Join us July 13-15, 2025

The Future of Rural: Our Time to Shine

Olympic Conference Center, Lake Placid, NY

Sunday, July 13

2:00 PM Welcome Remarks 
2:10 PM Conference Kickoff
3:30 PM Break
3:45 SED Panel
4:45 PM Afternoon Reception
6:00 PM  Dinner/Awards
8 PM Curling Event

Monday, July 14

7:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Keynote, Dr. Joseph Sanfelippo
10:00 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM Breakout Session I
11:30 AM Lunch (Celebration of Rural Ed – FFA and Rural Teacher of the Year)
1:00 PM Breakout Session II
2:00 PM Dessert Break
2:30 PM Breakout Session III
4:00 – 6:00 Ski Jump Reception

Tuesday, July 15

7:45 AM Breakfast 
8:45 AM Breakout Session IV
9:45 AM Coffee break
10:00 AM “The Future of Rural” Panel presentation

Featured sponsored events

Curling 101


Learn the basics of curling, try your shot at being a pro, and spend the evening networking with colleagues.

OPT-IN REQUIRED
You must opt-in to this event in advance during the registration process. Additional fees do not apply, however, it is important that you register in advance as this event is sure to fill up quickly.

If attendees would like to opt out of the curling session, we still welcome you to join us for an evening of networking with colleagues.

Olympic Jumping Complex

Intervale Lodge and Olympic Jumping Complex
The 128-meter jump features an observation deck which offers views of the surrounding High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Training and competition for Nordic ski jumping takes place year round thanks to a plastic mat out-run on the 90m jump. Jumpers (in training) will be onsite during the event. https://olympicjumpingcomplex.com/ 

Photo by Lake Placid Legacy Sites in Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex

- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! -

Full Conference Registration: $495

Single-Day Conference Registration: $250/day

Spouse Dining Package: $300 (access to all meals, receptions and sponsored networking events)

Please note: Official invoices will be issued by the FEH BOCES Business Office after the conference, either through contract billing or direct invoicing. Payments may be made prior to the event, but they will not be processed until after the conference. Registration and billing will follow the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES process. If you have any questions, please contact the FEH BOCES team at rsaconference@fehb.org.
 
***Only aideble workshop participants, specifically certified employees of the district, are eligible for billing through the Contract Invoicing process. Board members and trustees are NOT aidable and will be included under non-aidable participants for invoicing purposes.
 
You will receive a confirmation email after you have successfully registered for the conference. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at rsaconference@fehb.org.
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NEW HOTELS ADDED

Lake Placid Inn Boutique Hotel
Rooms available for Sunday/Monday
Rate: $289 

High Peaks Resort
Rooms available for Sunday/Monday
Rate: $279 

Best Western Adirondack Inn
Rooms are sold out for Saturday, July 12. Rooms are available for Sunday/Monday
Rate: $279/night

Crowne Plaza Lake Placid
*Please note this hotel is located on a steep incline and may pose a challenge for those with mobility considerations.
Rooms are sold out for Saturday, July 12. Rooms are available for Sunday/Monday. **A 2 night minimum is required**
Rate: $240/night

Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
Limited rooms available for Saturday, July 12. Rate changes apply for Saturday.
Saturday Rate: $349-369/night
Sunday/Monday Rate: $239-269/night

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
Limited rooms available for Saturday, July 12.
Rate: $339/night

Mirror Lake Inn & Spa
Rooms available for Sunday/Monday
Rate: $399

CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refund if cancelled by May 31. 50% refund between June 1 and June 19. There is no refund available for cancellations made on or after June 20th.

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The 2025 Summer Conference is held in partnership with FEH BOCES