1. Clear credential enrollment deadline
The deadline to enroll in the winter cohort for ACSA’s Clear Administrative Credential Program is Feb. 15. New administrators must enroll in a Clear Administrative Credential Program to clear their credential. ACSA has served 985 new administrators who receive individualized, one-on-one, job embedded coaching over the course of the two-year program. Start enrollment by contacting your Local Program Coordinator (list online).
When: Enrollment deadline Feb. 15
Info: www.acsa.org/credentialing
2. ECC Keynote spotlight: Sylvia Mendez
Sylvia Mendez, who was the child at the center of the landmark 1947 case that paved the way for the national ban on segregated schools, will give a keynote during the Every Child Counts Symposium. Hear the inspiring story of how her parents and neighbors fought against segregated education for children of Mexican descent in southern California.
When: Feb. 5-7, 2020
Where: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Info: http://bit.ly/2ZY88ZX
3. Attendance Planning one-day workshops
Those working on reducing absenteeism in their schools will not want to miss ACSA’s upcoming workshops on “Building a Successful Attendance Plan: A Practitioner’s Approach.” Learn day-to-day strategies to help school personnel build a successful attendance improvement plan.
When: Feb. 20 (Woodland), March 18 (Ontario)
Info: www.acsa.org/workshops
4. Equity keynote spotlight: Dr. Lisa Williams
Dr. Lisa Williams, Executive Director of Equity and Cultural Proficiency for the Baltimore County Public School System, will give a keynote address during the Excellence Through Equity Conference. Her career in public education spans nearly 20 years. In her consulting work, she has provided guidance for schools on racial equity, gender equity in STEM, leading for equity, school transformation, and culturally responsive practices.
When: March 5-6, 2020
Where: Embassy Suites, Napa
Info: www.acsa.org/excellencethroughequity
5. Sisterhood Symposium call for presenters
Add “conference presenter” to your resume by submitting a proposal for the second annual Sisterhood Leadership Symposium, held May 16, 2020 in Alhambra. With the theme “Leading Phenomenally: A Pathway to Leadership,” this event promises to be a premier networking and leadership experience. Presentations should align to three strands: Aspiring, Advancing, and Achieving and Beyond.
When: Submissions are due Feb. 3, 2020
Info: bit.ly/Sisterhood2020 
