Catholic Coalition for Special Education (CCSE)

05/26/2026

Changed for Good and leading the way for other schools!

Delighted to have worked closely with EWTN News In Depth and Little Flower School on this important segment demonstrating the foundational reason for including all God's children in our .

CCSE - and YOU - are making a difference! And are needed now more than ever as we strive to help schools welcome all our children.

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Roselle Reyes takes us inside Catholic schools striving to better include students with disabilities - we hear from families who have struggled to find an ed...

05/22/2026

Tune in TONIGHT 5/22 as EWTN News In Depth showcases the impact and promise of inclusive Catholic education featuring Little Flower School in Great Mills MD and CCSE!

** EWTN News in Depth airs Fridays at 8.00 pm and can be streamed at https://www.ewtn.com/programs/2017-ewtn-news-in-depth **

We spent the day filming this week with Rev. Scott Holmer, Pastor of Holy Face Parish, Little Flower School Principal Caitlin Keeton, CCSE's Founder/Executive Director Francesca Pellegrino and CCSE's Consultant/ Instructional Coach Maggie Hubbard in addition to interviews with parents and teachers.

This 'in depth' story showcases what a successful inclusive school looks like when a school community is committed to making inclusion a reality for students of all abilities.

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05/19/2026

Excited to be at Little Flower School filming with EWTN for this week’s News In Depth on the success of . First interview with Rev. Scott Holmer and Principal Caitlin Keeton following a beautiful school Mass.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!!

You push us, support us, advocate for us, teach us, love us.

Thank you.

05/08/2026

The Church is blessed by you, Holy Father. You are in our prayers.
Happy first anniversary!

04/25/2026

Thank you Word on Fire Catholic Ministries for the beautiful and powerful article on the call for to fully embrace their mission and include students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. St. Jerome Academy - a recipient of CCSE grants - is living the Gospel and educating all God's children.
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Kevin Somok’s leadership reflects a growing movement among Catholic schools to unite classical formation with authentic inclusion.

03/26/2026

Simple. Yet heartfelt.
Thank you.

See. And believe.
The change you have enabled.
Thank you.


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03/22/2026

Calling area Maryland & DC Catholic Schools!
Deadline for CCSE's 2026-2027 Grant Application is April 24, 2026 --
-- with Letter of Intent submitted by MARCH 24

Details at http://ccse-maryland.org/schools.html

CCSE supports Catholic schools in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington and Archdiocese of Baltimore. Our Believe in Me! grants to Catholic schools may be used by the schools to hire and train special educators, purchase equipment and materials, or provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to the curriculum.

CCSE also offers Technical Assistance and Training – all free of charge – to help schools be the best they can be in serving and teaching all God’s children inclusively.

03/21/2026

Thank you all for demonstrating that we are all and for supporting CCSE at our Spring Benefit!

Here is just a sampling of the smiles and joy we shared that night.
ADW Catholic Schools - Escuelas Católicas Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

03/21/2026

Celebrating

We are