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The Professional Development of Teachers and Principals of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle 2014 | 2015

THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS The Office for Catholic Schools supports the structured, life-long professional development of teachers and principals with programs that are mission-centered and comprehensive. Mission-Centered: Catholic schools provide excellent religious, academic, and co-curricular programs, while forming young people in the Catholic faith, community life, service learning, and leadership development. Comprehensive: Professional development is available throughout the year to all teachers and leaders of schools—principals, pastors, school commissioners, and development directors—who seek to develop skills and knowledge of their subjects through programs that are

• Available at the local school or regional centers or central locations



• Presented for clock hours, credits, or through certification programs



• Delivered virtually or in face time

Structured and Life-long: The regional and centralized programs of professional development follow a plan that respects the stages of a teacher’s or principal’s professional life from hiring to retirement and the need to stay current about the ever-changing landscape of teaching and administrative knowledge and practices. Opportunities for professional development and the components of the leadership program are published in EDvantage and distributed to all teachers. An updated, online version of EDvantage is available on the website of the Office for Catholic Schools (ocsww.org).

EDvantage is published annually and is updated online throughout the year. We at the Office for Catholic Schools hope that teachers and principals find the information useful for their professional development. Please forward comments and suggestions to Kristin Dixon, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Professional Development.

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table of contents the pROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Programs for Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4





New Teacher Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Teacher Excellence Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Regional Curriculum Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Foundations of Our Catholic Faith: Catechist Certification Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 High School Religion Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sacred Story Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Programs for teachers and principals ay15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9











Curriculum Review Committees: Math, ELA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cultural Competency Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The “Epic Teachers” Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 St. Martin’s University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Math Professional Learning Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cornerstone Catholic Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Teachscape for Principals and School Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Retreat Opportunities at the Palisades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Local and National Conferences

Seattle University, Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture: Catholic Heritage Lecture Series . . . . . . 13 Summer Leadership Institute at Seattle University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Los Angeles Religious Education Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NCEA Principal Forum and Presidents Symposium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 National Catholic Education Association Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

star grants for teacher and staff creative initiatives a program of the fulcrum foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 programs for principals and prospective principals







The Multi-Faceted Role of the Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Principals’ Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Principals’ Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Leadership Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

development opportunities for other school leaders Professional Development for Teacher Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Meetings for Pastors and Canonically Appointed Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 New School Commissioners: Orientation and Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Development Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Enrollment Management and Marketing Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

important information Archdiocesan Polices for Professional Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Washington State Policies for Certification of Teachers and Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Claiming Clock Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The Professional Development of Teachers and Principals of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle

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PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION: August 13, 2014 (Clock hours: 6) This one-day program, required of all new teachers, provides important and useful information about the mission and organization of Catholic schools, pertinent policies, and helpful tips for the first year teacher. Registration is

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required. Time:

8:30 AM-3:30 PM

Location:

Holy Rosary School, Seattle

Contact:

Krista Van Dyke [email protected] 206-382-4861

Teacher Excellence Day: October 3, 2014 (Clock Hours: 5) This event at the start of the school year includes the celebration of Mass, a keynote speaker, two breakout sessions that focus on topics of importance to teachers, and the opportunity to review resources at vendors’ booths.

The full program for each site is published online in advance of the event at ocsww.org and will be available onsite. Time:

7:30 AM-2:00 PM

Locations:

Bellarmine Prep, 2300 Washington St., Tacoma



Bishop Blanchet High School, 8200 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle

Keynote:

Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D., Superintendent for Catholic Schools

Contact:

Lisa O’Leary [email protected] 206-382-4861

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Regional Curriculum Day: March 20, 2015 (Clock Hours: 5) To receive funding of $300 for each qualifying school, a region designs its own curriculum day, based on issues of importance to the region, arranges for speakers and other resources, and submits its plan to the Office for Catholic Schools.

