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Cornell Seminar

Cornell Seminar on Professional Development

Registration opens in April.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM (EDT) to Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM (EDT)
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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.

 
Credits Price
IAAO 300: Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal
Please select this ticket if you would like to take IAAO 300: Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal.
30.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) $750.00
Non-Members Five-Day Pass
Select this pass if you would like to take Course 1 or Course 2.
24.00 (Basic Certification Course) $650.00
Credits Price
Non-Members Four-Day Pass
Select this pass if you would like to take a class on Monday-Tuesday and a class on Wednesday-Thursday. Please be sure to pay attention to the days the classes are offered.
24.00 (Continuing Education (CE) credit) $575.00
Credits Price
Non-Members Two-Day Pass
Select this pass if you would like to take a class on Monday-Tuesday OR a class on Wednesday-Thursday.
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 Join GAR for drinks, snacks, and a presentation on their latest technology to assist assessors.
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.

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. 

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 vs. RPSO: Hands-on Training

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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Tracy Carman
Tracy Carman
NYS Assessors Association (131)570-6342x4
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