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High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
April 20, 2026
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1. Principals — make plans to attend Summer institute
Explore “Authentic Leadership” at this year’s 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 22-26
Where: University of La Verne
Cost: $2,300 ACSA member; $2,600 non-ACSA member
Register: bit.ly/Summer26ACSA
2. Now open: Women in School Leadership Forum
Registration is now open for ACSA’s Women in School Leadership Forum with the theme “Unstoppable: Women Leading the Way.” Join this unparalleled networking and educational experience designed to engage, enlighten, empower and connect women education leaders, which will be held this year at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. Want to present at the conference? See more info in the “Call for Proposals” section online.
When: Sept. 23-25
Where: Indian Wells
Cost: $799 ACSA member
Register: bit.ly/2026ACSA_Women
3. Tell someone who’s ready to lead about info sessions
ACSA is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026-27 cohort of Leadership Institute, ACSA’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program offered in partnership with Sacramento County Office of Education. Cohort begins August 2026. Potential leaders can attend a virtual information session to learn more about ACSA’s program.
When: Virtual information sessions from 4-5 p.m. April 21, May 12, June 2 and June 24.
Register: acsa.org/leadershipinstitute
4. 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. This in-person, interactive session is designed for you to practice scheduling concepts with real numbers
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 (San Bernardino COE)
Cost: $349 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/2026-building-the-student-schedule-training-feb
5. Personnel Institute returns in September
This three-day event will offer information and provide insight into the issues and laws that confront HR departments. Save the date and sign up online to be notified when registration opens.
When: Sept. 16-18
Where: Irvine
Info: acsa.org/personnelinstitute
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