Questions?

Contact:  Mike Ford
Director of Leadership Development
LEAF, Inc. Leadership Coaching
E: mike@nyscoss.org

Why Coaching?

All of us can improve. Whether we are new to our position or are a veteran educator, there is always room to do better. Coaches are thought partners who help you think through your challenges and dreams, while also helping you avoid mistakes and missteps. Coaching is about asking questions rather than providing solutions. 


What is Coaching?

Coaching is a powerful process of discovery and action based on a foundation of a strong relationship with your coach. Coaching conversations unleash your potential by tapping into your thinking with a focus on desired results. Coaches help you find your "non-negotiables" and keep you focused on what is important. They help you see the potential for unintended consequences of actions and keep you focused on what is most important.

Coaches generally meet monthly with clients for an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes in confidential sessions. Download the Leadership Coaching Brochure for more information.

Annual Coaching Costs for 2025-2026

Superintendent (twice monthly)      $5,500
10 months 
$6,600
12 months 
District Office (once monthly) $3,200
10 months
$3,840
12 months
Building Leader (once monthly) $2,750
10 months
$3,300
12 months 


2026 Winter Institute & Lobby Day

Advancing Innovation:  Empowering Transformation for Leading & Learning

Albany Capital Center
Albany, NY 

March 1-3, 2026

Education Session Call for Proposals opens in November 2025.
Event and housing registration for attendees opens December 2025. More details coming soon. 

Thank You to Our Strategic Partners