Leadership Supports
Administrative Leadership Supports
Service Code: 537.009.01
This service is for on-site only district professional development for administrators and instructional support staff. All professional development opportunities are developed under the framework of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and/or integrate NY State learning standards.
Individualized Leadership Supports
Service Code: 537.000
This service is for on-site mentoring and coaching for administrators. All professional development
opportunities are developed under the framework of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders
and/or integrate NY State learning standards. Participation in Administrative Leadership Base is required.
2025-2026 On-Site Individualized Leadership Support
2025-2026 On-Site Administrative Leadership Support
2026-2027 On-Site Individualized Leadership Support
2026-2027 On-Site Administrative Leadership Support
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2025-2026 On-Site Individualized Leadership Support
2025-2026 ERIE 1 BOCES On-Site Individualized Leadership Support
Service Code: 537.000
This service is for on-site mentoring and coaching for administrators. All professional development opportunities are developed under the framework of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and/or integrate NY State learning standards. Participation in Administrative Leadership Base is required.
Coaching for District and Building-Level Administrators
537.300.04
Qualified Erie 1 BOCES staff, trained in Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools will provide coaching to building and district administrators. School administration coaching is a collaborative, personalized process designed to support school leaders—such as principals, assistant principals, and district administrators—in refining their leadership practices to improve student outcomes and organizational effectiveness. Through regular, reflective conversations, a coach helps administrators navigate complex challenges, align actions with strategic goals, and strengthen skills in instructional leadership, staff development, data-driven decision-making, and community engagement. The coaching relationship fosters trust, accountability, and growth, empowering leaders to make informed decisions that positively impact their schools and learning environments.
Days: 60-75 minute sessions to take place on an agreed upon schedule
Cost:
- 1 virtual session: $300
- 1 in-person session: $325
- 10 sessions: $2,850
- 1-19 sessions: $285/session
- 20 sessions: $5,600
- 21+ sessions: $280/session
Leadership Support in Operations, Mentoring, and Systems Implementation
537.300.03
A temporary assignment in which an experienced educator supports a school or district leadership role to provide stability, continuity, guidance, mentoring, and modeling during a transition period. This role will support staff, implementation of best practices in operations, and strategies for fostering a positive school or district climate.
Days: Daily per contract agreement
Cost:
- $680/day for building level leaders
- $705/day for district office leaders
Leadership Mentoring and Systems Development
537.300.03
Experienced building and district leaders with position-specific experience will support district or building administrators with mentoring of new and experienced leaders by modeling and working collaboratively on specific projects including, but not limited to:
- Operational tasks related to the position
- Systems implementation
- Interpersonal interactions with stakeholders
Days: Half or full days, per contract agreement
Cost:
- $680/day for building level leaders
- $705/day for district office leaders
Support for Personnel, Discipline, or Sensitive Issues
Qualified Erie 1 BOCES staff or consultant can support:
- Delivery of professional development based on need
- Facilitation of reflective/restorative conversations involving relevant stakeholders
- Sustained coaching or mentoring
Days: As needed
Cost: negotiated based on project
Superintendent Coaching and Support
537.300.03
Qualified consultants with position-specific experience, contracted with Erie 1 BOCES, can coach and support superintendents.
Days: Monthly or bi-monthly meetings, or per contract agreement
Cost: determined based on agreement with contracted vendor
Connect With Us
Erie 1 BOCES empowers building and district leaders through mentoring and coaching opportunities. To learn more or explore additional supports, please reach out.
Michael Duffy
Senior Supervisor of Professional Development
mjduffy@e1b.org
716.821.7510
2026-2027 On-Site Individualized Leadership Support
2025-2026 ERIE 1 BOCES On-Site Individualized Leadership Support
Service Code: 537.000
This service is for on-site mentoring and coaching for administrators. All professional development opportunities are developed under the framework of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and/or integrate NY State learning standards. Participation in Administrative Leadership Base is required.
