High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
January 6, 2025
1. Building the Student Schedule
The complexities of building a schedule in both middle and high school can be overwhelming, especially if you have little or no master scheduling experience. Learn a step-by-step, practical method for creating a schedule that provides course selection equity in this interactive session designed for you to practice scheduling concepts with real numbers.
When: Jan. 27 (Santa Clara), Feb. 7 (Long Beach), and March 3 (Visalia)
Cost: $449 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/building-the-student-schedule-training-santa-clara
2. Equity Institute registration open
Register now for this year’s Equity Institute, “The Power of Connection: Equity, Wellness and Collective Care.” Participants will engage directly with experts in the field who will provide the tools needed to create innovative, inclusive and equitable pathways to learning in our schools and districts.
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 Summit
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!” — 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. Leveraging AI for School Administrators
In an era where technology shapes the educational landscape, this course equips school administrators with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of artificial intelligence effectively. This new online workshop will cover using AI to analyze data, enhance communication, personalize learning and streamline operations, while ensuring the responsible use of this technology.
When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 2 & 9
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: $199 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/leveraging-ai-for-school-administrators-strategies-for-success
5. Enlist in HR Boot camp
Participants will benefit from this comprehensive overview of the myriad tasks and responsibilities of the Human Resources Office. The presentation will include a detailed calendar of events, procedures related to human resources and a Human Resources Self-Assessment Instrument.
When: Jan. 23, 30 & Feb. 6
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: $299 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/hr-boot-camp