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New Leaders Learning From Leaders Podcast

Partner SuperEval created new podcast series. Listen to first episode with 2023 Superintendent of the Year Kevin McGowan, Ed.D., Brighton.

Dr. Gladys Cruz Sworn in as President of AASA

Congratulations to Dr. Gladys Cruz, District Superintendent of Questar III BOCES who presented her inaugural address in Washington, D.C. on July 12, 2023.

Dr. Jason Andrews Elected as President of NYSCOSS

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Andrews, Superintendent from Windsor who presented his inaugural address at the annual Summer Event on June 25th.

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September 15 - May 10, 2024 Take Time To Take Care of Yourself A Personal Wellness Program with NYSCOSS/LEAF & Equitable Advisors. The superintendent position requires you to juggle many different things all at once. Unfortunately, taking care of everyone else can come at a price, as many superintendents neglect their own personal well-being. More information
September 30, 2023 Dignity & Inclusive School Cultures Join us for this Pre-Summit Workshop presented by LEAF, Inc. - Dignity & Inclusive School Cultures: Leadership at Every Level. Regardless of race or creed, people who identify as LGBTQ+ experience dignity violations at rates that are disproportionate to other marginalized groups. Many of these violations are rooted in bias, intolerance, or lack of understanding. More information
October 1 - 3, 2023 2023 Fall Leadership Summit Join us in Saratoga Springs for the 2023 Fall Leadership Summit: "The Audacity to Lead for ALL" we where we want to live up to the promise of "All Means All." Join Opening Keynote speaker Dr. Manny Scott, speaker, author, servant-leader and one of the original Freedom Writers, as we focus on ways in which schools can incorporate ideas and new systems into their curriculum and culture and hear his session "The Power of One." More information
October 1 - 2, 2023 New Superintendents Institute Fall Session During this half-day session on October 1st, prior to the opening of the 2023 Fall Leadership Summit, we will discuss the superintendent's role as instructional leader and working with your school board during challenging times. New superintendents are also encouraged to attend a breakfast meeting with Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa on the morning of Tuesday, October 3rd to discuss critical issues for new superintendents. More information
October 1, 2023 Early Career Superintendents' Institute Join us for the Early Career Superintendents' Institute. This event takes place prior to the Fall Leadership Summit and registration does not include the Fall Leadership Summit. If you wish to attend both, please submit a registration for the Fall Leadership Summit where you can include a registration for the Early Career Institute at the same time. More information
October 1, 2023 Cabinet Institute Leveraging Strengths of Effective Superintendent/Cabinet Teams More information
October 16 - 17, 2023 Collaborative Leadership Retreat Join us for this Collaborative Leadership Retreat Experience for School Leaders and Teams. More information
November 30 - December 1, 2023 New Superintendents Workshop Join us for a two-day workshop for new superintendents discussing fiscal leadership, labor relations and negotiations; strategic planning for your district's future, ethics, wellness and balance, and hear from a panel of past NYSCOSS presidents on their career experiences. More information
February 2, 2024 Supporting Women in Educational Leadership SAVE THE DATE! More information

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NYS Superintendent of the Year Application Due
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Dr. Kevin C. McGowan

2023 National Superintendent of the Year
Superintendent, Brighton Central School District

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April 12, 2023

The NYSCOSS Strategic Partnership program provides opportunities for companies, associations and organizations to connect with school district leaders from all over New York State while simultaneously providing a separate revenue stream from dues to fund legal services and professional development. To learn more, connect with Deidre Hungerford, Associate Director for Business Development, at deidre@nyscoss.org or call 518.694.4885.

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