In the midst of the Spring 2020 outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), NAES has compiled a list of prayers and other resources to help schools address the spiritual and liturgical concerns of living through a pandemic.
Read More » A compilation of chaplains' job descriptions from a variety of Episcopal school settings and grade ranges.
The elements of a chaplain search will be different than those for teachers, administrators, or other staff positions. These practical suggestions can help improve your chances for a successful chaplain search. Includes information and questions that can assist both schools and candidates when exploring this “culture fit” as well as the details of a given position.
Welcome to Episcopal school chaplaincy! Learn more about the unique nature of Episcopal school ministry, the role of the chaplain, and resources that can enrich your school ministry.
With the rise of religious intolerance, Episcopal schools are uniquely equipped to increase understanding of people of all religions or no religion, nurture empathy, and promote respectful discourse. In this webinar, participants will explore new approaches for teaching about multiple religious traditions and receive creative lesson ideas that engage the senses and foster understanding of religious identity. This webinar is ideal for middle and upper school teachers of religion, world history teachers tasked with teaching about religion, and school chaplains.
By weaving the principles of equity and justice into the very fabric of the school’s overall life, Episcopal schools ensure that their missions are built on the sure foundation of a Christian love that guides and challenges all who attend our schools to build lives of genuine meaning, purpose and service. Adopted by the NAES Governing Board in 2013, this document outlines ideals to which Episcopal schools aspire. It is intended to assist Episcopal schools of all sizes and constellations in their efforts to develop meaningful programs, policies, and curricula, and serves as a useful tool for the ongoing assessment of this work.
Read More » This article offers a practical framework and best practices for the professional development and evaluation of school chaplains.
Approved by the NAES Governing Board in 2005, this document offers best practices for the support and nurture of Episcopal school identity.
Read More » Approved by the NAES Governing Board in April 2010, this document offers best practices and recommendations for all Episcopal schools when formulating and assessing their religious studies curricula; outlining the qualities sought in teachers of religion; and learning to understand the distinctions to be found between Episcopal parishes and Episcopal schools with regard to this topic.
Read More » Approved by the NAES Governing Board in April 2011, this document highlights the crucial components of a comprehensive, meaningful, and age-appropriate approach to worship and chapel in Episcopal schools as reflected in the Association's diverse membership. NAES urges all schools to use them as part of the context in which they formulate and assess this most crucial expression of their Episcopal identity.
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