High 5: Our weekly picks for advancing your career

Association of California School Administrators

High 5

Our weekly picks for advancing your career

September 6, 2021

1. Use grant funding for clear credentialing program

Did you know Educator Effectiveness Block Grant funding can pay for administrator induction programs, such as ACSA’s Clear Administrative Credential Program? New administrators receive individualized, one-on-one, job embedded coaching over the course of this two-year program. This is the last chance to enroll in the fall cohort — contact a Local Program Coordinator (list available online) to get started today.

When: Enrollment deadline is Sept. 15, 2021

Info: acsa.org/credentialing

2. Calling all Personnel/HR leaders

A lot has changed in the world of HR! Don’t miss this chance to hear the latest information on regulations governing school employment in California at the 2021 ACSA Personnel Institute. Register now for three days of panels, speakers and workshops that will prove vital to school HR administrators this year. Can’t attend all three days? One-date rates available.

When: Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Where: Long Beach

Cost: $549 ACSA members

3. Integrating Leadership Coaching webinar

In this live course, learn how to strategically partner with instructional coaches to develop a comprehensive and coherent coaching program that generates buy-in and focuses on student-centered results.

When: 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: Online (ACSA Online Learning Center)

Cost: $29 ACSA members

Register: http://onlinelearning.acsa.org/courses/system-wide-coherence-making-integrating-leadership-instructional-coaching-for-results

4. Engaging High School Leaders with the CIF

Executive Director for the California Interscholastic Federation Ron Nocetti will lead a one-hour presentation that’s free for ACSA members on how school leaders can use the CIF and its various programs to best serve the 800,000-plus students currently involved in athletics. Learn about developing a coaching staff that will transform the lives of students both on and off the field and how to engage the CIF through local presentations to school boards, parents, coaches and students.

When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 14

Where: Online

Cost: Free

5. Academies filling up fast

Looking to prepare for your next career move? Start now by signing up for ACSA’s Academies, which prepare educators to serve in one of 10 leadership specializations. If your preferred Academy cohort is full, don’t fret! This year’s virtual format for Academies means you can sign up for cohorts in any city throughout in the state.