A Message from the Region Director

Working with The New York State Middle School Association to advocate and support middle-level education is a privilege.  Geographically, Region 8 covers Nassau and Suffolk County.  We have a remarkable network of teachers and administrators in both counties.

We have two remarkable Principal Associations and one of the most active list-servs in the State.  We currently have six Essential Elements: Schools-To-Watch on Long Island.  Recently we had two more schools host Essential Elements: Schools-To-Watch site visits.  The Essential Elements has proven to be a successful blueprint for implementing school reform and developing exceptional middle-level programs.

We are also proud of our collaboration with Dr. Shawn Roberston and St. Joseph's College where we host our annual Long Island Conference.  The conference showcases best middle-level practice across Long Island.  If you have not attended in previous years we encourage you to attend.

Social media is a powerful way to leverage and showcase the great things taking place in our schools. I look forward to showcasing the great work taking place inside our Long Island middle schools.

This weekend the New York State Middle School Association is holding a Regional Director meeting in Elmira as we make plans for our Summer Institute and Annual Conference that will be held this October in beautiful Watkins Glen.