Services 

The Department of Catholic Schools provides support, guidance, and assistance to Catholic schools by:

• Assisting schools in evaluating and strengthening the Catholic identity of the school
  

• Supporting and assisting principals as the spiritual and educational leaders of the schools
  

• Providing regular school visits
  

• Facilitating and coordinating the accreditation process 
  

• Assisting schools in creating and implementing marketing and public relations strategies and plans 
  

• Nurturing and facilitating mutual support among Catholic schools
  

• Providing in-service programs on archdiocesan policies, practices, and procedures for school personnel
  

• Providing curricular/administrative in-service opportunities for school personnel
  

• Promoting effective planning processes in all areas
  

• Facilitating the establishment and licensing of preschools 
  

• Fostering and implementing the goals of the Department of Catholic Schools
  

• Providing in-service and orientation programs for principals
  

• Assisting in strategic planning and evaluation of financially stressed schools and the development of plans for reorganization and substantive change​, when appropriate​