Our most hands-on, sequential event, The Spirit & Craft of Teaching in the Liberal Arts Tradition immerses teachers in the theory and practice of Catholic liberal arts pedagogy. The program is designed for both new and veteran teachers who desire to learn more about Catholic liberal arts education. The program size is limited to allow for maximum personal attention; participants prepare and present lessons and receive feedback. Due to the limited size of the program, the number of registrants from each school is limited to three.
LOCATION:
Our program will take place at St. Jerome Academy, located at 5207 42nd Pl, Hyattsville, MD 20781.
SCHEDULE:
The program begins on Monday with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. The program concludes on Friday around 3 p.m. Please note: By registering, participants confirm that they will attend this program in its entirety. Since the content provided is integrated and sequential, it is important to not arrive late, depart early, or skip sessions. Holy Mass will be offered.
COST FOR 2026:
$1,500 per person, due within 15 days of registration
The cost includes all lunches and refreshments beginning with lunch on Monday and concluding with lunch on Friday, plus a Monday evening reception and a dinner on Thursday evening. The cost does not include breakfasts or overnight lodging.
TRAVEL & LODGING:
Participants are responsible for their own travel (including transportation between lodging and the host school) and overnight accommodations. Area hotels which have been used by past participants include the following:
- Holiday Inn Express Washington D.C. – BW Parkway
- The Hotel at the University of Maryland – College Park
- Cambria – College Park
- Best Western Plus College Park Hotel
- College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
ACCESSIBILITY
Please note that St. Jerome Academy does not have an elevator; visiting classrooms on the upper floors requires the ability to navigate flights of stairs. Please contact Event and Program Manager Caroline Strong at cstrong@CatholicLiberalEducation.org with any questions or concerns.
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.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are granted for participation in ICLE workshops, programs, and events. You may request a certificate of attendance for a previous event HERE.
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 all ICLE programs, with the exception of the National Conference, cancellations received at least 60 days in advance of the event will be honored with a full refund. Cancellations received at least 45 days in advance will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received less than 45 days in advance will receive no refund.
For the National Conference, cancellations received at least 90 days in advance of the event will be honored with a full refund. Cancellations received at least 45 days in advance will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received less than 45 days in advance will receive no refund.
Please allow up to 30 days for a refund to be processed.
QUESTIONS:
Questions or concerns? Let us know!