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Dealing With Data, Annie Reuter

Catholic Education Summit

Data teams — what do they do? Explore reasons for starting one at your school and learn strategies and resources for its successful implementation. Learn from real-world examples of an effective data team at a K-8 school: teaching units, student work samples, data charts, and class achievement goals.

Document available for download contains presentation slides, followed by student work samples and assessment data.

Public Vouchers And Catholic Elementary Schools: Teacher And Principal Perceptions, Barbara Deluca, Lucianne Lilienthal, Amy Mcguffey

Catholic Education Summit

The purpose of this study was to determine how public school vouchers impact private Catholic elementary schools with respect to mission, identity, and student achievement. The goal of the study was to gain deeper insight into the perspectives of teachers and administrators in Catholic elementary schools in an Archdiocese in the Midwest participating in a state-funded voucher program.

The Role Of Culture In Forming Catholic Identity, Daniel Mulhall

Catholic Education Summit

Just as we are all shaped and influenced by the culture in which we live, so too is our faith shaped and influenced by culture. This presentation will explore the role that culture plays on our faith development and what we can do to establish a culture within our educational communities to promote the Catholic faith.

Latino Outreach Initiative, Mayra Alza, Rhonda Mercs

Catholic Education Summit

Our country’s demographics are dramatically changing. According to national statistics, one in every five children in the United States is of Latino origin, making Latinos the nation’s fastest growing school-age population. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Latino Outreach Initiative has touched the lives of children and their families in many of the city's urban Catholic schools. Since 2011, this work has become a critical asset for information and support to Catholic schools and the Latino community. In Ohio, the Latino population has grown by 63.4% in the past ten years (U.S. Census), making it more critical to work with this population …

Bringing High Quality Literature To The Classroom, Colleen Gromek, Amy Mcdonald

Catholic Education Summit

No abstract provided.

Charism: The Gift That Keeps On Giving, George Lisjak

Catholic Education Summit

We hear the word “charism” used frequently in Catholic education circles today. Sometimes that word is used and interpreted differently by different people. For some of us, this can make charism difficult to understand. Even when we understand it, it can seem to be something beyond us, something we don’t know how to tap into to enhance the Catholic identity of our school.

In this session, we will talk about what charism is, why learning about the particular charism that enlivens your school is important, what you might do if your school is not identified with a particular charism, and …

The Creation And Evolution Of A Catholic School's Math Plc, Mollie Mallin, Patti Reuber, Mary Beth Walters, Linda Ashley

Catholic Education Summit

In this presentation, members of the Math PLC will share how the PLC formed, summarize the work that the Math PLC has undertaken each year, and impart “lessons learned” regarding what has worked and what has not worked for the group. Presenters will also highlight how their involvement in the Math PLC has benefited them personally as well as how it has benefited their students.

Wisdom, Worship, Works: Building Discipleship (A Metric For Catholic Identity), Norm Rich, Sherry Gabert, Denise Warnecke

Catholic Education Summit

In a culture that threatens our Catholic identity, we have to create schools that nurture discipleship in our young people. This presentation will examine a rubric created for measuring Catholic identity in our schools.

Vibrant Culture: Inspiring Minds, Hearts And Spirits, Louise Moore, Rob Fortener

Catholic Education Summit

What can you do to capture the positive energy in your Catholic school? How can you foster a vibrant culture? A strong culture is one of the most important determinants of how effective a school or any organization will be. What is the key to awakening that spirit and realizing its power in your school? In this session, you will explore the basic elements of culture and the power of culture. Ways of creating an inspiring and animating culture for your school will be discussed.

