Cornell Seminar on Professional Development
Registration opens in April.
Hotel Ithaca
222 South Cayuga StreetIthaca, NY 14850-5510
Save the Dates: July 19-24, 2026, Hotel Ithaca, Ithaca, NY
The Cornell Seminar on Professional Development is your go-to conference for the education you need to advance in your career!
Classes start on Monday, July 20, but be sure to plan to attend the welcome cocktail reception and buffet dinner on Sunday, July 19. It’s a time to reconnect with your fellow assessors and share stories!
The two basic certification classes are offered both in person and online and are indicated as hybrid: Course 1: Appraisal Principles and Procedures and Course 2: Application of the Three Approaches to Value. All classes are scheduled for 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
A bus to and from the Hotel Ithaca will be provided for classes held on the Cornell campus. Parking and bus passes will not be offered.
Five-Day Classes
These classes run Monday-Friday. This page is for information only. Tickets can be purchased during the registration process.
| Credits | Price | |
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IAAO 300: Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal (IAO)
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30.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $575.00 |
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IAAO 300: Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal (NYSAA)
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30.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $595.00 |
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IAAO 300: Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal (Non-mem)
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30.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $750.00 |
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IAO Members Five-Day Pass: In Person
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24.00 (Basic Certification Course) | $475.00 |
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IAO Members Five-Day Pass: Online
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24.00 (Basic Certification Course) | $450.00 |
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NYSAA Members Five-Day Pass: In Person
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24.00 (Basic Certification Course) | $495.00 |
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NYSAA Members Five-Day Pass: Online
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24.00 (Basic Certification Course) | $470.00 |
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Non-Members Five-Day Pass: In Person
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24.00 (Basic Certification Course) | $650.00 |
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Non-Members Five-Day Pass: Online
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24.00 (Basic Certification Course) | $650.00 |
Four-Day Classes
Select this ticket to attend 2, two-day classes. This page is for information only. Tickets can be purchased during the registration process.
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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IAO Members Four-Day Pass
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24.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $405.00 |
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NYSAA Members Four-Day Pass
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24.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $425.00 |
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Non-Members Four-Day Pass
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24.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $575.00 |
Two-Day Classes
Select this ticket to attend a class either Monday-Tuesday or Wednesday-Thursday. Tickets can be purchased during the registration process.
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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IAO Members Two-Day Pass
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24.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $265.00 |
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NYSAA Members Two-Day Pass
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24.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $285.00 |
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Non-Members Two-Day Pass
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24.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) | $450.00 |
Agenda
| July 19 | |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Welcome Dinner |
| July 20 | |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Classes Enjoy a full day of classes at the Hotel Ithaca or on the Cornell campus |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Technology Showcase New this year - Technology Showcase! Join us for technology, snacks, and drinks sponsored by GAR - more information to come! |
| July 21 | |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Classes |
| July 22 | |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Classes |
| July 23 | |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Classes |
| July 24 | |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Classes |
The Hotel Ithaca has reserved a block of rooms at the conference rate of $144.00 per night. Please create your reservation within this block, and feel free to reach out to Danyel Ayres at Dayres@harthotels.com with any questions or concerns. Please also note that there is a cutoff date beginning on 6/19/2026, at which time the block rate will be closed and room rates will be subject to change. The hotel is not able to guarantee early check-in on the day of your arrival. Free parking is available onsite, with nearby garage parking validated for registered guests.
Please also remember that if your reservation is to be tax exempt, the hotel will need a signed copy of the tax exempt form presented to the reception desk at the time of check-in.
Policies:
A credit card required for this reservation.
If you use a debit/credit card to check in, a hold may be placed on your card account for the full anticipated amount to be owed to the hotel, including estimated incidentals, through your date of check-out and such hold may not be released for 72 hours from the date of check-out or longer at the discretion of your card issuer.
Free cancellation up to 2 Days (48 Hours) prior to arrival date.
At check in, the front desk will verify your check-out date. Rates quoted are based on check-in date and length of stay. Should you choose to depart early, price is subject to change.
The hotel reserves the right to cancel or modify reservations where it appears that a customer has engaged in fraudulent or inappropriate activity or under other circumstances where it appears that the reservations contain or resulted from a mistake or error.
Totals listed here are estimated based on current taxes and exchange rates (if applicable) and do not include additional fees/charges that may be incurred during your stay.
http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=5198877&hotelID=95060
All classes are offered in person only, except Course 1 and Course 2, which are being offered in person and online. All classes run 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class materials will be made available in your Member Compass when received from instructors.
Please click here for full class descriptions.
Tentative Agenda:
Monday-Friday, July 20-24, 2026
IAAO 300: Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal
Course 1: Appraisal Principles and Procedures - hybrid
Course 2: Application of the Three Approaches to Value - hybrid
Monday-Tuesday, July 20-21, 2026
Valuation of Golf Courses (includes site visit to golf course)
Emerging Topics in Property Assessment
Mastering the Message: The Public Speaking Playbook
Computer Lab: RPSv4 Subdivision Case Study: A Full-Year Assessment Cycle
Wednesday-Thursday, July 22-23, 2026
The Path of the Petition: Navigating BAR, SCAR, Mock Trial, and the Petition
Residential Exemption Extravaganza: The Ultimate Two-Day deep Dive for the Modern NY Assessor and Staff
From Hayfields to Hardwoods
Valuation of Hospitality Properties
Computer Lab: Using Excel in the Real World
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