2023 Summer Conference

The Rural Schools Summer Conference at the Otesaga in Cooperstown will continue with some of the same traditions we have established over the many years of our conferences, but will also include some changes to enhance the value of the event.

What is the same?

– The RSA Conference will continue to run the same timeframe – from Sunday through Tuesday, July 9-11, 2023

– We will have a similar agenda with engaging keynote speakers and interesting breakout sessions selected by our conference committee

– RSA awards will be presented at each of the dinners

– We will be at the beautiful Otesaga Inn in Cooperstown enjoying some grand views and delicious meals

What is different?

– We are partnering with Otsego-Northern Catskills (ONC) BOCES to deliver an improved experience in everything from registration to program

– The registration fee for participants ($495 for the conference, $250 for one day) will include all of the meals – regardless of whether you are staying at the Otesaga. This registration is through the ONC BOCES. For questions regarding registration, please contact adesilva@oncboces.org.

– The Otesaga cost is just for the hotel room. In the past meals were included in the cost of the hotel instead of the registration fee.

– Through our partnership with Upstate Photography we will be offering all attendees the chance to get a free headshot that you can use for school district and/or personal use.

– Through the courtesy of Erica Ebert, a presenter at our conference in 2022, we have scheduled opportunities for Yoga in each of the mornings and a wellness break for later in the afternoon on Monday.