ACAAP

Fall 2026 Conference

Thursday, October 29, 2026
8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
College of the Holy Cross
Hogan Campus Center, Worcester, MA

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Keynote Speaker: Steve Cheeseman, President of NCEA Former Superintendent of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT

Steve Cheeseman, NCEA President, ACAAP 2026 Conference Keynote

Agenda

8:00 a.m.

Registration Table Opens

9:00 a.m.

Keynote By Steven Cheeseman, President, National Catholic Educational Association

9:45 am

Breakout Sessions One

  • Elementary Schools
  • Advancement & Alumni Relations
  • Admissions
  • Communications & Marketing

10:30 a.m.

Coffee Break

10:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions Two

  • Elementary Schools
  • Advancement & Alumni Relations
  • Admissions
  • Communications & Marketing

11:30 a.m.

Break

11:45 a.m.

Round Table Discussions (Lead by ACAAP Board Members)

  • Elementary Schools
  • Advancement & Alumni Relations
  • Admissions
  • Communications & Marketing

12:30 p.m. — Lunch

1:15 p.m. — Award Ceremony

1:45 p.m. — Departure

Join us for an inspiring workshop where you will have the opportunity to engage in various breakout sessions themed around admissions, advancement, and communications best practices for Catholic elementary and secondary schools.

Who Should Attend

  • Catholic elementary school admissions, advancement, and communications professionals
  • Catholic secondary school admissions, advancement, and communications professionals
  • Catholic School Heads of Schools, Principals and Presidents
  • Pastors
  • Diocesan Catholic Schools Office
  • Board members

Walk Away With

Reconnecting with other likeminded professionals in the New England region.

Discovering new best practices in admissions, advancement, and communications.

Learning from seasoned professionals in the Catholic school world.

Bringing back new ideas about what you can do this year at your school.

Registration Cost Per Person

$75 / person includes continental breakfast, lunch, and access to ACAAP’s Business Partners.

Be sure to register you and your team soon! Spaces are limited!

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