Contact:

Lisa O’Leary [email protected] 206-382- 4861

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Foundations of Our Catholic Faith: Catechist Certification Program For Catholic School Teachers in the Archdiocese of Seattle (Clock hours: 84*; Professional Development Credits: 8**) Catechetical Certification Program * Washington State Clock hours are available for a total of 84 at no additional cost. ** Professional Development Credits are available through Seattle University for a modest fee of $50 per two credits. A total of eight credits may be earned if five classes are taken consecutively within twelve months. The Office of Catholic Faith Formation (OCFF) offers a three-year Catechist Certification Program. All teachers of religion and heads of school are required to be certified within the first six years of being hired. This

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program is offered in several formats:

• Summer sessions in June and August



o All three years are offered simultaneously. A single year (seven 4-hour sessions)



can be completed in 3½ days.

• Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters



o Sessions are offered in various locations throughout the Archdiocese, typically on



Saturday or Sunday afternoons

• Webinars (live streaming)



o Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:30 pm (two 2-hour sessions per class)



o Saturday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 pm (two 2-hour sessions per class)

Schedule and Registration is available at www.seattlearchdiocese.org/ccp. Contact at OCFF:

Roberta Tassani, Certification Programs Manager [email protected] 206-382-4875

Young people of the third millennium must be a source of energy and leadership in our church and our nation. Therefore, we must provide young people with an academically rigorous and doctrinally sound program of education and faith formation designed to strengthen their union with Christ and his church. renewing our commitment to Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the third millennium. —United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005

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2014-2015 Classes

Webinars: Live-streaming; each class has two parts

SUMMER SESSIONS

Year 1

June 23 – 26

o November 8 & 15 – 1.1 God’s Call & Our Response

o Bishop Blanchet High School, Seattle (all 3 years offered) o Our Lady of Lourdes School, Vancouver (Year 3 only)

o January 24 & 31 – 1.2 Intro to the Bible & Tradition o

February 21 & 28 – 1.3 Pentateuch

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March 7 & 14 – 1.7 Founding of the Church

August 4 – 7 o

Bellarmine Prep, Tacoma

Year 1 (St. Pius X, Mountlake Terrace) o

October 12 – 1.1 God’s Call & Our Response

o October 19 – 1.2 Intro to the Bible & Tradition o

November 11 – 1.3 Pentateuch

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January 11 – 1.4 God & the Human Person

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January 25 – 1.5 Gospels of Matthew & Mark

o February 8 – 1.6 Gospel of Luke/ Acts of the Apostles o

March 1 – 1.7 Founding of the Church

Year 2 (Isaac Orr Conference Center, Chancery) o

October 18 – 2.2 Israel’s History

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November 22 – 2.3 Morality

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January 10 – 2.4 Christology/Church

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March 28 – 2.6 Gospel of John

o October 29 & November 5 – 2.4 Christology/ Church

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FALL, WINTER, SPRING QUARTERS

Year 2

o November 19 & December 3 – 2.5 Sacraments & Liturgy o February 4 & 11 – 2.7 Council of Trent to Vatican II Year 3 o October 15 & 22 – 3.2 Prayer/Mary & the Saints o January 7 & 14 – 3.1 Continuing the Faith Journey o

February 18 & 25 – 3.4 Letters of Paul

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March 4 & 11 – 3.5 Trinity

o March 18 & 25 – 3.6 History of the Church in the USA Updated Schedule and Registration are available at www.seattlearchdiocese.org/ccp.

Year 3 (Isaac Orr Conference Center, Chancery) o

November 2 – 3.3 Catholic Social Teaching

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March 15 – 3.7 Creed

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March 29 – 3.8 Spirituality of the Catechist

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High School Religion Curriculum Day: oCTOBER 10, 2014 (Clock Hours: 5) This annual event hosted by the Office of Catholic Faith Formation provides high school religion teachers an opportunity to interact with a national speaker, who offers teaching methods and insights for sharing our Catholic faith inside the classroom. The day also offers time for networking with other high school religion

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teachers throughout the archdiocese. Time:

8:45 AM – 3:00 PM

Location:

Cathedral Place Building, 803 Terry Ave, Chancery

Speaker:

Michael Amodei, Executive Editor, Ave Maria Press

Contact:

Anne Frederick [email protected] 206-903-4614

Registration: Pat Mulhall [email protected] 206-382-4096

Sacred Story Institute (SSI) (Clock Hours: 20; Catechetical Certification Renewal: 10 credits) Sacred Story Youth is looking for teachers to beta-test the children’s program in their classrooms from September, 2014- January, 2015. The goal of Sacred Story Youth is to develop in children spiritual listening skills in a society filled with technology. Students are encouraged to use their affective intelligence to determine what is right and wrong in life. As participants in the project, each teacher will:

• Teach three lessons at the beginning of the school year;



• Have the class listen to a 3-5 minute meditation each day;



• Give Sacred Story a brief (less than 3 lines) weekly feedback via e-mail from September, 2014



to January, 2015; • SSI will select a handful of teachers nationally to participate in the field test.

