Christian Brothers Conference is launching a Lasallian Pedagogy Fellows program that will begin September 2026. This program will invite participants to deepen their knowledge of Lasallian pedagogy while engaging in three in-person sessions and 10 virtual sessions over 18 months.
This inaugural cohort will accompany one another on a journey as fellow learners by exploring where we come from as Lasallian educators while prayerfully considering how and why Lasallian educators continue to be relevant in meeting the needs of young people today. In community, participants will discern how their personal vocation aligns with the underlying and overarching principles and historical impact of the Lasallian educational mission. Together they will enhance and sustain our understanding of contemporary Lasallian pedagogy.
Applicants must be graduates of a formation program like the Buttimer Institute, the Johnston Institute, the Lasallian Leadership Institute, or Brothers’ formation, and hold a certificate or advanced degree in education. Applicants should also be committed to sharing Lasallian pedagogy, either through local efforts or by contributing to Lasallian scholarship through the development and publication of new resource materials.
The inaugural group will be led by Michael Daniels, Ed.D, director of the office of education for the District of San Francisco New Orleans. The application process will begin March 1, 2026, and applications are due by May 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their status by June 1, 2026. Additional information on program objectives and participant profiles is forthcoming.
“Lasallian pedagogy places the educational relationship at the center of its activity. The educational relationship carries moral obligations for the holistic welfare of our students, including the spiritual dimension. … There is much more to the Lasallian teaching encounter than the transmission of knowledge. It is a care of souls.” (Lasallian Spirituality Today, No. 35).
Contact Sarah Laitinen, director of education and formation, at slaitinen@cbconf.org with any questions.