Coalition of Oregon School Administrators

What Coalition of Oregon School Administrators does

The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) is a 50+ year old nonprofit membership association founded in 1974 and headquartered in Salem, Oregon, serving over 3,000 school administrators, managers, and executives across all 36 Oregon counties. The organization operates as a member-driven umbrella body governed by an elected Board of Directors representing five departments: OASE (superintendents), OACOA (central office administrators), OASSA (secondary school administrators), OESPA (elementary school principals), and the COSA Equity Board (established 2018). Its core product set comprises membership tiers ($75-$1,330 annually), professional development conferences and academies (Summer Institute, Winter Conference, Seaside Conference, New Superintendent Academy, Oregon Equity Summit Series), and a degree/licensure pathway delivered in partnership with the University of Oregon covering Principal License, Professional Administrator License, M.Ed., Ed.S., and D.Ed. programs. Supporting products include a statewide job board, the Oregon Strong public storytelling initiative, annual awards programs, and equity-focused affinity networks.

COSA's business model is structured around three primary revenue streams: (1) recurring membership dues across six tiers (Active, Associate, Aspiring Administrator, Retiree, with department-specific variants), (2) event registration fees for conferences and academies, and (3) coordination revenue from its University of Oregon degree/licensure partnership. The organization markets through its website, email newsletters, social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), and its conference/event portfolio, with direct member services as the primary distribution channel. Technology infrastructure is built on netForum Cloud, a standard association management platform for membership administration and event registration. Customer segments span superintendents, principals (elementary, middle, high school), central office administrators, Education Service Districts, and small school districts through the Oregon Small Schools Association (OSSA) sub-brand.

Name

Coalition of Oregon School Administrators

Legal name

Coalition of Oregon School Administrators

Website

https://www.cosa.k12.or.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COSA is a 50+ year old nonprofit membership association serving 3,000+ Oregon K-12 school administrators through professional development, advocacy, licensure programs, and statewide conferences. It operates department-specific affiliated groups and a University of Oregon degree partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

School Leader / Administrator Certification & Licensure Boards (EDADAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Education leadership development
• Professional learning services
• School administrator advocacy
• Membership association services
• Educational licensure programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from school administrators across multiple membership tiers (Active, Associate, Aspiring Administrator, Retiree). Includes department-specific membership options.
2. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for professional development conferences and academies including Summer Institute, Winter Conference, Seaside Conference, Equity Summit Series, and specialized academies.
3. Degree and Licensure Programs: Partnership with University of Oregon for administrator licensure and degree programs (Principal License, Professional Administrator License, M.Ed., Ed.S., Doctorate).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) is a statewide membership association serving over 3,000 Oregon K-12 school administrators, managers, and executives. It sells annual memberships, professional development conferences and leadership academies, administrator licensure and degree programs in partnership with the University of Oregon, advocacy services, a statewide education job board, and recognition/awards programs.

Product overview

The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) is a membership organization serving Oregon's educational leaders, not a technology product company. COSA's offerings consist of membership programs, professional learning events, leadership academies, a degree/licensure partnership with the University of Oregon, a statewide job board, advocacy services, awards/scholarships, equity initiatives, and the Oregon Strong storytelling initiative. The Oregon Small Schools Association (OSSA) operates as a sub-brand under COSA's umbrella. These products and services support school administrators across Oregon through professional development, networking, advocacy, and recognition rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OASE: Oregon Association of School Executives - serves licensed school administrators who are directly responsible to a board of education, including superintendents, deputy, associate, area or assistant superintendents.
• OACOA
• OASSA
• OESPA
• COSA Equity Board

Products and services

• COSA Membership Programs
• Professional Learning Events
• Leadership Academies
• Degree & Licensure Program
• Statewide Education Job Board
• Advocacy Services
• Awards & Scholarships
• Equity Board Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 school administrators served across Oregon
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Amergis StaffingminorOthersPartner providing school staffing services with passion for educational progress, connecting schools with top-tier K-12 educators, administrators, and school support staff
• California CasualtyminorOthersInsurance provider offering high-quality coverage and service to education professionals since 1914, led by four generations of Brown family members
• PACE (Property and Casualty Alliance)minorOthersJoint initiative of OSBA and SDAO providing property-casualty coverage for local public entities including schools, keeping students safe and conserving resources
• Public Consulting GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm helping public sector health, education, and human services organizations make measurable improvements to performance and processes
• Prism InvestigationsminorOthersThird-party investigations provider with licensed investigators skilled in educational administration, providing comprehensive investigative services
• Right At SchoolminorOthersProvider of benefits, discounts, and professional growth opportunities supporting educators through different life stages
• VEBAminorOthersNation's leading insurance program administrator for educational community providing customized and affordable health and sports insurance products
• University of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational partnership for administrator licensure and degree programs. Partnership offers Principal and Professional Administrator licensure, M.Ed., Education Specialist (Ed.S.), and Doctorate in Educational Leadership (D.Ed.) through rigorous online programs with national standards emphasis on instructional leadership and cultural competence.
• Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for legislative activities and Oregon Strong storytelling initiative. Joint legislative reports published annually. OSBA's ORED Newsfeed amplifies Oregon Strong stories from schools.
• American Association of School Administrators (AASA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational superintendent association - COSA+OASE+AASA membership provides access to national resources, legal assistance up to $20,000, and federal advocacy
• National Principals Association (NPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational voice for principals and school leaders, providing resources and professional development at national level
• Oregon Association of Latino Administrators (OALA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState affiliate supporting and mentoring Latino administrators and educators aspiring to become administrators in Oregon, promoting equity in leadership
• Oregon Middle Level Association (OMLA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of middle school educators supporting implementation of proven strategies appropriate for 10-to-15 year olds

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA): Statewide professional association for school administrators in neighboring Washington. Operates the same membership, advocacy, professional development, and leadership academy model as COSA, making it the closest comparable in scope and structure.
• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA): California's largest umbrella association for school administrators, offering membership, advocacy, PD events, and leadership academies. Direct peer in mission, scale ambition, and product portfolio.
• Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA): Oregon-based counterpart organization serving school board members rather than administrators. Co-publishes joint legislative reports with COSA and partners on advocacy, making it a closely adjacent Oregon peer.
• Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE): Colorado statewide association for school administrators offering membership, advocacy, and professional learning. Strongly comparable in model, governance, and product mix.
• Arizona School Administrators Association: Statewide professional association for Arizona school administrators providing advocacy, professional development, and leadership programs. Closely mirrors COSA's structure and offerings.

Broad incumbents

• American Association of School Administrators (AASA): National association for superintendents. COSA bundles AASA membership in its top $1,330 tier. AASA is a broader-scope incumbent whose national reach and federal advocacy partially overlap with COSA's offering.
• National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP): National association for middle and high school principals. Overlaps with COSA's OASSA and OESPA programming and competes for the same principal persona at a national level.
• National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP): National membership association for elementary and middle-level principals. Directly comparable to COSA's OESPA sub-brand in mission and services, scaled nationally.
• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): National membership organization for state education chiefs and senior state agency leaders. Operates a parallel mission of education policy advocacy and leadership development at a broader jurisdictional level.
• Learning Forward (formerly National Staff Development Council): National professional association focused on educator professional learning. Overlaps with COSA's academies and conferences segment and competes for the same PD budget pool at district and administrator level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cosaleaders/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/COSAleaders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coalition-of-oregon-school-administrators
• Instagraminstagram.com/cosaleaders
• Xx.com/COSALeaders

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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