Teachers who wish to be invited to participate, should register at: www.sacredstory.net/k-8-schools-beta-project-2014/ Contact: 8

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PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS Curriculum review committees: Math, ELA (Clock Hours: 5 hours per meeting) The curricula under year-long review in AY 15 are Math and ELA. These Committees meet approximately six times from September to May; participation is by selection of the assistant superintendent for curriculum

Contacts:

Kristin Dixon, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum 206-382-4861



Lisa O’Leary, 206-382-4861 [email protected] 206-382-4861

Cultural competency workshops (Clock Hours: TBD) The Office for Catholic Schools, in cooperation with the Diversity Committee of the Fulcrum Foundation and the Office of Hispanic Ministry, sponsors workshops to assist non-natives with understanding the values and communication systems of various cultures. These workshops are designed to assist the work of all school staff, including principals, teachers, enrollment and development personnel, and receptionists. Notice of workshops will be posted as they are scheduled on the online version of EDvantage.

The “Epic Teachers” program (Clock Hours: 14 hours each for each semiar) The Epic Teacher Program offers professional development that supports Catholic educators in their unique vocation, connecting educators to the sustaining power of the Catholic intellectual tradition through seminars and pilgrimages to Rome. Location:

Christ the King Parish

Contact:

Christine Cavanaugh, PhD. [email protected]

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from those who volunteer.

October 17th-18th, 2014: “Epic Returns: A Pilgrim Teacher’s Mystagogy.” Readings in Shakespeare’s Roman plays, and Pope Francis’ writings on education. For teachers returning from Rome or preparing for the 2015 Rome pilgrimage. CEU through Seattle Pacific University. March 6th-7th, 2015: “Rome, the Crossroads of Athens and Jerusalem.” Readings in Dante and Virgil. The seminar prepares teachers for the December, 2015 Rome pilgrimage. CEU

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through Seattle Pacific University. July 27th-29th, 2015: “Epic Principal: The Principal and Catholic Identity” This seminar explores the vocation of the Catholic school principal and the nature of authority via Shakespeare’s Roman plays as well as theological writings on the baptismal offices of priest, prophet and king. The seminar prepares principals and administrators for the December, 2015 Rome pilgrimage. Pilgrimage to Rome: December 27th, 2015—January 3rd, 2016

St. Martin’s University Saint Martin’s University offers many courses, programs, options, and venues for teachers and principals to grow, explore, and develop professionally. Classes are available, for example, in School Law for Educational Administrators, Teaching with Technology, Finances and Education, or Principal as Leader. Delivery includes face-to-face, hybrid, and online modes. More opportunities and new classes are added each year. Full-time teachers and staff working in the Catholic Schools of the Seattle Archdiocese receive a 50% discount based on the University academic year regular tuition rate. To explore the possibilities for enhancing your professional practice and career, visit: www.stmartin.edu/gradstudies/schoolAdmin/financialAid.aspx . Go to www.stmartin.edu/GradStudies/schoolAdmin/ Contact:

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Marie Boisvert [email protected] 360-412- 6142

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MATH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (Clock Hours: TBD, based on the schedule of each session) Re-Think Mathematics and the Archdiocese of Seattle are excited to offer NEW Archdiocesan-wide quarterly Math PLCs developed to support teachers and administrators implementing the Core K-8 Math Standards. Currently, we offer two sites: Location: Holy Rosary Regional School - Tacoma

Math PLC Session 1: August 19th 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Math PLC Session 1: August 19th 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Math PLC Session 2: October 15th 1:00 PM-3:30 PM

