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Catholic Schools Center of Excellence
On A Mission
Catholic schools matter.
Our mission at the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) is to enhance excellence and increase enrollment in the 78 preschool-8th grade Catholic schools in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.
We do this by sharing innovative ideas, sound business practices, proven strategies and financial resources to help meet each school's individual goals.
We invite you to join us.
How We Do It
Our Impact
Believe and Read
Learn about the incredible results from this literacy program!
The Latest
We invite you to learn more about CSCOE and our partner schools!
Below you will find the latest CSCOE magazine, news stories and upcoming events.
Discover More Peace of Mind supports mental health and wellness in Catholic schools
Already, Peace of Mind is making an impact. In just three months, CSCOE hosted approximately 2,000 participants — principals, teachers and parents — in presentations, sessions and support groups from a licensed psychologist.
Catholic school enrollment up for first time in decades
The system-wide enrollment increase is a result of years of hard work that positioned Catholic schools to meet families’ needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Catholic School Community
The community at a Catholic school or preschool cannot be found anywhere else.
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The Catholic School Principal
Catholic schools form the lives of young people in every dimension of their being, and our principals are key leaders in this. At the 2019 CSCOE Bash, we honored our principals with the Legacy of Greatness Award.
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Called to Greatness
We believe every person is called to greatness. Our Catholic schools beautifully walk with each student on that journey.
Believe & Read
In its pilot year, every student was reading at or above grade level, after having started out with 50% of students at risk for reading difficulties. CSCOE is looking to expand this program to all of our 79 schools.
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