Programs and Events
Professional Development (PD)
The Xavier Center for Catholic Education (XCCE) supports Catholic schools in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region (and beyond) by partnering with experienced educators and leaders in their fields to offer PD tailored to your needs as a teacher, paraprofessional, or administrator. Whether through synchronous online seminars, multi-day trainings customized for your school, or year-long cohort programs, XCCE is here to empower you and help strengthen Catholic education.
Are you an educator looking for professional development opportunities?
Join us for live PD sessions this year! We're pleased to bring you expert-led trainings on topics ranging from the Science of Reading to mental health for you and your students—and more. New this year: our Make AI Your Superpower series will teach you to harness the power of generative AI both in and out of your classroom so you can save time and increase your impact.
Are you a school leader seeking customized PD for your staff?
Whether you're looking for more in-depth training on math instruction, ways to support aspiring leaders, or even best practices in handling picky eaters, XCCE can customize professional development that addresses your school's needs. Submit an interest form to get started.
Are you ready to join a community of educators focused on learning and growth?
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
WHAT: Xavier University has conducted the Professional Learning Community (PLC) Cohort with Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Diocese of Covington schools for nearly two decades. This year-long series of workshops concentrates on developing a professional learning community—built upon the 3 Big Ideas below—at your school to ensure that all students learn at a high level. This program is available at no cost to Catholic schools in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
- The 3 Big Ideas of PLC: Collaborative Culture, Focused on Learning, Driven by Results
HOW: Schools determine a pair or group of teachers to send to each session. The principal attends with them to help facilitate the school’s growth as a PLC school.
WHEN: The Cohort meets one Friday per month, September through April, 8:30-11:30AM, on Xavier's campus.
- 2025-26 dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 6, March 6, and April 17
WHO: Terry Chapman, a retired principal from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, has led the PLC Cohort since its inception. Matt Grosser, a former principal from the Diocese of Covington, joined the PLC Cohort as a co-teacher in 2023-24.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
WHAT: This monthly series will prepare school leaders to implement MTSS practices in their schools to better meet the needs of their students. MTSS is a proactive and preventative framework that integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement and support students’ behavior needs. This program is available at no cost to Catholic schools in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
HOW: This series provides school-based teams with an in-depth introduction to the foundational concepts of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in primary and secondary school settings. Teams will learn the rationale behind and intended outcomes of MTSS in K-12 settings, how to integrate academics (RTI) and behavior (PBIS) practices through systems and processes, and how to critically evaluate the viability of MTSS in their school. Participating teams should include both administrators and teachers, perhaps also counselors or other roles—the goal is for a team with decision-making ability to bring MTSS practices back to their school.
WHEN: The cohort meets one Thursday per month, September through April, 8:30-11:30AM, on Xavier's campus. Teams should plan to attend all sessions as new content is presented each month.
- 2025-26 dates: September 11, October 16, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 12, and April 9
WHO: Kelly Wegener, adjunct professor of educational leadership at Xavier, has led the MTSS series since its inception in 2024.
Awards and Speaker Events
Excellence in Education Awards
This program is a collaboration of Xavier University with partners Mount St. Joseph University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Cincinnati, Thomas More University, and The Cincinnatus Association.
Learn more and submit nominations
Ann Buenger Speaker Series
This speaker series is currently inactive.