Coaching for District and Building-Level Administrators
537.300.04
Qualified Erie 1 BOCES staff, trained in Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools will provide coaching to building and district administrators. School administration coaching is a collaborative, personalized process designed to support school leaders—such as principals, assistant principals, and district administrators—in refining their leadership practices to improve student outcomes and organizational effectiveness. Through regular, reflective conversations, a coach helps administrators navigate complex challenges, align actions with strategic goals, and strengthen skills in instructional leadership, staff development, data-driven decision-making, and community engagement. The coaching relationship fosters trust, accountability, and growth, empowering leaders to make informed decisions that positively impact their schools and learning environments.
Days: 60-75 minute sessions to take place on an agreed upon schedule
Cost:
- 1 virtual session: $300
- 1 in-person session: $325
- 10 sessions: $2,850
- 1-19 sessions: $285/session
- 20 sessions: $5,600
- 21+ sessions: $280/session
Leadership Support in Operations, Mentoring, and Systems Implementation
537.300.03
A temporary assignment in which an experienced educator supports a school or district leadership role to provide stability, continuity, guidance, mentoring, and modeling during a transition period. This role will support staff, implementation of best practices in operations, and strategies for fostering a positive school or district climate.
Days: Daily per contract agreement
Cost:
- $685/day for building level leaders
- $705/day for district office leaders
Leadership Mentoring and Systems Development
537.300.03
Experienced building and district leaders with position-specific experience will support district or building administrators with mentoring of new and experienced leaders by modeling and working collaboratively on specific projects including, but not limited to:
- Operational tasks related to the position
- Systems implementation
- Interpersonal interactions with stakeholders
Days: Half or full days, per contract agreement
Cost:
- $685/day for building level leaders
- $705/day for district office leaders
Support for Personnel, Discipline, or Sensitive Issues
Qualified Erie 1 BOCES staff or consultant can support:
- Delivery of professional development based on need
- Facilitation of reflective/restorative conversations involving relevant stakeholders
- Sustained coaching or mentoring
Days: As needed
Cost: negotiated based on project
Superintendent Coaching and Support
537.300.03
Qualified consultants with position-specific experience, contracted with Erie 1 BOCES, can coach and support superintendents.
Days: Monthly or bi-monthly meetings, or per contract agreement
Cost: determined based on agreement with contracted vendor
Connect With Us
Erie 1 BOCES empowers building and district leaders through mentoring and coaching opportunities. To learn more or explore additional supports, please reach out.
Michael Duffy
Senior Supervisor of Professional Development
mjduffy@e1b.org
716.821.7510
2025-2026 On-Site Administrative Leadership Support
2025-2026 ERIE 1 BOCES On-Site Administrative Leadership Support
Service Code: 537.009.01
This service is for on-site only district professional development for administrators and instructional support staff. All professional development opportunities are developed under the framework of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and/or integrate NY State learning standards.
A la carte packages are available for the following:
• ESSA SCEP/DCIP Planning support
• Strategic Planning
• District Plan Progress Monitoring and Administrator Support
• Consultation on STEPS (3012e) Plans for teachers and principals
Please refer to the following sections for more details about
these services.
Per diem billed support is available for:
• Lead Evaluator training
• Consultation on NYSED required plans (e.g. Professional Learning Plans, Technology Plans)
• Instructional leadership for curriculum, assessment, and MTSS
• Administrative council sessions
• DDI turn-key models
• BOE meeting preparation/support
• SEL Support
• Custom requests
Note: Access to district data for BOCES staff developers is required. Participation in Administrative Leadership Base is required.
Unless a service package is available, site visits are scheduled and billed in half and full day increments.
ESSA SCEP/DCIP Planning Support Package
This will support districts and schools identified by NYSED as TSI/CSI in order to develop their plans in accordance with regulations. The district /school agrees to assemble a team, select a survey tool, and administer the survey. Progress monitoring support available in a separate package.
Sub-services:
- Quantitative Data Collection & Analysis
- ESSA indicator levels
- Enrollment, demographics
- 3-8 NYS Assessment data
- Grad rates
- Absenteeism (optional)
- Scheduling: Up to 1 day on-site
- Cost: $2,800/building
- Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis
- Analysis of School Climate Survey Data
- Creation of Focus Group Questions
- Facilitate Focus Groups
- Scheduling: Up to 1 day on-site
- Cost: $2,800/building
- Developing the DCIP Plan This takes 3 hours to complete. Choose between one half day or two 1.5 hour sessions.
