National Conference

July 15-18, 2025
Marriott Cornhusker Hotel | Lincoln, NE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Our largest annual event, the National Conference inspires and equips a growing community of Catholic educators to reclaim the Church’s full vision of education and to bring it to life in their classrooms. Join hundreds of Catholic educators as they come together to deepen their understanding of the nature and purpose of Catholic education and its roots in the liberal arts tradition.

The 2025 National Conference will take place at the Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024 CONFERENCE:

SCHEDULE: 

The conference takes place over the course of four days, beginning on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 15, and concluding before lunch on Friday, July 18.

COST FOR 2025:

Member School Rate: $625 per person, due within 15 days of registration

Non-Member School Rate: $675 per person, due within 15 days of registration (Become an ICLE Member School today!)

Conference registration includes:

  • More than 50 plenary and breakout sessions with paths for both seasoned veterans and newcomers
  • NEW THIS YEAR! A “Scholars Track” to enrich the life of the mind, with academic presentations on topics ranging from literature to math, theology to music
  • Sacramental and liturgical opportunities to nourish your soul, including Holy Mass, Confession, Adoration with Benediction, and Morning Prayer
  • Three breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner during the conference
  • Vibrant welcome reception for networking and relaxation
  • Daily moments of visio divina, guided times of prayerful meditation on works of sacred art led by Benedictus Art
  • Seminar discussion, an opportunity to participate in a model class and discuss a beautiful text with fellow conference attendees
  • Interaction with mission-aligned partner organizations in our lively 40-table vendor hall
  • Free evening to explore Lincoln
  • And more!

TITLE FUNDING:

Title funds (federal monies administered by your Local Educational Agency) may be available to help offset participant costs related to this event. Past participants in this event have successfully secured title funding. Please review some helpful information HERE.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLERGY AND VOWED RELIGIOUS:

A limited number of partial, needs-based scholarships are reserved specifically for clergy and vowed religious interested in participating in this program. If you are a member of the clergy or a vowed religious interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete this scholarship request form.

CONFERENCE LODGING:

Please note that the cost of your conference registration does not include overnight lodging. Please reserve your room in our room block at the Marriott Cornhusker Hotel by June 23, 2025, using THIS LINK. We are pleased to offer a special conference rate of $113 per night, with complimentary self-parking. Please note that up to 4 people may share the room at the flat rate of $113 per night, without incurring additional costs. Reservations must be made by June 23, 2025.

TRAVEL:

  • Lincoln Airport (Airport code: LNK) is located 10 minutes from the Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. Note that the Lincoln airport is served only by United Airlines and has limited flight availability.
  • Omaha Eppley Airfield (Airport code: OMA) is located 60 minutes from the Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. The Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau recommends using either OmaLink or Metro Sedan and Limousine for ground transportation between Omaha and Lincoln.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Due to hard costs incurred in contracts and planning, we provide a cancellation policy that aims to be respectful of your ministry in Catholic education, but also justly considerate of the fiscal responsibilities of our own ministry:

For the National Conference, cancellations received at least 90 days in advance of the event (by March 11, 2025) will be honored with a full refund. Cancellations received at least 45 days in advance (by June 2, 2025) will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received less than 45 days in advance (after June 2, 2025) will receive no refund.

Please allow up to 30 days for a refund to be processed.

QUESTIONS:

Please contact Program Manager Megan Fassero with questions: mfassero@CatholicLiberalEducation.org.

2024 PREMIER VIDEO PACKAGE:

The Premier Video Package from the 2024 National Conference is now available! The package features 11 different talks from the National Conference, including all plenaries and select breakout talks. Your school’s entire faculty and staff can enjoy access to these professional development videos from now until July 15, 2025.

COST: $295

What Past Participants Say

“This conference captures the essence of what it means to be a Catholic educator.”

“Having the ability to share thoughts openly with others on the journey is refreshing. We seem to all be walking together with purpose and are not afraid to share stories, successes of struggles, with an openness to support and learn from each other.”

"I was reminded once again of the necessity to have a deep intimacy with Christ, most especially in the formation of souls. This conference exudes the Eucharistic love of Christ in the reverence of the Mass and holy hour, in the content of the talks, and in the secured time for fellowship."

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