Conferences

ACSA’s conferences offer dynamic keynotes, meaningful connections, and real solutions to the issues school leaders are facing today.

Learn. Network. Get Inspired.

ACSA’s conferences are high-energy annual events designed to revitalize school leaders and give them access to the tools and information they need to be successful.

Content is built to respond to current trends and issues in education, offering opportunities to present as well as opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors.

Conferences are held throughout California.

Schedule at a glance

Calls for Presenters

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Upcoming Events

Woman Keynote Speaker

Sept. 23-25, 2026
Indian Wells, CA

Women in School Leadership Forum

2.5 days | Women Education Leaders

Group of colleagues applauding.

Nov. 4-7, 2026
Chula Vista, CA

Leadership Summit

2.5 days | All Educational Leaders

Students circle elementary

Jan. 11-13, 2027
Palm Desert, CA

EVERY CHILD COUNTS SYMPOSIUM

2.5 days | Student Services & Special education

Handshake Diversity

Jan. 13-15, 2027
Palm Springs, CA

NEGOTIATORS’ SYMPOSIUM

2 days | Human Resources

Speaker Business Event

Jan. 27-29, 2027
Monterey, CA

SUPERINTENDENTS’ SYMPOSIUM

2.5 days | New & Experienced Superintendents

Team Meeting from Above

Feb. 25-27, 2027
Southern California

CLASSIFIED EDUCATIONAL LEADERS INSTITUTE

1.5 DAYS | CLASSIFIED LEADERS

Pride Flags Full

March 24-26, 2027
Long Beach, CA

Lead With Pride Summit

2.5 days | All Educators

Diversity Hands Graphic

April 28-30, 2027
NOrthern California

Equity Institute

2.5 days | All Educational Leaders

People listening to a presentation around a conference table.

June 21-25, 2027
Location TBA

Summer Leadership Institute

5 DAYS | Principals

Handshake Jobs

Sept. 2027
Location TBA

Personnel Institute

2.5 days | Human Resources Leaders

Schedule at a Glance

2026 Conference Schedule

Women in School Leadership Forum

Sept. 23-25 | Indian Wells, CA

Leadership Summit

Nov. 4-7 | Chula Visa, CA

2027 Conference Schedule

Every Child Counts Symposium

Jan. 11-13 | Palm Desert, CA

Negotiators’ Symposium

Jan. 13-15 | Palm Springs, CA

Superintendents’ Symposium

Jan. 27-29 | Monterey, CA

Classified Education Leaders Institute

Feb. 25-27 | Southern California

Lead With Pride Summit

March 24-26 | LoNG Beach, CA

Equity Institute

April 28-30 | Northern California

Summer Leadership Institute

June 21-25 | Location TBA

Personnel Institute

September | Location TBA

Women in School Leadership Forum

September | Location TBA

Leadership Summit

NoV. 3-6 | Sacramento, CA

Which conferences are right for you?

Speaker Keynote Audience

NOVEMBER

Leadership Summit

ACSA’s premier professional development event. This annual gathering of educators at all levels of administration is a celebration of the profession. For three days, this event provides opportunities for invaluable networking and offers professional development on current critical leadership and educational issues.

2.5 DAYS | ALL EDUCATIONAL LEADERS

Kids Running Parachute

January

Every Child Counts Symposium

A world-class learning event featuring exciting workshops, informative keynotes and opportunities for skill development and networking. The event is designed for both beginning and veteran educational leaders and focuses on the latest in the field of student services and special education.

2.5 DAYS | STUDENT SERVICES & SPECIAL EDUCATION

Speaker Business Event

January

Superintendents’ Symposium

This annual event brings district leaders from around the state together for an invaluable two and a half days of professional learning, networking and advocacy, offering an in-depth analysis of the governor’s budget and the opportunity to review the state-of-the-state and the state-of-the-district.

2.5 DAYS | NEW & EXPERIENCED SUPERINTENDENTS

Handshake

January

Negotiators’ Symposium

With workshop sessions presented by practitioners, consultants and attorneys, this event provides the latest insight into the issues and laws that confront HR departments. Negotiators’ Symposium brings HR professionals together to stay informed on ever-changing employment legislation and build their networks.

2 DAYS | HR & NEGOTIATING TEAMS

Team Meeting from Above

FEBRUARY

Classified Educational Leaders Institute

Specifically designed for classified education leaders in all areas of management, including business/fiscal services, human resources/personnel, maintenance/operations, custodial, technology, facilities, and student services/instructional, including confidential employees. The institute offers an opportunity to share best practices and learn about issues that impact education.

1.5 DAYS | CLASSIFIED LEADERS

Woman Keynote Speaker

SEPTEMBER

Women in School Leadership Forum

Professional learning and networking designed to engage, enlighten and empower women education leaders from across the country. The event offers an inclusive space that brings together women in the education profession, women in leadership positions, and women leaders seeking to advance their career for a multi-day event focusing on leadership, diversity and empowerment.

2.5 DAYS | WOMEN EDUCATION LEADERS

Diversity Hands Graphic

march/April

Equity Institute

The Equity Institute brings together educators, leaders, and community partners who are committed to building equitable schools and districts. Participants will engage directly with experts in the field to build on the powerful work already happening throughout the state, challenging and inspiring one another. This event provides education leaders with the tools they need to develop, implement and clearly articulate pathways to equity in education in a safe, supportive and courageous space.

2.5 DAYS | ALL EDUCATORS & EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITIES

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Summer Leadership Institute

A five-day intensive institute designed for experienced, new and aspiring principals. Hear from nationally-recognized speakers and share in facilitated small groups how you can apply the knowledge in your schools and communities. Learn how these experts suggest we look at re-imagining schools and learning for the future.

5 DAYS | EXPERIENCED, NEW & ASPIRING PRINCIPALS

Handshake Jobs

september

Personnel Institute

Offering workshops, seminars and presentations specifically designed and curated to empower HR staff—whether veterans or newcomers to the world of HR—to discover new ideas, stay up-to-date on the latest research and legal issues, and learn new concepts and ideas for future implementation in the HR office or the district.

2.5 DAYS | PERSONNEL/HR ADMINISTRATORS

Pride Flags Full

SPRING

Lead With Pride Summit

ACSA’s Lead With Pride Summit empowers California school administrators and educators with the tools to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ students and staff. This learning event offers a space to assess where our communities stand, share experiences and best practices, build alliances and partnerships, discuss the future of our movement, and collectively chart ways to advance equality worldwide.

2.5 DAYS | ALL EDUCATORS

Event Sponsors & Exhibitors

Connect with California’s School Leaders

The opportunity to connect with educators, understand their evolving needs, and build meaningful relationships has never been greater.

ACSA conferences provide companies and affiliates with unique opportunities to connect with school leaders and members, whether through an Exhibit Hall presence, sponsored social event, or other sponsorship opportunity.

Interested in learning about future sponsorship opportunities? Join our interest list to receive updates when sponsorship opportunities become available.

Please note: Submitting this form does not constitute a sponsorship request or guarantee direct outreach. By joining the interest list, you will be included in communications announcing available sponsorship opportunities and how to participate.

ACSA’s conferences are high-energy annual professional learning events designed to revitalize school leaders and give them access to the tools, information, and community they need to be successful. Content is built to respond to current trends and issues in education, offering opportunities to present as well as opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors.