Full Schedule

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central

Registration and Badge Pick Up

Location: Hall D Lobby

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Central

Exhibitor Set Up

Location: Expo Hall D

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Central

President’s Reception

Location: Minneapolis Ballroom Salons DEFG

Sponsored By

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Central

President’s Dinner

Location: Minneapolis Ballroom Salons DEFG

Sponsored By

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Central

Exhibitor Set Up

Location: Expo Hall D

7:00 AM - 3:15 PM Central

Registration and Badge Pickup

Location: Hall D Lobby

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Central

Pre Opening Ceremonies Pep Rally

Location: Hall C

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central

Chapel

Location: 102 B

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central

Speaker Ready Room

Location: 101 E

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Central

Opening Ceremonies & Keynote

Location: Hall C

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis

Keynote Speaker: – Bishop of Crookston

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

What’s New with Google for Education

Location: 102 C

Co-Speaker: – Google for Education

Co-Speaker:

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

(CANCELED) Abundant Blessings Through Nature and Play in Preschool

Location: 207AB

Speaker: – GRACE

Co-Speaker: – GRACE

School Sustainability and Stewardship

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Academic Excellence: Collaboration and Teacher Agency for Effective Catholic Schools

Location: 205AB

Co-Speaker: – University of Notre Dame - Alliance for Catholic Education

Co-Speaker:

Co-Speaker: – University of Notre Dame

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Believe in Every Learner: Using AI to Foster Inclusion in Classrooms

Location: 200AB

Speaker: – Loyola Marymount University

Co-Speaker: – Loyola Marymount University

Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Catholicism Across the Curriculum

Location: 211C

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Regina

Forming Our Future

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Community Service through Civics Class

Location: 203AB

Speaker: – Loyola College Prep

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Crisis Planning Preparedness: From the Binder to Implementation

Location: 200GH

Speaker: – Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Baton Rouge

Collaborative Leadership

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Cultivating the Virtue of Friendship

Location: 200CDE

Speaker: – Openlight Media

Nurturing the Whole Child

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Engineering Faith: Designing Interdisciplinary Student Projects with Purpose and Catholic Identity

Location: 101FG

Speaker: – Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School

Co-Speaker: – Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Faith and Reason as Two Wings: Teaching Psychology as a Gateway to Catholic Faith

Location: 209AB

Speaker: – Seton Catholic High School, Syracuse Diocese, NY

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

From Mission to Metrics: Practical, Research-Driven Marketing Tactics for Growing School Enrollment

Location: 206AB

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Milwaukee

School Sustainability and Stewardship

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Heart Speaks to Heart: How Leaders Use Rhetoric to Form School Culture

Location: 205CD

Speaker: – Archdiocese of San Francisco

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

I Believe! Fostering Learner Agency in Schools

Location: 101B

Speaker: – University of Notre Dame

Nurturing the Whole Child

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

(CANCELED) Igniting Faith in the Middle: Creative Campus Ministry for Middle School Students

Location: 204AB

Speaker: – Chaminade College Prep

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Implementing Reading Programs for Children with Good and Diverse Books that Inspire Them Without Compromising their Catholic Faith

Location: 212AB

Speaker: – Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Charlotte

Nurturing the Whole Child

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Improving Collective Efficacy through the Pastor-Principal Relationship

Location: 208AB

Speaker: – Saint Theresa Catholic School

Co-Speaker: – Diocese of Little Rock

Collaborative Leadership

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

In Their Shoes: Understanding Students with ADHD

Location: 101I

Speaker: – Regina Catholic Education

Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Leading for Learning: Adaptive Leadership, Feedback, and Data Cycles to Close Student Achievement Gaps

Location: 101H

Speaker: – St. Rita Catholic School

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

(CANCELED) Numerical Literacy: Making Math Accessible to All Learners

Location: 101A

Speaker: – Inclusion Solutions

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Saint Augustine the Teacher

Location: 211A

Speaker: – University of St. Thomas

Nurturing the Whole Child

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Saint Ignatius as a Guide for Executive Function

Location: 200IJ

Speaker: – Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education, Loyola University Chicago

Nurturing the Whole Child

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Succession Planning — Who Needs That?

