Professional Development
ESSAA’s professional development offerings are designed to apprise members of local, national and global educational trends, inform the growth and improvement of schools, and help guide members throughout their professional leadership journey.
In addition to statewide offerings, we personalize professional development opportunities at the regional level to meet the unique and emerging needs of our members. We collaborate with a range of practitioners, researchers, and other organizations to provide our members access to helpful tools and best practices in school leadership.
ESSAA is certified by the New York State Education Department as a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider. We offer cost effective, quality professional development opportunities for our members, presented by leaders in the field. Our workshops are tailored to meet the unique needs of public school administrators in New York State. The topics presented are developed from feedback from the membership.
Upon completion of our workshops, each successful participant receives a CTLE certificate indicating participation and completion of the course, which Professional Certificate holders may apply toward the 100 hours required to renew certification every five years in accord with Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
ESSAA understands what it takes to be an effective leader and works to provide the support you need to achieve your goals through quality professional development.
Ongoing Professional Learning Experiences
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In this year long program, participants will form a partnership with a highly experienced elementary leader. During these confidential sessions your mentor will share support and effective leadership strategies focusing on the mentee's strengths and challenges. Contact Eva Jones, Program Coordinator - [email protected] Click here for more information.
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Contact Eva Jones, Program Coordinator - [email protected] Click here for more information.
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Program Leaders: Caroline Gizzi ([email protected]) & Eva Jones ([email protected]) |
Past Professional Learning Experiences
For workshop materials, feel free to check out our "Professional Development Resources"
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Leadership Development and Mentoring for School Leaders
Put Me In, Coach: A Conversation About Hiring, The Essential Leadership Act - Tom Marshall Generative AI for Educators - Corey Layne Crouch Negotiations 101 - ESSAA Counsel & Executive Director Will You Be Ready to Retire as Planned? - Andrew Buttelman & David Daly Supporting ELL Students and the Role of School Administrators - Dr. Sarah Cioffi, Marcia Soares & Valerie Lakestream Creative Solutions for Challenging Behaviors - Dr. Kelly Brock Starting Off Strong, a Workshop for New & Probationary Administrators - ESSAA Counsel & President Let's Not Freak Out About AI - Dr. Mike Doughty Leading Through Empathy: Every Educator Is A Chief Empathy Officer - Thomas Hoerr Making It Meaningful: Weaving Professional Learning into Teacher Evaluation - Tom Marshall Leadership Strategies to Strengthen Teacher Effectiveness and Well-Being - Barbara Phillips Student Discipline Reform: What School Leaders Need to Know - ESSAA Counsel & Stephanie Roebuck The Secret to Satisfaction in Retirement - Dr. Diane Albano Archaeology of Self: Sustaining Racial Literacy in Education - Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz Are you REALLY Ready to Retire? - Andrew Buttelman, David Daly & Borana Verardi Unit Leadership Workshop - ESSAA Counsel & President Student Loan Forgiveness Webinar - Heather Jarvis Talking to Teachers about Racism and Bias - Keturah Proctor Empower Yourself: Understanding and Managing Anxiety - Amanda Ready Having Hard Conversations, Finding Your Voice Around What Matters - Jennifer Abrams Accepting the Leadership Challenge - Session III - Principal as Instructional Coach: Leading with Both Feet on the Ground - Tom Marshall Accepting the Leadership Challenge - Session II Equity, Social Justice Education, Race & Effective School Leadership - Baruti Kafele Accepting the Leadership Challenge - Session I - Controlling the Narrative - Carol Conklin-Spillane Negotiations Skills and Strategies Strengthening Student Engagement - Using Restorative Practices in Socially-Distanced and Virtual Classrooms - Alyssa Sabbatino Leading in Uncertain Times - Fostering Resilience in Yourself, Your Staff & Your Students - Jennifer Bashant Opening Schools 2020 - Challenges Facing School Leaders, A Discussion with Dr. Kim Wilkins - NYSED Deputy Commissioner P-12 Instructional Support Let's Talk about Race! Developing Critically Conscious School Leaders - Dr. Shannon Waite Leadership During Difficult Times - Dr. Todd Whitaker
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Leadership During Difficult Times ESSAA colleagues from across the state participated in a virtual presentation, Leadership During Difficult Times with the esteemed Dr. Todd Whitaker. ESSAA members were inspired by Dr. Whitaker's timeless suggestions for building a positive culture, fostering two way communication and future focused thinking during this current time of rapid change and uncertainty as well as for the future.
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Janus vs. AFSCME What does Janus vs. AFSCME mean? RASA leaders came together to discuss the landmark case and talk about the questions that need to be asked.
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