The administrative responsibilities of the superintendency can be overwhelming. The superintendent needs to review foundation information (Superintendent/Board relations, school finance, school law, personnel, etc.), and understand the annual work cycles of the superintendency. The Cycles of Success is both training and a confidential support program for superintendents.

Cycles of Success was started in Western New York in 1996 to support new superintendents. In 1998 it was expanded into Southern Tier school districts. In 1999 it was extended into Central New York under a grant from the Mid-State Joint Management Team.

The Cycles of Success program is practical and valuable. The monthly sessions provide a superintendents time to discuss and understand what the superintendent should be doing next and why she/he should be doing it. Participants get practical advice from successful, experienced superintendent faculty and guest faculty