The National Catholic School Leadership Program - EDC-X776Y

Course Description

Credit Validation for ADAC Participants Only

ADAC’s Catholic School Leadership Program, designed for PS–12 Catholic school leaders and aspiring leaders, equips participants with the knowledge, resources, and strategies needed to excel in their roles. The program aligns with the four domains and thirteen standards of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).

Learner Outcomes

• Integrate Catholic identity into the school’s mission, practices, and community engagement through faith-based activities and spiritual formation
• Strengthen leadership and governance structures by fostering continuous improvement, stakeholder communication, and effective board practices
• Enhance academic excellence through coherent instructional goals, collaborative professional learning, and multi-tiered systems of support
• Develop and implement operational plans that manage resources, enrollment, marketing, and long-term sustainability

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for ADAC Participants.

Course Materials: Text, The MTSS Start-Up Guide: Ensuring Equity, Access, and Inclusivity for ALL Students by Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and John E. Hannigan available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course with ADAC: 

• Home Page: https://theadac.com/
• Sign up to enroll: https://theadac.thinkific.com/courses/national-catholic-school-leadership-a-practical-resource-for-principals

2. Complete all course work with ADAC

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

3. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

4. Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to pce-cv@sandiego.edu after enrolling for credit and completing the course.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series

• Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More