Changes to this year’s format prompted high praise from conference attendees. “Best White Eagle we’ve had in years! Please do this again!!”

The conference began with an NYRS-specific workshop delivered by Kate Tornese from the ASISTS team and Rosemary Matt, NYS Director of Accountability. 

Thursday afternoon and Friday morning were comprised of a series of 15 break-out sessions with promising practices from colleagues, along with other session leaders. General consensus was that the break-out sessions were very helpful. 95% of attendees rated this aspect of the conference as excellent

Top Presentations were:

Presentation #1: NYRS Workshop

Presentation #2: Non-Profit Governance, Managed Enrollment, Low Level                                                            ABE Tutoring, Social Media/Publicity/Communications

                           (4 presentations were equally rated for the #2 top presentation)

Presentation #3: Partnerships in your Community

Other comments from participants:

** ”Liked the break out sessions and meeting new people.”

** “Received great information and ideas.”

** “I learned something from everything I attended.”

** “I liked the mini break out sessions and being able to choose which ones I wanted to go to.”

** “I liked the format this year.”    

In the end, 85% of attendees stated that the conference surpassed their expectations. A great time had by all!