The most complete professional development programs for Catholic school leaders.

Catholic School Management

2015 Summer Certificate Programs June 22 - June 24, 2015

A division of Christian Brothers Services

Featuring Keynote Speaker Kerry Robinson

Dear Colleague in Catholic Education:

At CSM, it is part of our mission to provide the highest level of professional and personalized service to Catholic educational institutions in order to make certain that Catholic schools not only survive, but flourish. It is also part of our vision to empower all servant leaders who are committed to Catholic education in a professional, lay, volunteer or religious capacity to attain their optimal performance in carrying out the mission of Catholic education.

Since 1986, our Summer Certificate Programs have held true to this mission and vision by providing information, instruction, guidance, insight and best practices in key areas critical to the long-term viability and vitality of Catholic schools. In 2015, our program offerings continue in this tradition with a focus on the most critical needs of today’s Catholic schools: leadership, enrollment, advancement and technology. Using the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools as a reference point, our offerings are designed to assist you with putting into practice programs and strategies to enhance: • MissionandCatholicIdentity • GovernanceandLeadership • AcademicExcellence • OperationalVitality In our 40-year history, CSM has worked with close to two-thirds of today’s Catholic schools, with almostallofourclientschoolsremainingopen.Thecommitmentandexpertiseofourconsultants is clear. Furthermore, our commitment to you and understanding your needs is stronger than ever. Ourprogramsaredesignedsothatthey:

- areflexiblewithone,twoorthreedayattendanceoptions; - allow you to focus on your most critical needs by choosing on a daily basis to attend topics relatedtoLeadership,MarketingandEnrollmentManagement,DevelopmentandInstitutional Advancement,orTechnologyLeadership; - encouragetheattendanceofteamsthroughprogramstructure,offerings,valueandpricing; - providemultipleopportunitiestonetworkorrelax,tolearnorreflect,toworshipandbuild community and to have fun while planning for 2015-2016.

WelookforwardtohavingyouwithusinJuneatLewisUniversity.Perhapsyouwillalsobeabletobring along family members to enjoy all that Chicago has to offer? Please direct others to this brochure to build your team of attendees.

It is my greatest honor and pleasure to lead our talented and inspiring group of CSM consultants, and I personally look forward to sharing our collective knowledge and passion for Catholic schools with you this summer.

Sincerely,

Maria J. Ribera President of Catholic School Management

WelcomeLetter

Keynote SpeakerKerryRobinsonistheExecutiveDirectoroftheNationalLeadership Roundtable on Church Management. A skilled writer and speaker, Kerry’s ability to share her inspired, intuitive and learned understanding of the interrelationships among philanthropy, development and faith is remarkable. At the heart of her message is a commitment to and deep understanding of mission as central to success. For Catholic schools, this message resonates for all who serve in this ministry of the Church.

Kerry’s recently published, Imagining Abundance: Fundraising, Philanthropy, and a Spiritual Call to Service, will not only be a gift to all CSM Summer Certificate Programs participants, but will also be at the heart of her keynote address on Monday morning.

RichardBurke,CSMFounderandSeniorExecutiveConsultantsays,“Ihavehad the privilege of knowing Kerry for many years. Imagining Abundance is a must-read for all involved in the advancement of Catholic schools. It brings a deeper understanding and meaning to the why and how of all that we do to enhance the long-term vitality of this cherished ministry. I have joyfully engaged in multiple readings of this wonderful book, and I find myself sharing passages on a regular basis with those who seek to ensure the future of Catholic schools.”

Kerry Robinson

In Imagining Abundance, Kerry Robinson offers an inspirational and practical guide to effective fundraising that is ideal for anyone invested in a faith community. Superintendents, principals, bishops, provincials, pastors, lay ecclesial ministers,executiveanddevelopmentdirectorsand trustees of faith-based organizations will benefit from this healthy approach to the activity of fundraising that situates successful development inthecontextofministryandmission.

Program Week Highlights▶ Focus on critical issues for Catholic schools:Leadership,Enrollment Management, Development and Institutional Advancement and Technology

▶Interchangeableandflexibleprogram options designed to meet the needs of your administrative or diocesan team

▶SundayeveningLiturgyandwelcome picnic

▶ Monday morning keynote address, “Imagining Abundance,” Kerry Robinson,authorandExecutive DirectoroftheNationalLeadership Roundtable on Church Management. Attendees receive a copy of this inspiring and insightful publication!

