Professional Development

Led by Roche Center team members and in collaboration with leading experts and researchers at 涩里番下载 and around the world, the Roche Center offers innovative professional learning and development opportunities throughout the year to support Catholic school educators in holistic development and formation. Within a supportive communal context, participants are invited to reflect not only on pedagogy, but on the personal and spiritual understanding of teaching and formation as a Christian vocation.

Professional Development Offerings

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Academy

The SEL Academy provides school leaders, faculty, and staff with resources to support students in the work of Social Emotional Learning, with an emphasis on how SEL can be adapted to meet the needs of the current moment.

Imago DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This year-long program supports the creation and promotion of school cultures that honor the dignity of every student and the development of equitable, inclusive curriculum, pedagogy, and policies.

Summer Book Club

Each summer, the Roche Center selects a book for shared professional learning for Catholic school educators. Participants engage in webinars, discussions, and other synchronous and asynchronous virtual activities to explore the book topic and its applications for practice in our Catholic schools.

Bilingual Education Certificate for Catholic School Educators

The Bilingual Education Certificate (BEC) is an instructional series designed for Catholic teachers who wish to earn a certificate from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development for bilingual education.