High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
April 28, 2025
1. NOW OPEN: Personnel & Negotiations Symposium
Personnel administrators and negotiating teams will come together to discuss innovations, share insights and foster new collaborations at this four-day learning event. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer, you’ll find valuable knowledge, insightful presentations and excellent networking opportunities. Find more information online, including how to submit a proposal to present at this conference and how to make a nomination for the Ray Curry and the Negotiator of the Year awards.
When: Sept. 23-26
Where: San Diego
Cost: $925 ACSA member; $1,125 non-member; $610 Retired Member
Register: bit.ly/PersonnelNegotiators25
2. Save the date: Leadership Summit
ACSA’s premier conference of the year is heading north 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
3. Information sessions for Leadership Institute
Know someone who’s ready to lead? Let them know ACSA is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of Leadership Institute, which is offered in partnership with Sacramento County Office of Education. Aspiring leaders interested in ACSA’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program can attend this online information session to learn more.
When: 4-5 p.m. May 21
Where: Online
Register: bit.ly/4c3Tl1l
4. Women’s conference to be held in Santa Rosa
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 at the website below.
When: Sept. 17-19
Where: Santa Rosa
Cost: $749 ACSA members; $949 non-members; $499 retired members
Register: bit.ly/WomenInSchoolLeadership2025
5. Enlist in HR Boot Camp
Participants will benefit from this three-part overview of the myriad of tasks and responsibilities of the Human Resources Office.
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