High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
January 12, 2026
1. Register now for Equity Institute
Engage in interactive workshops, facilitated discussions, and guided practice designed to move equity from intention to implementation. Learn directly from leaders across California who are advancing equity in meaningful, sustainable ways and leave with strategies you can apply immediately in your school or district.
When: March 25–27
Where: Westin Anaheim
Cost: $625 ACSA members; $825 non-members
Register: bit.ly/ACSAEquity26
2. Keynotes announced for Supts Symposium
Jean-Claude Brizard and Adam Welcome will keynote the 2026 Superintendents’ Symposium. Space is still available. Don’t miss this chance to trade insights with top district and county leaders from throughout the state and anticipate changes coming for education in California.
When: Jan. 28-30, 2026
Where: Indian Wells
Cost: $1,050 ACSA member; $1,250 non-member; $700 retired ACSA member
Register: bit.ly/ACSASupSymposium2026
3. Save the date: Summer Leadership Institute
Experience five days of intensive leadership development for principals, vice principals and those aspiring to the role. Since 1992, this signature ACSA program has been developing principals who are effective, equity-minded and driven to create exceptional learning environments for their students. Sign up online to be notified when registration opens.
When: June 22-26
Where: University of La Verne
Register: acsa.org/summerprograms
4. Apply for ACSA clear credentialing program
Need to clear a credential? Or know someone who does? Make sure they know about ACSA’s Clear Administrative Credentialing Program. ACSA is now accepting applications for the Winter 2026-28 cohort. New administrators must enroll in a Clear Administrative Credential Program within one year of their first administrative position.
When: Enrollment deadline Jan. 15
Info: acsa.org/credentialing
5. Free AI learning series
ACSA’s AI Task Force has curated a series of free online learning sessions to make artificial intelligence accessible and practical. “AI Rising: Empowering California’s School Leaders to Navigate What’s Next” is available on demand. Access recordings and materials from all four courses on the Online Learning Center (account required).
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: Free
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/ai-rising-aad5
