Inspiring and promoting the renewal and transformation of our nation's Catholic schools

Our Mission

The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education (ITCE) at The Catholic University of America advances the distinctive excellence of Catholic education as a gift for each person and for society. We foster a vision of education and formation that is rooted in Christ, draws from the great treasury of the Church’s tradition, and aims at the full flourishing of the human person in wisdom, virtue, and holiness. We inspire and promote the spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and operational renewal and transformation of our nation’s PK-12 Catholic schools through teacher and leader degree and professional development programs, school accreditation, and research.

Promoting a Four-Fold Transformation
of Catholic Education

PROGRAMS and SERVICES

To learn more about programs for teacher and leader formation from The Catholic University of America’s Department of Education, click here.

Our Vision

To promote the great treasure of the Church’s educational tradition

and form disciples of Christ who transform the world.

Latest News

Introducing Encompass: A Lumen Accreditation Observation Guide

ITCE is proud to announce the release of Encompass: A Lumen Accreditation Observation Guide. Encompass will be used by accreditation visiting teams during accreditation visits and available as a resource for member dioceses and schools for use in continuous improvement efforts. …

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Leadership Announcement February 7, 2024

The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education (ITCE) at The Catholic University of America announces new leadership roles within the Institute. Dr. Daryl Hagan will serve as the Director of ITCE while Dr. Andrew Kremer will serve as Director of the Program of Accreditation. …

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Welcome New Lumen Member Dioceses!

The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education, on behalf of The Catholic University of America, is proud to welcome the following dioceses to the Lumen Accreditation program for membership beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year …

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Book Release: Communion and Community

ITCE is delighted to announce the release of our own Dr. Daryl Hagan’s first book, Communion and Community: 46 Ways to Engage Catholic School Faculty and Staff During the School Year. …

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Recognized in North Carolina!

Lumen Accreditation has been formally recognized on the North Carolina Department of Administration’s website as a “Private Education Organization” in North Carolina. …

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April 2024
April 23, 2024

Dr. Hagan will present an overview of Lumen Accreditation during the ...

July 2024
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