▶ Mondayeveningoption:relaxinthe Budweiser Bleachers at Wrigley Field— Cubs vs. Dodgers

▶ Tuesday evening option: architectural and historical cruise of Chicago’s waterfront

▶Morningcoffeeandevening“dine- around” roundtable discussions to share “bestpractices”

▶ Special post-conference STEAM experience(seepage15)

▶40+yearsofexperienceworking successfully with Catholic schools and navigating the changing landscape of challenges facing Catholic schools

▶ Comprehensive institute offerings aligned with National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools

▶ Something for everyone with tracks in:AdministrativeandOrganizational Leadership,MarketingandEnrollment Management, Institutional Advancement, TechnologyLeadershipandahands-on iPads in the classroom session

▶ Range of conference offerings with inclusion of specific technology topics recognizes the importance of ensuring an effective understanding and harnessing of technology as related to the overall image of the school and not just in its academic programs

▶ Ideally suited to bring a school team making this professional development opportunity also a time to build community and understanding of shared mission between the movers and shakers in classrooms to administrative offices

▶NotlockedintoonetrackofCSM programs, but pick and choose sessions based on interest and needs

▶ Technology sessions designed with the understanding that while all school staff need to be technology practicioners, the needs of leaders and administrators are different than those of classroom teachers

▶ Individual workshop sessions are capped in enrollment to ensure an optimal learning environment and the opportunity to focus on individual school needs and circumstances in keeping with CSM’s reputation and mission for providing the highest level of professional and personalized service to Catholic educational institutions worldwide

▶Relaxandunwindinabeautifulsetting close to the attractions and activities of Chicago, with various housing options available to meet any budget, including family housing needs

▶Numerousopportunitiestomeetwith CSM consultants, partners and supporters of Catholic schools to learn more about the possibilities available to school leaders for ensuring Catholic school quality, vitality and long-term viability

CSM has established a partnership with Federico "Fredy" Padovan of EDjuvinator, Inc. to present two showcase programs of professional development, iLead for Technology Leaders, and the iTeach Academy for teachers and others interested in tablet technologies in the classroom. EDjuvinator was founded by Fredy, a tech- savvy educator with a passion for his craft. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, the recipient of the National Catholic Education Excellence Award, and speaks

at conferences around the country and works with many schools spreading the good news of technology in education. Fredy holds a Masters in Education and a graduate certificate in Educational Technology. His advanced understanding of technology combined

with his experience as an educator allowshim to implement practical e-solutions for a student, teacher or institution. Currently, Fredy is the Executive Director for AdvancementandTechnologyatImmaculataLaSalleHighSchool in Miami, Florida.

Program Highlights

Why Choose the CSM Summer Certificate Programs?

Marketing and Enrollment Management ........................................................ Pages 8-9 Presenters: Al Catelli and Rachel Ellingson

9:00 a.m. - Session starts at 10:15 a.m. The Right Stuff: The Right Mix: 12:00 p.m. On the Right Track: Recruitment Strategies Combining Print, Electronic, Using Data and Analysis to and Events Web and Social Media into a Evaluate Your Enrollment Program Year-Long Plan 1:30 p.m. - The Right Message: The Right Fit: Getting it Right: 4:30 p.m. Know Your Product and Your Admissions, Financial Assistance Preparing the Enrollment Prospects to Develop Impressive Programs and Retention Management Plan Communication Materials

Administrative and Organizational Leadership .............................................. Pages 6-7 Presenters: Maria Ribera, Jennifer Kensel Richard Burke, Jennifer Kensel

9:00 a.m. - Session starts at 10:15 a.m. Evaluating a School’s Viability: Aligning the Board With 12:00 p.m. Evaluating Your Organizational Case Studies to Diagnose a Strategic Priorities: Model: Catholic School Leadership School-Turnaround Populating, Training, Operating Models, Communication Strategies and Evaluating and Best Practices from the Field 1:30 p.m. - Measure Twice, Cut Once: Evaluating Your School’s The Board's Role in 4:30 p.m. Strategic Planning and Viability: Your School as a Fundraising and Financial Accreditation Case Study for Diagnosis Oversight

Institutional Advancement ............................................................................... Pages 10-11 Presenters: Frank Glowaty and Ed Barrett

9:00 a.m. - Session starts at 10:15 a.m. Enhancing the Annual Fund: Building and Maintaining 12:00 p.m. Evaluating Your Donor Prospect Identification, Relationships With Alumni Development Program Cultivation and Solicitation and Other Key Publics 1:30 p.m. - Igniting the Desire to Give: Enhancing the Annual Fund: Preparing the Institutional 4:30 p.m. PR and Communication Strategies Direct Mail, Email, Phonathon Development Plan and Web-Based Fundraising

iLead 101 for Technology Leaders .................................................................. Pages 12-13 Presenters: Fredy Padovan and iTeach Academy Staff

9:00 a.m. - Session starts at 10:15 a.m. The Plan: The Reward: 12:00 p.m. The Idea: Grant Writing for EdTech Professional Development Planning Moving to a 1:1 or BYOD Program 1:30 p.m. - The Plan: The Action: The Reward: 4:30 p.m. Strategic Thinking for iPad Integrating Blended Learning into Presentation Skills for Implementation the Catholic School Curriculum Administrators

iTeach 101 for Teachers and Technology Integrators*................................ Pages 14-15 Presenters: Fredy Padovan and iTeach Academy Staff

9:00 a.m. - Session starts at 10:15 a.m. Developing a Workflow for Subject Area Focus Sessions 4:30 p.m. Productivity and Creating Content plus Assessment and Evaluation/ Apps, iTunes U, iBooks and iMovie Student Engagement on the iPad *Please note this is a 3-day program.

