Our Mission
CATDC creates transformative learning experiences with educators, supporting dynamic collaborations that center equity, spark innovation, and foster impactful teaching and leadership.
Career Catalyst
CATDC offers more than professional development. We are a career-long partner, supporting educators through every transition.
- Practical Tools and Resources
- Mentorship and Leadership Opportunities
- Connection and Community
- Growth and Advancement
Whether you're just beginning or stepping into your next big role, CATDC is here to help you build capacity and make a lasting impact.
What We Offer
A Comprehensive Approach to Professional Development
Programs: Equity-centered professional development that connects educators across schools. Whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid, our programs foster collaboration, deepen practice, and build community.
Consulting: We partner with you to design the inservice you need, offering customized support that meets your goals and brings meaningful learning to your campus.
Coaching: One-on-one and small group coaching supports educators and leaders at every stage. Coaching creates space for reflection, clarity, and action.
A Community Built With and For Independent Schools
Facilitated by Member School Leaders: Leaders from member schools facilitate many of our programs, sharing their expertise and fostering connection across roles and regions, strengthening the vibrant ecosystem that powers CATDC.
Hosted in Welcoming School Communities: Schools host programs on their campuses, creating warm, inclusive environments where shared learning and collaboration thrive.
Co-Created with Educators: Participants tell us what they need, and we design responsive and relevant offerings in return, co-creating learning experiences that meet real challenges and opportunities.
Pillars of Learning
LEADERSHIP
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
CURRICULUM & PEDAGOGY
EQUITY & INCLUSION
Whether you are a classroom teacher, an aspiring leader, or an experienced administrator, our programs provide you with the opportunity to develop key skills and habits of mind to lead effective teams in positive, impactful ways.
With a focus on fostering joyous, safe, healthy, and supportive school communities, these programs provide tools and strategies to support the emotional well-being of students and adults.
Informed by the latest educational research, our programs provide opportunities to improve classroom practices and design coursework that will lead to more engaging and meaningful learning experiences for your students.
To ensure all students and school stakeholders have the opportunity to learn and thrive in our schools, we offer equity-centered programs that will increase your capacity to create responsive classrooms, inclusive curricula, affinity spaces, and school communities that are supportive of everyone.