High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
June 22, 2026
1. Don’t miss out on Women in School Leadership Forum
Grab your spot at ACSA’s Women in School Leadership Forum held this year at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. Join this unparalleled networking and educational experience designed to engage, enlighten, empower and connect women education leaders.
When: Sept. 23-25
Where: Indian Wells
Cost: $799 ACSA member
Register: bit.ly/2026ACSA_Women
2. Build affirming spaces at Lead With Pride Summit
School leaders will explore joy, community and leadership at this year’s Lead With Pride Summit, which empowers California 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; $900 non-members
Register: bit.ly/LeadWithPride2026
3. Best Practices in Game & Event Management
The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Game & Event Management presentation offers a dynamic, real-world roadmap for educational administrators responsible for overseeing athletic contests and school events. Choose from two available 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
4. New supt? Start here
ACSA’s New Superintendents Seminar Series allows new superintendents to tackle current issues in a confidential and supportive setting with the guidance of experienced, successful superintendents throughout the school year.
When: Five sessions beginning Sept. 18-19
Where: In person (see online for locations)
Cost: $3,000 ACSA members; $4,000 non-members
Register: bit.ly/NSSS_26-27
5. Just announced: Summit keynote Dr. Luis Cruz
ACSA is pleased to announce accomplished educator and author Dr. Luis Cruz as Saturday’s keynote speaker at Leadership Summit. Cruz blends his experience as an English Learner in Los Angeles with his professional experience and insight, illustrating the disconnect between our inherited and antiquated public-school system and the diverse student population we aim to serve today.
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