Special Session (STEAM IT UP) - Thursday, June 25 ...................................................................... Page 15

General Information/Welcome to Lewis University............................................................... Pages 16-18

Registration Form ................................................................................................................................. Page 19

Monday, June 22 Tuesday, June 23 Wednesday, June 24Table of Contents / Program

Quick Reference

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Monday, June 22 SessionsPresenters: Maria Ribera and Jennifer KenselMorning Session - After Keynote Address - 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Evaluating Your Organizational Model: Catholic School Leadership Models, Communication Strategies and Best Practices from the Field

Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Measure Twice, Cut Once: Strategic Planning and Accreditation

Questions to be Answered: ■ What’s the difference between mission and vision, and why are both critical for my school’s future? ■ How are administrators supposed to do it all? ■ I know change is needed, but how can it be best managed?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Understanding organizational needs and structures ■ Organizationalmodelsandtypesofleadership ■ Effective administrative functioning and the role of teams ■ Strategic and operational planning ■ Communication strategies and change management

These sessions answer questions and provide practical strategies to address the major challenges of Catholic school leadership and administration. The topics covered address key considerations and provide research-based strategies to ensure that healthy and effective administrative practices are at the heart of day-to-day and long-term planning and decision making. Participants will: - Alignvisionarythinkingandmission-drivenprioritiestostylesofleadership; - Analyze organizational structures and the interaction of ownership, governance andadministration; - Buildstrategiesforcreatinghighfunctioningadministrativeteams; - Examineprocessesforaligningstrategic,academicandinstitutionalpriorities; - Evaluate the role of communication practices in supporting change strategies.

Tuesday, June 23 SessionsPresenters: Maria Ribera and Jennifer KenselMorning Session - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Evaluating a School’s Viability: Case Studies to Diagnose a School-TurnaroundAfternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Evaluating Your School’s Viability: Your School as a Case Study for Diagnosis Questions to be Answered: ■ What are key indicators for the long-term health of a school? ■ How can I gain perspective to understand the root causes that influence a school’s success? ■ What tools can I use to analyze my own school? ■ Where do I start to create a school turnaround?

Monday Keynote Address 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

National Standards Addressed ▶ Mission & Catholic Identity: Standards 1, 2, 3 & 4

▶ Governance & Leadership: Standards 5 & 6

▶ Academic Excellence: Standards 7, 8 & 9

▶ Operational Vitality: Standards 10 & 12

Who Should Attend ▶ Presidents ▶ Principals ▶ Administrative Team Members ▶ Board Chairs and Members ▶ Pastors ▶ Diocesan Superintendents/ Vicars of Education ▶ Diocesan Personnel ▶ Business Managers

Track 1 Administrative and Organizational Leadership

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Topics to be Addressed: ■ The new normal for Catholic schools ■ Dashboard indicators and metrics for school evaluation ■ Action planning for enhanced school viability

Beginning with a true case study opportunity, participants will uncover the research and findings that diagnosed a struggling school’s reasons for failure to thrive. This action-based activity will be complemented with introduction to best practices and related research associated with thriving schools. With newly gained knowledge and perspective, participants will then use information and data from their own schools to diagnose root issues and related strategies to achieve desired results. Designed for lead administrators, administrative team members, board members and diocesan leaders. In these sessions participants will: - Discernkeyfactorsrelatedtostrongenrollmentandfinancialviability; - Use root cause analysis to identify the most critical areas needed to provide a schoolwithastrongfoundationforsuccess; - Create an action plan to launch a school turnaround.

Wednesday, June 24 SessionsPresenters: Richard Burke and Jennifer KenselMorning Session - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Aligning the Board With Strategic Priorities: Populating, Training, Operating, Informing and Evaluating

Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Board’s Role in Fundraising and Financial Oversight

Questions to be Answered: ■ What are the key roles that a board must embrace to ensure the viability and vitality of a school? ■ What do board members need to know and do to harness their time and talent most effectively? ■ How can we demystify the school budgeting and financial planning process?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Understanding Catholic school governance and board models ■ Board pre-service and inservice protocols ■ Committee functioning ■ The Catholic school budget process and financial long-range planning

A strong relationship between administration and board can provide the foundation for strategic, long-range planning to guide and secure a school’s future. But, the effective functioning of the board is at the heart of this process. Participants will: - Recognize the differing roles played by administration and board in the managementoftheschool; - Examineboardcommitteestructures,specificcommitteechargesandbest practicestoensurestrongcommitteefunctioning; - Identifyevaluationpracticestoensureoverallboardfunctioning; - Preparetimelinesfortheschoolbudgetprocess; - Compareandcontrastbudgetingandlong-rangefinancialplanning; - Evaluate the role of the board in fundraising and resource development.

