High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
April 7, 2025
1. Last chance to register 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
2. Ethnic Studies Implementation Workshop NEW
This new three-part workshop will include an exploration of diverse teaching resources, pedagogical techniques, and best practices for fostering a classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, empathy and an understanding of the importance of representation in education.
When: 1-4 p.m. April 10, 17 & 24
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: Free
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/ethnic-studies-implementation-a-comprehensive-approach-to-ab-101
3. 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 (CSBA), this three-day, transformative event puts California’s nearly 6 million K-12 students at the forefront of national education policy.
When: April 28-30
Where: Washington, D.C.
Cost: $799
Register: www.csba.org/TrainingAndEvents/Coast2Coast-2025
4. 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. Participants will benefit from this comprehensive overview of the myriad 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
5. The Role of the Executive Assistant NEW
This two-part virtual workshop is designed for aspiring, new and veteran executive assistants in school administration, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively support the office of the superintendent, school board and other cabinet-level positions. This workshop will give you the opportunity to network and meet with other EA professionals in the state.
When: 1-4 p.m. April 8 & 15
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: $199 ACSA members
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/the-role-of-the-executive-assistant-virtual-workshop