High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
April 14, 2025
1. Save your spot at Summer Leadership Institute
Experience five days of intensive leadership development for principals, vice principals and those aspiring to the role. Since 1992, this signature ACSA program has been developing principals who are effective, equity-minded and driven to create exceptional learning environments for their students.
When: June 23-27
Where: University of La Verne
Cost: $2,300 ACSA member early bird rate; $2,800 non-ACSA member early bird rate (early bird rates end April 30)
Register: bit.ly/SummerInstitute25
2. Online information sessions for future admins
Know someone who’s ready to lead? Let them know ACSA is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of Leadership Institute, ACSA’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. Aspiring leaders can attend an online information session to learn more.
When: 4-5 p.m. April 23 and May 21
Where: Online
Register: bit.ly/4hJ0LIu (April 23) and bit.ly/4c3Tl1l (May 21)
3. Enlist in HR Boot camp
This three-part workshop is designed for administrators, classified managers and other support staff who are new to human resources or interested in learning about the role and function of the human resources department. The presentation will include a detailed calendar of events, procedures related to HR and a human resources self-assessment instrument.
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 11, 18 & 25
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: $349 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/hr-boot-camp
4. Register now for Lead With Pride Summit
There’s still space available at this year’s Lead With Pride Summit. Join educators from around the state to learn strategies for creating safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ students and staff.
When: April 30-May 2
Where: Anaheim
Cost: $580 ACSA member; $780 non-member
Register: bit.ly/leadwithpride25
5. Coast2Coast Federal Advocacy Trip
Superintendents from across California are invited to the fourth annual Coast2Coast Federal Advocacy Trip in Washington, D.C. Hosted by ACSA and the California School Boards Association, this three-day, transformative event puts California students at the forefront of national policy.
When: April 28-30
Where: Washington, D.C.
Cost: $799
Register: www.csba.org/TrainingAndEvents/Coast2Coast-2025