Testimonial

"When I transferred to St. Charles School for my eighth grade year, it was in the hopes that I would get more out of my school experience. This has happened and more. Right away, from my first day at St. Charles...."

Daniel Grigg

St. Charles Elementary School

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Professional Development Days

March 11, 2011 - Kenneth Williams - "Professional Learning Communities"

Kenneth Williams' presentation focused on the importance of teacher collaboration through professional learning communities, "in order to achieve better results for the students they serve".  Mr. Williams also discussed the differences between a "traditional school" and a "PLC school".  The importance of having clearly defined S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, attainable, results oriented, and timely) goals that an entire school can work towards achieving was also highlighted, with the ultimate goal being student learning and success. 

In the afternoon, educators and counselors from various Archdiocesan schools were given the opportunity to collaborate and share their thoughts and experiences.

To view Kenneth Williams' powerpoint presentation, click here.

October 1, 2010 - Dr. Carole Eipers - "And Who Shall Lead Them? Teacher as Witness"

In the morning, Dr. Carole Eipers presented on the role that teachers and principals hold in helping students learn about and experience their faith intentionally through good works and service to others.  In the afternoon, principals and teachers were given the opportunity to collaborate and discuss ways in which Catholic presence is alive and fervent in their schools, and ways in which it can be strengthened for the future.  

For a complete list of discussion questions as well as the discussion summary of high school teachers' responses, elementary school teachers' responses, and principals' responses, please visit the respective link(s) below:

Principals' Discussion Responses      
High School Teachers' Discussion Responses     
Elementary School Teachers' Discussion Responses 

March 12, 2010 - Dr. Paula Kluth – “Joyful Learning: Using Active Learning to Differentiate Instruction”  

Dr. Paula Kluth presented on differentiated instruction in the classroom and the value of active and joyful learning.  Click here to view Dr. Kluth’s complete presentation.  Michael Nicholson also gave a brief presentation on value-added analysis. To view his powerpoint presentation, please click here.


August 28, 2009 – Fr. J. Glenn Murray, S.J. – “And Who Shall Lead Them?: Animating Assemblies of the Young”

Fr. J. Glenn Murray, S.J. presented on the importance of liturgical spirituality and public prayer in glorifying God and emphasized its role in fueling the undercurrent for teachers’ art and skill.  This professional development day explored prayer, preparation, and practice, as well as the skills needed for the Church’s Liturgy when celebrating with young persons.