The chart below briefly describes each PROGRAM supported by De La Salle Institute, which DEPARTMENT the program falls under and who acts as the CONTACT person.

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Department  Program  Contact 
Brothers
Brothers' Convocation: Annual gathering of Brothers of the District to discuss a topic, pray, and celebrate the life of Brother jubilarians. Brother James Joost, FSC
Brothers
Contact and Aspirancy: Program connecting young men interested in the Brothers' life with activities, Brothers communities, each other, and discernment. Brother Kevin Slate, FSC
Brothers
Ongoing Formation Committee: Meeting at least twice a year, the committee initiates, plans, implements, and evaluates activities related to Brothers’ ongoing formation from their final profession through their senior years, with attention to the transitions that characterize a Brother’s life from entry into the Institute to preparation for death. They conduct their work mindful of related activities that affect Partner and Brother formation for mission and spirituality. Brother James Joost, FSC
Brothers
Initial Formation Brothers of the USA/Toronto Region gather twice annually for mutual support, discussion of a topic, prayer, and recreation. Brother James Joost, FSC
Brothers
Retreats: Retreats are offered to the Brothers during the summer and during Holy Week at Mont La Salle. Brother James Joost, FSC
Brothers
Senior Years Forum: An annual workshop open to all Brothers but organized around issues pertinent to Brothers as they age and find themselves facing transitions in life after full time ministry. Brother James Joost, FSC
Brothers
Vocation and Initial Formation Committee: Meeting at least twice a year, the committee initiates, plans, implements and evaluates activities related to Brother and Partner vocation promotion and the stages of vocation discernment, candidacy, postulancy, novitiate and post-novitiate. They conduct their work mindful of related activities that affect Partner and Brother formation for mission and spirituality. Brother James Joost, FSC
Brothers
Vocation Coordinators (communities): meeting annually with other coordinators from each community, coordinators promote and develop activites supporting school vocation programs and Contacts and Aspirants Brother James Joost, FSC
Brothers
Vocation Coordinators (schools): Meeting annually with other coordinators from each school, coordinators promote and develop programs of vocation education and discernment for their school community. Heather Ruple
Brothers
Vocation Retreat for Seniors: Retreat for seniors from each secondary school who would be willing to explore God’s call in their lives. Participants will explore their openness to the Brothers as a vocation. Heather Ruple
Education
Association of Board Chairs: A gathering of the Board Chairs of LEC schools three times a year to discuss board governance issues, common board trends or topics and Lasallian formation. Janet Ruggiero
Education
Board of Trustees Policy Governance Training and Development: Lesson plans, modules, presentations and workshops designed to assist boards of trustees in area of governance. Janet Ruggiero
Education
Boards of Trustees Lasallian Formation: Lesson plans, modules and presentations designed to provide trustees formation in the Lasallian Educational Mission. Greg Kopra
Education
Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies: A three year formation program sponsored by the US/Toronto Region which studies the life, works, spirituality, and educational vision of the Founder. Greg Kopra
Education
Campus Ministry and Student Activities Directors Gathering: An annual gathering for the purpose of Lasallian formation, retreat, and the opportunity to discuss themes, trends and issues relevent to co-curriculars and campus life. Heather Ruple
Education
Catholic Lasallian Assessment Process (CLASP): A program designed to affirm the work of the schools living their Catholic and Lasallian character, and to identify critical growth areas. Gery Short
Education
Christian Service-Learning Initiatives: District sponsored workshops and networking opportunities around the development and implementation of service-learning. Heather Ruple
Education
Educator Customized Retreats and Formation Workshops: Designed for schools and works upon request around specific themes and topics for faculty, staff, parents, coaches, etc. Greg Kopra
Education
Educator Orientation for New Personnel: Pre-service programs and mid-year retreats for new personnel as a formal introduction to the Lasallian Educational Mission. Greg Kopra
Education
Educator Workshop: Renewal Retreat: An annual three-day retreat experience designed for educators interested in affirming their commitment to the mission. Greg Kopra
Education
Educator Workshops: Opportunities for networking, exploring educational issues and Lasallian formation for teachers and/or administrators who share common responsiblities in the schools. Greg Kopra
Education
Huether Lasallian Workshop: A three-day annual gathering of Lasallians throughout the US/Toronto Region devoted to the study of and relfection on a topic related to Lasallian education. Jackie Berlogar
Education
Lasallian Collegians Network: A network of college students from public and private colleges and univerisities interested in exploring and participating in the Lasallian educational mission. Heather Ruple
Education
Lasallian Educational Resources for Students: Lasallian teaching units designed for grades 9-12 focused on the history, heritage and characteristics of the mission. Greg Kopra
Education
Lasallian Leadership Institute: A three-year leadership formation program sponsored by the US/Toronto Region. Greg Kopra
Education
Lasallian Resources: Retreat outlines and models, prayer services, videos, DVD's and PowerPoint presentation, Lasallian literature and other media resources for Lasallian formation. Greg Kopra
Education
Lasallian Social Justice Institute: A week long summer program for Lasallian educators sponsored by the US/Toronto Region exploring issues of justice, service, peace and education in a Lasallian context. Greg Kopra
Education
Lasallian Student Leaders: A one week summer Lasallian leadership formation and training program designed specifically for student leaders from the secondary schools. Heather Ruple
Education
Lasallian Youth Assembly: A one week summer program for secondary school students of the District to explore issues of justice and peace through common experiences of faith, service and community. Heather Ruple
Education
Religious Studies Program Assessment: Provides evaluative and consultation services to the Religious Studies Programs of the secondary schools. Greg Kopra
Education
Secondary School Administrator Association (SSAA): A gathering of Presidents and Prinicipals three times a year for Lasallian formation, exploring common educational and mission issues and discussing new or common initiatives. Gery Short
Education
Twinning Program: Regional program created to aid individual ministries in the Lwanga District of Africa. San Francisco District schools are “twinned” with a Lwanga District school. Heather Ruple
Education
Vandu Paaru: Month long summer immersion programs for Lasallian educators interested in providing service to Lasallian works in India and Sri Lanka. Gery Short
Education
Venaver: 5 Day immersion experiences for students to Tijuana, Mexico and Browning, Montana Heather Ruple
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