Our weekly picks for advancing your career
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 this two-year program. Start enrollment by contacting your Local Program Coordinator (list online).
When: Enrollment deadline Feb. 15
Info: www.acsa.org/credentialing
2. Successful Attendance Plan workshop in Ontario
Join this one-day workshop to learn day-to-day practical strategies and best practices in which school personnel can build a successful attendance improvement plan through multi-tiered systems of support.
When: March 18Where: 3602 Inland Empire Blvd., Ste A230, Ontario
Cost: $99
Info: www.acsa.org/workshops
3. Register now for Lead 3.0
Join ACSA, CUE, CITE and TICAL for 2.5-days focused on leadership, technology and innovation. This smaller “boutique” conference will offer plenty of opportunities to network with like-minded administrators and speak with presenters.
When: April 2-4
Where: Hyatt Regency, Sacramento
Cost: $479, $239 one-day rate
Info: https://bit.ly/2RCYKUn
4. Principals’ Summer Institutes at UCLA
Get ready for your next adventure at the Principals’ Summer Institute (for principals with 3+ years’ experience) and the Institute for New & Aspiring Principals (principals with one to two years of experience, and those aspiring to the role). This residential program held at UCLA offers a chance to study and reflect on the profession among job-alike colleagues. Space is limited, so sign up now to receive an update when registration opens.
When: June 21-27 (Principals’ Summer Institute) and June 22-26 (Institute for New & Aspiring Principals)
Where: UCLA campus
Info: www.acsa.org/summerprograms
5. New to HR?
Administrators with HR responsibilities, classified managers and other support staff are encouraged to attend this one-day workshop, The Human Resources Office: The First 90 Days and Beyond. Participants new to Human Resources and those with years of HR experience will benefit from the comprehensive overview of the myriad tasks and responsibilities of the job. The presentation will include a detailed calendar of events, procedures and an HR self-assessment tool.
When: Feb. 25 (Sacramento) and March 9 (Ontario)
Cost: $295 (ACSA members)
Info: www.acsa.org/workshops 
