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.

Calls for Presenters

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Upcoming Events

Diversity Hands Graphic

March 25-27, 2026
Anaheim, CA

Equity Institute

2.5 days | All Educational Leaders

Career Learning Colleagues

June 22-26, 2026
la Verne, CA

Summer Leadership Institute

5 DAYS | Principals

Handshake Jobs

Sept. 16-18, 2026
Irvine, CA

Personnel Institute

2.5 days | Human Resources Leaders

Woman Keynote Speaker

Sept. 23-25, 2026
Location TBA

Women in School Leadership Forum

2.5 days | Women Education Leaders

Pride Flags Full

Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2026
Location TBA

Lead With Pride Summit

2.5 days | All Educators

Conference Registration

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. 2027
Location TBA

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. 2027
Location TBA

CLASSIFIED EDUCATIONAL LEADERS INSTITUTE

1.5 DAYS | CLASSIFIED LEADERS

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

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

october

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

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at an ACSA conference?

The drive to be in touch with educators and to learn how to meet their evolving needs is even greater now than ever before.

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. Not only does it expose your brand to educators making millions of purchasing decisions every day, it allows you to hear their needs and concerns and make lasting connections.

If you would like to receive information on current sponsorship opportunities, please fill out the form linked below.

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.