CAS Executive Board Meeting
2024-11-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-12-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-01-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-02-25 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-03-25 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | VIA ZOOM

CTLE Workshop: Do More, Stress Less with Google Workspace and AI Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 4:00 P.M.
2024-12-05 16:00 - 17:30 | VIA ZOOM
Are you feeling burnt out juggling work and personal life? This session isn’t just about productivity; it’s about working smarter and achieving a healthy work-life balance with the help of Google Workspace and AI tools. We’ll explore leveraging Gemini, your AI assistant, to streamline tasks and information retrieval. Discover intelligent appointment schedulers in Google Calendar, ditch repetitive emails with customizable Gmail templates, and master task management with AI-powered prioritization and reminders. Boost communication and collaboration with seamless chat tools like Google Chat and Spaces. We’ll even touch on prioritizing your well-being by scheduling breaks and managing communication overload. Join us to learn to work smarter, not harder!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Christopher Kauter is a District Leader, Google Certified Innovator, and Trainer. Christopher is well-versed in educational technology, emerging innovation, and school district leadership. He has worked with various school districts to enhance their technology readiness plans and provides feedback to professional advisory boards. Christopher is the skilled Director of Digital Learning and Innovation for the Bay Shore School District.

Regents Meeting Date
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-10 | NY

CTLE Workshop: Safe Space Forum for Probationary Administrators Tuesday, December 10th at 4:00 P.M with Dr. Mike Fama
2024-12-10 16:00 - 17:30 | VIA ZOOM
To help probationary administrators navigate sometimes unchartered waters, CAS has developed a series of three (3) workshops for probationary administrators focusing on topics generated by the participants that will explore the importance of educational leadership, common workplace concerns, best practices, personal and professional growth, and collaboration, all anchored in the Professional Standards of Educational Leaders (PSEL). These confidential workshops will allow participants to work with a seasoned mentor and network with colleagues in similar positions across Long Island. Participants will indicate the topics they would like to discuss and submit questions about these topics when registering. Participants are welcome to attend some or all sessions.
The workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Michael Fama, longtime principal of the John F. Kennedy Middle School in Comsewogue. Mike has also been a mathematics and business teacher in the East Meadow School District and an Assistant Principal at Lindenhurst Middle School. He was instrumental in guiding JFK Middle School through the recent pandemic and achieving Middle States Accreditation. In addition to teaching and motivating future school leaders at St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue, he is currently visiting schools seeking accreditation throughout the northeast as a Volunteer Team Member for the Middle States Association.
This workshop is at no cost to all CAS administrators. CAS is a certified NYSED Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor, and successful participants will earn one (1) hour of CTLE professional development credit applicable toward the hours needed for continuing certification for each session. Upcoming CAS CTLE Workshops are scheduled throughout the school year and communicated through email and the www.casliny.com website.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

NYS Board of Regents Meeting
2025-01-13 - 2025-01-14, 2025-02-10 - 2025-02-11, 2025-03-10 - 2025-03-11, 2025-04-07 - 2025-04-08, 2025-05-05 - 2025-05-06 | NY

Generate AI for Educators
2025-01-14 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
REGISTER HERE

ESSAA Executive Board Meeting
2025-01-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Tarrytown, NY, United States

Thought Partner Thursdays - January 30, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2025-01-30 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
January 30
9:30 -10:30 am

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 919 5523 5432 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Future Sessions:
February 27
March 20
May 29

WELCOME
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Join our network of support across New York State with facilitators Dr. Eva Jones and Caroline Gizzi.

Questions? Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

FAFSA 2024-2025 (Federal Student Aid Application) Workshop
2025-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | VIA ZOOM
Suppose you are navigating the financing process for your child’s college tuition. In that case, you may be interested in attending our CAS FAFSA Zoom Workshop on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. with Gene Rogers, Senior Financial Aid Counselor at Molloy University, and NYSFAAA State Outreach Co-Chair. His presentation will include steps to apply for financial aid (FAFSA) and what you may need to know regarding college and university deadlines.
Program Topics
Understanding where aid comes from. – Federal, State, and the college directly
Learning Financial aid lingo
What will you need to complete the FAFSA and the CSS Profile
Understanding how colleges award aid
Show me the money! …all the types of aid
Ready for questions!
For additional information, please email erogers@molloy.edu
Gene has spent the last 20-plus years working in the college financial aid area, spending much of that time at colleges on Long Island. He is well versed in the college aid programs that directly affect students and their families, including need-based grant programs, federal grant programs, and state and various loan programs. He has been at Molloy since 2006 and is the Long Island representative for the New York State Association for Financial Aid Administrators (NYSFAAA). Over the years, he has advocated for State and Federal College aid programs with local legislators from Albany and Washington, DC.
This workshop is free to all CAS administrators. Upcoming CAS CTLE Workshops are
scheduled throughout the school year and communicated through email and the
www.casliny.com website.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Thought Partner Thursdays - February 27, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2025-02-27 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
February 27
9:30 -10:30 am