Location: 211D

Speaker: – Holy Ghost Prep

School Sustainability and Stewardship

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

The Evangelizing Catholic School: “Teaching Lived as Ministry and Mission”

Location: 208CD

Speaker: – OSV Publishing

Forming Our Future

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

The Science of Reading: Getting it Done Instructionally

Location: 101J

Speaker: – Renaissance

Instructional Excellence

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Truth Over Trends: Data, Evidence, and the Courage to Tell Your School's Story

Location: 211B

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

Collaborative Leadership

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Using IDEA to Support Services and Inclusion for Our Students with Special Needs in Our Catholic Schools

Location: 210AB

Speaker: – Equitable Education Services

Co-Speaker: – Equitable Education Services

Meeting the Needs of All Students

Sponsored By Catapult Learning

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

We Believe in Our Catholic Schools and Their Legacy: We Must Not Just Survive, We Must Thrive, Seeking Operational Vitality

Location: 101D

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Atlanta, Office of Catholic Schools

School Sustainability and Stewardship

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Whistles and Witness: Forming Leaders through High School Refereeing and Officiating

Location: 101C

Speaker: – Academy of Holy Angels

Nurturing the Whole Child

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

(ADDED) Retreats that Renew, Restore, and Reignite Purpose

Location: 207AB

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

Forming Our Future

11:45 AM - 6:00 PM Central

Expo Hall / NCEA Central

Location: Expo Hall D

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central

Lunch Available for Purchase

Location: Expo Hall D

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central

Believe and Connect: Partners in Catholic Education Expo Hall Reception

Location: Expo Hall D

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Central

Catholic Higher Education Supporting Catholic Schools (CHESCS) Lunch and Meeting

Location: 202A

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Central

Puppy Love: Believe Together

Location: Expo Hall D

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Central

Famous Minnesota Butter Sculptor

Location: Expo Hall D

Presenter:

Sponsored By

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Central

Believe in Belonging: Strengething Catholic School Communities Across the Enrollment Lifecycle (Lunch Provided)

Location: Lounge A

Presenter: – VenturEd Solutions

Speaker:

Sponsored By

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Central

Love That Moves: Creating Classrooms of Disciples

Location: Lounge B

Presenter:

Sponsored By

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Central

Supporting New Catholic School Principals: How to Build Targeted Support Plans

Location: Seasons

Presenter:

Sponsored By Strategic Measurement and Evaluation, Inc.

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Central

Central Chat: NCEA Consulting

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Education Association

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Central

Central Chat: Revised ACRE

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Central

Central Chat: New NCEA Website

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Reclaim Your Day: Admin Tasks in Minutes with Google Gemini and NotebookLM

Location: 102 C

Co-Speaker:

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

"A Discerning Heart": Leadership Discernment for Aspiring Leaders

Location: 205AB

Speaker:

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

"Believe and Sing!" A Journey of Faith Through Music

Location: 208CD

Speaker: – St. John the Evangelist School

Nurturing the Whole Child

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Believe in Bright Beginnings: Building Knowledge and Early Literacy

Location: 207AB

Speaker: – William H Sadlier Inc

Instructional Excellence

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Cultivating Engagement: National Study Examining Hispanic Parental Engagement in Catholic Schools

Location: 205CD

Speaker: – Boston College

Meeting the Needs of All Students

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Developing a Comprehensive, Four-Year Retreat Program at Catholic High Schools

Location: 212AB

Speaker: – Palma School

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Education for Apostolic Mission: Designing an Integrated Virtue Framework for Your Catholic School

Location: 101D

Speaker: – Chesterton Academy

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Financial Sustainability for Small Schools

Location: 200GH

Speaker:

School Sustainability and Stewardship

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

From Vision to Impact: Transforming Catholic Schools Through Collaborative Leadership

Location: 211C

Speaker: – ADAC, Inc.

Co-Speaker: – Archdiocese of Omaha

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

How Not to Create Inclusive Catholic Schools in Four Easy Steps

Location: 101I

Speaker: – School of Education-Saint Louis University

Meeting the Needs of All Students

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Inspiring Catholic School Educators Through the Lives of Saints

Location: 209AB

Speaker: – Renaissance Learning

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Integrating Faith and Science in the Biology Classroom

Location: 101FG

Speaker: – Providence Academy

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Love in Action: Living the Ten Commandments in Catholic Classrooms

Location: 200IJ

Co-Speaker: – Saints and Scholars Consulting

Co-Speaker: – Friendzy

Instructional Excellence

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Making Room at the Table: MTSS in Catholic Schools as a Framework for Belonging and Excellence

Location: 208AB

Speaker: – Archdiocese of New Orleans

Meeting the Needs of All Students

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Mission & Message: Creating an Annual Report

Location: 206AB

Speaker: – Owner

School Sustainability and Stewardship

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Nurturing Student Growth and Virtue Through Small Group Instruction

Location: 101B

Speaker:

Meeting the Needs of All Students

Sponsored By Catapult Learning

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Our Hearts Are Ready: Turning to the Path of Wonder

