Foundations of Catholic School Leadership: A Program for New and Aspiring Leaders

Course Available
2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for ADAC Participants Only

ADAC’s Catholic School Leadership Program, designed for PS–12 Catholic school leaders and aspiring leaders, equips participants with the knowledge, resources, and strategies needed to excel in their roles. The program aligns with the four domains and thirteen standards of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for ADAC Participants.

Course Materials: Text, The MTSS Start-Up Guide: Ensuring Equity, Access, and Inclusivity for ALL Students by Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and John E. Hannigan available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

Directions to Enrolled Participants for University Credit: Only register for credit once you have completed your coursework. Ensure your program knows you have registered for credit and communicate that they can release your final grade to our program.

To enroll in this course please ensure you have registered with ADAC: https://theadac.thinkific.com/courses/foundations-of-catholic-school-leadership-a-practical-resource-for-principals

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X776Y – 2025 01 Aug 202531 Jul 2026 2 $158

Foundations of Catholic School Leadership: A Program for New and Aspiring Leaders

01 Aug 202531 Jul 2026
2
$158
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Audience: Catholic school leaders and aspiring Catholic school leaders

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X776Y – 2026 01 Aug 202531 Jul 2026 2 $158

Foundations of Catholic School Leadership: A Program for New and Aspiring Leaders

01 Aug 202531 Jul 2026
2
$158
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Audience: Catholic school leaders and aspiring Catholic school leaders

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: July 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Integrate Catholic identity into the school’s mission, practices, and community engagement through faith-based activities and spiritual formation
  • Strengthen leadership and governance structures by fostering continuous improvement, stakeholder communication, and effective board practices
  • Enhance academic excellence through coherent instructional goals, collaborative professional learning, and multi-tiered systems of support
  • Develop and implement operational plans that manage resources, enrollment, marketing, and long-term sustainability

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.