Our Services
At the Consortium of Independent Ontario Catholic Schools (CIOCS), we are dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent Catholic education throughout the province of Ontario. Our member schools benefit from a vibrant, mission-driven community committed to excellence in formation, academics, and leadership. We provide a variety of services designed to empower school administrators, educators, and families in their shared vocation of forming young people in truth, faith, and virtue.
​
Please note: The services listed below are currently in production and will begin rolling out throughout the summer of 2025. We look forward to sharing these exciting developments with our member schools and community partners in the months ahead.
School Start-Up Guidance
Supporting new and emerging schools with:
-
Step-by-step start-up guidance
-
Sample policies and operational documents
-
Connections to vetted professionals and service providers
-
Mentorship from experienced school founders
Professional Development & Formation
Equipping Catholic educators and leaders through:
-
Webinars and workshops rooted in Catholic tradition
-
Ongoing formation for teachers, administrators, and trustees
-
Spiritual retreats and leadership forums
​Governance & Board Support
Helping ensure strong and faithful school leadership via:
-
Trustee onboarding packages
-
Policy templates and evaluation tools
-
Strategic planning and governance coaching
School Development Officer
Maximilien Vachon
CIOCS is proud to announce that Maximilien Vachon, an independent school teacher from Ottawa, is willing to offer his experience and assistance to any group of parents in Ontario who are interested in pursuing the advancement of independent Catholic education. Max has a B.Sc. (Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University 2017) and is pursuing his B.Ed Education intermediate, Laurentian University. He will be our “on the ground” designate, helping parents to understand the operational and curriculum side of starting a school. Max will complement our other services which include assisting with the corporate formation and governance, as well as charitable registration application.
