Workshops
Bi-Annual Workshops
State Aid Planning workshops are presented at locations throughout New York State and provide participants with an understanding of state aid distribution and impact on their districts.
Winter 2026 Virtual Workshop
February 24th, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CTLE Registration
CPE Form
Topics: Governor’s Budget Analysis: Understanding Projections, including the Universal Prekindergarten Expansion and Other Changes proposed that may affect your district. In addition, we will discuss Tips for Claiming, Budgeting, and Paying for Charter School children.
Zoom Link
ID: 956 9094 2713
Password: 994991
Fall 2025
Fall Workshop
Presentation
Webinar Recording
Topics: Recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims
Fall 2024
Workshop Flyer
Presentation
Webinar Recording
Topics: 2024-25 Enacted State Budget Overview, New York State Finances-How is the State Doing Financially and the Potential Effect on Future State Aid Packages, Review of Changing Demographics and School Finances, Enhanced Funding Opportunities for School Districts – What This May Mean for Your District, Maximizing SSBA funding, and Fall Reminders
Winter 2024 Virtual Workshop
February 7th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (attend either session)
Presentation
Foundation Aid Comparison
Webinar Recording
Topics: Governor’s Budget Analysis, Understanding Projections and Tips on Budgeting Excess Cost Aid and Transportation Aid and Year-End Reminders
Fall 2023
Workshop Flyer
Presentation
Webinar Recording
Topics: An Overview of the 2023-24 Enacted Budget, A Comprehensive look at Building Aid, Fall Reminders, and we will offer some ideas about how to focus planning for your district
Winter 2023 Virtual Workshop
February 8th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Presentation
Topics to be discussed include an overview of school aid and a look at NYS finances included in the Governor’s Budget, quick checks to ensure that you are maximizing aid, useful updates and reminders, and helpful State Aid Planning tools and resources to plan for the future of your district!
Zoom Workshop Link
Fall 2022
Workshop Flyer
Presentation
Workshop Handouts
Webinar Recording
Topics: Review of 22-23 State Budget, Key State Aid Measurement Dates, What to Do This Year to Manage Fund Balance and Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Foundation Aid – What to Monitor and How to Maximize Aid