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High 5
Our weekly picks for advancing your career
September 15, 2025
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1. ECC keynote spotlight: Kaelynn Partlow
Kaelynn Partlow was diagnosed with autism at the age of 10. Widely recognized for her role in the Netflix series “Love on the Spectrum,” Partlow uses her social media to promote meaningful inclusion and actionable support. Hear how she bridges the gaps of understanding between autistic and non-autistic people at the 2026 Every Child Counts Symposium.
When: Jan. 12-14, 2026
Where: San Diego
Cost: $750 ACSA member; $950 non-member; team vouchers available
Register: bit.ly/EveryChildCountsSymposium26
2. Registration now open for Supts Symposium
ACSA’s Superintendents Symposium is now open for registration. Don’t miss this chance to trade insights with top district and county leaders from throughout the state and anticipate changes coming for education in California.
When: Jan. 28-30, 2026
Where: Indian Wells
Cost: $1,050 ACSA member; $1,250 non-member; $700 retired member
Register: bit.ly/ACSASupSymposium2026
3. Gain effective strategies at SART/SARB workshop
There are many facets to the School Attendance Review Team (SART) and School Attendance Review Board (SARB) process. In this workshop, you will be led through a step-by-step analysis of the SART/SARB process and walk away with tools to use immediately.
When: Sept. 17
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: $79 ACSA members
Register: http://onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/school-attendance-review-team-and-board-effective-strategies-for-implementation-virtual-workshop
4. Join free AI online learning series
ACSA’s AI Task Force has curated a series of online learning sessions to make artificial intelligence accessible and practical. “AI Rising: Empowering California’s School Leaders to Navigate What’s Next” will be held over four sessions in September and October. Each one-hour session builds on the previous one, giving school leaders actionable strategies, sample policies, demonstrations and breakout time to help their AI vision become a reality.
When: 9-11 a.m. Sept. 16 & 30, Oct. 14 & 28
Where: Online Learning Center
Cost: Free
Register: onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/ai-rising-aad5
5. Save the date for Negotiators’ Symposium
ACSA’s Negotiators’ Symposium is back. Save the date to attend this conference, a must for negotiating team members. Sign up online to be notified when registration opens.
When: Jan. 15-16
Where: San Diego
Info: acsa.org/negotiatorssymposium
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