Programs and Events
Professional Learning & Development (PD)
The Xavier Center for Excellence in Education (XCEED) partners with experienced educators and leaders in their fields to offer PD tailored to your needs as a teacher, paraprofessional, or administrator in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region (and beyond). Whether through synchronous online seminars, multi-day trainings customized for your school, or year-long cohort programs, XCEED is here to empower you and help meet the unique needs of your school community.
Are you a school leader seeking customized PD for your staff?
Whether you're looking for more in-depth training on the Science of Reading, ways to support aspiring leaders, or even best practices in handling picky eaters, XCEED can customize professional learning and development, as well as coaching, that addresses your school's needs. Submit an interest form to get started.
Are you ready to transform your district from the inside out with a dedicated AI Task Force?
New this year, the Lead Forward AI fellowship for educators is designed to help you do just that. This comprehensive program is designed to move educators from foundational AI literacy to district-level leadership. Through a combination of flexibly scheduled monthly modules, virtual collaboration, and a final capstone project, participants will gain the tools to lead their buildings confidently into the AI era.
Exclusive district cohorts preferred (min. 14 participants).
Program highlights and benefits
- Customizable: Module pacing and specific subjects can be tailored to meet your district's unique strategic goals. (See a sample roadmap below.)
- Fully online: The program is primarily asynchronous (using Canvas) with one optional evening virtual video conference per month. Think of these as "office hours" and brainstorming spaces to discuss real-world implementation for your district.
- Leadership focused: The program culminates in a capstone project where participants design a PD plan specifically for their buildings, ensuring the knowledge is shared and sustained.
- Continuing education: CEUs are available for all attendees upon successful completion of program requirements.
Curriculum roadmap
Each module spans one month, providing deep dives into specific facets of generative AI. Choose the schedule that fits your district: 8 months, 6 months, or as fast as 4 months.
Sample 8-month program:
| Month | Module | Focus |
| Sep | Intro to GenAI in Education | Core concepts, foundations, and current landscape |
| Oct | Guide to Prompting | Mastering prompt engineering for educational efficiency |
| Nov | Ethics, Equity, and Challenges | Navigating bias, data privacy, and the digital divide |
| Dec | Preparing Our Classrooms | Establishing policies and culture for the AI era |
| Jan | AI for Teaching and Learning | Empowering teachers and students through purposeful AI integration |
| Feb | Capstone: Design and Plan | Developing a building-level professional learning experience |
| Mar | Capstone: Refine and Present | Peer feedback, iteration, and school community sharing |
| Apr | The Future of GenAI | Emerging trends and long-term strategic planning |
Sample 4-month program:
| Month | Module | Focus |
| Sep | Intro to GenAI in Education |
Core concepts, foundations, and the current landscape Mastering prompt engineering for educational efficiency |
| Oct |
Ethics, Equity, and Challenges Preparing Our Classrooms |
Mastering prompt engineering for educational efficiency Establishing policies and culture for the AI era |
| Nov | Teacher- and Student-Facing Tools | AI for lesson planning, grading assistance, and admin |
| Dec |
Capstone Project The Future of GenAI |
Development of building-level professional learning experience |
FAQ
What's the investment?The program fee is $700 per participant, billed through the district.
Who should participate?
We recommend 2 teachers and 1 administrator per building. At the high school and middle school levels, in particular, we recommend including department heads.
Who leads the program?
This fellowship is designed and led by Guy Frye, Xavier adjunct faculty member, Innovation Specialist, and LEGO® Education Teacher Trainer. Upon registration, he will meet with you to personalize your modules and curriculum roadmap.
When can we start?
As soon as you're ready!
Are you ready to join a community of educators focused on learning and growth?
Two cohort-based PD programs are currently available to Catholic school educators through the Xavier Center for Catholic Education (XUCCE):
- Professional Learning Community (PLC), and
- Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
Learn more about these enriching opportunities.
If you would be interested in joining a public school cohort for either program, we’d love to hear from you—please let us know by submitting an interest form.
Affiliated Programs and Events
X-Vaping Program
To support schools, Xavier's Center for Population Health (CPH) developed X-Vaping, a tier-2 intervention program for middle- and high-school students caught vaping or in possession of e-cigarettes on school grounds.
Three programs are available:
- X-Vaping 1 for first-time offenders,
- X-Vaping 2 for repeat cases, and
- X-Vaping 2 Marijuana/THC for students using marijuana-laced products
Learn more about X-Vaping on CPH's website or view the informational flyer.
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.