High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
March 9, 2026
1. Add some magic to Equity Institute
Extend your Equity Institute experience with discounted Disneyland tickets available for use before or after the conference. Learn directly from leaders across California who are advancing equity in meaningful, sustainable ways and leave with strategies you can apply immediately in your school or district. Single-day rates also available for Thursday and Friday.
When: March 25–27
Where: Westin Anaheim
Cost: $625 ACSA members; $825 non-members
Register: bit.ly/ACSAEquity26
2. Supts invited to attend Coast2Coast advocacy trip
Join ACSA and the California School Boards Association for Coast2Coast, a federal advocacy conference that gives superintendents, senior school leaders and school board members the opportunity to influence decision-makers in Washington, D.C. Pre-conference activity at Mt. Vernon can be added to registration.
When: April 13-15
Where: Washington, D.C.
Cost: $949 (until March 19)
Register: bit.ly/ACSACoast2Coast26
3. Building the Student Schedule workshop
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 in-person, interactive session. Two locations available.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 (San Joaquin COE) or April 27 (San Bernardino COE)
Cost: $349 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/2026-building-the-student-schedule-training-feb
4. Grab your early bird rate for Leadership Summit
ACSA’s premier professional development event will be held in Chula Vista this year, when educators at all levels of administration will gather to learn, network and celebrate the profession. Register now to save $100 on fees.
When: Nov. 4-7
Where: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, Chula Vista
Cost: $800 ACSA member early bird rate (ends March 31)
Register: bit.ly/LeadershipSummit_2026
5. ACSA-AASA academy to support future female supts
ACSA and AASA, the School Superintendents Association, are offering a cohort-based leadership development program designed for women educational leaders who are considering or actively pursuing the superintendency. Launches fall 2026 with six, multi-day, in-person convenings throughout the 2026-27 school year and ongoing virtual coaching/support in between.
Info/Register: acsa.org/academies