Administrative and Organizational Leadership Track 1

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" I feel like I have the tools that will point me in the right direction." Lucie Yeomans

Monday, June 22 SessionsPresenters: Al Catelli and Rachel EllingsonMorning Session - After Keynote Address - 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.On the Right Track: Using Data and Analysis to Evaluate Your Enrollment Program

Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Right Message: Know Your Product and Your Prospects to Develop Impressive Communication Materials

Questions to be Answered: ■ What do the numbers mean? ■ What are foundational documents? ■ How do I apply "marketing 101" principles to my school?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Dashboard indicators, return on investment and their relation to enrollment data ■ Mission, vision, philosophy and the profile of the grad at graduation ■ Marketing definition and principles ■ Research on the Catholic school purchase decision ■ ThemarketingmixappliedtotheCatholicschool ■ Targetmarketsandtheexchangeofvalues

We wouldn’t allow students to take calculus without an understanding of the basic math principlesthatleaduptothatcourse.Likewise,weshouldhaveabasicunderstandingofmarketing before creating strategies. These sessions provide an overview of marketing principles and their application to your school. In each session, you will use hands-on exercisestobeginthecreationof“deliverables”thatwilljumpstartyouractivityuponyour return to school. Participants will:

- Analyze data and use return on investment principles to provide a foundation foraction; - Acquireabasicunderstandingof“marketing101”andhowtoapplyittocreating strategiesforyourschool; - Create messages that resonate with your school’s target markets.

Tuesday, June 23 SessionsPresenters: Al Catelli and Rachel EllingsonMorning Session - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The Right Stuff: Recruitment Strategies and EventsAfternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Right Fit: Financial Assistance Programs and Retention Questions to be Answered: ■ How do I use strategies to build relationships, especially when individuals are not in my presence? ■ How can I create events that wow? ■ How do I convert interest into action? ■ Where does retention fall into overall enrollment management planning?

Monday Keynote Address 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

National Standards Addressed ▶ Operational Vitality: Standard 13

▶ Mission and Catholic Identity: Standard 1

Who Should Attend ▶ Presidents ▶ Principals ▶ Pastors ▶ Recruitment/Admissions Staff and Volunteers ▶ Development Officers ▶ Board Members ▶ Diocesan Personnel ▶ Religious Community Leaders

Track 2 Marketing and Enrollment Management

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Topics to be Addressed: ■ Building strategies that use marketing principles and research to gain the most return on investment ■ Using a marketing acronym to ensure that you get your message out to influencers as well as decision makers ■ Using basic tools available to you to build relationships ■ Understandingtheterm“valueadded”andusingitintheadmissionsprocess ■ Best practices for the management of programs for financial assistance ■ Research on retention

These sessions provide added elements needed for building your enrollment managementplan.Youwillusehands-onexercisesto:

- Usetheacronym“SMARTER”toguideyouincreatingrecruitmentstrategies; - Analyzeeventstoensurerelationshipbuildingisyourprimaryobjective; - Gainabetterunderstandingofthetoolsavailabletoyoutoconvertinterest intoaction; - Analyzeyourschool’sapproachtofinancialassistance; - Create retention strategies.

Wednesday, June 24 SessionsPresenters: Al Catelli and Rachel EllingsonMorning Session - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The Right Mix: Combining Print, Electronic, Web and Social Media into a Year-Long Plan

Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Getting it Right: Preparing the Enrollment Management Plan

Questions to be Answered: ■ How do I deliver my messages to my markets? ■ What is an editorial calendar and how do I use it in enrollment management planning? ■ Why do I need to have a written plan? ■ What are the essential elements of an enrollment management plan?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Integrated marketing in 2015 ■ Responsive design, social media, blogs, videos and more ■ Print design and direct marketing ideas ■ Assembling an enrollment management plan

These sessions provide the final elements for building your enrollment management plan. Youwillusehands-onexercisesto: - Createacommunicationmatrixofyourcurrentpractices; -Createaneditorialcalendarforthecomingyear; - Establishenrollmentgoals,objectivesandactionplansforthe2015-2016schoolyear; - Assemble previously created elements into the frameworks for a dynamic enrollment management plan that you can share with your administration and board.

Marketing and Enrollment Management Track 2

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" You come in thinking, quick fixes, but leave with a long-range vision for the future." Walt Klimaski

Monday, June 22 SessionsPresenters: Frank Glowaty and Ed BarrettMorning Session - After Keynote Address - 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Evaluating Your Development Program

Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Igniting the Desire to Give: PR and Communication Strategies

Questions to be Answered: ■ How much should you spend on development? ■ Is your program development-based or fundraising-based? ■ Do you differentiate your communication strategy to the age of the donor? ■ How do you test the effectiveness of your marketing strategies for recruitment?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Understanding the cost per dollar raised tool ■ Identifying best practices of fundraising programs ■ Effective use of marketing budget between print and electronic forms of communication ■ Personalizing your mission to your donor base

Understanding the foundations of a comprehensive advancement program are essential to the long-term success of any development or fundraising efforts. At the heart of any strong program also lies an ongoing communication and marketing plan for the development and maintenance of strong relationships. Participants will:

- Compareandcontrastfundraisinganddevelopmentstrategies; - Evaluateindividualdevelopmentefforts; - Examinetherelationshipbetweenmissionclarityandschooladvancement; - Recognizetheroleofcommunicationandmarketinginthebuildingofrelationships; - Review communication and marketing plans as a component of a comprehensive development plan.

Tuesday, June 23 SessionsPresenters: Frank Glowaty and Ed BarrettMorning Session - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Enhancing the Annual Fund: Donor Prospect Identification, Cultivation and SolicitationAfternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Enhancing the Annual Fund: Direct Mail, Email, Phonathon and Web-Based Fundraising Questions to be Answered: ■ What level of giving classifies someone as a major donor to your school? ■ What information do you have on all major donors? ■ How do you incorporate online giving into the annual fund drive? ■ How do you get phonathons to work in today’s age of mobile devices? ■ Is there a policy as to who is allowed to approach a major donor for a gift?