Math PLC Session 2: October 15th 1:00 PM-3:30 PM

Math PLC Session 3: February 4th 1:00 PM-3:30 PM

Math PLC Session 3: February 4th 1:00 PM-3:30 PM

Math PLC Session 4: April 22nd 1:00 PM-3:30 PM

Math PLC Session 4: April 22nd 1:00 PM-3:30 PM

Cost: $100 per teacher Price includes participation in all of the above sessions as well as Grade Level Instructional Training Videos and Grade Level Benchmark Assessments with MasterTrack Reporting Software. Those who have questions or who would like to host a series of Grade Level Math PLC Session should contact Torrey Volk, whose information is below. Contact:

[email protected]

CORNERSTONE CATHOLIC CONFERENCE— BUILDING A CULTURE OF LIFE (Clock Hours: 8) A two day conference featuring Archbishop Sartain along with all the Bishops of Washington State and many renowned speakers. Be inspired and educated in the Gospel call to care for our brothers and sisters who are unborn, poor, marginalized, or at the end of life. For more information, refer to http://www.cornerstonecatholic.com/index.html Location:

Tacoma Dome and Conference Center

Dates:

October 24 and 25

Contact:

Pam Gunderson, Life Coordinator for Washington State Catholic Conference [email protected]

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Location: Our Lady of the Lake School

TEACHSCAPE FOR PRINCIPALS AND SCHOOL LEADERS (Clock Hours: 18) Teachscape is an on-line form that integrates diagnostic tools to foster feedback and inform professional learning so evaluations lead to improvement in educator practice and student success. The first Teachscape Principal Cohort will work together in August to develop the electronic Archdiocesan form. The electronic form

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will be used to help identify and track instructional strategies that improve student learning. Susan Abelein, from Catapult Learning, will guide us in this process and professional development in the use of this tool. Co-Hort Two Registration Cost:

$800 for two-day training session; Title II Funds apply



$500 yearly license fee

Dates:

September 30 and October 1

Contact:

Kristin Dixon [email protected]

Retreat Opportunities at the Palisades The Archbishop Brunett Retreat and Faith Formation Center at the Palisades supports the ministry of Catholic School teachers and principals through facilities that provide a place apart for individual and group reflection, prayer, and planning. The location, on a bluff overlooking Dumas Bay, is ideal for the faith and academic formation of the entire school staff. It is advisable to reserve accommodations at least several weeks in advance in order to ensure the availability of space. Contact:

Helen Nguyen, Welcoming Coordinator 206-748-7991

Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded. Through education the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action. —To Teach as Jesus Did, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1972

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LOCAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES Seattle University: Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture CATHOLIC HERITAGE LECTURE SERIES: THE CHURCH POPE FRANCIS INVITES US TO BUILD

Fall dates and speaker to be confirmed Winter, 2015: Church as Field Hospital

Date:

February 19, 2015



Speaker:

Kristin Heyer, Ph.D.: “Field Hospital at the Border(s):



A Church in Kinship with Migrants,” with a response by Mark Potter, Ph.D.



Time:

7:00 PM



Location:

Pigott Auditorium



Kristin Heyer, Ph.D., Bernard J. Hanley Professor of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University, serves on the boards of the Seminar on Jesuit Higher Education and Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church. She is the author of multiple books on Christian ethics and is an editor for Georgetown University Press’ Moral Traditions series.



Mark Potter, Ph.D., Provincial Assistant for Social Ministry in the California Province of the Society of Jesus and catalyst for social justice efforts in California and Arizona, will invite us to look at the specific wounds of migrants and issues of immigration.

Spring, 2015: A Global Church Lived Locally

Date:

April 23, 2015



Speaker:

Edward Hahnenberg: “Think Globally, Act Locally: Pope Francis’



Invitation to the Whole People of God,” with a response by Patricia Repikoff*



Time:

7:00 PM



Location:

Pigott Auditorium



Edward P. Hahnenberg is the Breen Chair in Catholic Systematic Theology at John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH. He is the author of four books, is currently a delegate to the U.S. Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue and was a theological consultant to the U.S. Bishops’ Subcommittee on Lay Ministry. In 2011 he received the Spirit of the Conference Award from the National Association for Lay Ministry in recognition of his contribu tions to the church’s ministerial life.