- Session 1: Data review, Evaluate success of 24-2DCIP plan, Review SCEP plans, Establish Priorities
- Session 2: Develop Key Strategies, Success Criteria, Review, complete, share the plan
- Cost: 1-4 Buildings: $2,100, 5+ Buildings: $4,200
- Developing the SCEP Plan Select one of the plan development schedule options:
- 1 Full day:
- Introduction to ESSA, Data sharing and analysis
- Envision Activity, Establishing Commitments
- Establishing Key Strategies (must be evidence based)
- Develop Implementation Plan, Resources
- Establish Success Criteria and Benchmark Targets
- 2 Half days:
- Half Day 1: Introduction to ESSA, Data sharing and analysis, Envision Activity, Establishing Commitments, Begin establishing key strategies
- Half Day 2: Continue establishing key strategies (must be evidence based), Develop Implementation Plan, Resources, Establish Success Criteria and Benchmark Targets
- 4 After School Sessions (1.5 hours each):
- Session 1: Introduction to ESSA, Data sharing and analysis
- Session 2: Envision Activity, Establishing Commitments, and Establishing Key Strategies
- Session 3: Develop Implementation Plan, Resources
- Session 4: Establish Success Criteria and Benchmark Targets
- Cost: $2,800/building
- 1 Full day:
Strategic Planning Package
School-wide/district-wide strategic planning is essential for fostering a shared vision, promoting accountability, and enhancing the overall effectiveness and success of an educational institution. It provides a roadmap for continuous improvement and helps align the efforts of all stakeholders toward common objectives. Progress monitoring support available in a separate package.
Sub-services:
- Mission & Vision Statement. Facilitation around clearly articulating the purpose and direction of the school, describing its core values, and outlining the desired future state.
- Scheduling: Up to 2 half days on site
- Cost: $2,800
- Needs Assessment
- Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the school, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Conducting a school-wide survey using Thought Exchange
- Facilitate multiple stakeholder focus group discussions for qualitative data
- Information may involve gathering data on academic performance, student demographics, staff capabilities, and community engagement
- Scheduling: No on-site support
- Cost: $4,900
- Goals, Outcomes, and Action Plan
- Facilitating the establishment of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that align with the school's mission and address identified needs
- Facilitating the development of plans outlining the steps and initiatives required to achieve the established goals and outcomes. Details may include strategies for curriculum development, professional development, student support services, and/or community involvement.
- Scheduling: Up to 2 full days or 4 half days on-site
- Cost: $4,900
- Communication and Engagement Plan
- Communication plan can be customized to meet needs.
- All would be customized to feature district’s colors/branding
- Thought Exchange Launch Materials
- Superintendent letter encouraging participation
- Email to stakeholders encouraging participation
- Social Media graphics and copy encouraging participation
- Poster encouraging participation
- Presentation slide to be used as needed encouraging participation
- Final/Approved Plan Material
- Accessible PDF of the final/approved plan
- Social media graphics and copy announcing new strategic plan
- Superintendent letter summarizing and celebrating new strategic plan
- Email to stakeholders to view the strategic plan
- Thought Exchange Launch Materials
- Scheduling: No on-site support
- Cost: $2,800
District Plan Progress Monitoring Support Package
This service supports districts in progress monitoring ESSA plans and/or strategic plans, including opportunities for administrator
coaching and development as well as systems and process development.
Sub-services:
- ESSA SCEP/DCIP Progress Monitoring
- Beginning, middle, and end of year check in meetings
- Middle of year full-day data collection with multiple E1B staff:
- Focus groups
- Classroom observations
- District beginning and end of year meetings
- Scheduling/Cost:
- Up to 3 half days on-site: $4,200 per building
- Up to 1 full day on-site: $2,800 - 4,200 per building*
- Up to 2 half days on-site: $2,800
- *Cost will be determined based on extent of mid-year progress monitoring requested
- Strategic Plan Progress Monitoring
- Facilitating the development of the plan for ongoing monitoring and evaluation on the progress toward goals.
- Includes presentations and survey development as needed.
