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Form and grow your network at women’s conference in Carlsbad
July 22, 2024
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Women leaders — it’s time to come together to elevate one another at the 2024 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.
This year’s theme, “Empower and Elevate: Authentic Women Leaders in a Changing World,” acknowledges women’s ability to uplift their schools and each other through their transformational leadership.
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!
With 25 sessions to choose from, attendees will learn and grow in a safe space surrounded by other bold and courageous leaders. Some of the sessions scheduled for the conference are:
  • Multiple Jeopardy: The Intersectionality of Womens Leadership
  • From Inner Balance to Outer Success: The Role of Self-love in Women’s Educational Leadership
  • Building Leadership Confidence: Reflection and Practical Steps
  • Empowering Women in Educational Data Leadership
  • Unwind Without Wine: Reframing Coping Strategies for Women Leaders in Education
Stanford-trained neuroscientist and leadership coach Irene Salter will provide a keynote address on five steps to creating your authentic leadership style. A panel discussion will explore leadership through a woman’s lens. Attendees will also celebrate the 2024 Exemplary Woman in Education Award winner, which is scheduled to be announced in August.
“I don’t think that I’ve ever felt so empowered before by other strong female educators.”
— Felicia Iglesias, Attendee at 2023 Women in School Leadership Forum
Attendees can also sign up for a mock interview panel and hone their job interviewing skills. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to receive instant feedback from some of the top superintendent recruiters in the state.
“I don’t think that I’ve ever felt so empowered before by other strong female educators,” said Felicia Iglesias, an assistant principal in Poway USD and attendee at the 2023 Women in School Leadership Forum.
Find out for yourself what it feels like to be empowered and elevated — reserve your spot at the Women in School Leadership Forum today.
This year’s conference will be held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. Located just 30 miles from San Diego International Airport, guests will enjoy the lush natural beauty of this world-class resort, featuring recently updated rooms that blend modernity with the resort’s beloved Spanish architecture. When the day’s sessions are over, guests can enjoy on-site restaurants, relax in the award-winning spa or take a dip in one of eight vibrant pools.
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Women in School Leadership Forum
What: This inclusive space brings together women in the education profession, women in leadership positions, and women leaders seeking to advance their career for a multi-day event focusing on leadership, diversity, and empowerment. When: Sept. 18-20, 2024 Where: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad Cost: $679 ACSA members; $879 non-members; $453 retired ACSA members Register: bit.ly/WISL2024
If you’ve never been to ACSA’s Women in School Leadership Forum, make this the year you will advance your leadership through the sessions and networking opportunities at this event.
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