Location: 211A

Speaker: – Institute for Catholic Liberal Education

Nurturing the Whole Child

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Partners in Mission: How Pastoral Staff and School Leadership Partner Together to Prepare Citizens for This Life and the Next

Location: 200F

Co-Speaker: – Saint Adalbert

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Planning Good School Liturgies: Best Practices from the Church’s Documents, Experienced Liturgists, and Wise Educators

Location: 203AB

Speaker: – Diocese of El Paso

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Protecting Our Schools and Communities (Panel Session)

Location: 200CDE

Speaker: – Diocese of Orlando

Speaker: – Diocese of Greensburg

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Speaker: – Diocese of Greensburg Office of Catholic Schools

Speaker:

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Rooted in Faith, Growing Together: A Journey into Multiage Learning for a PreK-8 Microschool

Location: 101H

Co-Speaker: – Holy Trinity Catholic School

Speaker: – Holy Trinity Catholic School

Instructional Excellence

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

The Four B's: How Beliefs Affect Our Bodies, Brains, and Bonds

Location: 101J

Speaker: – Loyola Press and RCL Benziger Speaker

Nurturing the Whole Child

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

The Power and Purpose of Story: How Narratives Can Form Minds and Hearts

Location: 101C

Speaker:

Nurturing the Whole Child

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

There's No Crying in Math Class

Location: 101A

Speaker: – Saint Ambrose Catholic School

Instructional Excellence

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

To Lead as Jesus Did: Practices for Developing Student Leadership

Location: 204AB

Speaker: – Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

UDL + AI: Empowering Every Learner Through Faith-Centered Innovation

Location: 211B

Speaker: – Catholic Schools Center of Excellence

Co-Speaker: – Catholic Schools Center of Excellence

Instructional Excellence

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

What is on Your Catholic Leadership Bucket List?

Location: 211D

Speaker: – St. Thomas More School, Diocese of Gary

Co-Speaker: – St. Thomas More School

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

What Now for Federal Education Programs

Location: 210AB

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Learning and Applying Catholic Social Teachings

Location: 200AB

Speaker:

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Central

Opening Eucharistic Liturgy

Location: Hall C

Celebrant: – Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Central

Puppy Love: Believe Together

Location: Exhibit Hall D

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Central

Step Right Up to the State Fair Expo Reception!

Location: Expo Hall D

Sponsored By

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central

Chapel

Location: 102 B

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central

Speaker Ready Room

Location: 101 E

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Central

Registration and Badge Pickup

Location: Hall D Lobby

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Central

Morning Liturgy

Location: Hall C

Celebrant: – Archdiocese of Atlanta

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Central

Expo Hall / NCEA Central

Location: Expo Hall D

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

AI literacy for tomorrow: Preparing High School Students for the AI-Driven Future with Google Gemini

Location: 102 C

Co-Speaker:

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Exclusive Studio 3:16 Private Screening

Location: 102 D

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Academic Excellence: Mission and Context for Continuous Improvement in Catholic Schools

Location: 208AB

Co-Speaker: – University of Notre Dame

Co-Speaker:

Co-Speaker: – University of Notre Dame - Alliance for Catholic Education

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Believe in the Mission: Making the Church Visible in the Everyday Life of Catholic Schools

Location: 204AB

Speaker: – Saint Ambrose School

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Brilliant Bilingual Beginnings: Nurturing Multilingualism at the Preschool Level

Location: 207AB

Speaker: – University of Notre Dame

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Building a School Mass Choir

Location: 211A

Speaker: – St. Joseph, West St. Paul

Co-Speaker: – St. Agnes School, Cathedral of St. Paul

Co-Speaker: – Holy Family Academy

Co-Speaker: – Chesterton Academy Hopkins

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Catching FIRE and the LRN Framework: A Comprehensive Approach to Inclusion for Catholic School Leaders

Location: 205CD

Co-Speaker: – FIRE Foundation of Dallas

Co-Speaker: – FIRE Foundation of Kansas City

Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Classroom Changes with Ripple Effects on Students’ Math Learning

Location: 101A

Speaker: – University of St. Thomas

Co-Speaker: – Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis - University of St. Thomas

Co-Speaker: – Annunciation Catholic School

Co-Speaker: – Highview Middle School

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Data-Driven Decision-Making for the Health and Sustainability of Your School

Location: 101D

Speaker: – Former Admissions Director and current software partner

School Sustainability and Stewardship

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Evangelization in the Age of Polarization: Practical Tips to Foster Respectful and Productive Classroom Conversations That Change Minds

