James M. Merrins, Ed.D., Executive Program Administrator  >>>> CONTACT ME


              Superintendent Preparation Programs

Superintendent Development Program (SDP) - 125 CPE Credits
   Since 1998 - currently running statewide, 110 of 313 graduates in NY Superintendency
   Next cohort starting January 2009    - Application available

Transition to Superintendency Program (TSP) - 26 CPE Credits
  For experienced school administrators interested in transitioning to Superintendent of Schools
  For new superintendent orientation (for newly appointed Superintendents of Schools)
  A national program for aspiring superintendents (Superintendents Academy)
       Next cohort July and August 2008  - Application available
   Summer 2008 - July 16 and 17, and August 6 and 7, 2008 (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
     - Victor (Rochester area), New York
   Fall 2008 - October 30 and 31, November 20 and 21, 2008 (Thursdays and Fridays)
     - Wheatley Heights (Long Island), New York
    

             Cycles of Success (CofS) Programs

Business Management Advisory Services
   Evaluation and improvement of school business operations

Cycles of Success for New Superintendents - 36 CPE Credits
  Since 1996, teaching and supporting the new Superintendent of Schools
  Knowledge, skills, and values for superintendent success

School District Internal Auditing Alliance (SDIAA)
  A professional community of school district internal auditors and school administrators
  Working to provide technical training and support

School Business Officials Training & Support Program
     - 40 CPE Credits / 40 CPE Credits
Four cohorts currently running statewide, participants can start any time of year
   School business skills training, for business administrators/managers and business office staff

Tenure Culture Service - CPE Credits by program 
   Focusing the district's culture on improved teacher performance

               Information Services

The New Superintendent's Toolbox
The Superintendent's File Cabinet       

                   Spring 2008 Workshops

Board Member Fiscal Training - Fiduciary Responsibility and Accountability
   - 6.5 CPE Credits / 6 CPE Credits
  These classes meets the NYS legislation requirements of Chapter 263 of the
  Laws of NY and Section 170.12 of the Commissioner Regulations.
     Future dates and locations to be announced

Claims Auditor Training  - 3.CPE Credits / 3 CPE Credits   NEW THIS YEAR  
   A training for School District Claims Auditors
     May 13 (Tuesday) - Kingston, NY
     May 14 (Wednesday AM) - Goshen (Middletown area), NY -  FULL
     May 14 (Wednesday PM) - Goshen (Middletown area), NY -  Afternoon Session ADDED
     May 15 (Thursday) - Middle Island, Long Island, NY
     May 16 (Friday) - Plainview, Long Island, NY
     June 12 (Thursday) - White Plains, NY
 
                   Summer 2008 Workshops

   Menu of 2008 Workshops and Retreat Programs Available for 
  Boards of Education, Superintendents, and/or Administrator Development 
       >>>   open in pdf  

Claims Auditor Training  - 3.CPE Credits / 3 CPE Credits   NEW THIS YEAR  
   A training for School District Claims Auditors
     July/August 2008 Upstate - Dates and Locations TBD

Transition to Superintendency Program - 26 CPE Credits
  For experienced school administrators interested in transitioning to Superintendent of Schools
  A national program for aspiring superintendents (Superintendents Academy)
  Also, new superintendents orientation (for newly appointed Superintendents of Schools)
       - Application available
  Summer 2008 - July 16 and 17, and August 6 and 7, 2008 (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
          - Victor, NY (Rochester area)

                   Fall 2008 Workshops

At the Table Negotiating Skills - 15 CPE Credits
  Two full days of negotiations skill training   
     Future dates and locations to be announced

Audit Committee Training    - 3.CPE Credits / 3 CPE Credits
  An orientation to Audit Committee responsibilities under Chapter 263 of the
   Laws of NY and Section 170.12 of the Commissioner Regulations.
     Future dates and locations to be announced

Effective Evaluation of the Problem Teacher  - 5 CPE Credits
  The practical skills and legal standards for observing, evaluating, counseling,
  and warning teachers when they are performing unsatisfactorily or when
    they have committed misconduct
     Future dates and locations to be announced

Fiscal Navigation for Superintendents - 14 CPE Credits / 14 CPE Credits
   Important for new Superintendents, Business Officials, and Teams
     Future dates and locations to be announced

Tenure - Developing a Culture of Quality and Accountability  - 5 CPE Credits
  Shifting the District's Tenure Culture - Tenure as an employee responsibility, not just a right
     Future dates and locations to be announced

Transition to Superintendency Program - 26 CPE Credits
  For experienced school administrators interested in transitioning to Superintendent of Schools
  A national program for aspiring superintendents (Superintendents Academy)
  Also, new superintendents orientation (for newly appointed Superintendents of Schools)
       - Application available
   Fall 2008 - October 30 and 31, November 20 and 21, 2008 (Thursdays and Fridays)
     - Wheatley Heights (Long Island), New York


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