A YEAR-LONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON A TOPIC OR SUBJECT-AREA THAT MEETS AN IDENTIFIED NEED WITHIN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES
A YEAR-LONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON A TOPIC OR SUBJECT-AREA THAT MEETS AN IDENTIFIED NEED WITHIN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES
Onward 4 Excellence focuses on student learning by fostering the learning of leaders and teachers within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The Academic Excellence pillar at the Department of Catholic Schools is supported by Onward 4 Excellence, a partnership with the John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation.
Announcing two professional development opportunities for the 2025–2026 school year, both designed to support excellent instruction and student success across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles!
Application deadline extended through June 4th!
COHORT 5
2025-2026
Effective Approaches to Promote Mathematical Mindsets for Middle School Math Teachers
EmpowerED
2025-2026
From strong math minds to strong math leadership
Cohort 4 (2024-2025)
Effective Approaches to Promote Mathematical Mindsets for 2nd-5th Grade Math Teachers
Click here to access Onward 4 Excellence Institute 2022-2023 resources.
Teaching & Learning with a Language Lens
Click here to access Onward 4 Excellence Institute 2021-2022 resources.