Call for Proposals
 
The Call for Proposal portal opens May 5th for the 2025 Fall Leadership Summit. 
 
 
2025 Fall Leadership Summit
Advancing Innovation:  Leading & Learning at the Pace of Change
September 28-20, 2025
Saratoga Hilton and the Saratoga Springs City Center
Saratoga Springs, NY  
 
We invite you to engage attendees in conversations by delivering a one-hour session to help education leaders dive into learning about harnessing technology and date for transformative learning to cultivating agility and adaptability within education systems.
 
Proposals require learning objectives for attendees. There are a limited number of sessions available at the fall event and proposals will be vetted by The Council's Conference Committee members. Proposal submissions are due by Friday, June 13, 2025 by 4 p.m.
 
Priority selection is given to members and partners of NYSCOSS.
 
  • If you are not a member, please contact us at membership@nyscoss.org or by calling 518.449.1063 to join NYSCOSS.

  • Strategic Partners (companies, businesses, and organizations) may also participate and must select this option as part of their 2025-26 contracted benefits if their submission is chosen. If your company/organization did not choose this option initially and your proposal is selected for inclusion, your contract will be amended. A limited number of partner proposals will be selected.
 
If you have questions regarding your partner contract, please contact Deidre Hungerford, Associate Director for Business Development, by calling 518.694.4885 or deidre@nyscoss.org.
 
If you have questions about the proposal process, site access, or your submission, please contact Kessa Cooper, Program Coordinator at kessa@nyscoss.org or by calling 518.449.1063.

All presenters must be registered as an Summit attendee.
 
Key Dates / Deadlines
  • May 5, 2025 - Call for Proposal opens.
  • June 13, 2025 - Call for Proposal closes.
  • August 2025 - Notification of Acceptance or rejection for Fall Leadership Summit.
  • August 26, 2025 - Deadline for Memo of Understanding from presenters due for Fall Leadership Summit.
  • September 5, 2025 - Deadline for presenters to upload and submit slides and handouts for mobile app and presentation room for Fall Leadership Summit.
 
Strands
 
 Please submit a proposal focused on one of these six content areas:
 
  • Strand 1: Innovative Leadership for Transformation - Navigating Change and Shaping the Future
    Innovative Leadership for transforming education systems by inspiring change, fostering a culture of innovation, and navigating disruptions to create sustainable, student-centered outcomes.
  • Strand 2: Leveraging Technology and Data for Transformative Learning
    Leveraging technology and data to enable personalized learning, AI applications, and responsive learning environments that address diverse
    student needs in real-time.
  • Strand 3: Agility and Adaptability in Education Systems
    Emphasizing agility and adaptability in education systems to quickly redesign curricula, assessments, and structures in response to shifting societal and educational evolving demands.
  • Strand 4: Empowering Educators and Well-Being: Building a Culture of Continuous Growth
    Empowering educators through continuous professional development, mentorship, leadership training, and wellness practices to support resilience and personal growth so educators can thrive in rapidly evolving environments.
  • Stand 5: Collaborative Innovation - Building Networks and Partnerships for Shared Success
    Promoting collaborative innovation through partnerships between schools, districts, higher education, businesses, and community organizations to foster student success, resource allocation and research-driven initiatives.
  • Strand 6: Innovation for All - Ensuring Access and Opportunity for Every Student
    Ensuring access and opportunities for all students by making innovative educational practices accessible and using them to close achievement gaps.