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Welcome to School Improvement’s educational leadership hub, your comprehensive resource for staying connected and informed as a school leader in the Genesee Valley BOCES region. Whether you are seeking opportunities to grow through leadership conferences, navigating the intricacies of evaluation systems in NYS, or collaborating with peers through regional consortiums tailored to your role, this page is designed to meet your professional needs. Explore the information below and learn more about leadership opportunities in the region. 

Regional Email Listservs: Stay ahead of the curve by joining our regional email listservs, a dynamic platform for sharing updates, discussing emerging trends, and exchanging best practices with colleagues across the region. To become active on the appropriate leadership listserv, please contact Stephanie Burns, Director of School Improvement at sburns@gvboces.org. 

Regional Leadership Conferences: Genesee Valley BOCES hosts two leadership conferences each summer. The first is the Leadership Institute (LI) for Genesee Valley BOCES district teams, and the second is the Special Education Summer Summit (SESS), which supports the Midwest Joint Management Team. Information about these events is shared annually through regional email listservs. If you have questions in advance, please contact Stephanie Burns, Director of School Improvement, at sburns@gvboces.org.

Evaluation Systems in NYS (APPR/NYS-STEPS): The Midwest Joint Management Team collaborates to address regional needs related to evaluation in New York State. Monroe 2 BOCES provides initial certification for educational leaders in evaluation, while Genesee Valley BOCES (GVB) offers recertification opportunities. If GVB districts require customized, embedded support aligned with evaluation, please contact Patrick Whipple, Director of Professional Learning Services, at pwhipple@gvboces.org.

Monroe 2 Initial Certification Offerings

Genesee Valley BOCES Offerings for Recertification

Regional Leadership Consortiums: Within the Genesee Valley BOCES region, district leaders participate in various groups that provide important updates, professional learning opportunities, and a chance to collaborate and network with colleagues in similar roles. If you are interested in learning more about a consortium relevant to your position, please contact Stephanie Burns, Director of School Improvement, at sburns@gvboces.org.