Catholic Coalition for Special Education

Welcome

The mission of the Catholic Coalition for Special Education is to ensure that children with special needs are able to attend, and receive an appropriate education in their local Catholic elementary schools and high schools. In the words of Pope Benedict XVI “no child should be denied his or her right to an education in faith, which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation.” CCSE provides grants and technical assistance to help Catholic schools in Washington, D.C. and Maryland achieve this goal.

If You Believe in Me. . . I'll Believe In Me

Who We Are

Established in 2004, the Catholic Coalition for Special Education, Inc. (CCSE) raises funds to support the implementation of special education instruction and programs in Catholic Schools in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. CCSE is organized as a religious, charitable, educational non-profit corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

What we do
CCSE is the only organization in the Washington metropolitan area to provide an affordable non-public option for families seeking a Catholic education for their child with special needs. We support both existing programs and the establishment of new programs. The Professional Advisory Board works with schools to implement appropriate, cost-effective programs thereby removing some of the burden from the school administration. This allows children with special needs to grow spiritually and academically. CCSE is guided by the philosophy that the Catholic school is a safe, loving place where all are welcome. CCSE encourages communities to embrace this philosophy by raising disabilities awareness and promoting community participation by awarding grants and providing technical assistance to schools.

Who we serve
Children and youth K-12, with intellectual and physical disabilities and with special learning needs who are or who wish to be enrolled in Catholic schools in Washington, DC and Maryland.


About Us For Schools How You Can Help Tuition Grants News The CCSE Spirit Newsletter Photo Gallery Contact Us Online Resources BREAKING NEWS 2009 Grant Awards featured in the Gazette: Catholic Schools Get Special Education Grants Eunice Kennedy Shriver: CCSE remembers a special friend Catholic Standard Tribute Catholic Standard Article CCSE featured in article on Suite101.com: Private School Offers Special Education Program Call for Nominations opened on December 1, 2008 for the Teacher Tuition Assistance Program CCSE welcomes three new Board members 2009 If You Believe in Me...I'll Believe in Me! Spring Benefit held at the Embassy of Italy raises a record $102,000 2009 Believe in Me! Grant-Making Program Grant Recipients announced at the CCSE Annual Grant Awards Ceremony on October 7, 2009 Our Lady of Lourdes School in Bethesda, Md. accepted a grant to help pay the salary for one special education teacher serving students with intellectual disabilities St. Mary of the Mills School in Laurel, Md. accepted a grant to hire two full-time paraprofessionals who will serve students with low-incidence disabilities St. John the Evangelist School in Silver Spring, Md. accepted a grant to help cover the costs of two part-time special education aides for students with low-incidence disabilities St. Camillus School in Silver Spring, Md. accepted a grant to help fund staffing for the Student Assistance Team (SAT) Sacred Heart of Mary School in Baltimore accepted a grant to help pay for the salary of an instructional aide to help students with intellectual disabilities, including Down Syndrome Holy Cross School in Garrett Park, Md. accepted a grant to fund the salary of a special education teacher who will work with students with intellectual disabilities Kane Foundation Awards CCSE $90,000	Welcome The mission of the Catholic Coalition for Special Education is to ensure that children with special needs are able to attend, and receive an appropriate education in their local Catholic elementary schools and high schools. In the words of Pope Benedict XVI “no child should be denied his or her right to an education in faith, which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation.” CCSE provides grants and technical assistance to help Catholic schools in Washington, D.C. and Maryland achieve this goal. If You Believe in Me. . . I'll Believe In Me Who We Are Established in 2004, the Catholic Coalition for Special Education, Inc. (CCSE) raises funds to support the implementation of special education instruction and programs in Catholic Schools in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. CCSE is organized as a religious, charitable, educational non-profit corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. What we do CCSE is the only organization in the Washington metropolitan area to provide an affordable non-public option for families seeking a Catholic education for their child with special needs. We support both existing programs and the establishment of new programs. The Professional Advisory Board works with schools to implement appropriate, cost-effective programs thereby removing some of the burden from the school administration. This allows children with special needs to grow spiritually and academically. CCSE is guided by the philosophy that the Catholic school is a safe, loving place where all are welcome. CCSE encourages communities to embrace this philosophy by raising disabilities awareness and promoting community participation by awarding grants and providing technical assistance to schools. Who we serve Children and youth K-12, with intellectual and physical disabilities and with special learning needs who are or who wish to be enrolled in Catholic schools in Washington, DC and Maryland. Follow us on:

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