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Nominations Open for 2024 New York State Superintendent of the Year

Nominate a deserving superintendent by May 16, 2023. Modified applications due by June 16th. Read article for more deadlines.

Dr. Kevin McGowan Named 2023 AASA National Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Kevin McGowan, Brighton named 2023 AASA National Superintendent of the Year at National Conference on Education.

NYSCOSS Easier to Read School Aid Run 2023

Our version of an easier to read School Aid run. The spreadsheet will produce three reports for any district.

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June 8, 2023 Aspiring Superintendents Workshop The aspiring superintendents workshop is offered through a partnership with Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. School leaders with an interest in the superintendency are encouraged to participate. More information
July 23 - 25, 2023 Summer Institute At Harvard The Institute is targeted to school leaders (superintendents, assistant superintendents and directors) and provides rich opportunities for personal reflection and intellectual conversations with colleagues and experts in the forefront of their fields. You will have an opportunity to hear from four Harvard faculty on issues such as leadership development, developing high quality school systems, diversity and inclusion, and student achievement. Please note that registration is limited to 35 participants. More information
July 31 - August 1, 2023 New Superintendents Orientation During this two-day orientation, meet with other new superintendents from around the state and learn about how NYSCOSS can support you through advocacy, legal services, and LEAF programs. We will discuss why leadership matters and your first year as superintendent; year-long timelines, the benefits of leadership coaching; superintendent evaluations and conflict resolution. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet with the Commissioner and her team at the New York State Education Department and take a tour of the historic building. Experienced superintendents will lead roundtable discussions. More information
August 10 - 11, 2023 Supporting Women in Leadership Summit Join us for an event to bring together school leaders, superintendents, and women in leadership to support women educational leaders and to inspire more women to seek leadership positions in education. The program will include discussions on developing leadership, admiring your strength, cultivating confidence, strategies for cultivating a support network, the science of compassion, and setting compassionate but healthy boundaries. Participants will also have an opportunity to network and discuss additional topics for women in educational leadership. 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

Important Dates to Remember

Find out what’s due when and get resources to help you succeed.

Jun

08

2023

todaySession End Date

Scheduled End of Regular Session of the State Legislature

Jun

16

2023

todayModified Applications Due

New York State Superintendent of the Year Applications
Modified applications due for the 2023-2024 award process.
Learn about details here.

Jun

16

2023

todayCall for Proposals Due

2023 Fall and 2024 Winter Education Sessions
Call for Proposal Opens May 5th!
Access portal here.

Jun

20

2023

todayRe-Vote Date

Date for School District Budget Re-votes

Jun

30

2023

todayNominations Due

Distinguished Service Award Nominations
Nominate a retired life member for the 2023 award.
Learn how here.

Jun

30

2023

todayNominations Due

2023 Raymond R. Delaney Annual Memorial Scholarship Nomination
Nominate a member for the scholarship today!
Learn how here .

Jul

24

2023

todayApplications Due

2023 Raymond R. Delaney Memorial Scholarship
Apply for the scholarship today!
Learn how here.

Oct

13

2023

todayFinal Application Due

NYS Superintendent of the Year Application Due
Final application due for the 2023-2024 award process.
Learn about process and next steps here.

Jan

02

2024

todayNominations Due

2024 Dr. Mary Barter Scholarship Nominations
Nominate a member for the scholarship today!
Learn how here .

Jan

12

2024

todayNominations Due

2024 Friend of The Council Nominations
Nominate a non-member for Friend of The Council.
Learn how here.

Jan

12

2024

todayNominations Due

2024 Appreciation Award Nominations
Nominate a member for the Appreciation Award.
Learn how here.

Jan

19

2024

todayApplications Due

2024 Dr. Mary Barter Scholarship
Apply for the scholarship today!
Learn how here .

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Dr. Kevin C. McGowan

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

Watch his acceptance remarks at AASA's National Conference on Education on February 16, 2023.
See his remarks at March Winter Institute as 2023 NYS Superintendent of the Year.
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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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