Join with other female leaders from throughout the state to build your skills and your network at the 2025 Women in School Leadership Forum.

ACSA’s signature event for empowering female education leaders is back. If you’ve never been, make this the year you will advance your leadership and career by experiencing this conference.

ACSA’s Women in School Leadership Forum brings together a diverse community of women in the education profession — aspiring leaders and those currently in leadership positions — for a multi-day event focusing on leadership, empowerment and camaraderie.

The Women in School Leadership Forum is the ideal place to form and grow your network, which is essential for female leaders to reach their career goals. This intimate gathering of 300 attendees will provide plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow leaders. You never know where an encounter at this conference will lead — you just may meet your next boss! Guided by this year’s theme, “Leading with Purpose: Empowering Women to Shape the Future,” attendees will learn and grow in a safe space surrounded by other bold and courageous leaders. Sessions will focus on several key themes, including:

Wellness — Leading with balance and strength.

Empowering — Cultivating confidence and influence.

Shaping — Redefining systems and breaking barriers.

Future — Visionary leadership for tomorrow.

Attendees will also celebrate the winners of the 2025 Exemplary Woman in Education Award, Cali Binks and Parvin Ahmadi.

Will you be applying for new jobs this year? Take advantage of the mock interview panel and hone your job interviewing skills. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to receive instant feedback from some of the top educational leadership recruiters in the state.

This year’s conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa. Enjoy spacious rooms and scenic views, an outdoor pool, hotel activities, and stunning indoor and outdoor event venues. Take a short walk to experience Historic Railroad Square and charming downtown Santa Rosa, with its museums, fine dining and shopping. Special group rate pricing for attendees is available until August 26 (or until sold out).

“I don’t think that I’ve ever felt so empowered before by other strong female educators,” said Felicia Iglesias, an assistant principal and previous event attendee. “It’s really cool to grow that capacity and know, wow — there’s so many strong women behind me.”

Find out for yourself what it feels like to be empowered to shape the future — reserve your spot at the Women in School Leadership Forum today.