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High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
April 6, 2026
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1. Grow your leadership as a presenter at conferences
Presenting at a professional development conference offers the opportunity to share your experiences and best practices with your colleagues, add to your professional portfolio, and collaborate with like-minded educators. Build your influence as an expert in your field by presenting at one of ACSA’s upcoming conferences. Proposals are currently being accepted for Leadership Summit and the Every Child Counts Symposium.
When: Deadline for proposals is April 27 (Leadership Summit) and May 11 (Every Child Counts Symposium).
Info: acsa.org/presenters
2. Grab your early bird rate for Summit
ACSA’s premier professional development event will be held in Chula Vista this year with the theme “You Belong Here: Leadership for Every Student.” This annual gathering of educators at all levels of administration is a celebration of 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 August 31)
Register: bit.ly/LeadershipSummit_2026
3. Building the Student Schedule
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 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
4. Tell future leaders about Leadership Institute
Know someone who’s ready to lead? Let them know 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.
Info: acsa.org/leadershipinstitute
5. Save the date: Women in School Leadership Forum
ACSA’s Women in School Leadership Forum is the premier networking and educational experience designed to engage, enlighten, empower and connect women education leaders. Invest in yourself and your leadership this year — mark your calendar for this event.
When: Sept. 23-25
Where: Indian Wells, CA
Info: acsa.org/womensforum
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