irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12KScholarships for graduating special education high school students.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fall Conference
Annual professional development conference for special education administrators, featuring workshops and networking events
Legislative Advocacy
Representation of member interests to state education departments and policymakers, including participation in task forces and regulatory discussions
Professional Development Workshops
Regular workshops and webinars on topics such as structured literacy and special education compliance, often providing CTLE credits
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 3 activities
- Host annual and virtual professional development events for special education administratorsOrganizes an annual fall conference in Montauk, NY, and live virtual workshops on evidence-based practices such as structured literacy and Orton Gillingham methodology for special education administrators.
- Provide regulatory updates and field-specific resources to membersShares timely updates on new regulations and emerging issues in special education and produces workshop handouts to support professional practice.
- Support professional learning through CTLE sponsorshipActs as a New York State-approved sponsor of Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) credits, enabling administrators to earn required professional development credits.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for special education policy through state collaborationParticipates in Regional Task Force meetings with the New York State Education Department (NYSED), representing organizational leadership in the Special Education sub-group to influence school reopening and related policies.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to graduating high school students in special education programsProvides financial scholarships to students completing high school who are enrolled in special education programs, supporting their transition to post-secondary education or training.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Facilitate member engagement and networking for special education administratorsHosts annual in-person events including a welcome back reception and complimentary membership reception to foster community and connection among members.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Facilitate peer dialogue among special education administratorsCreates forums for special education administrators to discuss common challenges and share strategies for improving services and leadership in the field.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Offer membership to special education administrators and supervisorsProvides membership to administrators and supervisors of special education programs in public and private schools and agencies with New York State accreditation, offering access to professional resources and events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$21K6%
Program service revenue$342K94%
Investment income$1390%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$342K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$281K
Cash$230K
Investments$0
Liabilities$98K
Net assets$182K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Alicia Konecny — Second Vice President
- Gail Daugherty — Liason to the State
- Mary Ann Ambrosini — President
- Meredythe Alliegro — Secretary
- Pat Luft — Administrative Coordinator
- Stephen Moran — First Vice President
- Tracy Murray — Treasurer
- Tricia Desiderio — Past President
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- DaVinci Collaborative Partner — Collaborates to present a live Zoom workshop on structured literacy and Orton Gillingham methodology.
- NYSED Government — Collaborates with NYSED, as evidenced by the participation of Christopher Suriano, Assistant Commissioner of NYSED, in providing workshop content.
- New York State Education Department Government — Collaborated with NYSED in the Regional Task Force meetings on school re-opening, particularly within the Special Education sub-group.
- local colleges and universities Partner — Partners with local colleges and universities to encourage interest in preparing candidates for the field of special education.
strategies · 3
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 Network for Systemic Improvementmethodology: professional_collaboration_networkBy convening special education administrators in a structured professional community, the organization drives improvement in programs and services, because peer collaboration fosters shared problem-solving and innovation that individual districts cannot achieve alone.
- Inclusion-Centered Professional Developmentmethodology: inclusion_centered_professional_developmentBy integrating principles of inclusion and equity into professional learning experiences, the organization strengthens leadership capacity and program quality in special education, because authentic development rooted in equity produces more effective and sustainable educational practices.
- Member-Driven Advocacy for Policy Influencemethodology: member_driven_advocacyBy aggregating input from member administrators, the organization shapes special education policy at the state level, because collective professional feedback carries greater weight in regulatory and legislative discussions.