Monday Keynote Address 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

National Standards Addressed ▶ Mission and Catholic Identity: Standard 1

▶ Operational Vitality: Standard 13

Who Should Attend ▶ Presidents ▶ Principals ▶ Pastors ▶ Advancement/Development Directors ▶ Development Committee ▶ Members ▶ Board Members ▶ Development Volunteers

Track 3 Institutional Advancement

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Full participation in Catholic School Management's Summer Certificate Programs in Institutional Advancement is applicable for 18 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. You will receive six points for every full day attended.

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Cultivating the spouse as well as the donor ■ Maintaining a relationship with a donor who is likely to live forty years after no longer having a direct connection to your school ■ Annual giving online campaigns ■ Strategies to make phonathons work

The annual fund provides an ongoing opportunity for a school to justify its value to a communityandaskforsupportinresponse.Ongoinggrowthoftheannualfundensuresthe long-term financial viability of the school. With direct mail, email, phonathon, face to face or other strategies, a successful annual fund provides a variety of ways in which donors can invest in your mission. Participants will:

- Examinetherelationshipbetweentheannualfundandtheschool’sstrategicplan; - Identifystrategiesforattractingandsecuringmajorgiftstotheannualfund; - Compareandcontrastgivingstrategieswithconstituentgrouppreferences; - Review tools for evaluating annual fund activities.

Wednesday, June 24 SessionsPresenters: Frank Glowaty and Ed BarrettMorning Session - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Building and Maintaining Relationships With Alumni and Other Key Publics

Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Preparing the Institutional Development Plan

Questions to be Answered: ■ How do you track, and report on, alumni achievements and successes? ■ How often do your constituents hear from you between asks? ■ How do you organize all of your fundraising and marketing efforts?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Keeping alumni informed on the successes and needs of your school ■ Moving donors to a planned gift ■ Staying connected with former school families ■ Key pieces of a comprehensive development plan

Aseachyearpasses,aschoolhasanincreasedpotentialtoexpanditsconstituentdatabasethrough the development and maintenance of relationships with alumni and others connected to the school. Practical strategies for building relationships are provided within thecontextofoveralladvancementactivities.Discussionofthekeycomponentsofthecomprehensive development plan concludes the program. Participants will:

- Examinevariousoutreachandcommunicationstrategiestocultivate alumnirelationships; - Identify ways in which a program of planned giving can be enhanced within theschool; - Understand the relationship between planned gifts, the annual fund and endowmentgrowth; - Outlinethekeycomponentsofthecomprehensivedevelopmentplan.

Institutional Advancement Track 3

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" I believe the administrative team at Holy Cross School is now equipped with an arsenal of tools to make us the Catholic elementary school in Delaware!" Deacon Phil

Monday, June 22 SessionsPresenters: Fredy Padovan and iTeach Academy StaffMorning Session - After Keynote Address - 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The Idea: Moving to a 1:1 or BYOD Program

Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Plan: Strategic Thinking for iPad Implementation

Questions to be Answered: ■ What is the best technology model for your school? ■ HowdoIbuildasupportteamfrommyexistingfaculty? ■ How can it be best managed?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Thought leadership strategies to sustain organizational change ■ Understanding crucial IT considerations ■ Deployment strategies ■ Configuring and managing devices ■ Curriculum building techniques ■ Sustainability planning

These sessions answer questions and provide practical strategies to address the major challengesofmovingtowardsa1:1orBYODinitiativesuchasexploringtechnicalconsiderations, building curriculum support, rebuilding school policies and forming an effective support team. Participants will:

- Aligntechnologygoalstoschoolmissionandvision; - Analyzeschooltechnologyinfrastructureandneeds; - Buildstrategiesforeffectivecurriculumintegration; - Developpoliciestopromoteresponsibletechnologyuse; - Exploretherolesofasupportteamthatcanfosterasuccessfulprogram.

Tuesday, June 23 SessionsPresenters: Fredy Padovan and iTeach Academy StaffMorning Session - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The Plan: Grant Writing for EdTechAfternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Action: Integrating Blended Learning into the Catholic School Curriculum Questions to be Answered: ■ What are key effective grant writing strategies? ■ What resources are available to help fund our technology initiatives? ■ How do I develop our school’s needs into an attractive narrative? ■ What does effective blended learning look like? ■ How is a blended classroom managed?

