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The Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation, Inc. (LEAF, Inc.) provides high quality professional learning to support superintendent development (pre-service and in-service) and the development of school district leadership team members. In partnership with The Council, LEAF’s programs are research-based, aligned to the needs of the field, responsive to changing expectations for school leaders, and cost effective.

Learn more about LEAF, Inc. and the impact it has on education.

Events

Events
May 29 - June 3 , 2026

Aspiring Superintendents Institute-Yorktown Heights, NY

Emerging Leaders: Aspiring Superintendents Institute May 29 & June 3, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
June 2

Scholarship Granting Organizations-Legal Webinar

The federal reconciliation act of 2025 authorized the first ever federal voucher law. Commencing in the 2027 calendar year, individuals can donate up to $1,700 to scholarship granting organizations and the federal government will provide a 100% tax credit. While the program is designed to benefit private and religious schools, if public schools are intentional and strategic, we will see some benefits. The Governor of every state will decide whether to participate in the program. At this point, Governor Hochul has not made a decision, but the odds are in favor of her opting-in. Schools must be prepared to establish their own scholarship granting organization in advance of 2027 in case New York joins the federal voucher law. This webinar will dive into the details of the law and any regulations and discuss procedural and strategic steps necessary to ensure public schools share some of the benefits.
June 28 - 30, 2026

2026 Summer Retreat

The Council's 2026 Summer Retreat. The Executive Committee, House of Delegate Members, Active Past Presidents, LEAF, Inc. Board of Directors, and Committee Chairs are invited to participate. If you are not a member of the listed leadership groups, your registration will not be accepted.
July 23 - 24, 2026

Women's Initiative-Buffalo, NY

This program is designed to empower and celebrate women in educational leadership. Participants will have the invaluable opportunity to network and explore topics on confidence, celebrating strengths and developing leadership skills.

2026 Fall Leadership Summit

The Race for Excellence Has No Finish Line

Saratoga Hilton and Saratoga Springs City Center
Saratoga Springs, NY 

September 27-29, 2026

Our Fall Education Session Call for Proposals is now open.
Event and housing registration will open June 2, 2026 for attendees only.