Location: 200F

Speaker: – Equal Rights Institute

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Excellence In Action Walks: A Collaborative Approach to Instructional Growth

Location: 101H

Speaker: – Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Exploring the Power of Science and Math Simulations for High Engagement and Lasting Understanding

Location: 101FG

Speaker:

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Forming Champions for Life: A Holistic, Values-Based Approach to Student-Athlete Leadership Development

Location: 205AB

Speaker:

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Forming the Future: Collaborative Leadership in Launching a Catholic Teacher Corps

Location: 200GH

Co-Speaker: – Seattle University

Co-Speaker: – Office of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Seattle

Co-Speaker: – Seattle University, College of Education

Collaborative Leadership

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

From Fear to Formation: Helping Students Thrive with AI Through a Catholic Lens

Location: 200AB

Speaker: – Loyola Marymount University

Co-Speaker: – Loyola Marymount University

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

God Gave You That?! Helping Kids Discover and Celebrate Their Gifts

Location: 101J

Co-Speaker: – Friendzy

Nurturing the Whole Child

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

How to Handle Parents Who Bully the School

Location: 200CDE

Speaker: – The Jodee Blanco Group Inc.

Collaborative Leadership

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Equitable Services Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education

Location: 210AB

Speaker: – U.S. Department of Education

Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Let's Get Real About Teacher Retention

Location: 211D

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

Collaborative Leadership

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

(CANCELED) Life More Abundantly: Evangelizing with a Catholic Liberal Arts Curriculum

Location: 211C

Speaker: – Holy Innocents School - Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Nurturing the Whole Child

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Matteo Ricci: Interdisciplinary High School Programming in the Catholic Tradition

Location: 101C

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Seattle

Co-Speaker: – Archdiocese of Seattle

Co-Speaker: – Archbishop Murphy High School

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Meeting Students Where They Are: A Model for Support, Growth and Achievement

Location: 101I

Speaker: – Mother Seton School

Co-Speaker: – Mother Seton School

Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Mild, Medium, and Spicy: Differentiating with Clarity and Challenge

Location: 211B

Speaker: – Saint Ambrose Catholic School

Speaker:

Instructional Excellence

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Mirror, Mirror on the Shelf: The Reflective Role of Literature in Moral Formation

Location: 208CD

Speaker: – Aquinas College

Co-Speaker: – Aquinas College

Nurturing the Whole Child

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Music That Teaches the Heart

Location: 203AB

Speaker:

Forming Our Future

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

The Annual Fund: The Core of Catholic School Advancement

Location: 206AB

Speaker: – Holy Name of Jesus School

School Sustainability and Stewardship

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Wings to Fly: Embracing Learning Differences in a Catholic School Setting

Location: 101B

Speaker: – Diocese of Providence

Co-Speaker: – Saint Joseph School

Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Central

Making the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship a Reality for your School Community

Location: 209AB

Panelist:

School Sustainability and Stewardship

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Central

Central Chat: New NCEA Website

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Central

Central Chat: Catholic School of Distinction Program

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Central

Central Chat: Data Dashboard

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Central

Central Chat: Membership Benefits

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Central

Central Chat: Hispanic/Latino Engagement

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Central

Central Chat: NCEA Academy

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Central

Central Chat: Catholic School of Distinction Program

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Central

Central Chat: Data Dashboard

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Central

Central Chat: Revised ACRE

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

4:30 PM - 4:50 PM Central

Central Chat: Hispanic/Latino Engagement

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

12:00 PM - 4:00 AM Central

Specialty Coffee Bar

Location: Lounge A

Sponsored By

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central

Believe & Explore: Expo Hall Reception

Location: Expo Hall D

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Central

Lunch Available for Purchase

Location: Expo Hall D

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Central

Superintendents Lunch

Location: Ballroom B

Sponsored By

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Central

Famous Minnesota Butter Sculptor

Location: Expo Hall D

Presenter:

Sponsored By

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Central

Bringing Leadership to Your Campus

Location: Lounge B

Presenter:

Sponsored By

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Central

Building Operational and Financial Readiness for Vouchers and State Tax Credits

Location: Lounge A

Presenter:

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Exclusive Studio 3:16 Private Screening

Location: 102 D

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Gemini 101: Introduction to learn how you can get the most out of Google's AI tool

Location: 102 C

Co-Speaker:

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

After the Storm: Supporting Survivors of Trauma

Location: 203AB

Speaker: – Diocese of Orlando

Meeting the Needs of All Students

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Avoid Teacher Burnout: Lean into Prayer and Fill Your Cup