- Scheduling: Up to 2 half days on-site
- Cost: $4,200
STEPS (3012e) Consultation for Teachers and Principals Package
This service can be utilized to support districts that are creating new 3012e-aligned teacher and principal evaluation plans. Each sub-service must be purchased separately for teacher evaluation planning vs. principal evaluation planning.
Sub-services:
- In-District Professional Development
- Overview of 3012e regulations and NYS Teacher or Principal Standards Presentation
- Scheduling: Up to 1 full day on-site presentation
- Cost: $1,400
- Asset Mapping
- Current plan alignment with NYS Teacher or Principal Standards
- Crosswalk with 3012e requirements and CRSE framework
- Scheduling: Up to 1 full day on-site presentation
- Cost: $1,400
- Plan Development
- With diverse stakeholder group:
- Review items in current plan to keep
- Develop evaluation cycle plan
- Develop standards-aligned evidence
- Create final plan for review
- Scheduling: Up to 4 half-days or 6 after school/evening on-site
- Cost: $5,600
Connect With Us
Erie 1 BOCES is here to support districts through planning and consultation. To learn more or explore additional supports, please reach out.
Michael Duffy
Senior Supervisor of Professional Development
mjduffy@e1b.org
2026-2027 On-Site Administrative Leadership Support
2025-2026 ERIE 1 BOCES On-Site Administrative Leadership Support
Service Code: 537.009.01
This service is for on-site only district professional development for administrators and instructional support staff. All professional development opportunities are developed under the framework of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and/or integrate NY State learning standards.
A la carte packages are available for the following:
- ESSA SCEP/DCIP Planning support
- Strategic Planning
- District Plan Progress Monitoring and Administrator Support
- Consultation on STEPS (3012e) Plans for teachers and principals
Please refer to the following sections for more details about
these services.
Per diem billed support is available for:
- Lead Evaluator training
- Consultation on NYSED required plans (e.g. Professional Learning Plans, Technology Plans)
- Instructional leadership for curriculum, assessment, and MTSS
- Administrative council sessions
- DDI turn-key models
- BOE meeting preparation/support
- SEL Support
- Custom requests
Note: Access to district data for BOCES staff developers is required. Participation in Administrative Leadership Base is required.
Unless a service package is available, site visits are scheduled and billed in half and full day increments.
ESSA SCEP/DCIP Planning Support Package
This will support districts and schools identified by NYSED as TSI/CSI in order to develop their plans in accordance with regulations. The district /school agrees to assemble a team, select a survey tool, and administer the survey. Progress monitoring support available in a separate package.
Sub-services:
- Quantitative Data Collection & Analysis
- ESSA indicator levels
- Enrollment, demographics
- 3-8 NYS Assessment data
- Grad rates
- Absenteeism (optional)
- Scheduling: Up to 1 day on-site
- Cost: $2,900/building
- Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis
- Analysis of School Climate Survey Data
- Creation of Focus Group Questions
- Facilitate Focus Groups
- Scheduling: Up to 1 day on-site
- Cost: $2,900/building
- Developing the DCIP Plan This takes 3 hours to complete. Choose between one half day or two 1.5 hour sessions.
- Session 1: Data review, Evaluate success of 24-2DCIP plan, Review SCEP plans, Establish Priorities
- Session 2: Develop Key Strategies, Success Criteria, Review, complete, share the plan
- Cost: 1-4 Buildings: $2,175, 5+ Buildings: $4,350
- Developing the SCEP Plan Select one of the plan development schedule options:
- 1 Full day:
- Introduction to ESSA, Data sharing and analysis
- Envision Activity, Establishing Commitments
- Establishing Key Strategies (must be evidence based)
- Develop Implementation Plan, Resources
- Establish Success Criteria and Benchmark Targets
- 2 Half days:
- Half Day 1: Introduction to ESSA, Data sharing and analysis, Envision Activity, Establishing Commitments, Begin establishing key strategies
- Half Day 2: Continue establishing key strategies (must be evidence based), Develop Implementation Plan, Resources, Establish Success Criteria and Benchmark Targets
- 4 After School Sessions (1.5 hours each):
- Session 1: Introduction to ESSA, Data sharing and analysis
- Session 2: Envision Activity, Establishing Commitments, and Establishing Key Strategies
- Session 3: Develop Implementation Plan, Resources
- Session 4: Establish Success Criteria and Benchmark Targets
- Cost: $2,900/building
- 1 Full day:
Strategic Planning Package
School-wide/district-wide strategic planning is essential for fostering a shared vision, promoting accountability, and enhancing the overall effectiveness and success of an educational institution. It provides a roadmap for continuous improvement and helps align the efforts of all stakeholders toward common objectives. Progress monitoring support available in a separate package.
