From the Director: ACE Advocates Summer Plans are Underway

For those of us who are committed to supporting Catholic schools, the summer provides an opportunity to recharge our energy and deepen our skills.  On behalf of the Alliance for Catholic Education, I invite you to take part in one (or more!) of ACE’s summer enrichment programs.   Join Catholic school leaders and advocates from across the country on the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame. (Read on to learn more.)
 
I hope to see you this summer!

Chuck
 
Catholic School Advantage Campaign Training – June 17 – 19

Join ACE’s campaign to enroll one million Latino children in Catholic schools by 2020!  This training will give you the tools you need to speak to school, parish, and diocesan groups about the campaign, as well as strategies schools can implement to open wide their doors to Latino families. Participants will be invited to give presentations in their communities.   All participation costs are covered by a generous benefactor.  Registration will be capped at 20 participants.
 
Advocates for Parental Choice Symposium – June 24 – June 29

With parental choice debates going on in dozens of states, every Catholic school and diocese must be poised to advocate for parents’ right to choose the schools that best serve their children.  Apply to attend the nation’s premier seminar for future leaders in the parental choice movement.   All participation costs are covered by a national foundation.  Registration will be capped at 15 participants.
 
ACE Summer Forum on Expanding Access to Catholic Schools: July 8 – July 10

Expanding access to Catholic schools is essential for the health of our Church and our nation.  This year’s ACE Summer Forum will offer seminars in parental choice public policy, private philanthropy, and expanding access for Latino children and families.  Sign up to interact with nationally recognized leaders and practitioners.  Participation costs are greatly reduced through the generosity of a national foundation.  Registration will be capped at 100 participants.
 
Other Summer Opportunities with ACE:
            Catholic Endowment Management Conference, June 8 – 9
            Sports Leadership Conference, June 24 - 26
            Superintendents Strategic Leadership Conference, June 26 – 29
            Principals Academy, July 5 - 8