Location: 200CDE

Speaker: – Hallow

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Belief in Action: Helping Students Live What They Learn About Love

Location: 211A

Speaker: – Sadlier Religion

Nurturing the Whole Child

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Bridging Achievement: Supporting Spanish-Speaking Students in English-Only Instruction

Location: 205CD

Speaker: – Renaissance

Meeting the Needs of All Students

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Building Thinking Skills in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Brain-Based Model of Early Childhood Education

Location: 207AB

Speaker: – OSV Publishing

Instructional Excellence

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Catholic Culture: How to Build Future Disciples

Location: 101I

Speaker: – Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, New Brighton MN

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Catholic Schools and Gender Ideology: What’s at Stake? What Should We Do?

Location: 208AB

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Encountering Creation: Do Nature Journaling and Local Species Identification Improve Students’ Connection to Each Other, School, the Environment, and God?

Location: 208CD

Speaker: – University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education

Nurturing the Whole Child

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Enrollment is Everything and Everything is Enrollment (Panel Session)

Location: 209AB

Speaker: – Catholic Vitality 360

Speaker: – Klipsch Educators College at Marian University

School Sustainability and Stewardship

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Forming Faithful Partnerships: How Parent Agreements Empower Schools to Set and Enforce Expectations

Location: 101C

Speaker: – Represent Schools throughout MN

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

From Compliance to Culture: A System-Wide Countinuous Improvement Process for Catholic School Sustainability

Location: 200GH

Speaker: – Diocese of Richmond

Co-Speaker: – Diocese of Richmond

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

From Intake to Inclusion: Rethinking Enrollment for Students with Diverse Learning Needs

Location: 206AB

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Co-Speaker: – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Meeting the Needs of All Students

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

From the Locker Room to the Upper Room: Cultivating Faith the Lasso Way

Location: 101J

Speaker: – Catholic

Nurturing the Whole Child

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

How Can You Grade Me On My Faith?

Location: 101H

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

Nurturing the Whole Child

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

How Catholic Schools Are Actually Using GenAI

Location: 200AB

Speaker: – University of Notre Dame, Alliance for Catholic Education

Co-Speaker: – University of Notre Dame

Instructional Excellence

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Let the Children Come to Me: A Blueprint for Campus Ministry PreK-8

Location: 212AB

Speaker: – Sacred Heart Catholic School Boise, Idaho Diocese of Idaho

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Math Party! Engaging Mathematical Thinkers in Upper Elementary and Middle School

Location: 101A

Speaker: – St. Mark School

Instructional Excellence

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Professional Development Partnerships 101: Building Creative, Collaborative Communities for Catholic Schools

Location: 205AB

Speaker: – Lewis University

Meeting the Needs of All Students

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Student Success Beyond the Classroom: Enhancing the Educational Journey Through Developmentally Informed Programming

Location: 211B

Speaker: – St Patrick Catholic School Dallas, Tx

Meeting the Needs of All Students

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Studying the Bible through Annotation

Location: 204AB

Speaker: – Seton La Salle High School

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Teaching the History of the Church as an Interdisciplinary Project

Location: 211C

Speaker: – University of St Thomas (MN)

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

The EI Experience: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership in Action

Location: 211D

Speaker: – Saint Thomas Academy & Upward Spiral Consulting

Collaborative Leadership

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

The Roadmap to Curriculum Development

Location: 101B

Co-Speaker: – Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education, Loyola University Chicago

Co-Speaker:

Nurturing the Whole Child

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

To the Heights: Witnessing to Virtue in our Catholic Schools

Location: 200F

Speaker: – NCEA Member

Forming Our Future

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Central

Understanding the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Location: 210AB

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

School Sustainability and Stewardship

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Exclusive Studio 3:16 Private Screening

Location: 102 D

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

The Future of Differentiation: Simple, High-Impact Individualized Learning with Gemini in Google Classroom

Location: 102 C

Co-Speaker:

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

A Campus Ministry Department of One: Bitter Lessons, Camaraderie Building, and Critical Tools for Survival

Location: 204AB

Speaker: – Althoff Catholic High School

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Alternative Pathways into the Classroom: Addressing the Teacher Shortage and the Need for Renewal in Catholic Education

Location: 200F

Speaker: – Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Ask One More Question: How Curiosity Helps Us See Through God's Eyes

Location: 101H

Speaker: – University of Notre Dame - ACE

Co-Speaker: – Archdiocese of San Francisco

Nurturing the Whole Child

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Called to Lead: Experiential Wisdom for Catholic School Leaders

Location: 205AB

Speaker: – Providence Academy

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Catholic Ed Camp: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure PD Experience for Teachers

