Events

Morning Rise Yoga - Sunday, March 3 / 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Start your morning with a yoga class and learn techniques to destress before the Institute begins. Class taught by certified yoga instructor Theresa Doughty. Healthy breakfast and networking included. Presented by the Wellness Committee. Complimentary with Institute registration and pre-registration required to ensure enough space, food and supplies.

Student Performance - Sunday, March 3 / 2:45 p.m.
Listen to students from the Windsor CSD perform at the Sunday Opening Keynote.

Marketplace of Ideas - Sunday, March 3 & Monday, March 4

• Enjoy Sunday’s opening reception, Monday’s breakfast, refreshment breaks, networking lunch and our dessert reception in our Exhibit Hall. 
• Acquaint yourself with the best resources available in education.
• Discuss your business challenges with our Strategic Partners.

Opening Reception - Sunday, March 3 / 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Start networking at the Winter Institute in our Marketplace of Ideas. Enjoy light refreshments and relax and connect with colleagues and partners. Sponsored by Partner New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR).

Two Book Signings

• Sunday, March 3 / 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. 
  Join us in the Marketplace of Ideas exhibit hall for a book signing with keynote Dr. Anthony Muhammad and his book Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work: Proven Insights for Sustained, Substantive School Improvement. Limited supply of complimentary books available. 
• Monday, March 4 / 2 - 2:30 p.m. 
  Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships from the University of Rochester will sign his book Leading with a Purpose. Limited supply of complimentary books available. 

Connect at Breakfast - Monday, March 4 / 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Enjoy a quiet breakfast on Monday morning networking with colleagues and strategic partners or participate in our Sunrise Cafe discussions start at 8 a.m. Enjoy Sunrise Cafe discussions with Partners Ferrara Fiorenza and Custom Computer Specialists.

Student Performance - Monday, March 4 / 8:45 a.m.
Listen to students from the Albany City School District open the Monday Morning Keynote.

Networking Lunch - Monday, March 4 / 12 - 1 p.m.
Discuss ideas with colleagues that impact your school community while relaxing during our “Meet & Greet” lunch in our Marketplace of Ideas. 

Dessert Reception - Monday, March 4 / 3:30 – 4 p.m.
Enjoy delectable treats for an afternoon pick-me-up! 

Specialty Member Tasting - Monday, March 4 / 5 – 6 p.m.
Taste the intricacies of different selections. Light Refreshments provided. Complimentary offering but pre-registration encouraged. 

Thank You to our 2024 Winter Institute Title Sponsor!