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 919 5523 5432 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Future Sessions:
March 20
May 29

WELCOME
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Join our network of support across New York State with facilitators Dr. Eva Jones and Caroline Gizzi.

Questions? Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

Creating a Culture of Belonging Using Restorative Practices: One District’s Journey - March 6, 2025
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:30 | VIA ZOOM
The Valley Stream CHSD embarked upon a districtwide approach to restorative practices in the 2023-2024 school year. The Creating a Culture of Belonging workshop will outline the steps employed to bring this critical work to the four district secondary schools. District Director of Restorative Programs, Nakeshia Smith-Farnum, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Jennifer DiMaio, will provide context regarding the initiative, detailing the steps involved, potential pitfalls, and successes of the plans. Additionally, restorative school counselors Janna Brodman and Gina Brick will lead participants in community-building activities that emphasize the role of restorative practices in fostering a culture of belonging in our schools.

Nakeshia Smith Farnum is the Director of Restorative Practices and Community Engagement for the Valley Stream Central High School District. Nakeshia is a certified specialist in restorative justice principles and culturally responsive practices.

Dr. Jennifer DiMaio is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in the Valley Stream Central High School District. Dr. DiMaio began as an ESL and Spanish teacher, eventually serving as Department Chairperson and then District Director of Instructional Services.

A Zoom link and a text reminder will be sent to all registrants a few days before the workshop.

This workshop is free to all CAS administrators. CAS is a certified NYSED Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor, and successful participants will earn one (1) hour of CTLE professional development credit applicable toward the hours needed for continuing certification for each session. Upcoming CAS CTLE Workshops are scheduled throughout the school year and communicated through email and the www.casliny.com website.

Creating a Culture of Belonging Using Restorative Practices: One District’s Journey
Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 4:00 P.M.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Collective Bargaining Zoom Seminar - Tuesday, March 11, 2025
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | VIA ZOOM
https://files.constantcontact.com/7470423b901/a3450c39-07c2-4afc-86e4-68ab08396dd5.pdf

Put Me In Coach: A Conversation About Hiring, The Essential Leadership Act - presented by Tom Marshall
2025-03-17 09:30 - 10:45 | NY
March 17, 2025
9:30 – 10:45 AM

One of the most important jobs we have as leaders is to make sure that the very best teachers are sitting alongside our students. Join Tom Marshall to study practices that make a difference in hiring, one of the essential leadership acts! He will explore strategies for selecting and nurturing those teachers who will make a big difference in the lives of the students in your care.

Study practices that make a difference in hiring talented, dedicated professionals.

Explore strategies for selecting and nurturing teachers who will make a difference in students’ lives.

Learn how to keep your teachers learning and growing.

Tom Marshall is the Principal of Stony Lane Elementary School, leader of the New Jersey Literacy Leaders’ Network, and a former staff developer and national consultant for the Teachers College Reading & Writing Project. He is the recipient of CEL’s 2017 Innovative Leadership Award through NCTE and the author of Reclaiming the Principalship: Instructional Leadership Strategies to Engage Your Community and Focus on Learning (Heinemann 2018). He leads summer institutes and various learning networks for instructional coaches and leaders. He has approximately 200 videos for children, parents, and teachers on his YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/LittogetherVideos, and you can find him on Twitter @tomlittogether.

Free to ESSAA Members
(1) CTLE Credit
Non ESSAA Members: $50

Register Here

Thought Partner Thursdays - March 20, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
2025-03-20 09:30 - 10:30 | VIA ZOOM
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March 2025

9:30 -10:30 am

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 919 5523 5432 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Future Sessions:
May 29

WELCOME
These sessions will focus on important topics for today’s leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the initiatives they are working on, as well as the challenges they face, with other leaders. Creating a network of support for each other, participants will serve as thought partners to offer suggestions, propose next steps and recommend professional resources.

