and talented educational professionals! All-in-all a conference full of great ideas, great people, great information! (Beth Sawyer - Academy of the Holy Names - Tampa, FL)
"Most workshops that I have attended present the same information/theories repackaged, but this Institute has been the most informational and useful that I have attended. It was stimulating and affirming in addition to providing a wealth of information. The presenters were not only knowledgeable but their styles made the sessions fly. Their warmth, humor and joyfulness are infectious." (Cheryl Giurlani - St. Anselm School - San Anselmo, CA)
“As a new principal this seminar is an absolute must. It was affirming to meet so many people in similar situation to mine. Knowing that there are others across the country embarking on this incredible journey in this ministry of Catholic school education has provided me with a spiritual lift. Also knowing others have been there and survived gives me hope.” (Holly Lanford – St. Michael’s – Tybee Island, GA)
"I liked Bro. Bill's easy-going way of discussion. I did not feel the intensity of a classroom type lecture. I encourage those who plan to be principals to attend this institute prior to taking the job. (Evelyn Urbiztondo - St. Michael Academy - San Diego, CA)
“As a new principal this workshop was fantastic. Each role of being a principal was explained helping me feel more comfortable in this vocation of principal.” (Lana Jang Rocheford – St. Clement School, Hayward, CA)
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2008 NCEA Principals Forum
Each November, the NCEA Department of Elementary Schools sponsors this unique opportunity for elementary school administrators. The Forum is planned BY principals FOR principals, and is designed to provide opportunities for updating as well as building a strong sense of community among those sharing the same ministry.
The Twelfth Annual Catholic School Principals Forum will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, November 13-15, 2008, at the:
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
6333 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale AZ 85250-5428
1-480-948-7750
For more information, please click here. To download the registration form, please click here.
Elementary Principal Formation Program
Presented by: Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M., NCEA Elementary Department. These workshops can be used for either a discernment process for prospective candidates for the ministry of administration and/or for an ongoing formation program for elementary and/or secondary principals. Topics include: Personality and Leadership; Leadership Dimensions and Issues; Principal as Spiritual Leader; Principal as Instructional Leader; Principal as Administrator; and Principal as Communicator. Usually a superintendent has a diocesan wide program gathering several candidates or principals for the program. Workshops can be from 1 day (for a particular topic) to 1 week in length (for the entire program). Please request further information from wcampbell@ncea.org
NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award
The NCEA Sister Miriam Joseph Farrell, PBVM
Distinguished Teacher Award
Each fall every member school is invited to nominate one teacher for this award. Twelve teachers are selected each year to receive the award at the NCEA Convention. Applications are sent to all member schools in the fall. This award has the corporate support of Mutual of America. The principal should download the application to his or her computer, fill it out, and send the requisite number of copies to the appropriate DESEC representative.
This annual award, presented by the NCEA Department of Elementary Schools, was established in honor of Sister Miriam Joseph Farrell, PBVM, who served as executive secretary of the Department until her illness and death in 1970. Nationally prominent in education, Sister Miriam Joseph was appointed by President Johnson to the President's Title II Advisory Commission. Earlier she served as supervisor of elementary schools for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, as director of education for her religious community, and as teacher and principal of elementary schools.
The award was established in her honor in 1981 and is presented to one teacher in each of the twelve geographic regions into which the department divides the country. The first award was presented in 1982 at the NCEA Convention in Chicago. The department acknowledges that in honoring these twelve teachers each year, it also honors the tens of thousands of outstanding teachers in all Catholic elementary schools.
NCEA SPECIAL NEEDS CONFERENCE FOR K-12 EDUCATORS
Our data indicate that more and more Catholic schools are opening their doors to special needs students and establishing wonderful programs to help them succeed. Come and learn more about starting or improving your program to serve all of God's children. This conference is designed for K-12 educators as well as school and diocesan administrators.
This year's gathering will be held January 20-22, 2008, at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Provisional Schedule
Sunday, January 20, 2008
3 p.m. Registration
5:15 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Banquet
Monday, January 21, 2008
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Conference Sessions
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sessions and End of Conference
For more information and a registration form, please click here.
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