The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education serves Catholic schools in a variety of ways.
Academic Programs
The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education is a part of the School of Education at Saint Louis University. As such, academic programs that lead to certification are offered. These programs are delivered in both traditional formats as well as asynchronous/synchronous formats.
- M.A. in Catholic Educational Leadership
- Ed.D. in Catholic Educational Leadership
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Certificate in Catholic Education (coming soon)
School Partnerships
The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education is partnering with the middle school at St. Louis Catholic Academy to provide resources, professional development and other support. By working with faculty and staff to implement the latest research-based instructional strategies and middle-school-centered philosophies, students will be better-prepared to attend competitive, Catholic college-prep high schools.
Conferences
The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education hosts conferences that bring archdiocesan/diocesan leaders, local school leaders, and educators together to collaborate and learn from each other.
Professional Development Programs
The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education works with client organizations to create and deliver customized professional development programs to build the professional capacity of teachers and administrators. Professional development programs can be delivered in traditional face-to-face methods as well as virtual learning environments.
Program Audits
The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education works with client organizations to conduct program audits to collect data about the functioning of current programs or to establish benchmarks for proposed initiatives.
Strategic Planning
The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education works with client organizations to facilitate strategic planning processes.
Technical Assistance
Staff from The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education can serve as a “critical friend” with client organizations to collaborate regarding local issues that face the Catholic School or diocesan office of Catholic Education