Location: 101D

Speaker: – Green Bay Area Catholic Education

Instructional Excellence

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Character Education with Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail

Location: 211C

Speaker: – Providence Academy

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Classical Education & Catholic Renewal: Challenges & Opportunities

Location: 205CD

Speaker: – Saint Agnes School, St. Paul, MN

Nurturing the Whole Child

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Contemplative Leadership: Thinking with a Catholic Worldview for Decision-Making

Location: 211D

Speaker: – The Catholic University of America

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Cultivating Flourishing Young Women: A Strategic Approach to Whole Child Education

Location: 101C

Co-Speaker: – Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

Co-Speaker: – Boston College

Nurturing the Whole Child

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Enrollment Intelligence: A New Model for Catholic School Growth

Location: 206AB

Co-Speaker:

Co-Speaker: – VenturEd Solutions

School Sustainability and Stewardship

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Evangelizing as a Missionary Disciple: The Impact of Charism on the Ministry of Catholic Education

Location: 212AB

Speaker: – Diocese of Cleveland

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Federal Education Benefits and Services Available for Students and Teachers Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESSA)

Location: 210AB

Speaker: – U.S. Department of Educaiton

School Sustainability and Stewardship

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

From Burnout to Balance: What the Saints Can Teach Us About Flourishing in Our Vocation While Avoiding Complete Exhaustion

Location: 208AB

Speaker: – Instructor with The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

From Data to Decisions: How Data Literacy and Diocesan Leadership Brought Change to Instructional Practices

Location: 200IJ

Speaker: – Diocese of Bridgeport Schools

Speaker: – Curriculum Associates

Instructional Excellence

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

From McNeice to Lynch: Building a Leadership Pipeline from Teacher to Principal

Location: 200GH

Speaker: – Catholic Schools Office, Archdiocese of Boston

Collaborative Leadership

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

From Struggle to Success: Supporting Every Learner Through a Collaborative SAT Process

Location: 101I

Speaker: – St. Pius X/ St. Leo School

Co-Speaker: – St. Pius X/ St. Leo School

Meeting the Needs of All Students

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Kids These Days: The Neuroscience Behind Motivating Adolescence Today

Location: 211B

Speaker: – Northshore Learning

Co-Speaker:

Meeting the Needs of All Students

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Meet the Parents

Location: 101B

Speaker: – Diocese of Buffalo

Nurturing the Whole Child

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Mic Drop Moments — Setting the Stage for WOW Learning!

Location: 101J

Speaker: – Annunciation Catholic School

Instructional Excellence

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

(NEW ROOM) My Catholic LETTERS, Words, and The Saints from A-Z: Building Catholic Identity, Character, and School Readiness in PreK and K

Location: 101A

Speaker: – Mary & Friends LLC

Co-Speaker: – Mary & Friends LLC

Meeting the Needs of All Students

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Not One More Thing

Location: 200CDE

Speaker: – Openlight Media

Co-Speaker: – Principal

Nurturing the Whole Child

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Powerful Learning Through Play

Location: 101FG

Speaker:

Instructional Excellence

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Right From the Start: Unlocking Success Through Oracy, Writing, and Knowledge Building

Location: 208CD

Speaker:

Instructional Excellence

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Teen Girls: The Crisis, The Cause, and The Creator

Location: 211A

Speaker: – Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School

Forming Our Future

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

The Cadence of Catholic School Development: Connecting the Dots

Location: 209AB

Speaker: – Institute for School and Parish Development

School Sustainability and Stewardship

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

The Learning Covenant: Assessment Strategies that Practice What We Preach

Location: 203AB

Speaker: – Father Ryan High School

Meeting the Needs of All Students

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

The Priest in the Catholic High School

Location: 202 AB

Speaker: – catholic education foundation

Collaborative Leadership

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Navigating the Naysayers: Building a Collaborative Educator Learning Culture in our Catholic Schools

Location: 200AB

Speaker: – Roche Center for Catholic Education, Boston College

Co-Speaker: – St. Sylvester School (Archdiocese of Chicago)

Co-Speaker: – Big Shoulders Fund

Collaborative Leadership

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Central

Puppy Love: Believe Together

Location: Exhibit Hall D

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Central

Puppy Love: Believe Together

Location: Exhibit Hall D

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Central

Believe & Be Amazed: The Expo Experience - Expo Reception

Location: Expo Hall D

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Central

Registration and Badge Pickup

Location: Hall D Lobby

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

The Differentiated Classroom, Accelerated by AI and supported with Google for Education