Monday Keynote Address 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

National Standards Addressed ▶ Governance and Leadership: Standards 5 & 6

▶ Academic Excellence: Standards 7 & 8

▶ Operational Vitality: Standards 10 & 12

Who Should Attend ▶ School Administrators ▶ Teacher Leaders ▶ Educational Technology Coordinators ▶ IT Directors ▶ Anyone responsible for implementing a 1:1 technology program

Track 4 iLead 101 for Technology Leaders

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Topics to be Addressed: ■ Funding education technology enhancements in schools through grants ■ Creating a blended learning environment ■ Modifyingexistingcurriculumtoworkinadigitalenvironment ■ Student engagement techniques

The first session will cover grant writing strategies to enhance proposals to help fund technologyinitiativesinyourschool.OrganizationsthatsupportCatholicschool programs will be shared as potential funding entities. The second session will take a deepdiveintotheblendedlearningenvironmentandmodelhowexistingcurriculumand lesson plans can be easily adapted to a digital environment. Best practices will also be shared regarding when a digital approach is more appropriate than a traditional approach. Participants will:

- Reviewpotentialfundingopportunitiesfortechnology; - Examineeffectivewritingtechniquestoenhanceproposals; - Exploretheconceptsofblendedlearningenvironments; - Review various software products capable of easily supporting a blended environment.

Wednesday, June 24 SessionsPresenters: Fredy Padovan and iTeach Academy StaffMorning Session - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The Reward: Professional Development Planning

Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Reward: Presentation Skills for Administrators

Questions to be Answered: ■ What does effective professional development look like? ■ Who should be part of a professional learning team? ■ How can we strengthen our presentation skills to effectively communicate change?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Understanding professional development needs ■ Developing a learning plan ■ Forming a professional development group ■ Presentation techniques ■ Marketing your program

Success of a technology program relies heavily on teachers being comfortable with using devices in their classrooms. Additionally, they must remain current with changes in technology and education apps. Also included, is the communication and marketing of the vision for your program and its successes to stakeholders. Participants will:

- Explorevariousformsofprofessionaldevelopmentmodels; - Participateinasampleneedsassessmentoffacultyskills; - Identifykeyplayerstoleadprofessionaldevelopmentteams; - Prepareasamplepresentationthatmodelsbestpractices; - Compare and contrast various presentation techniques.

iLead 101 for Technology Leaders iLead 101 for Technology Leaders Track 4

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" I liked the open conversation, discussion, and the way the subject matter was arranged so that we were led to realize and understand the needs of our school." Linda Pollit

Monday, June 22 SessionPresenters: Fredy Padovan and iTeach Academy StaffAll Day Session - After Keynote Address - 10:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Productivity and Creating Content Plus Apps, iTunes U, iBooks and iMovie

Questions to be Answered: ■ How can the iPad change the way I teach? ■ How can the iPad change the way students learn? ■ How can I become more productive by using an iPad?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Key apps for managing and leveraging the iPad ■ Software, tools and resources to support iPad use

ProductivityandcreatingcontentarekeyfunctionsfortheiPad.Pages,Numbers, Keynote, and many other apps are perfect tools to create interactive documents and presentations that are iPad ready. This first day will also highlight the teaching potentials of iTunes U, iBooks and iMovie. Participants will:

- Explorekeyproductivityapps; - CreatecontentusingtheiPad; - Download and install apps to use and take back to school.

Tuesday, June 23 SessionPresenters: Fredy Padovan and iTeach Academy StaffAll Day Session - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Developing a Workflow for Assessment and Evaluation/Student Engagement on the iPadQuestions to be Answered: ■ What is a workflow? ■ How can I move towards a paperless classroom? ■ How can I use the iPad for student assessment?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Assessing student engagement ■ Evaluating student work ■ Setting up a workflow to support a paperless classroom

Agoodworkflowcaneithermakeorbreakapaperlessclassroom.Gainingfluencywiththe iPad can also enhance a teacher’s ability to provide meaningful student assessments in a time effective manner. The focus of this day's work will support participants in learninghowtoleveragetheiPadforassessmentandevaluationwithouttakingupextrahours in and out of the classroom. Participants will:

- Modelstudentassessmentandevaluationprocesses; - Create a workflow to support paperless classroom practices.

Monday Keynote Address 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

National Standards Addressed ▶ Mission and Catholic Identity: Standard 2

▶ Academic Excellence: Standards 7 & 8

Who Should Attend ▶ Classroom Teachers ▶ Educational/Instructional Technology Coordinators ▶ Guidance Counselors ▶ Resource Teachers

Track 5 iTeach 101 for Teachers and Technology Integrators

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Wednesday, June 24 SessionPresenters: Fredy Padovan and iTeach Academy StaffAll Day Session - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Subject Area Focus Sessions

Questions to be Answered: ■ What are key apps for my subject area? ■ How do I integrate use of the iPad in my teaching to meet subject area objectives? ■ How can my students use the iPad to support development of skills critical to my subject area?

Topics to be Addressed: ■ Understanding professional development needs ■ Developing a learning plan ■ Forming a professional development group ■ Presentation techniques ■ Marketing your program

Move beyond single-purpose, skill-focused apps and use the iPad to reflect the demands andtechnologyexpectationsoftheglobalcommunitybytransformingthewaystudentsask questions, access and acquire information and share their learning. Working in subject areagrouping,participantswillexploremodelsforsuccessfuliPadinnovationandlearntools that foster meaningful, transformative integration within each subject area. Participants will:

- Learnfromsubjectareaprofessionals; - Reviewactualsubjectarealessonsandmaterials; - Identify and engage in the development of subject area specific content.

iTeach 101 for Teachers and Technology Integrators Track 5

SPECIAL SESSION!Thursday, June 25 Half-Day Session

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

STEAM IT UP:Youknowwhatitis(Science,Technology,Engineering,Arts,Math); but, what does it look like done right?

