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Events

Events
August 5 - 6, 2024 New Superintendents Orientation Join us for the New Superintendents Orientation August 5-6, 2024. Topics covered will include: - A Year in the Life of a Superintendent - Leadership Coaching - Evaluations & Working with Your BOE - Budget 101 - NYSED Overview & Resources / Meeting with Commissioner of Education More information
August 11 - 13, 2024 Diversity Symposium of Thought Leaders Join us in Ithaca, NY for our annual Diversity Symposium of Thought Leaders: Cultivating Excellence and Equity for an energizing and meaningful two days where school district leaders from around New York and the country will convene to hear from internationally renowned keynote speakers and engage in collaborative discussions on equity, belonging and inclusion. More information
September 10 - April 1 , 2025 Resilient Leadership Institute Join us for a transformative four-session virtual webinar series designed exclusively for school superintendents seeking to elevate their leadership skills and cultivate resilience in today's challenging educational landscape. Over the course of one year, participants will embark on a holistic journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and skill-building tailored to enhance their performance and well-being. More information
September 22 - 24, 2024 2024 Fall Leadership Summit We're excited to announce our next event Public Education: The Pathway to Everywhere where we will celebrate the idea that a high-quality public education is the key to any pathway a child chooses for their life happening September 22-24, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, NY. Join Keynote Speaker Richard Coraine, Founding Partner at Union Square Hospitality Group, and co-founder of the Hospitality Quotient, a leadership development practice, helping countless organizations unlock the transformative power of “Enlighted Hospitality.” Don't miss our on learning about "out behaving" competition, "truffle hunting" employees, and "reenrolling into your schools" to create pathways for your kids. More information
December 5 - 6, 2024 New Superintendents Institute Join us for the December New Superintendents Institute. More information
January 8 New Superintendents Coffee & Conversation Join us for a brief check in with new superintendents from around the state to discuss issues on your mind or share ideas with colleagues and NYSCOSS. Veteran superintendents will be on hand to share guidance and experiences. More information
February 5 New Superintendents Coffee & Conversation Join us for a brief check in with new superintendents from around the state to discuss issues on your mind or share ideas with colleagues and NYSCOSS. Veteran superintendents will be on hand to share guidance and experiences. More information
May 7 New Superintendents Coffee & Conversation Join us for a brief check in with new superintendents from around the state to discuss issues on your mind or share ideas with colleagues and NYSCOSS. Veteran superintendents will be on hand to share guidance and experiences. More information