Location: 102 C

Co-Speaker:

Sponsored By

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

(CANCELED) 21st Century Classroom Management: Strategies for Success

Location: 205CD

Speaker: – Northshore Learning

Meeting the Needs of All Students

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

(NEW ROOM) Authentic Assessment in Early Childhood

Location: 208AB

Speaker: – Big Shoulders Fund

Co-Speaker:

Instructional Excellence

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

(En Español) Believe in Every Student: Inclusive Enrollment Strategies for Mission-Driven Catholic Schools

Location: 101D

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

School Sustainability and Stewardship

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Building Belonging and Leadership: How a House System Transformed Culture in a Catholic Upper Elementary and Middle School

Location: 209AB

Speaker: – All Saints Catholic School

Co-Speaker:

Forming Our Future

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

(CANCELED) Building Resilience in a Jesuit Middle School: Labyrinths and the Ignatian Imagination

Location: 204AB

Speaker: – Saint Louis University

Co-Speaker: – Saint Louis University

Panelist: – Loyola Academy of St. Louis

Nurturing the Whole Child

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

(CANCELED) Called to Lead: Lessons from Joan of Arc for Today’s Catholic School Leaders

Location: 211D

Speaker:

Forming Our Future

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Creation Care Across Your Campus, Curriculum, Community, and Culture

Location: 211C

Speaker:

School Sustainability and Stewardship

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Effective Partnership with Parents: A Simple Approach to Parent Formation

Location: 200CDE

Speaker: – Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

Collaborative Leadership

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Formed by the Past: Wisdom and Wonder in Teaching Historical Figures Through Narrative

Location: 200IJ

Co-Speaker:

Instructional Excellence

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Get Them Writing! Creative Multimodal Approaches for Upper Elementary Writers

Location: 208CD

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Washington

Instructional Excellence

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Guided by Faith, Powered by AI: A Shared Path to Supporting All Catholic Learners

Location: 200AB

Speaker: – FIRE Foundation of Kansas City

Co-Speaker: – St. Louis Catholic School

Co-Speaker: – FIRE Foundation of Dallas

Meeting the Needs of All Students

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Hearts of Lambs, Energy of Wolves

Location: 211B

Speaker: – Academy of the Holy Names

Forming Our Future

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Inclusion in Action: Strategies and Stories for Serving All Learners (Panel Session)

Location: 101I

Speaker:

Meeting the Needs of All Students

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Learning from Finland: Applying Lessons from Nordic Culture to Form our Catholic School Cultures

Location: 211A

Speaker: – St. Joseph's Catholic School

Nurturing the Whole Child

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Leveraging Strong Roots for a Sustainable Future: Multiage Catholic Schools

Location: 205AB

Speaker: – Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education

Co-Speaker:

School Sustainability and Stewardship

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Math Fluency: Moving Beyond Basic Facts

Location: 101A

Speaker: – St. John Paul II Catholic School (Minneapolis, MN)

Instructional Excellence

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Mission Growth: Connecting Faith and Reason in Accreditation

Location: 200GH

Speaker: – The Catholic University of America

Forming Our Future

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Music as a Language of Faith

Location: 212AB

Speaker:

Forming Our Future

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Priestly Leadership in Catholic Schools: What Award-Winning Pastors Do in Their Schools

Location: 202 AB

Speaker: – Saints and Scholars Consulting

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Chicago

Collaborative Leadership

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Reaching Every Learner: Evidence-Based Practices to Support All Students

Location: 101J

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Atlanta - Holy Redeemer Catholic School

Meeting the Needs of All Students

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Selling Catholic Schools the Digital Way: Lessons from Big-Box Retailers

Location: 206AB

Speaker: – Diocese of Grand Rapids

Co-Speaker: – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

School Sustainability and Stewardship

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

The Journey to Excellence: A Case Study in Catholic School Culture Change

Location: 101B

Speaker: – School Growth LLC

Panelist: – St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School

Panelist: – Cathedral High School

Panelist: – Christ the King Catholic School

Collaborative Leadership

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

The Role of School Leadership in School Choice Advocacy and Enrollment

Location: 210AB

Co-Speaker: – American Federation for Children

Co-Speaker:

School Sustainability and Stewardship

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Central

Twice Blessed, Twice Exceptional: Integrating Faith and Evidence-Based Practice for 2e Learners in Catholic Schools

