High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
June 24, 2024
1. Grab Academies spots while you can
Help your career lift off with ACSA Academies. The 2024-25 catalog is now available online with 27 cohorts across nine leadership specializations. Academies start in early September through early October and cohorts fill up quickly — many are limited to 30 registrants. Claim your spot today!
Register: www.acsa.org/academies
2. Elevate at the Women in School Leadership Forum
The theme for the 2024 Women in School Leadership Forum is “Empower and Elevate: Authentic Women Leaders in a Changing World.” Don’t miss this multi-day event focusing on leadership, diversity and empowerment. Want to nominate an outstanding female leader for the 2024 Exemplary Woman in Education Award? Submit your nomination online by July 15.
When: Sept. 18-20, 2024
Where: Carlsbad
Cost: $679 ACSA members; $879 non-members
Register: bit.ly/WISL2024
3. Negotiators, HR admins to meet in Burlingame
Personnel administrators and negotiating teams can come together for the four-day Personnel & Negotiations Symposium. Learn the latest HR strategies and legal updates to support hiring, labor relations and more.
When: Sept. 24-27, 2024
Where: Burlingame
Cost: $829 ACSA member; $1,029 non-member; $555 retired member
Register: bit.ly/PersonnelSymposium
4. Leadership Summit early pricing ends June 30
This annual gathering of educators at all levels of administration is a celebration of the profession. For 2.5 days, this event provides opportunities for invaluable networking and offers professional development on current critical leadership and educational issues. Interested in presenting? Call for proposals deadline is June 30. Find details online.
When: Nov. 14-16, 2024
Where: San Diego
Cost: $699 ACSA members; $749 non-member (early bird rate available through June 30)
Register: bit.ly/acsasummit24
5. Section 504 Plans workshop
After attending this two-day online training, participants will have an improved understanding of how to provide students with disabilities with equitable access to all school activities. The workshop will cover the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, barriers and challenges to provide equitable access, understanding Section 504 Plan Data and school administrator responsibilities regarding Section 504 Plans, and more.
When: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 11 and Sept. 18
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: $149 ACSA member
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/section-504-plans