High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
January 13, 2025
1. The Role of the Executive Assistant (NEW)
This two-part virtual workshop is designed for aspiring, new, and veteran executive assistants in school administration, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively support the office of the superintendent, school board, and other cabinet level positions. This workshop will give you the opportunity to network and meet with other EA professionals in the state of California.
When: 1-4 p.m. April 8 & 15
Where: Virtual
Cost: $199 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/the-role-of-the-executive-assistant-virtual-workshop
2. Equity Institute registration open
Register now for this year’s Equity Institute, which is themed “The Power of Connection: Equity, Wellness and Collective Care.” Participants will engage directly with experts in the field to build on the existing work already happening throughout the state and to challenge and inspire while providing the tools needed to create innovative, inclusive and equitable pathways to learning in our schools.
When: March 12-14
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina
Cost: $580 ACSA member; $780 non-member
Register: bit.ly/ACSAEquity2025
3. Register now for Lead With Pride
Join educators from around the state to learn strategies for creating safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ students and staff at “Out, Proud & Moving Forward!” at ACSA’s 2025 Lead With Pride Summit.
When: April 30-May 2
Where: Anaheim
Cost: $580 ACSA member; $780 non-member
Register: bit.ly/leadwithpride25
4. Immigration enforcement resources on the Hub
ACSA has compiled resources to help school leaders respond to potential immigration enforcement impacting students and families in California K-12 public schools. ACSA’s Resource Hub contains a growing library of resources to educate school leaders on the rights of undocumented individuals.
Info: http://content.acsa.org/immigration
5. Expand your network with ACSA networking
ACSA has several networking groups where California school administrators can connect and share resources with one another: Arab American Network, Equity Administrators Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Pacific Islander Network; Visible & Invisible Disabilities Network.
Info: To join, fill out an interest form at acsa.org/equity.