Advocacy

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. 

The Early Career Superintendents Institute is specifically designed by and for superintendents in their early years of the superintendency. The program offers practical advice from veteran superintendents and experts in the field and provides time to reflect on professional practice.

Do you and your district know where you want to go and how you're going to get there?

Revitalize & Inspire: A Leadership Recharge for School District Leaders, a leadership and wellness retreat created by The Council's Wellness Committee, is an event aimed at empowering superintendents and other school district leaders with essential tools for emotional resilience and managing the challenges that come with a leadership role. In a safe, trusting environment, leaders will learn the balance of vulnerability and professionalism, while developing actional approaches to enhance their own well-being and that of their school staff. Attendees will delve into practical strategies through small group discussions and hear from experts from Cartwheel Care, who will share the latest research on trauma-informed care, managing burnout and stress.

This session will provide school district leaders with essential information on navigating transgender issues facing schools. Topics will include legal protection for transgender students and staff, creating inclusive policies and procedures and addressing potential conflicts. Superintendents will gain practical guidance and strategies on fostering a safe and supportive environment for students and staff.

Join your colleagues for a conversation on common issues and best practices. These sessions will be facilitated by Cabinet Committee Members around topics pre-identified by cabinet-level leaders and will be an opportunity to share ideas with colleagues around the state.

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.

Our NYSCOSS attorneys will cover best practices for preparing and negotiating for superintendent contracts. Additionally, we will be joined by experts from OneBridge to discuss potential tax-free benefits and resources for superintendents and school districts.

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.