Resources

We invite you to watch the Keeping the Faith follow-up video series called “Coffee Talk,” which provides a deeper look at key elements of the strategic plan for elementary education in the Diocese of Cleveland.

Parish Involvement

This video delves into the new requirement that all parishes, whether or not they have a school, get involved with supporting a school and presents various options for involvement.

Finance

Operating our Catholic elementary schools, the single largest ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, requires generating enough revenue to cover expenses; this video considers the many options to maximize available funding.

Governance

This video reviews our Catholic elementary schools’ operating structures and provides potential new models to consider to increase collaboration, broaden responsibility and strengthen our schools to keep them vibrant for years to come.

Academic Excellence

Parents who send their children to Catholic schools have high expectations for the level of academic excellence our schools offer and our students achieve. This video outlines how the Keeping the Faith strategic plan will prepare schools to focus on standards-based curriculum, high-quality instruction, performance assessment and school culture.

Leadership and Talent

Ongoing development of the skills and talents of our school leaders and aspiring leaders is a key component of the strategic plan. This video reviews the many aspects involved, from centralizing the recruiting and hiring process, to onboarding new leaders, to supporting pastors and principals so they are set up for success.

Catholic Identity

A key component of the Keeping the Faith Strategic Plan is to ensure that all of our diocesan elementary schools have a common vision, language, approach and standards for the faith formation of our students. This includes the development of programs and resources for Catholic school teachers and staff, and ongoing support of staff, students and families that is aligned with the goal of the Church to form missionary disciples.

Marketing

Defining and promoting the uniqueness and value of Catholic education is essential for increasing enrollment and retention in our Catholic elementary schools. This video outlines plans to assist our schools with marketing efforts to reach parents who seek academic excellence, faith formation and service to others in their children’s learning environment.