May 16, 2025

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• Greetings on this lovely Friday as the busy week is coming to a close! Board elections are underway and instructions for voting are being mailed to all active members. Please be on the lookout and remember to place your vote as your voice counts!

• Congratulations to our friends at LHRIC as they conclude the 2-day TechFest event in Crotenville Conference Center in the Lower Hudson Region of NYS! Over 500 attendees from local districts and across the state came together for an incredible leadership event. NYSCATE is incredibly proud to be part of this outstanding gathering!

• Thank you to everyone that came out for the AI Summit and Lakeside Celebration yesterday! It was wonderful connecting with so many of our members and the panel, led by Amanda Bickerstaff (AI for Education) was tremendous. A beautiful day in a great location! Thank you to Classlink for sponsoring such an impactful day!

We Need YOU!

Two Great Events!

Join NYSCATE authors Aimee Bloom and Laurie Guyon for a deep dive into their new book: ArchiTech, Laying the Foundation for EdTech Coaching.

🎮 Serious Play Conference 2025

Bringing the Power of Games to Teaching & Learning!

NYSCATE is proud to partner with the Serious Play Conference, taking place August 13–15 at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY — with a bonus Esports Summit on August 16 at RIT MAGIC Center.

This exciting national event explores game-based learning, gamification, simulations, immersive tech, and esports in K-12, higher ed, and beyond. The conference features hands-on workshops, expert panels, networking, and interactive sessions led by leaders in education and innovation.

✨ NYSCATE members receive 25% off registration with code NYSCATE25

NYSCATE and The University of Albany present:

Thank you for supporting the Scholarship Golf Tournament - we are over half-way filled up already!

If you are thinking of getting a foursome together, do not delay!

NYSCATE Educator Institute

Science of Reading User Group

May 20, 2025

Erie 1 BOCES, West Seneca, New York

District leaders, school leaders, MTSS coordinators, and classroom teachers are invited to attend a collaborative learning opportunity to learn about the Literacy Landscape and the role of Science of Reading. This learning opportunity is facilitated by Renaissance and will help guide your decision making around literacy.

Featured Speaker



Dr. Lynne Kulich, Senior Director Solutions Engineer and author of “The Fluency Development Lesson: Closing the Reading Gap”

NATIONAL WEBINAR

Portrait of a Graduate: Use MTSS to Improve Learning Outcomes 

May 21^st 2pm EST

Identity Access Management for Schools:

What is it and why is it important?

May 28, 2025

2-3 PM

What is modern Identity Access Management? Learn the basics of Identity and Authentication in Schools and why districts need an Identity-first strategy.

PRESENTER: Dr. Tim Tillman, Principal Cybersecurity Advisor

BIO: Dr. Tim Tillman has provided technical support, IT administration, and cybersecurity management for thirty years. His diverse career gives him unique insights into the challenges faced by K-12 technology leaders and helps him support and guide those leaders into the future. He is passionate about cybersecurity in education and now spends his time mentoring, training, and advocating for change.

NYSCATE is proud to be the state affiliate/chapter member in

New York for these national EdTech organizations.

National Coalition for Technology

in Education & Training