ABOUT US
Founded in 1987, the New York State Council on Leadership and Student Activities (NYS CLSA) has helped to develop leadership skills in both high school and middle school students across New York State. Created by students and their advisors, NYS CLSA offers students the opportunity to learn, share and network with their peers in a safe and supervised environment.
NYS CLSA is governed by an annually elected Board of Directors comprised of both students and advisors. Both play an essential part in organizing and planning all NYS CLSA events, including the annual statewide conference. NYS CLSA has many programs that assist students in furthering their skills in civic awareness, team building, and goal setting. These activities include an annual state conference, a statewide charity fundraiser, and local district conferences at both Middle School and High School levels along with service learning projects. The annual conference brings together a diverse group of students from around the state to gain leadership skills, share ideas through networking and an opportunity to meet other student leaders from around the state. Each year, NYS CLSA partners with a statewide charity for member schools to support. In addition, service-learning projects are developed by students with their advisors at both state and local levels to be implemented throughout New York State communities.
NYS CLSA is governed by an annually elected Board of Directors comprised of both students and advisors. Both play an essential part in organizing and planning all NYS CLSA events, including the annual statewide conference. NYS CLSA has many programs that assist students in furthering their skills in civic awareness, team building, and goal setting. These activities include an annual state conference, a statewide charity fundraiser, and local district conferences at both Middle School and High School levels along with service learning projects. The annual conference brings together a diverse group of students from around the state to gain leadership skills, share ideas through networking and an opportunity to meet other student leaders from around the state. Each year, NYS CLSA partners with a statewide charity for member schools to support. In addition, service-learning projects are developed by students with their advisors at both state and local levels to be implemented throughout New York State communities.