High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
February 9, 2026
1. Information sessions for future leaders
Know someone who’s ready to lead? Let them know ACSA is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of Leadership Institute, ACSA’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program that is offered in partnership with Sacramento County Office of Education. Aspiring leaders who want more information can attend an online information session to learn more.
When: 4-5 p.m. Feb. 17 and March 10
Where: Online
Register: http://acsa.org/credentialing#tab2
2. Last chance to join CEL Institute
Calling all classified leaders — this conference is for you! Take 1.5 days to invest in your professional development and learn strategies to assist in providing students in California with a first-class education.
When: Feb. 18-20
Where: San Francisco Airport Marriott
Cost: $525 ACSA members; $725 non-members; $350 retired members
Register: bit.ly/2026CEL
3. Online learning for executive assistants
Go from supporter to strategic partner in this multi-day professional learning experience designed for executive and senior administrative assistants in California school districts. “The EA Power Shift: Mastering Institutional Memory & Driving Executive Strategy” equips participants with the mindset, confidence, and practical tools needed to function as trusted executive partners to superintendents, boards, and cabinet teams.When: March 31, April 7, April 15
Where: Online Learning Center (virtual)
Cost: $199 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/the-ea-power-shift-mastering-institutional-memory-and-driving-executive-strategy-copy-bi9u
4. Home and Hospital Instruction workshop
Don’t miss this virtual workshop that will provide the nuts and bolts for effective implementation of a Home and Hospital Instruction program. Attendees will be provided with: legal mandates; step-by-step program implementation; and sample handbook, applications, and documents.
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. March 11
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: $79 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/home-and-hospital-instruction-nuts-and-bolts-for-effective-implementation
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