Location: 101H

Speaker: – University of Dallas

Meeting the Needs of All Students

8:00 AM - 8:20 AM Central

Central Chat: Campus Ministry

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Education Association

8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Central

Central Chat: Membership Benefits

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM Central

Central Chat: Catholic School of Distinction Program

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Central

Central Chat: NCEA Academy

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Central

Central Chat: Revised ACRE

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Central

Central Chat: Hispanic/Latino Engagement

Location: NCEA Central, Hall D

Presenter: – National Catholic Educational Association

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Central

Expo Hall /NCEA Central

Location: Expo Hall D

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Central

Chapel

Location: 102 B

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Speaker Ready Room

Location: 101 E

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Reading Reimagined: Using Read Along in Google Classroom for Literacy Success

Location: 102 C

Co-Speaker:

Sponsored By

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Beauty, Wonder, and the Catholic Classroom

Location: 211A

Speaker: – The St. Paul Seminary

Forming Our Future

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

(En Español) Believe and Lead: A Transformative Servant Leadership Model to Deepen Mission Fidelity and Inspire Sustainable Catholic School Governance

Location: 205CD

Speaker: – 2719272

Collaborative Leadership

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Cultivating a Sacramental Worldview Across the Curriculum

Location: 211C

Speaker: – Roman Catholic

Forming Our Future

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Dante's Lessons for Teachers

Location: 101C

Speaker: – University of St. Thomas

Instructional Excellence

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Empowering Catholic Schools Through Standardized Financial Reporting and Benchmarking

Location: 200F

Speaker: – Emmaus Partners

Co-Speaker: – Emmaus Partners

School Sustainability and Stewardship

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

F Does Not Mean Failure: 4 Fs that Flourish in Catholic Schools

Location: 101B

Speaker: – Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School; Mary Help of Christians Center

Co-Speaker: – Cathedral Chapel School

Nurturing the Whole Child

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Forming the Formaters – Whole-Teacher Formation for Whole-Child Education

Location: 101D

Speaker: – Boston College

Co-Speaker: – Xaverian Brothers High School

Nurturing the Whole Child

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Fundraising Momentum: Practical Strategies from Corporate America & Collegiate Advancement

Location: 206AB

Speaker: – Saint Thomas Academy

Co-Speaker: – Saint Thomas Academy

School Sustainability and Stewardship

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Generational Grief: Creating a Space to Be Seen and Heard

Location: 207AB

Speaker: – Healing Moments Counseling and Saint Michael Catholic School (St Michael, MN)

Collaborative Leadership

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

High-Quality Instruction Without Burnout: Teacher Moves That Make It Work

Location: 208AB

Speaker:

Instructional Excellence

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Leading with Purpose: How Catholic School Leaders Can Use AI to Lighten the Load and Lead with Clarity

Location: 209AB

Speaker: – Loyola Marymount University

Instructional Excellence

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Get it Write: Best Practices for Content Area Instruction. Previously listed as: Literacy Leadership for Student Success

Location: 208CD

Co-Speaker: – Groves Literacy Partnerships®

Speaker: – Groves Literacy Partnerships

Meeting the Needs of All Students

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Math Intervention Connected to the Community

Location: 101A

Speaker: – University of St. Thomas

Nurturing the Whole Child

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Middle School Mayhem—Transformed by Love

Location: 211B

Speaker: – IHM Formative Support for Parents and Teachers

Forming Our Future

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

School Choice, We have it! Handling the Change in Student Population

Location: 210AB

Speaker: – St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and Augustana College

Meeting the Needs of All Students

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Service Learning Roundtable Discussion

Location: 204AB

Speaker: – Lake Catholic High School

Forming Our Future

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Shining Light in the Digital Sphere: Forming Students for Online Discipleship

Location: 200IJ

Speaker: – St. Joseph Catholic School

Co-Speaker:

Instructional Excellence

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Strengths-Based Teams: Building Connection, Community, and Collective Impact

Location: 200CDE

Speaker: – Friendzy

Collaborative Leadership

Sponsored By

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

The Legacy of American Catholic Education: Centered in the Eucharist, Cultivated in the Liturgy, Inspired by Pope Leo XIV

Location: 200GH

Speaker: – Archdiocese of San Francisco - Department of Catholic Schools

Forming Our Future

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Central

Walking the Tightropes: Supporting High School Religion Teachers Amid Competing Demands

Location: 203AB

Speaker: – Diocese of San Diego

Instructional Excellence

11:20 AM - 12:30 PM Central

Keynote/Closing Ceremonies

Location: Hall C

Speaker: – National Catholic Educational Association

Speaker: – Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Keynote Speaker:

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Central

Closing Eucharistic Liturgy

Location: Hall C

Celebrant:

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM Central

2025 Blue Ribbon Recognition Reception

Location: Symphony Ballroom

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