School’s out—which makes it the perfect time to reflect on the past year and students’ experiences at your school. Come to a unique 2-day conference that brings high school students and educators together to evaluate the effectiveness of their school in supporting students in their ongoing discernment of vocation.

• Be inspired by keynote addresses, panel discussions and success stories from other Catholic high schools from around the country.
• Engage in our insightful workshops and goal-setting sessions.
• Partner with your students to explore ways to implement the ideas and techniques you will receive to positively affect students’ experiences at your school.

For two days, 2 High School Students (sophomores/juniors) & 2 Educators from schools across the country will come together and explore ways to support student vocation—a vital component of student success in our Catholic schools. Learn more about this unique event below and find out how your school can be a part of it.

Dr. Michael Carotta
Dr. Michael Carotta has worked with the spirituality of adolescents for over 30 years in educational, pastoral, and clinical settings including four years working with at-risk youth at Girls and Boys town. He teaches graduate courses on adolescent spirituality at several Catholic universities and is a national consultant for Harcourt Religion Publishers. His newest books include Have Faith a confirmation candidate/sponsor resource (Twenty-Third Publications) and Lincoln Park, a mystery series with spiritual insights for junior highers which he has co-authored with theologian John Shea. (Harcourt Religion). Over the last ten years, Mike’s work has expanded into the area of vocational renewal. He and his wife Catherine are authors of Sustaining The Spirit: callings, commitments, and vocational challenges published by Twenty-Third Publications and facilitate renewal seminars nationwide.

Dr. Russell Quaglia
Dr. Russell Quaglia is the President/Founder of the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations. As a dynamic speaker, he travels extensively presenting research-based information on student aspirations and motivation to audiences throughout the United States and around the world. He has also been awarded numerous honorary doctorates in Humanitarian Services for his work with students around the world. His research has been published in professional journals, such as Educational Administration Quarterly, Journal of Instructional Psychology, American School Board Journal, Adolescence and the Journal of Psychological and Educational Measurement. He is also the author of numerous books including; Believing in Achieving; Student Aspirations: Eight Conditions that Make a Difference; Raising Student Aspirations: Classroom Activities for Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12; Changing Lives Through the Principalship; Don’t Lose Sight of the Target; and Sam’s Adventures in School.

Paul Melley
Paul is a talented singer, composer, and saxophonist who has recently released his debut album, Humbled (GIA Publications). He currently serves as Director of Liturgical Music and Assistant Chaplain at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. He performs throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, and is featured on a number of recordings from GIA and OCP. Paul had the great honor of singing his own composition at the Vigil Liturgy attended by Pope John Paul II in Toronto, Canada for World Youth Day 2002 to an audience of over half a million people. This summer, Paul will be performing his music at World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia.

Location
The 2008 NCCSA Summer Conference will take place on the Assumption College campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. (View Google Map).

Cost
Registration costs include all meals, room, conference materials, entertainment event, and more.
$175 per person with 2 nights on-campus accommodations.
$125 per person without overnight accommodations.

Registration deadline: Tuesday June 3, 2008.

Space is limited so let us hear from you today. Begin your registration process by submitting the event pre-registration form below