Latino Outreach, Michelle Sherman

Catholic Education Summit

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Latino Outreach has touched the lives of children in many urban Catholic schools. The ministry's objective is to assist with the human/social issues facing Latino communities by collaborating with schools, agencies and services concerned with justice, peace and integrity of creation. The Latino Outreach initiative has partnered with the University of Dayton’s Urban Child Development Resource Center (UCDRC) in a variety of ways. UCDRC’s role and impact in this collaborative effort will be shared. Karyn Hecker, principal of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School, will present outcomes of this work and changes that she has …

Beatitude Living: Contemplating A Way Of Being Human In A Digital Civilization, Angela Ann Zukowski

Catholic Education Summit

The Beatitudes are central to living a full Catholic Christian Life. Pope Francis continues to call our attention to the meaning and value of Beatitude living in the 21^st century. The infiltration of social media networking and the pervasive adaptation into a digital milieu is creating a new human consciousness. Furthermore, as we study the research and experimentation of the neurosciences, we begin to raise critical questions regarding what it means to be human in a digital milieu. Is it possible that we are living on the edge of a paradox that conflicts with Beatitude living? Do Catholic educators …

Boards That Lead: Sustaining Urban Catholic Schools, Regina Haney

Catholic Education Summit

Research provides characteristics of effective school boards that ensure urban Catholic schools flourish. This session will discuss these characteristics that position the board to lead. Case studies will be used to demonstrate how urban boards engage in valuable and meaningful work so that the gift of Catholic schools flourish.

Blocks, Dress-Ups, And Make Believe: The Power Of Play In The Faith Formation Of Young Children, Shauna M. Adams

Catholic Education Summit

Play is powerful at all stages of development and learning, but is especially important in the faith formation of young children. Play provides opportunities to learn and practice new concepts and skills. Play inspires children to act out stories, and in turn, provides opportunities for children to make meaning of their world. In this session, participants will learn how to create a play-based faith formation program that helps young children come to understand the wonders of God’s love.

The Challenges Of Being A Catholic School With Non-Catholic Students, Teachers, And (Gasp) Principals, Daniel Mulhall

Catholic Education Summit

Many Catholic schools today have students, teachers, and even principals who are not Catholic. This presentation will examine the role of the Catholic school as a catechizing community, explore some of the challenges that come with having non-Catholic students (and teachers and administrators), discuss how to engage everyone in the school’s Catholicity without proselytizing, and how to fully involve non-Catholic students in the religion classroom.

Mental Illness:A Non-Academic Barrier To Learning, Rhonda Mercs

Catholic Education Summit

The Urban Child Development Resource Center offers services to aid in the social and emotional development of children. The mental health therapists educate teachers and families in understanding and recognizing mental disorders prevalent in the classroom. The family advocates assist families in meeting basic needs.

Participants will be presented information regarding common mental disorders observed in the classroom and how this is a barrier to learning. What can educators do? Participants will be given ideas and suggestions to handle these situations.

Workshop Way, A System Of Human Growth For Education, Karyn Hecker, Mary Cordonnier

Catholic Education Summit

No abstract provided.

The Catholic Partnership Schools, A Post-Parochial Model Of Urban Catholic Education, Christine Healey

Catholic Education Summit

Located in Camden, New Jersey, the Catholic Partnership Schools serve 1,000 children living in the poorest and one of the most violent cities in the nation. How was this model created? Why do quality, scale, faith, innovative policies and advocacy matter? How can Catholic schools take their place in the education reform movement, accessing the resources that go with it? What is the future of urban Catholic school education?

Lessons From Our Recent History: K-12 Catholic Schools In Boston, 1965-2010, John White

Catholic Education Summit

Today, many Catholic schools struggle with issues of identity, funding, staffing, and curriculum. This presentation examines the experience of one major American archdiocese as schools shifted from religious to lay staffing in the 1960s and 1970s through closures and consolidations that continue to this day. The reasons behind the archdiocese's failure to plan for or to manage the shift to lay staffing is explored, as is the apparent decision to sacrifice Catholic schools for secular social ends during the 1974 public school desegregation crisis. Overall, this session provides some discussion points for how the crisis in Catholic schools came about, …

From Parish-Based Schools To A Unified System: Sustaining A 150 Year-Old Legacy, Kenith Britt, Peg Haemmerle, Pamela Cross Young

Catholic Education Summit

Catholic Central School consolidated the 150 year-old parish-based elementary schools and the Archdiocesan high schools to form a unified PK-12 system in 2005. Since the formation of the system, the establishment of the Board of Trustees, and the hiring of a president, teacher salaries increased by 40%, the school has maintained a strong balanced budget, major facility improvements were made, and over $6 million was raised toward the construction of a new school.