(*To be confirmed) Patricia Repikoff, M.Div., Pastoral Advocate for Mission at Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, will respond, drawing from her experience in the field of lay ministry.

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Fall, 2014: A Poor Church for the Poor

Summer Leadership Institute at Seattle University: June, 2015 (Clock hours: 20) Each year the Office for Catholic Schools, in partnership with Seattle University’s College of Education, sponsors a three-day workshop on a topic of importance to educators. Registration is open first to participants

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from the Archdiocese of Seattle; after the registration period, spaces are opened up to other participants. Contact:

Lisa O’Leary [email protected] 206-382-4861

Los Angeles Religious Education Conference With major speakers, breakout sessions on many topics, and vendors’ booths that offer a look at the latest teaching materials, this conference is popular with teachers of religion. Location:

Anaheim Convention Center

Cost of registration:

$50

Conatct:

Joseph Tancioco, Office for Catholic Faith Formation [email protected] 206-382-4593



NCEA Principal Forum and Presidents Symposium: November 13-15, 2014

National Catholic Education Association Conference: April 7-9, 2015 Location:

Orlando, Florida

Cost of registration:

$150

Registration:

Opens mid-September



www.ncea.org/convention/ncea15

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STAR GRANTS FOR TEACHER AND STAFF CREATIVE INITIATIVES A PROGRAM OF THE FULCRUM FOUNDATION

Purpose: A Fulcrum Foundation Star Grant promotes excellence in Catholic school education by supporting a teacher’s or staff person’s creative project or initiative for the classroom. Priority is given to projects that show creativity and cognizance of sound pedagogical theory and practice.

Conditions: All teachers and staff who serve within the Catholic school system of the Archdiocese of Seattle and who have not received a Fulcrum Star Grant in the past three school years are eligible. Recipients are required to present their project at Fulcrum Foundation or Office for Catholic Schools events if asked to do so.

Application Process: The application is posted on the Fulcrum Foundation website annually in February with the deadline to submit applications generally being in late March. Determination letters are mailed to applicants in May. Specific dates and deadlines are included in the Office for Catholic Schools monthly teacher newsletter and weekly pastor/principal newsletter beginning in December.

Criteria and Scope of Funding: Grants are awarded on a one-time basis. Applications will be evaluated for creativity, excellence, long-term benefit to the school, and the ability to be shared with other teachers. Applicants must make a clear, planned, and pedagogical case for the merits of their project. Grants awarded through this program may not be used to fund technology purchases for general school purchases. The maximum funding of a Fulcrum Foundation Star Grant is $1,500.

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Considerations That Favor Funding

• The initiative is consistent with the mission of Catholic schools.



• The initiative has clear potential to improve the curriculum or pedagogy of the local



school and other schools.



• The initiative is clearly defined and explained, the budget is realistic, and the entire



application is well written.



• The initiative will have a long-term benefit to the school.



• The initiative has exciting, new innovative components that distinguish it from other



proposals and projects by Catholic school teachers and staff.



• The project has cross-curricular breadth and impact. For example, initiatives that

incorporate several school subjects may be favored over those with a limited



curricular scope.



• The initiative will benefit more than one group of students by involving multiple



grade levels and/or continuing to be part of the curriculum in future years.

Considerations Against Funding

• The purpose of the project is poorly defined.



• The project is too theoretical, without practical application to the classroom.



• The application seeks to fund a project that is mostly or already completed.



• The project will require annual funding from the Fulcrum Foundation.



• The initiative will only benefit a single classroom and/or will not be continued in



future years.

