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

              Superintendent Preparation Programs 
                 >> Pathway Preparations for the Superintendency

Superintendent Development Program (SDP) - 125 CPE Credits
   Since 1998 - currently running statewide, 112 of 313 graduates in NY Superintendency
   A BOCES Aidable Program - Greater Southern Tier BOCES (LEA)
   Next cohort starting January 2009    - Application available
   SDP 10th Year Annual Meeting - October 5 - Saratoga Springs    - Registration Form

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 October and November 2008  - Application available
   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 District Internal Auditors Conference - November 12-14, 2008
     - tools and techniques in the school district environment 
     Capital Region New York - NYSNA Conference Center, Latham, New York
        November 12, 2008 - Wednesday (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
        November 13, 2008 - Thursday (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Noon Lunch)
        November 14, 2008 - Friday (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Noon Lunch)

School Business Officials Training & Support Program
     - 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       

                   Fall 2008 Workshops

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

At the Table Negotiating Skills - 15 CPE Credits
  Two full days of negotiations skill training - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day
        December 4 and 5, 2008 (Thursday and Friday) - Long Island, NY
        December 15 and 16, 2008 (Monday and Tuesday) - Syracuse, NY
   
Audit Committee Training    - 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

Best Practices for Extraclassroom Activity Funds - 3.5 CPE Credits
      with attention to Internal Fiscal Controls and Fund Safety  
     September 29 (Monday morning) - Frontier CSD, Hamburg, NY
     September 30 (Tuesday morning) - OSU, Phoenix Education Center, Phoenix (Syracuse area), NY
       (Other dates 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
   Important for new Superintendents, Business Officials, and Teams
     Future dates and locations to be announced

School District Internal Auditors Conference - November 12-14, 2008
     - tools and techniques in the school district environment 
     Albany, New York - NYSNA Conference Center, Latham, New York
        November 12, 2008 - Wednesday (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
        November 13, 2008 - Thursday (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Noon Lunch)
        November 14, 2008 - Friday (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Noon Lunch)

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 - Cohort 5 - - Wheatley Heights (Long Island), New York
     October 30 and 31, November 20 and 21, 2008 (Thursdays and Fridays)
    

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