Recently, the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES held a workshop for aspiring school superintendents at its Yorktown Heights campus, just outside of Mt. Kisco.
No doubt flyer printing was used to attract as many attendees as possible from Long Island, Putnam, Westchester, and other counties in the Upstate New York area to learn more about the duties and job of running a school district.
The all-day program was sponsored by the BOCES’ Center for Educational Leadership. It partnered with the Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation; the part of the New York State Council of School Superintendents that runs professional development programs.
Speakers at the workshop included State Education Commissioner John B. King Jr., superintendents from local schools, and others involved in educational leadership. The overriding message of the workshop was that leaders of school districts have the opportunity to support administrators, teachers, and children, and can make a difference in children’s lives.
King thanked the attendees for pursuing careers in educational leadership, adding that they are in a unique position to shape school districts, improve education in the state, and have a positive influence throughout their school district.
The other speakers reminded the participants that leading a school district can be a challenging yet rewarding job, pointing out that superintendents have important roles with regard to finance and educational and need to learn how to build relationships with ever-changing school boards.
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Tue: 8:30 - 5:30
Wed: 8:30 - 5:30
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