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1. Register now for Sisterhood symposium Registration is now open for ACSA’s Sisterhood Leadership Symposium. This symposium, co-sponsored by ACSA, CAAASA and CALSA, is an inclusive space that brings together women in the education profession, women in leadership positions, and women leaders seeking to advance their career for a one-day event focusing on leadership, diversity and empowerment.  When: May 16, 2020 Where: Almansor Court, Alhambra Cost: $100 ACSA member, $115 non-member Register: http://bit.ly/2UR5Sj8

2. Leadership magazine: Advocacy Issue In this issue of Leadership, educators share what advocacy means to them. Read how your peers are leveraging cultural proficiency as an advocacy tool and using home visits to help overburdened families who struggle to advocate for themselves. Info: leadership.acsa.org 3. Keynote spotlight: Devin Vodicka Chief Impact Officer at AltSchools Devin Vodicka will give a keynote address at LEAD 3.0. Vodicka is recognized as one of the most innovative educational leaders in the country, having received multiple top superintendent honors in addition to partnering with the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Educational Technology and Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools.   When: April 2-4 Where: Hyatt Regency, Sacramento Cost: $479, $239 one-day rate Info: https://bit.ly/2RCYKUn 4. New to HR?  Administrators with Human Resources 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 Human Resources office, as well as practical skills and best practices. The presentation will include a detailed calendar of events, procedures related to HR and a Human Resources self-assessment tool. When: March 9 Where: Ontario Cost: $295 (ACSA members) Info: www.acsa.org/workshops 5. Learn attendance planning in Ontario Those working on reducing absenteeism in their schools will not want to miss ACSA’s upcoming workshop 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: March 18  Where: Ontario Info: www.acsa.org/workshops