The Institute for School and Parish Development (ISPD) is a national development consulting, coaching, and educational firm working exclusively with Catholic institutions. We serve Catholic schools, parishes, and dioceses by helping them create and establish effective processes that engage people and invite resources in order to make the mission and vision come alive. We invite you to explore our services/offerings and schedule a conversation to discover how we can best serve you.

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.” The hit song by the late Jimmy Buffett provides such an appropriate theme for this year’s ISPD Development School. Today, there are many changes and innovations taking place in this world of development–advancement, enrollment management, and stewardship (the Operational Vitality domain). Making sure your “latitude” (freedom to choose the best direction), and your “attitude” (receptiveness to new ideas, best practices, and innovative vision) are in synch can mean the difference between prevailing or just surviving. In celebration of ISPD’s 35^th anniversary in June 2024, this year’s Development School has two major components: Day 1 for Catholic Elementary School Principals and Administrators and Days 2-3 for all principals, presidents, pastors, superintendents, associate superintendents, development/advancement directors, board members, enrollment management/admissions directors, faculty/staff, and more.