LASSCA Conference
Feb. 28 – Mar. 3, 2027 | Anaheim, CA
About LASSCA
The Lasallian Association of Secondary School Chief Administrators (LASSCA) fosters and preserves a cooperative spirit among the chief administrators of Lasallian secondary schools in the Region. It establishes a forum for discussion and a vehicle for action whereby the leadership of the member schools collaborate in the promotion of the Lasallian mission. Each year, the LASSCA conference provides an opportunity for chief administrators to gather together to develop camaraderie, and share best practices and ideas on a given theme to advance innovations in teaching, technology and scholarship for their students. Since 2005, the LASSCA conference has allowed Lasallian leaders to connect more deeply with the mission, build community and return to their ministries inspired.
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Leadership
2026-2027 LASSCA Officers
Immediate Past President
Joey M. Scaffidi, AFSC
President, Christian Brothers School
New Orleans, LA
President
Christopher Fulco, Ed.D.
President, St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
Buffalo, NY
Vice President
John Harrington
Principal, Saint Patrick High School
Chicago, IL
Brother Michael Collins Award
The Brother Michael Collins Award of excellence honors Brother Michael’s legacy and recognizes excellence in a Lasallian secondary program exemplifying some of his values, standards, and passions. Brother Michael was a beloved Christian Brother who served as teacher, administrator and mentor to many; a founding officer of LASSCA; and a prominent national figure in Catholic secondary education, over a 53-year career.
Created in 2012 by LASSCA, the award is bestowed annually at that conference. The purpose of this award is not only to honor Brother Michael and recognize an excellent Lasallian program, but also to inspire excellence in other programs throughout the Region.
Award Criteria
Programs nominated for this award should demonstrate excellence in one or more of the items below. Nominated programs do not have to address all four criteria:
- Commitment to students in an urban environment
- Respect and appreciation for cultural diversity
- Love of music and the arts
- Improving access to education for the poor
Award Recipients
2026
Common Ground Program
Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul, Minnesota — Common Ground is a specialized, fully integrated academic and social program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2025
World Away Program
La Salle College Preparatory in Pasadena, California — The program offers five pathway Centers of Innovation exploring medicine and health care; intercultural relations; film and media; linguistics; and computer science, robotics and STEAM careers.
2024
Bridge 2 CBA Brothers Program
Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Syracuse, New York — The program is a four-week summer school immersion for rising 5th and 6th graders with daily classes, experiential learning and community building, all free of charge for students residing in the Syracuse City school district.
“The power of this conference is networking with other school leaders ... to share best practices across all divisions of Lasallian education.”
- Kevin Dougherty, La Salle College High School, Wyndmoor, PA
News
More than 130 presidents, principals and board chairs attended the 2026 Lasallian Association of Secondary School Chief Administrators (LASSCA) conference in Houston, Texas, March 1-4. Themed “Anchored in Faith: Leading Lasallian Schools Amid a Shifting Society,” the conference offered chief administrators the opportunity to deepen their formation while also exploring the evolving needs of their […]
Questions?
To learn more about LASSCA contact Sarah Laitinen, director of education and formation, at slaitinen@cbconf.org or 202-529-0047 x 109.
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