A half-day post conference opportunity to receive an overview of STEAM education curriculumandprogramsalongwithhands-onopportunity(participantsmustbringowndevice)toworkwithactualSTEAMprojectsfromaK-12curriculum.

Will require 50 participants to run at a cost of $125 per person. Lunch not included.

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" A very effective structure for teacher professional development." Beth L. - English Teacher

" Learning how to use new applications with peers provides a great networking opportunity to pull from a larger body of knowledge." Monica W. - Math Teacher

" Our facilitators were awesome! Hands on activities provided me with many ideas for the classroom using my iPad." Cristian B. - Social Studies Teacher

" There are so many apps out there for science, it was great to have a set presented to us used by actual teachers with lesson ideas." Rebecca S. - Science Teacher

Meet the StaffThe team at Catholic School Management numbers over 30 dedicated and qualified professionalsworkingonbehalfofCatholiceducation.Ourconsultantsrepresentover300yearsofcollectiveexperienceinCatholicschools,withanaverage experienceofover15years.Ourconsultantsarehighlyqualifiedintheirspecificfields and travel all over the United States to meet and work with Catholic schools.

Leadership TeamRichard J. BurkeCSMFounderandSeniorExecutive Consultant

Maria J. RiberaPresident of Catholic School Management andExecutiveConsultant

StaffDeborah L. PapaOfficeManager

Consulting TeamJacqueline AbrahamsAdjunct Consultant

Shirley A. ArnoldAdjunct Consultant

Robert A. BaileyAdjunct Consultant

Edward J. BarrettAdjunct Consultant

Joseph W. BraccoAdjunct Consultant

Albert E. CatelliAdjunct Consultant

Lois J. Cavucci, Ed. D.Adjunct Consultant

Sr. Carol Cimino, SSJ, Ed. D.Adjunct Consultant

Michael M. DenisonAdjunct Consultant

Lois K. Draina, Ph. D.Senior Administration Consultant

Donald L. Edwards, Ed. D.Adjunct Consultant

Rachel L. EllingsonAdjunct Consultant

Richard E. FeitelSenior Development Consultant

Susana A. GarciaAdjunct Consultant

Gary J. GeloAdjunct Consultant

Frank A. GlowatyAdjunct Consultant

Stephen J. HammondAdjunct Consultant

Marianne JohnsonAdjunct Consultant

Susan R. HoffmanSenior Development Consultant

Joseph D. HollowellAdjunct Consultant

Jennifer C. KenselDirector of Planning Services and Administrator Searches

Kevin M. McDonoughAdjunct Consultant

Fr. Richard J. McGrath, OSA, Ph. D.Adjunct Consultant

Aline P. NorwoodAdjunct Consultant

G. Joseph PetersAdjunct Consultant

Thomas H. PosnanskiAdjunct Consultant

Kim R. Pryzbylski, Ph. D.Adjunct Consultant

Mary Beth RileyAdjunct Consultant

Mary Lou SchooneAdjunct Consultant

Barbara F. SimmonsAdjunct Consultant

Charmaine S. TormaAdjunct Consultant

Robert S. WebbAdjunct Consultant

Nicholas M. WolsonovichAdjunct Consultant

Frederick Zilian, Ph.D.Adjunct Consultant

Registration for 2015 Certificate Programs

closes on June 5, 2015.

A deposit of $100 must accompany the

registration form.

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" I liked the small group setting, the overall excellent program, the wealth of materials and information." Haydee Rosario

Early Bird Discounts

Register by April 15

Housing OptionsUniversity HousingDormitorysuitestylehousingisavailableontheLewisUniversitycampus.Suites consist of four adults per suite, one adult per bedroom. Costs for a suite bedroom for four nights also includes breakfast and dinner on campus for Monday,TuesdayandWednesday(lunchincludedwithgeneralregistration).The cost per person is $199.50. Please indicate on your registration form that you are interested in dormitory housing.

Suite style housing for families is also offered on an as requested basis with advancenotice.Special“suiteonly”pricingwillapply.PleasecontacttheCSMoffice to indicate your interest.

Local Lodging in RomeovilleCatholic School Management has secured group rate pricing at two nearby hotels,abouta10minutedrivetotheLewisUniversitycampus.Pleasecontactthese hotels directly to arrange your lodging needs: Comfort Inn Country Inn and Suites 1235LakeviewDr. 1265LakeviewDr. Romeoville,IL Romeoville,IL 630.226.1900 630.378.1052

Other LodgingVariousotherlodgingoptionsareavailableinRomeovilleaswellasnearbyinBolingbrook or Joliet.

Evening ActivitiesMonday EveningJoin us for the Cubs vs. Dodgers at Wrigley Field!

Tuesday EveningJoin us for a boat tour of Chicago’s architectural and historical highlights!

Limited tickets are available for the above options, one event per person. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.

Dinner Dine-Around OptionsCSM consultants will be available for dine-around, informal get-togethers at various local eateries. Daily sign-ups for these events will be posted.

