Programs and Events
Professional 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 an educator looking for professional development opportunities?
Join us for live PD sessions this year! XCEED is 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.
| Topic | Details† | Presenter(s) | Price* |
| The Five Pillars of Literacy: A Science of Reading Overview | Oct. 28 5:00-6:30PM Teams |
Susan Morrison Visiting Teaching Professor Xavier University School of Education |
$40 |
| Mental Health for Teachers & Paraprofessionals | Nov. 12 5:30-7:00PM Cohen Center |
Nicole Pfirman Senior Vice President MindPeace |
$40 |
| Make AI Your Superpower: Generative AI for Communication | Nov. 13 7:00-8:00PM Teams |
Guy Frye Adjunct Faculty in Ed. Administration Xavier University School of Education Lauren Angelone, PhD Associate Professor of Science Ed. & Instructional Technology; Program Director, Primary & Middle Childhood Ed. Xavier University School of Education |
$50 |
| Mental Health for Students | Jan. 28 5:30-7:00PM Cohen Center |
Nicole Pfirman | $40 |
| Make AI Your Superpower: Generative AI for Planning | Feb. 5 Time TBD Teams |
Guy Frye Lauren Angelone, PhD |
$50 |
| Generative AI for Differentiation (and more!) | Mar. 4 5:30-7:00PM Cohen Center |
Guy Frye |
$40 |
| Make AI Your Superpower: Generative AI for Differentiation (and more!) | Apr. 16 Time TBD Teams |
Guy Frye Lauren Angelone, PhD |
$50 |
†Registration ends one week before scheduled PD date. We reserve the right to cancel the session if minimum registration levels are not met and will notify registrants at least one week in advance of scheduled PD date (with refunds issued in event of cancellation).
*Discounts available for Partner Districts, Xavier faculty, and current Xavier students. See registration form for more details.
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 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?
Two cohort-based PD programs are currently available to Catholic school educators through the Xavier Center for Catholic Education (XCCE):
- Professional Learning Community (PLC), and
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
Learn more about these enriching opportunities here.
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.
Learn more and submit nominations