We look forward to working with you on
your initiatives. Feel free to attend one or
all sessions as your schedule permits.

Join our network of support across New York State with facilitators Dr. Eva Jones and Caroline Gizzi.

Questions? Contact Eva Jones: ejones@essaa.org.

Bridging Borders in Education - Supporting Multilingual Learners - March 20, 2025
2025-03-20 16:00 - 17:30 | VIA ZOOM
“Bridging Borders in Education: Supporting Multilingual Learners” aims to provide effective strategies for integrating multilingual learners (MLs) into mainstream classrooms. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive and effective learning environments for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Recognizing and addressing the needs of multilingual learners is crucial for fostering a dynamic and inclusive educational experience. Participants will explore practical strategies to support language development, cultural responsiveness, and academic success for students who bring diverse linguistic assets to the classroom. This workshop presents a unique opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit, connect with colleagues facing similar challenges, and improve your ability to cultivate an inclusive and equitable learning environment in your school.

Dr. Nicki K. Gonias is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in
Multilingual Learners (MLs) and their educational experiences. She serves as a district
instructional leader in the Mineola Public Schools, overseeing the PreK-12 curriculum and
coaching and supporting teachers. She also provides professional learning opportunities
for staff and has joined the Molloy Ed.D faculty as an adjunct instructor for the Quantitative
Research course.

A Zoom link and a text reminder will be sent to all registrants a few days before the workshop.

This workshop is free to all CAS administrators. CAS is a certified NYSED Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor, and successful participants will earn one (1) hour of CTLE professional development credit applicable toward the hours needed for continuing certification for each session. Upcoming CAS CTLE Workshops are scheduled throughout the school year and communicated through email and the www.casliny.com website.

Bridging Borders in Education – Supporting Multilingual Learners
Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 4:00 P.M.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CAS Delegate Assembly - April 2, 2025- 4:30 p.m.
2025-04-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Mezza Luna, Hauppauge, NY, 644 Vander
CAS APRIL DELEGATE ASSEMBLY MEETING
Each year, the Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CAS) honors public school principals, assistant principals, supervisors, directors, and chairs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for their diligence, professionalism, and dedication. Long Island is home to many of the finest schools in our state, and CAS would like to acknowledge outstanding public school administrators who contribute to this excellence.

As in the past, CAS administrators will be nominated by their peers and selected by the CAS Award Committee for exemplifying the highest qualities of school administrative leadership, achievement, vision, innovation, and collaboration with parents, students, staff, and fellow administrators within their school communities.

CAS members are encouraged to nominate a colleague by completing the CAS 2025 Administrator of the Year interactive Nomination Form. Once you complete it, please click submit, and the application will be sent directly to the CAS office.

Please note that only CAS members are eligible for an award, and all complete nominations must be submitted to the CAS office no later than Friday, February 14, 2025. Award recipients will be notified by Friday, March 7, 2025.

Nominators will present the awards to the recipients at the CAS Delegate Assembly at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Mezza Luna Restaurant in Hauppauge.

CAS Sponsors Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning Workshops
2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Each year around this time, CAS sponsors a Financial Literacy Program for our members to help them plan for their eventual retirement. Even if you are not actively considering retirement and preparing for life post-retirement, this could be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the New York State Teachers Retirement System, Social Security, and your tax-deferred benefit plans. It is never too early to start thinking about retirement and actively planning for it. Whether you are considering retiring sooner or later, we have designed an essential workshop for our members as a part of our continuing CAS Financial Literacy Program that you may find extremely helpful.
On behalf of CAS, I would like to invite you to attend a workshop designed to enhance your financial literacy as you prepare for the next phase of your life.
Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?
With Andrew Buttelman and Borana Verardi of Lifestage Wealth Advisors
and Special Guest Speaker, David Daly**
CAS Financial Workshop: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Or Thursday, April 10, 2025 Melville Marriott, Melville, NY
1350 Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY
(Refreshments will be provided)

The workshop will focus on:
Navigating the New York State Teachers System

Understanding your annual Benefit Profile
Verifying your service and salary information
Getting credit for prior service and military service
Calculating pension benefits
Making the right decision when there is a serious illness
Understanding your death benefit
Selecting the Maximum or an Option at retirement
Working in retirement considerations
Disability and your pension
Filing the application

Tax-Deferred Investment Opportunities – What you need to know!