For those attendees choosing dormitory housing, dinner is included at the LewisUniversitydininghall,Charlie’sPlace,inyourhousingfee.

Program Costs and DiscountsCosts for each program are indicated on the registration form. These include all programmaterials,theSundayeveningwelcomereceptionanddinner,Lewis Universityparking,oneoptionaleveningactivity(MondayorTuesdayevening)andcoffee service and lunch each day. Costs do not include accommodations or dinners.

An early bird discount will be given to those registering prior to April 15, 2015. To receive this discount, your registration deposit must be postmarked on or beforeApril15,2015.Limitedfinancialassistanceisalsoavailable.

Groupdiscountsforindividualschoolsbeginat$50forsendingthreeormore attendees. Contact Catholic School Management at office@catholicschoolmgmt.com or at 203.421.5169 for information regarding school groups of more than three and discounts for larger arch/diocesan groups.

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WelcometoLewisUniversity

Lewis University offers a beautiful backdrop and excellentfacilitiesforCSM’sSummerCertificatePrograms, along with an easy access location

and a setting conducive for team building as well as personal growth and reflection. Founded in 1932, Lewisisadynamic,coeducationaluniversityofferingmore than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 25 graduate programs, and certificates of advancedstudy.Lewisisoneofmanyschools sponsoredbytheDeLaSalleChristianBrothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order, withmorethan320yearsofteachingexperienceintheLasalliantradition.CatholicSchoolManagementis pleased to reinforce its new relationship as a division of Christian Brothers Services by holding our Certificate Programsatthisnationallyrecognized(ThePrincetonReview,2015,“Best of the Midwest”)institutionofteaching and learning.

Easy Access Location Locatedjust35milesfromChicago’sO’HareAirport,andonly28milesfromMidwayAirport,Lewis University is easily accessed by in or out of state visitors and commuters. Your program registration includesparkingcostsforyourattendance.NearbyChicago attractions include options of high interest value, high educational value and lots of fun. Take an extraday,bringthefamilyandvisittheArtInstitute of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, Millennium Park, the Field Museum, Michigan Avenue shops,LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenterandmuchmore!

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Enclosed is my $100 deposit to reserve my space in the sessions noted to the left. I understand payment in full is due by June 1

Enclosed is my payment in full for

 

Please contact me to reserve dorm housing  

2015 SUMMER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM

Registrant Name _________________________________________________ Title _____________________________

Institution _________________________________________________Diocese_________________________________

Level: Elementary ___ Secondary ___ K-12 ___ Other ____

Type: Diocesan ___ Sponsored ___ (list sponsoring organization )____________________________ Other ______

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________________State ________________Zip _______________

Phone ______________ Registrant Email ______________________________ School Website __________________

Summer Mailing Address for Registrant (if different from address above)

Address ________________________________________________________ City _____________________________

State _____ Zip __________ Registrant Email _________________________________ Phone ___________________

Please mark with an “X” the days you will be attending by program. See Program Brochure for daily session topics.

Select your preferred evening activity (one only) if this is of interest to you.

Programs MONDAY 6/22 TUESDAY 6/23 WEDNESDAY 6/24 Marketing & Enrollment Management Organizational Leadership Institutional Advancement iLead 101: Technology Leadership iTeach 101: 3-Day iPad Program (3-Day attendance and pricing ONLY)

Evening Activities (check one if desired; limited tickets available for each event)

Cubs vs. Dodgers at Wrigley Field

Architectural boat tour of Chicago

STEAM IT UP!

Morning Coffee Service and Lunch Included for all Participants on All Days!

Number of Days (2 sessions per day)

Early Bird Registration: Before April 15

Regular Registration: April 16- June 1

Late Registration: After June 1

1 Day $200 $250 $300 2 Days $400 $450 $500 3 Days $575 $625 $750 iTeach 101- 3-Days ONLY* $575* $695* $750* STEAM It Up! $125 per person, half-day session on Thursday, 6/25, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A deposit of $100 must accompany this form. Make all checks payable to CSM. Mail form and deposit to:

Summer Certificate Programs, Catholic School Management, PO Box 4071, Madison, CT 06443-4071 If you would like additional information, please contact Catholic School Management at:

Phone: (203) 421.5169, Fax: (203) 421.5172, Email: office@catholicschoolmgmt.com

A division of Christian Brothers Services

Catholic School Management P. O. Box 4071

Madison, Connecticut 06443

2015 Summer Certificate Programs June 22 - June 24, 2015

Early Bird Discounts Register by April 15

Who Should Attend ▶ Administrative Team Members ▶ Advancement / Development Directors ▶ Board Chairs and Members ▶ Business Managers ▶ Classroom Teachers ▶ Development Committee ▶ Development Officers ▶ Diocesan Personnel ▶ Diocesan Superintendents / Vicars of Education ▶ Educational Technology Coordinators ▶ Guidance Counselors ▶ IT Directors ▶ Pastors ▶ Presidents ▶ Principals ▶ Recruitment / Admissions Staff and Volunteers ▶ Religious Community Leaders ▶ Resource Teachers ▶ School Administrators ▶ Teacher Leaders