School Accelerator
Equip your school for lasting renewal through an intensive 3-day program.
A Focused retreat for catholic school transformation
The School Accelerator is a 3-day intensive designed to rapidly build your school's capacity for Perennial Catholic Education. Whether you're launching a new school or renewing an established one, this immersive experience provides the vision, tools, and community you need to thrive.
Through hands-on workshops on mission and vision, curriculum and pedagogy, fundraising and change management, you'll leave with a clear roadmap for integrating the fullness of Catholic education into every aspect of school life.
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Who Should Attend?
The School Accelerator is designed for:
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School leaders seeking to deepen their school's Catholic identity
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Clergy supporting or overseeing Catholic education in their parishes
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Founding teams building new classical Catholic schools
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Board members committed to educational renewal
We offer dedicated tracks for both new and established schools, ensuring you receive the guidance most relevant to your community's journey.
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What to Expect
Over 2.5 days, your team will:
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Sharpen your mission and vision with workshops on curriculum, pedagogy, and Catholic identity
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Strengthen operations through sessions on fundraising, governance, and change management
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Build your support network by connecting with mentors, peer schools, and service providers who can accelerate your efforts
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Leave with a plan for sustainable, long-term growth rooted in the fullness of Catholic education
The Accelerator provides immediate access to subject matter experts and a thriving community of school leaders who understand the challenges—and the profound rewards—of this work.
"Thank you for a wonderful week of networking, affirmation of the great work we are doing, inspiration to bring back to our faculty and staff, and the opportunity for personal, professional, and spiritual renewal. I feel charged and ready to head back to school tomorrow with new goals and a road map for how to achieve them. It really was a spectacular week."
Bring the Accelerator to Your Community
Interested in hosting a regional School Accelerator?
We partner with communities ready to mobilize local leaders and strengthen Catholic education from within.
Contact Francis Lee at flee@jhni.org to explore hosting an Accelerator in your area.