CASDA & NYKids Collaborative Workshop Summer 2026

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In a time of significant policy shifts and an increased emphasis on continuous improvement processes in our schools, the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) and NYKids are partnering to offer a powerful, practice-oriented learning experience for educational leaders. Join us for a dynamic workshop designed to help school and district leaders learn directly from NYKids researchers and translate research into actionable improvement strategies.

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This workshop is more than a presentation—it’s an opportunity to collaborate, reflect, and leave with concrete strategies aligned to today’s evolving educational priorities.

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Who Should Attend

• District-level administrators

• School-level administrators

• Teacher leaders
   

What You’ll Explore

• High-leverage practices to improve student and staff attendance and engagement

• High-impact instructional practices that drive student success

• Insights from NYKids’ latest positive outlier research

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What You’ll Do

• Engage with NYKids researchers to unpack cutting-edge findings

• Self-assess your school or district’s continuous improvement system

• Develop a practical plan to engage staff and the broader community in improvement initiatives
   

Strengthen your leadership. Engage your community. Accelerate improvement.