High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
April 21, 2025
1. NOW OPEN: Women in School Leadership Forum
Registration has just opened for the 2025 Women in School Leadership Forum. Don’t miss this multi-day event focusing on leadership, diversity and empowerment. Interested in presenting at this conference? Want to nominate an outstanding female leader for the 2025 Exemplary Woman in Education Award? Find more information online.
When: Sept. 17-19
Where: Santa Rosa
Cost: $749 ACSA members; $949 non-members; $499 retired members
Register: bit.ly/WomenInSchoolLeadership2025
2. Don’t miss 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
3. Save the date: Leadership Summit
ACSA’s premier conference of the year is heading north this year to San Francisco. Make plans to attend this annual gathering of educators at all levels of administration. You won’t want to miss it! Sign up online to be notified when registration opens.
When: Nov. 6-8
Where: San Francisco
Register: acsa.org/leadershipsummit
4. Information sessions for Leadership Institute
Know someone who’s ready to lead? Let them know ACSA is now accept-ing applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of Leadership Institute, which is offered in partnership with Sacra-mento County Office of Education. Aspiring leaders interested in ACSA’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program 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)
5. Register now for Lead With Pride
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