High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
May 26, 2025
1. Be a better principal next year — attend this institute
Principals will learn strategies for going “From Surviving to Thriving” at this year’s Summer Leadership Institute. To make sure every current and aspiring principal has access to the professional growth and connection offered at this institute, ACSA has introduced a new flexible payment structure and extended early bird registration.
When: June 23-27
Where: University of La Verne
Cost: $2,300 ACSA members; $2,800 “Become a Member & Save” Conference Bundle.
Register: bit.ly/SummerInstitute25
2. Grow your leadership as a conference presenter
Expand your leadership brand and share your knowledge as a presenter at one of ACSA’s professional development conferences. ACSA is currently seeking presentation proposals for the Women in School Leadership Forum, Personnel & Negotiations Symposium, Leadership Summit and the Every Child Counts Symposium. For more information, please visit acsa.org/conferences to be directed to each conference webpage and look for the “Call for Proposals” link for instructions and deadlines.
3. Women in School Leadership in Santa Rosa
Registration is open for the 2025 Women in School Leadership Forum. Don’t miss this multi-day event focusing on leadership, diversity and empowerment.
When: Sept. 17-19
Where: Santa Rosa
Cost: $749 ACSA members; $949 non-members; $499 retired members
Register: bit.ly/WomenInSchoolLeadership2025
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. Participants will benefit from this comprehensive overview of the myriad of tasks and responsibilities of the Human Resources Office. The presentation will include a detailed calendar of events and procedures related to HR.
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. 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.
When: Sept. 23-26
Where: San Diego
Cost: $925 ACSA member; $1,125 non-member; $610 retired member
Register: bit.ly/PersonnelNegotiators25