Initiatives

Excellence

We design and fund solutions that increase excellence throughout the Catholic school system as a whole, while respecting the uniqueness of each school. In this way, CSCOE helps each school fulfill its mission, exceed standards, and more fully embody the core characteristics that define Catholic schools.

Advancement Certificate Program

The Advancement Certificate Program is designed to build core competencies in development for Catholic parish and school staff, and volunteers,...

Advisory Councils and Task Forces

CSCOE advisory councils and task forces bring together small groups of principals, teachers, or school professionals to identify and address...

Believe and Read

Generously funded by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence and presented in partnership with Groves Learning Organization, Believe and Read...

C-STEM Lending Library

The C-STEM Lending Library, presented by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence in partnership with the University of St. Thomas...

Catholic Schools Summit of Excellence

CSCOE’s biannual fall conference brings together preschool-8th grade Catholic school leaders, staff, pastors, and business administrators for a full day...

Discovery Visits

CSCOE team members regularly meet with school principals and professionals to establish and strengthen personal relationships, and accomplish several goals:

Dynamic Duo

CSCOE’s Dynamic Duo workshop, among the highest rated offerings by CSCOE to date, is designed for principals and their administrative...

Easy Button

A one-stop Google website that puts CSCOE resources at your fingertips. The website features content categories for school leaders, educators,...

Google Hubs

CSCOE’s online community platforms connect principals, teachers, and staff in their respective subject matter areas. The platform has transformed how...

Grants

Since 2015, CSCOE has issued millions in grants to Minnesota Catholic preschool-8th grade school partners. The funds have enabled schools...

Leadership Updates

Each Friday, CSCOE sends an informational email highlighting CSCOE programming, news, and resources to Catholic school leaders.

Pathways to Excellence

In partnership with Bluum, Pathways to Excellence provides schools with world-class professional development to foster a data-driven approach to instruction...

Peace of Mind

In partnership with Twin Cities-based Phoenix School Counseling, CSCOE-sponsored program, Peace of Mind, provides an array of mental health and...

Personalized Development Coaching

Personalized development coaching is provided to individuals or teams to enhance a school’s comprehensive efforts to increase financial support. Resources...

Program Toolkits

Digital and print toolkits provide social media graphics, communications templates, posters, and other marketing-related tools to schools, enabling them to...

Saintly Service

CSCOE’s Saintly Service program underscores the significance of creating a positive impression and nurturing meaningful engagement with all who compose...

Substitute Teacher Training

Substitute shortages continue to be a challenge for many schools. A healthy substitute pool is essential, and CSCOE’s Classroom Substitute...

Supercharged Middle School

CSCOE understands the transformative value a vibrant, rigorous, and joy-filled middle school brings to a school community and the students...

Technology Support

In partnership with Bluum Technology, CSCOE offers technology support to schools. This support includes extensive audits to assess and prioritize...

Tuition Modeling

CSCOE offers consulting services to evaluate tuition policies and practices to increase both enrollment and revenue.

VIP Leadership Conference

CSCOE supports principals as faith, instructional, and organizational leaders by hosting an annual conference at a hotel or resort that...

Virtual Meetings and Webinars

Virtual opportunities are available for school professionals to receive education, obtain resources, and converse with peers and experts on relevant...

Enrollment

While Catholic schools share a set of defining characteristics, each school is unique. CSCOE aims to help Catholic school professionals identify, articulate, and showcase these features, while highlighting positive outcomes. CSCOE addresses schools’ marketing and enrollment needs by providing  professional development, ongoing education, a network of industry experts and peers, and implementable resources.

Additive Programming and Resources

By leveraging our connections with best-in-class partners, we are able to offer a full-service menu of comprehensive and fully-funded marketing,...

Centralized Marketing

CSCOE’s findcatholicschools.org website and digital marketing campaigns promote all preschool-8th grade Catholic schools in Minnesota, providing prospective families with a...

Indicators of Excellence

CSCOE develops an annual outline of enrollment marketing best practices so that schools can establish goals and priorities that focus...

Latino Enrollment Initiatives

Recognizing national reports that the Latino community is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. Catholic Church, yet underserved by Catholic...

Preschool Excellence

Preschools play a vital role in fostering the growth of Catholic schools by generating revenue and creating a pathway for enrollment from early childhood to 8th grade. CSCOE has been instrumental in establishing and expanding early childhood and preschool programs. By offering business strategies, marketing support, and professional development, CSCOE actively contributes to the growth and success of these programs.

Admin Cohort Meetings

Our priority is enhancing leadership in early childhood education through interactive meetings, in-person events, and specialized sessions. We aim to...

Companion Guides

The PNOE offers multiple companion guides to our preschool administrators, created and tailored to unique Catholic school environments. Show Them...

Customized Preschool Support Workshops

Preschool professional development workshops aim to elevate excellence in early childhood education through a comprehensive range of topics addressing a...

Google Hubs

CSCOE’s online community platforms connect principals, preschool directors, teachers, and staff in their respective areas. The platform has transformed how...

PNOE Toolkit

Part of the CSCOE Easy Button, the PNOE Toolkit puts preschool related resources at your fingertips! The website features content...

Preschool Academies

Preschool Academies, presented by CSCOE, are free professional development sessions tailored to preschool professionals. These sessions are designed to support...

Preschool Advisory Council

The Preschool Advisory Council is comprised of experienced preschool directors who provide valuable insights and guidance to CSCOE in the...

Preschool Expansion and Excellence Grants

This grant supports diverse needs within preschool programs, including establishing new offerings, expanding existing ones, and creating additional classrooms or...

Preschool Network of Excellence

We prioritize the growth and development of preschool administrators, including preschool directors, principals, and heads of schools, by providing a...

The Catalyst Approach

CSCOE has joined forces with Midwest Educational Consultants to introduce The Catalyst Approach to early childhood education programs. This innovative...