Upcoming DIA Events
Please mark your calendar for these professional and personal development opportunities offered by DIA Schools Collaborative and our partners and colleagues:
January 7
# 5 of Dr. Greg Bottaro’s webinar series, “The Art of Accompaniment: Enhancing Your Ability to Respond Effectively in the Face of Distress”. The next meeting dates are February 4, March 4, and April 1. Click for specific content and objectives.
If you missed any of the previous sessions, they are recorded and can be viewed here.
Register now (If you already registered for a session in this series, there’s no need to re-register.)
January 12
DIA Founders’ Forum, a twice-annual gathering of DIA Member schools and diocesan designated representatives.Members will join a virtual forum including breakout sessions, continuing important and timely discussions relevant to the successful execution of our mission to infuse the faith in all we do!
If you haven’t yet joined DIA, please complete this inquiry form, so you can be part of Founders Forums, and take advantage of several other valuable benefits.!
January 22
Telling Your School’s Catholic Story in a Noisy Market
In a culture filled with noise and competition, Catholic schools don’t need to shout louder—they need to speak more clearly about who they are and Whose they are. In this webinar, Cristy McNay of Finalsite will guide school leaders through practical, mission-focused strategies for telling a compelling Catholic story across websites, social media, and family communications. Participants will learn the top identity messages today’s parents respond to, what to highlight (and what to avoid), and simple ways to articulate the deeper “why” behind their mission. Rooted in joy, clarity, and evangelization, this session equips schools to share their story with confidence—and to invite families into a community centered on Christ.
Co-presenters include DIA member school representatives, Amber Hellwig and Chris Harrington, from St. James Academy and JSerra Catholic High Schools, respectively. Their valuable experiences with Finalsite provide perspective on the many benefits they’ve received.
Share this invitation with members of your team who are involved in marketing, admissions and retention, advancement, and mission execution.
Week of January 26
DIA Schools Summit Affinity Meetings
2025 DIA Schools Summit attendees are invited to meetings segmented by school and diocesan roles, to follow-up on discussions and from the Summit. Summit attendees have been notified of this opportunity.
February tbd
Webinar with Hallow App, providing inspiration for a prayerful Lenten season in our school communities. Details, and registration form, coming soon.
October 26-28
The 2026 DIA Schools Summit will be held on the campus of University of Dallas. Additional details coming soon!