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Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education

Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education

The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education serves the larger educational needs of the Catholic Church by designing and delivering academic and professional development for Catholic school educators and leaders, advancing the research on Catholic educational institutions and engaging in active work on the critical issues facing Catholic schools.

Strategic Priorities

Catholic schools are a vital ministry of the Church. The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education partners with members of the Catholic school community to ensure that this ministry remains strong in its ability to teach all to know, love and serve God. 

Designing and delivering academic and professional development

The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education creates multiple opportunities to support the professional development of Catholic school educators and leaders.  Through traditional academic channels as well as customized professional development opportunities, the Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education accompanies Catholic educators in their quest to enhance their professional skills to better meet the needs of all learners.

Current programs:

Advancing the research on Catholic educational institutions

The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education engages in research on the critical issues important to Catholic schools. Engaging in scholarly investigation with a Catholic perspective, the Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education investigates ideas and concepts that will enhance the effectiveness of Catholic schools. 

Engaging in active work on the critical issues facing Catholic schools

The Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education advocates with its Catholic school partners to strategically address the varied issues that today’s Catholic schools face. Through networking and advocacy, the Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education works to create solutions for these challenges, particularly for those students who have been marginalized at the local and global level.  

Upcoming Events

Upcoming School of Education events

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Full list of events

Questions about our upcoming events? Contact slued@slu.edu for more information.