Notre Dame Magnificat Schools
Mission Statement
Notre Dame Magnificat Schools achieve comprehensive improvement for urban Catholic elementary schools. By mobilizing the resources available to the University and local school communities and implementing a set of best practices in a unique model of urban Catholic schooling, Notre Dame Magnificat Schools magnify the quality of the spiritual, academic, and community experience of the children and families they serve.
What is a Notre Dame Magnificat School?
Notre Dame Magnificat Schools are individual Catholic schools that have partnered with the University of Notre Dame to support and strengthen urban Catholic education. Through this partnership, Notre Dame seeks to leverage a variety of resources to support the Magnificat Schools in their efforts to improve academic achievement, strengthen Catholic identity, build community, and stabilize leadership.
Notre Dame Magnificat Schools serve their local communities in four primary ways, by:
- Engaging in faith formation and values-transmission rooted in the Catholic tradition
- Fostering academic excellence for all students
- Partnering with local stakeholders to strengthen community vitality and sustain school excellence
- Implementing sustainable finance and governance approaches that reflect best business practices
How many Magnificat schools are there?
There are currently three Notre Dame Magnificat schools:
- St. Adalbert in South Bend, Indiana
- St. Ann in Chicago, Illinois
- Holy Redeemer in Washington, D.C.
What are some of the benefits of being a Magnificat school?
Each Magnificat school has its own assets and identity, and the way in which Notre Dame partners with each school is unique. However, there are many elements of the Magnificat partnership that are common to all Magnificat schools. Some of these elements include:
- An Instructional Coach who serves the school as an on-site professional development resource for each teacher in Magnificat Schools
- Guidance and support in creating a strategic plan for the school
- Funding for enhancing instructional resources
- Opportunities to apply for Magnificat Faculty Fellowships to encourage teacher retention
- Partnership with ACE Consulting to assess school needs and implement best business and governance practices
- Participation in the national network of Magnificat Schools
- Relationships with ACE Fellowship networks and local Notre Dame Alumni Clubs
If you have any questions, please contact:
Christian Dallavis, Ph.D.
Program Director
Notre Dame Magnificat Schools
cdallavi@nd.edu
