The Administrative Study Group completed its 35th year of service in 2007–2008. The main purpose of this seminar series is to provide area superintendents with an opportunity to examine current issues in an educational and practical context. It brings together educational leadership and speakers from all aspects of the community, from local politicians to higher education researchers. It is designed to get superintendents away from the everyday pressures of their position and provide intellectual stimulation within an informal environment. Meetings are held at the Marriott Hotel, 1340 Millersport Highway in Amherst and begin at 4:00 p.m.

Dates for Administrative Study Groups in 2008-2009 are:

• Sept. 18, 2008 – Susan Gray - "Ethical Dilemmas in School Administration"
• Oct. 23, 2008 – Bob Lowry - NYCOSS - "Legislative and Fiscal Update"
• Nov. 20, 2008 – Combined Session with School Site Group
• Dec. 11, 2008 – Panel Discussion - Lunch Meeting
• March 26, 2009 – Chris Collins - "The Role of Public Education in the Revitalization of Western New York"
• April 23, 2009 – TBA

The School Site Study Group offers in-service workshops for practicing administrators from school districts throughout Western New York. The primary purpose of the Study Group is to stimulate thinking about ways to improve administrative practice and to create an informal support base among highly competent peers. The seminar series selects keynote speakers from various business and educational institutions in the region. Like its superintendent counterpart, the offerings feature a late afternoon speaker, followed by dinner and intellectual conversation. Meetings are held at the Marriott Hotel, 1340 Millersport Highway in Amherst and begin at 4:00 p.m.

Dates for School Site Study Groups in 2008-2009 are:

• Oct. 15, 2008 – Dr. Vincent J. Coppola - "So You Are Thinking About Taking the Next Step: Career Advice for School Leaders"
• Nov. 20, 2008 – Combined Session with Administrative Study Group
• Dec. 10, 2008 – Dr. Steve Jacobson - Book Club
• March 11, 2009 – Dr. Steve Jacobson - Book Club
• April 1, 2009 – Dr. Christine Wang - "Developments in Early Childhood Education"
• April 29, 2009 – TBA