Contact person for questions about the STAR Grant program or the application process:

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Susan Ocoma, Fulcrum Foundation Programs Manager

206-748-7988 or [email protected]

The principal of a Catholic school performs a multi-faceted role with many responsibilities that require a wide range of skills, knowledge, and wisdom. These are illustrated by the following diagram, which also indicates the internal and external stakeholders who claim the principal’s attention:

The Multi-Faceted Role of the Principal INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS Pastoral Leader, School Commission, Parents, Alumni

Management Leader: Governance, Planning, Budget, Facilities

Faith/Mission Leader

Faculty Leader: Hiring, Professional Development, Community Building

Fund Raising

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Curriculum: Standards, Design, Alignment,Assessment, Accreditation

Marketing and Public Relations

EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS Archdiocesan School Board, Fulcrum Foundation, Office for Catholic Schools, Regions, Chancery

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Principals’ Retreat: September 25-26, 2014 (Clock Hours: 12) Location:

Silverdale Beach Hotel, Silverdale, Washington

Date/Topics:

September 25, 2014 Faith Through the Eyes of Film, with Fr. Charlie Gordon, CSC and Karen Eifler, Ed.D.

September 26, 2014 Faith Formation Through Art and Environment, Fr. Tom Lucas, SJ Contact:

Krista Van Dyke [email protected] 206-382-4861

Principals’ Meetings in AY15 (Clock Hours: 4) Location:

All meetings are held at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat and Faith Formation Center



at the Palisades from 8:30 AM (gathering) to 2:00 PM.

Dates/Topics: October 23, 2014 Professional Learning Communities and School and Personnel Policies

Guest Speaker: S. Mary Angela Shaughnessy

January 22, 2015 (for pastors and principals) The Indices of Vitality Project and The Religion Curriculum for Catholic Schools

March 12, 2015



The Enrollment Management and Marketing plan for Catholic Schools and Accessing Title Funds

Guest Speaker: Michelle Doyle

May 7, 2015 Professional and Leadership Development and Celebration of Schools Contact:

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Janeal Grosinger [email protected] 206-382-4861

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To identify, develop, and assist likely candidates for the principal’s position and to provide for ongoing professional formation of all principals, the Office for Catholic Schools has developed a “laddered” program for principals, called “The Leadership Academy” with the following steps: A. INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE PRINCIPALS The assistant superintendent for personnel conducts an information session at one of the breakout sessions at Teacher Excellence Day and at other times and locations, open to all who have identified themselves or who have been recommended as someone interested in becoming a Catholic school principal. Besides reviewing the multi-faceted role of the principal, the information session focuses on the range and organization of schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle and on the qualities needed in a principal. Teacher Excellence Day: October 3, 2014 Location:

Bishop Blanchet High School

Contact:

Lisa O’Leary [email protected] 206-382-4843

B. RETREAT AND ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW PRINCIPALS

(Clock Hours: 10) Once selected for a position, new principals meet for a retreat in the summer before school begins and for four times during the year. These meetings focus on specific tasks and resources for the principal, including a review of policies, development of faculty, working with the school commission and parents’ club, participating in the life of the parish, and other matters. Retreat Date:

June 24-25, 2014

Times:

Gathering at 8:30 AM; Departure at 4:00 PM

Location:

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades

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■ THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ■

PR I N C I PA L S & P ROS P E CT I VE PRI N CI PAL S

Orientation Program

(Clock Hours: 5 per meeting) Location:

The Chancery Building, Isaac Orr Meeting Room

Time:

9:00AM-3:00 PM

Dates/Topics: October 9, 2014: “Principal as Manager”

November 13, 2014: “Principal as Faculty Leader”



February 12, 2015: “Principal as Development Leader”



April 16, 2015: “Principal as Faith Leader”

Contact:

Krista Van Dyke [email protected] 206-382-4861

C. SESSIONS

(Clock Hours: 3) Interactive sessions that address six of the roles of a Catholic school principal are open to prospective and seasoned principals and lead teachers, three in alternating years. The sessions focus on discussion of case studies and “tips and checklists” for achieving success.



For AY15



Topics:

The principal as faith leader



The principal as manager



The principal as academic leader



Dates, times, and locations will be determined, based on enrollment



of participants and posted on the online edition of EDvantage.

Contact:





Lisa O’Leary [email protected] 206-382-4861

Sessions in AY 16:



The principal as fund raiser



The principal as faculty leader, and



The principal as marketer

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D. PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION THROUGH MASTERS AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

programs, which have different programs and methods of delivery, are recommended; candidates who are accepted into one of them may qualify for assistance from the Fulcrum Foundation.





CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY



Phone: 402-280-2820



Email: Dr. Timothy Cook [email protected]



Website: www.creighton.edu/ccas/education/programs/endorsements/leadership/



GONZAGA UNIVERSITY







Phone: 509-313-3664



Email: Janice Huston [email protected]



Website: www.gonzaga.edu/academics/colleges+and+schools/School-of-Education/



Majors- Programs/Educational-Leadership-and-Administration/



Notre Dame







Phone: 574-631-9309



Email: Dan Faas [email protected]



Website: www.ace.nd.edu/leadership/leadership-home



Saint Martin’s University







Phone: 360-412-6142



Email: [email protected]



Website: www.stmartin.edu/cepp/MED/SchoolAdmin.aspx



Seattle University







Phone: 206-296-6170



Email: [email protected] or [email protected]



Website: www.seattleu.edu/coe/edadmin/default.aspx?id=5270

The University of Portland

Phone: 503-943-8257



Email: Anne Rasmussen [email protected]



Website: www.education.up.edu/default.aspx?cid=4391&pid=278

Contacts:

Karen Tarabochia, Assistant Superintendent for Policies and Personnel, 206-382-4861



Susan Ocoma, Program Coordinator, Fulcrum Foundation 206-748-7988

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To be eligible for service in Catholic schools, prospective principals must receive certification. The following

PR I N C I PA L S & P ROS P E CT I VE PRI N CI PAL S

E. POST-CERTIFICATION ORIENTATION Prospective candidates for a principal’s position are invited to attend an orientation about employment opportunities in the Archdiocese of Seattle in the six months prior to their expected date of graduation. The orientation will inform candidates about openings and about the needs of specific schools. The date, time, and location of the orientation will be determined later in the year. Contact:

Karen Tarabochia, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel 206-382-4861

F. MENTORING AND COACHING The Office for Catholic Schools offers new principals and seasoned principals who request the service a program of consultations from trained and authorized mentors or coaches. A mentor provides encouragement and confidential advice in regularly scheduled meetings over a range of topics that arise during the year. A coach addresses specific issues that have been identified as areas of the coach’s expertise. Consultations will vary depending on the time needed to address the issues. Contact:

Karen Tarabochia, Assistant Superintendent for Policies and Personnel 206-382-4861

G. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The principal’s continuing formation is life-long. Besides the opportunities offered through the Office for Catholic Schools and the Fulcrum Foundation and published in EDvantage, the principal is encouraged to seek time and support for brief sabbaticals, usually to undertake a structured plan of study, or to make time away for a weekend of planning. Funding may be sought from the local parish or governing board. For specific projects or needs, assistance may also be sought from a mentor or coach through the Office for Catholic Schools. Contact:

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Kristin Dixon, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Professional Development 206-382-4861

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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHER SCHOOL LEADERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHER LEADERS an expertise that the principal agrees is important for the mission. The Office for Catholic Schools offers a session at Teacher Excellence Day: October 3, 2014:

• To present the concept of “teacher leaders,”



• To discover a match between mission need and personal expertise, and



• To discuss how a principal and teacher leader can work together to strengthen the



mission of the school.

Meetings for Pastors and Canonically Appointed Leaders The Office for Catholic Schools offers several opportunities for pastors and canonically appointed leaders of schools to meet with their principals and to receive updated information about the mission and programs of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese. These are important occasions for the pastor or canonically appointed leader to 1. Meeting with Principals Location:

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades

Date and time: January 22, 2015; 8:30AM-2:00 PM Topic:

The Indices of Vitality Project and The Religion Curriculum

2. Orientation to new pastors: Location and times TBD by the Office of the Vicar for Clergy 3. Site visits upon request for pastors of schools. These visits include a tour of the facilities, a briefing about specific data for the school, and an opportunity to talk with the principal or other school personnel. Contact:

Janeal Grosinger [email protected] 206-382-4861

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Leadership opportunities are available in many schools for teachers who are willing to serve the school with

New school commissioners: Orientation and Training In addition to orientations at the local school, the Office for Catholic Schools and the Archdiocesan School Board offer an introduction to the important role of the school commission, based on Archdiocesan policy and sound working principles for consultative bodies, and an overview of systems in place to support Catholic

