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New York State SDBL Programs

School District Business Leadership & Ed Leadership Programs

The School District Business Leader (SDBL) and Educational Leadership programs listed below are approved pathways for aspiring and current school business officials and administrators seeking certification in New York State. These programs are offered through colleges and universities across the state and are designed to develop essential skills in leadership, finance, and organizational management. Explore the regional listings below to find a program that aligns with your professional goals and supports your continued growth in educational leadership.

ASBO New York partners with Russell Sage College to support members pursuing certification through its School District Business Leader (SDBL) program. Members receive an exclusive tuition discount as part of this partnership.

Downstate NYC • Long Island • Lower Hudson Valley 5 programs
Hofstra University
hofstra.edu/leadercert
Assistant Professor Eustace Thompson, Graduate Program Director — Eustace.G.Thompson@hofstra.edu
Hempstead, NY 11549-1000
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Long Island University (LIU)
liu.edu/post
Dr. Arnold Dodge — arnold.dodge@liu.edu
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548-1300
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Stony Brook University (SUNY Stony Brook)
stonybrook.edu/spd
Craig Markson, Ed.D. — (631) 632-7067
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4310
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Pace University
pace.edu/school-of-education
Dr. Thomas Higgins — 914-773-3780
Buchsbaum House, 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570
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SUNY New Paltz
newpaltz.edu/edadmin
800 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561
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Central NY Syracuse • Cortland • Surrounding Areas 3 programs
Syracuse University
coursecatalog.syr.edu
Michelle Mondo — mrmondo@syr.edu
150 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244
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Le Moyne College
lemoyne.edu
Dr. Suzanne Gilmour — gilmous@lemoyne.edu
1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY 13214
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SUNY Cortland
catalog.cortland.edu
Cornish Hall, Room 1213, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045-0900
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Upstate Capital Region • North Country • Upper Hudson 2 programs
University at Albany (SUNY Albany)
albany.edu/education
Dr. Gina Giuliano — ggiuliano@uamail.albany.edu
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
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Russell Sage College
sage.edu/sdbl
Deborah Shea, Ed.D. — shead@sage.edu
65 1st St., Troy, NY 12180
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Western NY Buffalo • Niagara • Rochester Corridor 4 programs
The College at Brockport (SUNY Brockport)
brockport.edu/educational-administration
School Business Administration Program
Brian Freeman — bsfreeman@brockport.edu
Brockport Downtown, 161 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY 14604
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University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo)
ed.buffalo.edu/leadership
Thomas Ramming, Clinical Associate Professor — trammin@buffalo.edu
468 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1000
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Canisius College
canisius.edu/educational-leadership
Dr. Meg Keller-Cogan — kellercm@canisius.edu
Churchill Tower, Room 1110, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
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Niagara University
niagara.edu/educational-leadership-online
James Mills — jmills@niagara.edu
Niagara University, NY 14109
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Note: Information presented here mirrors publicly listed program details. Always check the linked program pages for the most current information.