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A month-by-month planning guide for the upcoming 2027 calendar year, offering advocacy updates, deadlines, learning events, and more.
January
Leadership Magazine
Career technical education Watch for the January/February 2027 issue, released on Jan. 1.
Awards Nomination Deadline
Jan. 21 @ 11:59 p.m. The deadline to submit nominations online for ACSA’s Administrator of the Year and Special Awards.
Preliminary Budget Release
Release date tba Get timely information on the Governor’s preliminary budget proposal for the coming year.
Principals Playbook
Jan. 14 Join ACSA’s free monthly webinar delivering essential updates principals need to lead with confidence.
Every Child Counts Symposium
Jan. 11-13 | Palm Dessert, CA Join ACSA for an event spotlighting current trends and best practices in student services and special education.
Negotiators’ Symposium
Jan. 13-15 | Palm SPRINGS, CA A collaborative learning event for negotiations teams to practice real-world scenarios and develop cohesive strategies.
Superintendents’ Symposium
Jan. 27-29 | MONTEREY, CA A collaborative learning event for negotiations teams to practice real-world scenarios and develop cohesive strategies.
February
Virtual Leadership Assembly
Feb. 18 See ACSA leadership in action at the February Leadership Assembly, a free online event for all members.
Principals Playbook
Feb. 25 Join ACSA’s free monthly webinar delivering essential updates principals need to lead with confidence.
Classified Educational Leaders Institute
Feb. 25-27 | SOuthern California Join ACSA for an event spotlighting current trends and best practices in student services and special education.
March
Leadership Magazine
Staffing Solutions Watch for the March/April 2027 issue, released on March 1.
Principals Playbook
March 18 Join ACSA’s free monthly webinar delivering essential updates principals need to lead with confidence.
Legislative Action Days
March 29-30 ACSA members can shape education policy by advocating with state legislators on behalf of California’s students and schools.
Online Learning Center
Live & On Demand ACSA’s Online Learning Center delivers flexible professional development through webinars, workshops and on-demand courses.
April
Awards Announced
April 19 The 2027 ACSA statewide award recipients will be announced online and in EdCal.
Leadership Magazine Themes Announced
2027-28 issues themes The themes and deadlines for submitting articles to Leadership magazine will be announced in EdCal and posted online.
Principals Playbook
April 15 Join ACSA’s free monthly webinar delivering essential updates principals need to lead with confidence.
Equity Institute
April 28-30 | Northern California The Equity Institute brings together educators, leaders, and community partners who are committed to building equitable schools and districts.
May
Leadership Magazine
Classified Leadership Watch for the May/June 2027 issue, released on May 1.
May Leadership Assembly
May 6 | Location TBA ACSA leaders come together to select new officers and review policy changes for the coming year.
May Budget Revise
Release date tba Get timely information on the Governor’s revised budget proposal for the coming year.
Online Learning Center
Live & On Demand ACSA’s Online Learning Center delivers flexible professional development through webinars, workshops and on-demand courses.
June
Every Student Succeeding Features
June — October Watch the inspiring stories of 2027 Every Student Succeeding student honorees, beginning in June on ACSA YouTube.
Final Budget Release
Release date tba Get timely information on the Governor’s revised budget proposal for the coming year.
Summer Leadership Institute
June 21-25 | Location TBA ACSA’s Summer Leadership Institute is more than just professional development. It’s a transformative experience.
2027-28 Academy Registration Opens
Fast Track Your career ACSA Academies are intensive, multi-weekend programs providing in-depth knowledge in different specializations.
JuLY
2028 Year at a Glance
Plan for 2028 The 2028 ACSA year at a glance will be available in July.
Legislative Lunch Break
Wednesdays @ 1:00 P.M. Join ACSA every week for the latest news in budget, policy and legislation. Get your questions answered and find out what to expect in the coming year.
Online Learning Center
Live & On Demand ACSA’s Online Learning Center delivers flexible professional development through webinars, workshops and on-demand courses.
August
2028 Awards Nominations Open
Aug. 1 The nomination window for the 2028 ACSA Awards Program opens, with a deadline of January 2028.
Legislative Lunch Break
Wednesdays @ 1:00 P.M. Join ACSA every week for the latest news as the legislative session ends. Get your questions answered and find out what to expect in the coming year.
Fall 2027-29 Clear Administrative Credential Cohort Begins
Mid-August ACSA’s innovative induction program is the largest of its kind in California, and remains the “gold standard” for administrators seeking to clear their Administrative Services Credential (ASC).
Fall 2027-29 Leadership Institute Cohort Begins
Mid-August The Leadership Institute offers candidates an opportunity to earn a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential through our 10-month program.
September
Leadership Magazine
TOPIC TBA Watch for the September/October 2027 issue, released on Sept. 1.
Officer Nomination Deadline
DEADLINE TBA The deadline to nominate members for 2027-28 Vice President and Vice President for Legislative Action.
Legislative Lunch Break
Wednesdays @ 1:00 P.M. Join ACSA every week for the latest news as the legislative session ends. Get your questions answered and find out what to expect in the coming year.
Personnel Institute
Date & LOCATION TBA Empowering and informing educational leaders in the field of Human Resources.
Women in School Leadership Forum
Date & LOCATION TBA A professional learning event that empowers and engages women educational leaders.
Lead With Pride Summit
Date & LOCATION TBA Empowering school administrators and educators with the tools to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ students and staff.
2027-28 ACSA Academies Begin
SEPTEMBER The first sessions of ACSA’s Academy Program kickoff in September.
2027-28 NSSS Begins
SEPTEMBER The first session of ACSA’s 2027-28 New Superintendents’ Seminar Series, designed exclusively for the first- and second-year superintendent.
October
Member Author Submission Deadline
Oct. 4 If you’re a member of ACSA and have published a printed book in any genre, we’d like to feature you at an upcoming Leadership Summit Bookstore.
October Leadership Assembly
Date & LOCATION TBA ACSA leaders come together to select new officers and review policy changes for the coming year.
Legislative Lunch Break
Wednesdays @ 1:00 P.M. Join ACSA every week for the latest news as the legislative session ends. Get your questions answered and find out what to expect in the coming year.
Online Learning Center
Live & On Demand ACSA’s Online Learning Center delivers flexible professional development through webinars, workshops and on-demand courses.
November
Leadership Magazine
TOPIC TBA Watch for the November/December 2027 issue, released on Nov. 1.
2027 ACSA Awards Gala
Nov. 5 | Sacramento, CA Join ACSA at the annual Awards Gala as part of Leadership Summit, celebrating the Administrators of the Year and Special Awards.
Legislative Lunch Break
Wednesdays @ 1:00 P.M. Join ACSA every week for the latest news as the legislative session ends. Get your questions answered and find out what to expect in the coming year.
Leadership Summit
Nov. 3-6 | Sacramento, CA Join us to celebrate the profession of school leadership, grow your network, and get inspired at ACSA’s flagship learning event.
December
Winter Break
Dec. 24-31 ACSA offices will be closed for winter break. Wishing you very happy holidays! We look forward to connecting with you in 2028.
Legislative Lunch Break
Wednesdays @ 1:00 P.M. Join ACSA every week for the latest news as the legislative session ends. Get your questions answered and find out what to expect in the coming year.
Online Learning Center
Live & On Demand ACSA’s Online Learning Center delivers flexible professional development through webinars, workshops and on-demand courses.
See the full calendar of ACSA learning opportunities and statewide events.
