New York State Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools
The 41st Annual RISE Conference
November 12 & 13, 2025
Albany Marriott Hotel, 189 Wolf Rd. Albany, NY
Why should I attend the RISE Conference?
For 40 years, the NYS Education Department and the NYS Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools have provided a premier professional development opportunity for leaders of New York's religious and independent schools. By carefully and thoughtfully cultivating sessions and topics the conference has provided timely and meaningful PD that can be easily implemented in your school.
In recent years, with the use of the Title IIA and IV funds conference attendees have received a complimentary hotel room, and registration costs have remained low, thus making the event very affordable.
Tentative Agenda Subject to Change
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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7:30 am Conference opens - badge pickup & continental breakfast, vendor showcase
8:00 am - 4:00 pm ORISS Office Hours
9:00 Conference Open and Welcome
ORISS Office Presentation
PDRC Welcome and Presentation
Time to Consult
Vendor Showcase
Networking
Lunch
Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2
4:40 Organizational Meetings
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
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7:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am Breakout Session 3
10:10 am Breakout Session 4
11:30 am Closing Keynote Presentation & Door Prizes
12:00 pm Conference Concludes
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What is Time to Consult?
Our colleagues from the NYS Education Department have long joined us at the RISE Conference to meet with conference attendees. Time to Consult is designed for you to meet directly one-on-one with the specialist in the area you have questions or concerns. The purpose of this time is to address short, quick questions. Come prepared with your questions and take advantage of this time.
The offices that will be present include assessment, curriculum and instruction, transportation, TEACH/CLTE, health, special ed, early childhood and many others. Time to consult will be held from 11 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 12th.
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Additional Information
Presentation Titles
Updated soon
Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) office hours
Have a question about MST paperwork? AIS? NPSE? or any of the other state funding programs? Your colleagues from ORISS will be available Tuesday, November 12th from 8 am - 12 pm in the Albany/Colonie room to give you support. These experts can assist you in filling out the paperwork, answering your questions, or just giving some helpful advice on all the things ORISS supports our schools.​
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Networking
Keynote Presentation
TBD
PD Session Highlights
TBD
Organizational Meetings
This time is for you to meet with your colleagues from similar educational organizations. Learn, share and engage on topics specific to your school's needs. Check the program for your organizations meeting space.