Sub-services:
- Mission & Vision Statement. Facilitation around clearly articulating the purpose and direction of the school, describing its core values, and outlining the desired future state.
- Scheduling: Up to 2 half days on site
- Cost: $2,900
- Needs Assessment
- Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the school, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Conducting a school-wide survey using Thought Exchange
- Facilitate multiple stakeholder focus group discussions for qualitative data
- Information may involve gathering data on academic performance, student demographics, staff capabilities, and community engagement
- Scheduling: No on-site support
- Cost: $5,075
- Goals, Outcomes, and Action Plan
- Facilitating the establishment of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that align with the school's mission and address identified needs
- Facilitating the development of plans outlining the steps and initiatives required to achieve the established goals and outcomes. Details may include strategies for curriculum development, professional development, student support services, and/or community involvement.
- Scheduling: Up to 2 full days or 4 half days on-site
- Cost: $5,075
- Communication and Engagement Plan
- Communication plan can be customized to meet needs.
- All would be customized to feature district’s colors/branding
- Thought Exchange Launch Materials
- Superintendent letter encouraging participation
- Email to stakeholders encouraging participation
- Social Media graphics and copy encouraging participation
- Poster encouraging participation
- Presentation slide to be used as needed encouraging participation
- Final/Approved Plan Material
- Accessible PDF of the final/approved plan
- Social media graphics and copy announcing new strategic plan
- Superintendent letter summarizing and celebrating new strategic plan
- Email to stakeholders to view the strategic plan
- Thought Exchange Launch Materials
- Scheduling: No on-site support
- Cost: $2,900
District Plan Progress Monitoring Support Package
This service supports districts in progress monitoring ESSA plans and/or strategic plans, including opportunities for administrator
coaching and development as well as systems and process development.
Sub-services:
- ESSA SCEP/DCIP Progress Monitoring
- Beginning, middle, and end of year check in meetings
- Middle of year full-day data collection with multiple E1B staff:
- Focus groups
- Classroom observations
- District beginning and end of year meetings
- Scheduling/Cost:
- Up to 3 half days on-site: $4,350 per building
- Up to 1 full day on-site: $2,900 - 4,350 per building*
- Up to 2 half days on-site: $2,900
- *Cost will be determined based on extent of mid-year progress monitoring requested
- Strategic Plan Progress Monitoring
- Facilitating the development of the plan for ongoing monitoring and evaluation on the progress toward goals.
- Includes presentations and survey development as needed.
- Scheduling: Up to 2 half days on-site
- Cost: $4,350
STEPS (3012e) Consultation for Teachers and Principals Package
This service can be utilized to support districts that are creating new 3012e-aligned teacher and principal evaluation plans. Each sub-service must be purchased separately for teacher evaluation planning vs. principal evaluation planning.
Sub-services:
- In-District Professional Development
- Overview of 3012e regulations and NYS Teacher or Principal Standards Presentation
- Scheduling: Up to 1 full day on-site presentation
- Cost: $1,450
- Asset Mapping
- Current plan alignment with NYS Teacher or Principal Standards
- Crosswalk with 3012e requirements and CRSE framework
- Scheduling: Up to 1 full day on-site presentation
- Cost: $1,450
- Plan Development
- With diverse stakeholder group:
- Review items in current plan to keep
- Develop evaluation cycle plan
- Develop standards-aligned evidence
- Create final plan for review
- Scheduling: Up to 4 half-days or 6 after school/evening on-site
- Cost: $5,800
Connect With Us
Erie 1 BOCES is here to support districts through planning and consultation. To learn more or explore additional supports, please reach out.
Michael Duffy
Senior Supervisor of Professional Development
mjduffy@e1b.org