A Winning Combination! Leadership Skills And Formation For Catholic School Leaders, Louise Moore, Alana Campion, David Alan Dolph

Catholic Education Summit

This session emphasizes the importance of balancing personal and spiritual growth with leadership skills. Some practical tips and a model that illustrates this approach to leadership development will be shared via an interactive format.

“Ready Families, Ready Children” Family Engagement Approaches That Matter, Cindy Currell, Teresa Wendell

Catholic Education Summit

This presentation will explore examples of successfully implemented approaches to family engagement in a community collaborative environment. Approaches include the Family Café model adapted to different neighborhoods, schools, and missions, and incorporating different styles of parent leadership and involvement. Participants will explore ingredients for success, gathering and using feedback from parents and other stakeholders, and learning from experience. Planning resources for developing an engagement activity in the participant's setting will be shared.

Building A Dynamic And Peaceful Classroom, Mary Hallinan, Deb Ruscitelli, Pat Greger

Catholic Education Summit

Peacemaking circles bring together the ancient wisdom of community and the contemporary value of respect for individual gifts, needs and differences. Participants will learn how to create an environment of caring and respect in their classroom, resulting in students who are motivated to learn and empowered to respect and care for themselves and others.

Cristo Rey Network: Opening The Doors To A Catholic Education For Everyone, Mary Ann Vogel

Catholic Education Summit

Catholic education has a history of opening doors for our nation's marginalized. During the 20th Century, Catholic education allowed many an immigrant or individual of low socio-economic standing to change his/her destiny. In today's world of high cost education, the Cristo Rey Network offers a Catholic education to families who would not otherwise be able to afford one.

Ipads In The Classroom, Jenny Holzmer

Catholic Education Summit

As technology becomes increasingly present in the lives of our students, the integration of technology into our instruction and assessment is becoming more and more vital. Come learn and discuss effective and interactive techniques for the iPad in the classroom. Attendees will leave with a handout that includes multiple ideas for how to enhance curriculum using the iPad.

Lessons Learned In Preparing 100 Teachers For The Urban Classroom, Rochonda Nenonene, Pamela Cross Young

Catholic Education Summit

Who will successfully teach the growing population of ethnically diverse poor in our country? What lessons have been learned from the University of Dayton’s Urban Teacher Academy regarding teacher leadership qualities, commitments and cultural sensitivities that are needed to increase student achievement in urban and similar settings that serve diverse communities?

Emerging Governance Models In Urban Catholic Elementary Schools, Erik Goldschmidt

Catholic Education Summit

The future of urban elementary schools requires an exploration of governance models that contribute to increased institutional sustainability. This session will present seven governance models currently in use by Catholic elementary schools across the United States that arose as an alternative to the traditional parish school. Common themes will be discussed to guide exploration, development, and implementation of efforts to improve school governance.

Diversity: The Challenge And Promise Of Urban Catholic Schools, Satish Joseph

Catholic Education Summit

One of the hallmarks of our nation is its diversity—cultural and religious. Yet, in Catholic elementary schools, diversity remains a challenge. Perhaps because of age old mindsets or because of increasing social conflicts, diversity is increasingly seen as a disadvantage. Parents and sometimes educators would rather have a similar clientele. This paper presents diversity as a promise and an opportunity for Catholic elementary schools. The task is gargantuan, but the fruit is even more desirable.

A Call To Be Christ’S Arms In The World: The Evangelization Mission Of Urban Catholic Schools, Mary Mcdonald

Catholic Education Summit

Catholic schools in the inner cities and urban areas of our country are a mission to the poor and disenfranchised, to be witnesses of hope and faith, and to make Christ present to the children served by providing an excellent academic program in a faith-based environment. Catholic schools are called to be Christ's arms in the world by lifting up all God's children.

Financial Vitality Metrics For Catholic Schools, Chris Pastura, Jim Rigg

Catholic Education Summit

This session will examine the financial vitality metrics developed by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. These metrics provide a means for school and parish leaders to examine the financial vitality and long term viability of their schools.

Welcome, Prayer And Opening Remarks, Raymond Fitz, Kevin Kelly, Susan Ferguson

Catholic Education Summit

No abstract provided.