In California, there is no single required career ladder to become school leader, but there is a common progression from educator to administrator, involving credentials, work experience, and state exams.
How to Become a School Administrator in California READ MORE
ACSA’s Resource Hub is a searchable, ever-growing library of education resources, offering articles, videos, reports and toolkits. Topics include Communications, Curriculum & Instruction, School Climate & Culture, and Advocacy, as well as timely priority topics, such as Artificial Intelligence.
Find a growing catalog of on-demand courses, classes, workshops, networking opportunities, and webinars on ACSA’s Online Learning Center.
Online Learning Center READ MORE
Find education leadership jobs, including superintendent, principal, assistant principal, district office, county office, and classified management opportunities, throughout California. Employers can quickly post a job online or in EdCal.
Your membership is changing. Your community isn’t going anywhere. The most impactful leaders never stop learning. They seek new perspectives, build meaningful connections, and keep growing so they can better serve their students, staff, and communities. That’s why ACSA exists — as California’s professional community for educational leaders, here to support your leadership journey at
Region 16 Membership READ MORE
A month-by-month planning guide for the upcoming 2027 calendar year, offering advocacy updates, deadlines, learning events, and more.
2027 Year at a Glance READ MORE
A breakdown of ACSA benefits, opportunities, and next steps for new members.
Welcome to ACSA! Information for New Members READ MORE
ACSA congratulates the 2026 student recipients at the charter, region and state levels. We’re proud to honor their achievements, resilience and bravery.
2026 Every Student Succeeding Honorees READ MORE
Each year, approximately 250 education leaders from throughout the state bring their regional teams to Sacramento to advocate for California’s 5.8 million students.
Legislative Action Days READ MORE
ACSA’s resource offering timely updates on activity in the legislature, the Governor’s Administration, state agencies, and key federal policy and budget developments.
Advocacy in Action Updates READ MORE
Have you ever considered presenting at an ACSA conference? Find out how you can submit a proposal to an upcoming event.
Share Your Expertise at an ACSA Conference READ MORE
ACSA is proud to recognize the 2026 state award honorees, including the 2026 Administrators of the Year.
2026 Statewide Award Recipients READ MORE
The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), representing 18,000 California public school leaders, has endorsed Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi for state Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 General Election.
ACSA endorses Muratsuchi for SPI in 2026 General Election READ MORE
Find complete information on ACSA’s online Payment Portal for districts and other customers to pay invoices and manage memberships, including district renewal.
When you post jobs in EdCal and ACSA’s online Career Center, your opening reaches leaders who are informed, connected and ready for their next role.
ACSA’s conferences offer companies and affiliates unique opportunities to reach our members directly, whether it’s at a booth in the Exhibit Hall or at a sponsored social event.
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ACSA’s publications, EdCal and Leadership magazine, offer advertising opportunities for businesses, services, programs, and events to California school leaders.
ACSA Executive Director Dr. Edgar Zazueta’s opinion article about reforming Assembly Bill 218, originally published in CalMatters.
ACSA opens access to its February Leadership Assembly meeting to give all members the opportunity to see ACSA leadership in action.
Virtual Leadership Assembly READ MORE
ACSA’s monthly webinar series for site leaders delivers essential updates principals need to lead with confidence.
ACSA offers free Professional Liability Excess Insurance to all members. Read FAQs and learn how to file a claim.
Professional Liability Coverage READ MORE
If you’re a member of ACSA and have published a printed book, we’d like to feature you at a Leadership Summit Bookstore.
Featured Member Authors READ MORE
ACSA members interested in serving as a state representative for their region should reach out to their region leadership.
How to Serve on ACSA Councils and Committees READ MORE
Maintaining your professional network is important during an unplanned transition. ACSA’s Associate Membership can help you do that seamlessly.
ACSA Associate Memberships READ MORE
The California Administrators’ Equity Alliance represents members from ACSA, CAAASA, CALSA and CAAPLE to prioritize underserved students in California.
California Administrators’ Equity Alliance READ MORE
Download free ACSA virtual meeting backgrounds to use with your Zoom, Teams and other online meeting software.
Virtual Meeting Backgrounds READ MORE
The second full week of October each year is California’s Week of the School Administrator. View a sample resolution.
California Week of the School Administrator READ MORE
The current candidates for ACSA statewide offices will be posted here prior to the election in May.
The Executive Order to close the US Department of Education could result in a catastrophic impact on the country’s most vulnerable students.
ACSA Response to Executive Order on the United States Department of Education READ MORE