403-b plans
Employer-sponsored 403-b and 457 plans
Elective and non-elective plans
Limits, options, and catch up provisions.

Sick days and Incentives

What you must know about sick days, incentives and understanding the Non-elective Employer-sponsored 403-b

**David Daly was the manager of the Public Information Office of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System. He was the System’s spokesperson and was responsible for its publications, website, and media information. Previously, he was the Administrator of Pre-retirement Planning where he organized and implemented the System’s retirement planning seminar program, which is a model for other systems throughout the country. Also, previously he was Administrator of the National Pension Education Association and is a nationally known presenter on retirement planning issues and public employees’ programs.
We have received tremendous positive feedback from CAS members who have attended our previous Financial Literacy Workshops. If you want to attend the CAS Financial Workshop: Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?, please complete this Google form.
Members who were unable to attend either workshop and wish to find out more about college or retirement planning may contact Andrew Buttelman directly at:

Andrew Buttelman, Certified Retirement Counselor
Lincoln Investment
640 Johnson Avenue, Suite 204
Bohemia, NY 11716
Office: (631) 244-8201; Cell: (631) 235-4932
Email: abuttelman@lincolninvestment.com

CAS Sponsors Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning Workshops
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Each year around this time, CAS sponsors a Financial Literacy Program for our members to help them plan for their eventual retirement. Even if you are not actively considering retirement and preparing for life post-retirement, this could be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the New York State Teachers Retirement System, Social Security, and your tax-deferred benefit plans. It is never too early to start thinking about retirement and actively planning for it. Whether you are considering retiring sooner or later, we have designed an essential workshop for our members as a part of our continuing CAS Financial Literacy Program that you may find extremely helpful.
On behalf of CAS, I would like to invite you to attend a workshop designed to enhance your financial literacy as you prepare for the next phase of your life.
Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?
With Andrew Buttelman and Borana Verardi of Lifestage Wealth Advisors
and Special Guest Speaker, David Daly**
CAS Financial Workshop: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2024 Or Thursday, April 10, 2024Melville Marriott, Melville, NY
1350 Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY
(Refreshments will be provided)

The workshop will focus on:
Navigating the New York State Teachers System

Understanding your annual Benefit Profile
Verifying your service and salary information
Getting credit for prior service and military service
Calculating pension benefits
Making the right decision when there is a serious illness
Understanding your death benefit
Selecting the Maximum or an Option at retirement
Working in retirement considerations
Disability and your pension
Filing the application

Tax-Deferred Investment Opportunities – What you need to know!

403-b plans
Employer-sponsored 403-b and 457 plans
Elective and non-elective plans
Limits, options, and catch up provisions.

Sick days and Incentives

What you must know about sick days, incentives and understanding the Non-elective Employer-sponsored 403-b

**David Daly was the manager of the Public Information Office of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System. He was the System’s spokesperson and was responsible for its publications, website, and media information. Previously, he was the Administrator of Pre-retirement Planning where he organized and implemented the System’s retirement planning seminar program, which is a model for other systems throughout the country. Also, previously he was Administrator of the National Pension Education Association and is a nationally known presenter on retirement planning issues and public employees’ programs.
We have received tremendous positive feedback from CAS members who have attended our previous Financial Literacy Workshops. If you want to attend the CAS Financial Workshop: Retirement – Will I be Ready and Able to Retire as Planned?, please complete this Google form.
Members who were unable to attend either workshop and wish to find out more about college or retirement planning may contact Andrew Buttelman directly at:

Andrew Buttelman, Certified Retirement Counselor
Lincoln Investment
640 Johnson Avenue, Suite 204
Bohemia, NY 11716
Office: (631) 244-8201; Cell: (631) 235-4932
Email: abuttelman@lincolninvestment.com

ESSAA Executive Board Meeting
2025-04-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Turning Point, Verona, NY, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY, United States

CAS Delegate Assembly - May 14, 2025 - 4:30 p.m.
2025-05-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Mezza Luna, Hauppauge, NY, 644 Vander
CAS MAY DELEGATE ASSEMBLY MEETING
Blue Ribbon Awards
Honor Retirees