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schools. Sample by-laws will be provided and test cases discussed. Notice of training sessions and registration information will be sent to school principals once dates, times, and locations have been determined. Contact:

Krista Van Dyke [email protected] 206-382-4861

Development Directors The Fulcrum Foundation sponsors several meetings each year to update principals or development directors on new ideas and best practices for planning and executing successful development programs. In order to assist planning, those who will be attending a meeting should notify the Fulcrum Foundation. Location:

910 Marion, Seattle: Large Isaac Orr Room

Time:

9:30 AM - Noon

Dates:

October 1, 2014



November 12, 2014



February 25, 2015



April 22, 2015

Contact:

Susan Ocoma, Fulcrum Foundation 206-748-7988

Our young people are the Church of today and tomorrow. It is imperative that we provide them with schools ready to address their spiritual, moral, and academic needs. —Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005

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The Assistant Superintendent for Enrollment Management and Marketing holds several sessions each year for principals and enrollment or marketing leaders to share information and to give updates on strategies and best practices in enrollment management and marketing. In order to assist planning, those who will be attending a session should register online at: www.ocsww.org/apps/ Location:

910 Marion, Seattle, Small Orr Room

Dates:

Thursday, September 18, 2014



Thursday, January 29, 2015



Thursday, March 19, 2015



Thursday, May 21, 2015

Time:

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

NOTE: Please bring a lap-top to the session Contact:

Janeal Grosinger [email protected] 206-382-4861

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Enrollment Management and Marketing Directors

OTH ER IM P ORTANT I NF ORMATI O N

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Archdiocesan Policies for Professional Development Parish/school employees are encouraged to participate in spiritual retreats and/or days of reflection. Employees who participate in archdiocesan or parish/school-sponsored employee gatherings and days of reflection held during normal working hours and approved by the supervisor receive regular wages. (Policy 3.32) Employees are required to successfully complete training including, but not limited to:

• Safe Environment training, including annual updates;



• Accident, safety and blood borne pathogens training.

Other training may be required by the supervisor, including but not limited to:

• Training due to computer software or hardware conversion, upgrade or addition;



• Training required to maintain employee’s current level of expertise necessary to perform the job;



• Training required as the result of a transfer, promotion or change in position responsibilities;



• Training required to improve an employee’s job performance;



• Certification through the Office of Catholic Faith Formation or other certification program



as required; • HIPAA

Costs for registration and materials for required training are paid by the school, and the employee receives compensation for the time worked. (Policy 3.33)

Catholic schools are vital to the New Evangelization, because they reflect the light of Christ in a powerful way. They place a candle in children’s hands, and God lights it with his Son. Catholic schools guard and nurture Christ’s light because we know it is only by his light that children will see and learn the truth. —Most Rev. J Peter Sartain, Archbishop of Seattle, 2014

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Before they are hired, teachers must provide evidence that they hold or are eligible to hold the appropriate Washington State Professional Education Certificate. Teachers and administrators are responsible for obtaining and maintaining their Washington State Professional Education Certification. To determine which certificate a teacher is qualified to receive view the options online:

www.k12.us/Certification/TeacherMain.aspx

A teacher candidate either applying for full time or substitute certificate will find information regarding:

• type of certificate



• requirements for qualifying



• Application to download

To determine which certificate an administrator is qualified to receive view the options online:

www.k12.wa.us/Certification/AdminMain.aspx



An administrative candidate will find information regarding:



• How to become certified as an Administrator



• How to transfer from out of state



• How to renew a certificate



• Application materials for next certificate

Claiming Clock Hours To apply for clock hours at their school sites, teachers and principals should go to www.ocsww.org, click on “professional development,” and scroll down to “clock hours,” where the application process and forms will be found.

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Washington State Policies for Certification of Teachers and Administrators

I am convinced that Catholic education is one of the most effective tools for preparing a new generation of Catholic citizens who will offer the world the gift of a well-formed conscience and a true vision of life, hope, and peace. Most Rev. J Peter Sartain, Archbishop of Seattle, 2014

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