1. Build affirming spaces at Lead With Pride Summit

School leaders will explore joy, community and leadership at this year’s Lead With Pride Summit. This conference empowers California school administrators and educators with the tools to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ students and staff.

2. Tell aspiring leaders about You Belong in Leadership

ACSA is proud to announce You Belong in Leadership, a standalone, one-day event for future school leaders on Nov. 4, preceding ACSA’s Leadership Summit.This professional development experience will help aspiring and emerging leaders explore leadership pathways, connect with current administrators, and better understand leadership roles beyond the classroom. Current administrators are encouraged to tell aspiring leaders about this new opportunity.

3. 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 superintendents throughout the school year. Topics covered include negotiations, governance and personnel issues.

4. Spaces still available in ACSA Academies

Move up the career ladder with ACSA Academies. The 2026-27 catalog is now available with 23 cohorts in nine leadership specializations that will help you become more efficient in your current role or prepare you for a desired role in leadership. Academies start in mid-September through early October and cohorts fill up quickly – many are limited to 30 registrants.

5. Webinar: The Engagement Engine

In “The Engagement Engine: Rapid-Fire Strategies to Solve the Student Engagement Crisis Using AI” discover how to leverage AI to co-create learning experiences with students, transforming traditional, passive tasks into choice-driven, voice-centered opportunities.