High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
May 25, 2026
1. Register now for Personnel Institute
This three-day conference is designed to equip school site administrators and HR professionals with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to navigate the evolving landscape of education employment law and HR management. Don’t miss this year’s conference, “Rooted in Belonging: Learning, Leading & Evolving.”
When: Sept. 16-18
Where: Hyatt Regency Irvine
Cost: $700 ACSA members
Register: bit.ly/ACSAPersonnel2026
2. Just announced: Keynote for womens forum
Dr. Shree Walker will speak at this year’s Women in School Leadership Forum. An author and motivational speaker, Walker empowers individuals and communities to embrace resilience as both a practice and a way of life. Grab your spot now for this unparalleled networking and educational experience.
When: Sept. 23-25
Where: Indian Wells
Cost: $799 ACSA member
Register: bit.ly/2026ACSA_Women
3. Now open: Lead With Pride Summit
School leaders will explore joy, community and leadership at this year’s Lead With Pride Summit. This conference empowers school administrators and educators with the tools to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ students and staff.
When: Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Where: Long Beach
Cost: $700 ACSA members
Register: bit.ly/LeadWithPride2026
4. Webinar: Engagement solutions using AI
Brought to you in partnership with Learning Genie, “The Engagement Engine: Rapid-Fire Strategies to Solve the Student Engagement Crisis Using AI” explores how student ownership drives deeper engagement and more meaningful learning. Discover how to leverage AI to co-create learning experiences with students, transforming traditional, passive tasks into choice-driven, voice-centered opportunities.
When: 4-5 p.m. June 17
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: Free
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/the-engagement-engine-rapid-fire-strategies-to-solve-the-student-engagement-crisis-using-ai
5. Best Practices in Game & Event Management
This presentation offers a dynamic, real-world roadmap for administrators responsible for overseeing athletic contests and school events. Packed with practical strategies, it walks attendees through key areas such as building an event management team, preparing facilities, and effectively managing crowds. Choose from two half-day, online workshops.
When: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Aug. 6; 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sept. 3
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: $99
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/game-event-management
