“Education cannot be neutral. It is either positive or negative; either it enriches or it impoverishes; either it enables a person to grow or it lessens, even corrupts him. The mission of schools is to develop a sense of truth, of what is good and beautiful. And this occurs through a rich path made up of many ingredients. This is why there are so many subjects — because development is the result of different elements that act together and stimulate intelligence, knowledge, the emotions, the body, and so on.” - Pope Francis

Congratulations for engaging in the “Catholic Leadership and French Immersion Teacher Retention K-12: Strategies that Make a Difference” asynchronous learning module.

Note: While the content in this course is mainly focused on the roles of Vice-Principal and Principal, they are supportive for all education leaders- positional or not.

Suggested readings enhance the learning experience. There are various Learning Journal Reflections and actionable items throughout the course for you to consider. The time you spend thoughtfully responding to reflection questions will support your development as an effective Catholic school leader. 

Learning Library professional resources are embedded throughout the course to extend your understanding. A full listing of professional resources is provided here.

Learning goals:

• Identify and implement strategies to improve French Immersion teacher retention through inclusive practices and equity education
• Consider unique leadership challenges and opportunities that affect French Immersion instruction in your Catholic school

This Module has four sections - CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO ACCESS EACH SECTION

• Section 1: Recruitment and hiring processes in Catholic Schools
• Section 2: Effective practices in a French Immersion Program
• Section 3: Supporting Language Proficiency of FI Teachers
• Section 4: Summative Intentional Actions