Early Career Superintendents Institute | Session 1

Early Career Superintendents Institute | Session 1
The transition from a superintendent’s first year to sustained leadership success presents a new set of opportunities and challenges. While the initial year is often focused on learning the district, building relationships, and establishing credibility, years two through four require superintendents to deepen their leadership, navigate increasingly complex issues, and deliver on their vision for student success. Recognizing these evolving demands, LEAF and NYSCOSS are proud to expand their long-standing commitment to superintendent development through the Early Career Superintendents Institute.


Monday, August 10, 2026 - Tuesday, August 11, 2026
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. / 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
10.5 CTLE hours

During this 1 ½ day workshop, participants will discuss:

  • Reflect on year one of the superintendency and lessons learned through facilitated conversations aligned with symbolic, structural, human resource and political leadership lenses
  • Addressing Complex Challenges – identify challenges, explore solutions and develop action steps.
  • Planning Your Year – revisit the year in the life of the superintendent, discuss balancing leading and doing, nurture healthy and productive superintendent/board relations.
  • Launching the School Year- strategize your focus and messaging for students, faculty and staff and your school community
  • Delve into advanced budgeting and financial planning – discuss everything you need to know about school taxes and how to explain it to your community
  • Long-range financial planning – understanding, building and using fund balance and reserves
  •         Advanced financial work activities in rural/small, suburban/medium, and urban/large districts.

There is a room block set aside at the Desmond Crowne Plaza at the rate of $150/night for August 9-11, 2026. Early Career Superintendents book your stay HERE.

The reservation deadline is July 26, 2026.

 
When
8/10/2026 8:30 AM - 8/11/2026 12:30 PM
Where
15 Cornell Road Latham, NY 12110
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