Archdiocese of Hartford In Partnership with Creighton University presents The Catholic School Leadership Academy To Lead as Jesus Did Common Threads Catholic schools have undergone a transformation in leadership in the last 50 years. Lay educators and leaders have emerged as key stakeholders in Catholic schools which were once staffed almost entirely by religious and ordained men and women (Congregation for Catholic Education [CCE], 1982). Today lay educators and leaders have taken a more prominent role in Catholic schools. In 2014, 97.2% of teachers were lay educators (Schultz & McDonald, 2015). The same transition has occurred in lay leadership, and will continue in the foreseeable future (Notre Dame Task Force on Catholic Education, 2006). As the presence of lay teachers and leaders increases in Catholic schools, it will become more important that they be provided opportunities for formation in faith (Baxter, 2011). Well-formed lay educators and leaders will be prepared to safeguard a truly Catholic identity. The Catholic Leadership Academy addresses the key responsibilities for today s Catholic school leaders. The Catholic School Leadership Academy, Revised 1/3/16 drh Page 1
Mission and Evangelization January 14, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Religious Education/Faith Formation (Mara/Heffern) Introduction to the Creighton Connection Archdiocesan Religion Curriculum Standards OCS Website: http://catholicschoolsct.org/ resources/faith-formation-for-educators The Current Situation of America s Catholic Schools, Miller (2006) Resource: Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education (ACRE) Reflection due electronically by January 25, 2016 January 28, 2016, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Faith and Servant Leadership Blue Cafe Educating for Today and Tomorrow: A Renewing Passion (2014) Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School, Miller (2006) Reflection due electronically by February 8, 2016 February 4, 2016, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Mission Leadership Blue Cafe Common Threads (2008) 20 20 Vision: An Eye on our Future (2013) (pp 10-17) Reflection due electronically by February 16, 2016 Leadership and Governance February 18, 2016, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Administration and Boards Blue Cafe (Maynard/Hoyt) The Leadership Manual for Catholic School Board (2015) 20 20 Vision: An Eye on our Future (2013) (pp. 18-25) Reflection due electronically by February 29, 2016 March 3, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Strategic Leadership (Maynard) Handbook of Policies and Procedures NEASC Self-Study Document Reflection due electronically by March 14, 2016 The Catholic School Leadership Academy, Revised 1/3/16 drh Page 2
Excellence in Teaching and Learning March 10, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Operational Vitality May 5, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Instructional Leadership and Digital Age (Mara/McCaffrey) 20 20 Vision,: An eye on our Future (2013) (pp. 26-35) OCS Website: Curriculum Standards Reflection due electronically by March 21, 2016 to April 12, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. A Study of Instruments for Assessment (Mara) Advancement (McCaffrey) Enrollment Management and Marketing (Clubb) 20 20 Vision,: An Eye on our Future (2013) (pp. 36-43) Effective Use of Enrollment Management (2015) OCS Website: CAP Resources and Marketing Toolbox Reflection due electronically by May 1CAP 6, 2016 May 19, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Resources: IOWA Assessment Teacher Performance Appraisal Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Differentiated Instruction Reflection due electronically by April 22, 2016 to April 26, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Government Programs (Mara/McCaffrey) Resource: OCS Website: Portals School Finance (Przysiecki) Evaluation of the Academy (Maynard) Closing Prayer and Celebration (OCS Leadership Team) Required Reading: 20 20 Vision,: An Eye on our Future (2013) Resources: Budgeting Template Cash Flow Reflection due electronically by May 31, 2016 Reflection due electronically by May 6, 2016 to The Catholic School Leadership Academy, Revised 1/3/16 drh Page 3
Requirements Each seminar is worth a total of 10 pts. Seminar Presenters Participants must attend each session on time. Participants are permitted one absence to remain in the Leadership Academy. Each reflection paper must include answers to the following questions that reference the topic discussed. #1 What does your school do well? #2 What action steps should be taken to improve this effort? Reflection papers must be written using a word document and sent to Maria Maynard on or before the assigned due date. Participants must have access to a computer with a camera and microphone for Blue Café sessions. Mobile devices are not compatible. Participants must score 80 points or higher to receive credit for the Leadership Academy and be considered for the Creighton Catholic School Leadership Certificate Program. Points are awarded as follows: 50 points for participating in the seminars and Blue Café (Each seminar or Blue Café is worth 5 points) 50 points for completion of a one page reflection paper (Papers are worth 5 points). Participants must be recommended by the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent to be eligible to participate in the Creighton Catholic School Leadership Certificate Program. Those participants accepted into the Creighton Catholic School Leadership Program will complete three additional on line 8 week courses. Upon completion of the three courses and the Leadership Academy, participants will be awarded 12 graduate credits and a certificate of completion from the University. Office of Catholic Schools Leadership Team: Dr. Dale R. Hoyt, Superintendent and Adjunct Faculty at Creighton University Maria Maynard, Deputy Superintendent and Coordinator for the Leadership Academy Valerie Mara, Assistant Superintendent of Academics Anne Clubb, Director of Enrollment Management and Marketing Sr. Mary Kolbe Heffern, Director of Faith Fomation for Catholic Educators Laura McCaffrey, Director of School Support and Academic Services Kenneth Przysiecki, CPA, Director of School Finances Office of Catholic Schools Mission Statement Rooted in Gospel truths and guided by the Purpose and Vision for Catholic School Education, the Office of Catholic Schools serves and supports the Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Hartford as they cultivate excellence, transformational growth, and continued viability. The Office of Catholic Schools will: care for the People of God through servant leadership; advance the educational and catechetical mission of the Catholic Church; develop curriculum that will provide the foundation for students to think critically and globally, and to become productive, virtuous citizens; provide leadership, formation, and professional development; utilize research findings for making sound decisions; foster collaboration of resources among other Catholic agencies, parishes, and secular educational programs; advocate recognition of and support for Catholic schools; further the institutional advancement of Catholic schools; and seek avenues for equitable distribution of resources. The Catholic School Leadership Academy, Revised 1/3/16 drh Page 4
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