named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Celebration of School Leadership Awards
Annual recognition program honoring outstanding school leaders across New York State, with awards presented by NYSED leadership and ESSAA officials
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 2 activities
- Recognizing excellence in school leadership through awardsAdministers an annual awards program that honors outstanding school leaders for their achievements and contributions to education.
- Supporting school recognition and best practices implementationProvided leadership and strategic support that led to Sleepy Hollow High School being recognized as a Best Practices High School by The Magellan Foundation, a Breakthrough High School by NASSP/MetLife Foundation in 2014, and featured on the U.S. Department of Education’s Doing What Works website.
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for transgender students' rightsEngaged in public advocacy by issuing a joint statement with the New York State Attorney General and the State Education Department affirming legal protections and rights for transgender students in educational settings.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Providing legal and negotiation support for collective bargaining and employment litigationOffers legal assistance and representation to members in collective bargaining processes and employment-related legal matters. This includes advocating for members' rights and interests in labor negotiations and court proceedings.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Supporting school leaders' professional capacityDelivers resources, guidance, and professional support to school administrators and supervisors to enhance their leadership effectiveness and operational capabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$900K
Contributions & grants$876K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$24K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$874K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$147K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$762K
Cash$762K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$762K
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL CONKLIN-SPILLANE | PRESIDENT | 30 | $67K |
| CHARLES Z GOLD | TREASURER | 10 | $26K |
| ALBERT VOORNEVELD | EXECUTIVE VI | 3 | $6K |
| BRIAN FARRELL | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $6K |
| JESIMAE OSSORIO | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $6K |
| JOHN RICKERT | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $6K |
| LISA O'NEILL | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $6K |
| STEVEN BOYNTON | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $6K |
| SHELLEY BALDWIN-NYE | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $4K |
| SHIREEN FASCIGLIONE | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $4K |
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- ASCD Partner — Featured work in “Common Core Insider HS Math”.
- American Educational Research Association Partner — Presented on education topics.
- Corwin Press Partner — Featured work in the book Releasing Leadership Brilliance: Breaking Sound Barriers in Education (2017).
- NASSP/MetLife Foundation Partner — Named Sleepy Hollow High School a Breakthrough High School for 2014.
- NYSED Government — Collaborates with NYSED, whose commissioner participated in ESSAA's 2026 Celebration of School Leadership awards event.
- National Association of Secondary School Principals Partner — Awarded the 2019 Distinguished Service to Education Award.
- Office of the Attorney General Government — Jointly issued a statement with the Office of the Attorney General regarding the protection of transgender students' rights.
- Pace University Partner — Awarded the Partnership Award and Inquiry Leader Award for contributions to the teaching profession.
- State Education Department Government — Collaborates with the State Education Department on initiatives and statements related to student rights and educational policy.
- The College Board Partner — Presented on education topics.
- The Magellan Foundation Partner — Recognized Sleepy Hollow High School as a Best Practices High School.
- U.S. Department of Education Partner — Presented on education topics and had school practices featured on the Department’s Doing What Works website.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Professional Learning Over Traditional PDmethodology: professional-learningBy shifting from one-off professional development to ongoing, collaborative professional learning, the organization increases educator effectiveness because sustained, peer-engaged learning leads to deeper practice change than isolated training events.
- Collective Bargaining and Legal Advocacy as Member Empowermentmethodology: member-representationBy providing legal and negotiating services in collective bargaining and employment litigation, the organization advances member interests because formal representation strengthens members' ability to influence workplace conditions and secure fair treatment.
- Equity Through Inclusive Leadership and Structural Accessmethodology: equity-through-inclusive-practices-and-open-enrollmentBy combining leadership development, inclusive practices, support for English learners, and open enrollment, the organization promotes equity and opportunity because removing structural barriers and building inclusive climates enables all students to succeed.
- Leadership Support Drives Educational Improvementmethodology: leadership_supportBy supporting school leaders through development and representation, the organization produces improved educational outcomes because effective leadership is seen as a lever for systemic school improvement.
- Transformative School Practices Improve Student Outcomesmethodology: transformative-teaching-and-learningBy developing programs that transform teaching and learning, the organization improves graduation rates because restructured instructional practices and school systems better meet student needs and increase engagement.