Do you have a promising practice that’s making a difference in your school or district?
Don’t keep it to yourself — share it as a presenter at one of ACSA’s professional development conferences.
Presenting offers the opportunity to:
Share your experiences and best practices with your colleagues.
Add to your professional portfolio.
Collaborate with like-minded educators.
Build your influence as an expert in your field.
Proposals are generally accepted by strand and/or in alignment with the overall theme of the conference, which are included on the submission form.
In your proposal, be sure to:
Include clear, measurable learning outcomes.
Build in interactive elements so participants can practice what they’re learning.
Use examples, evidence, or data to show that what you are doing is making a difference.
Connect your session with a specific strand or the conference theme.
Focus on practical strategies that can be applied in districts or schools.
ACSA regularly seeks presenters for its conferences. Check back here for open calls for proposals, watch for CFP notices in EdCal and on social media, and sign up to receive updates on the events that interest you.
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.
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.
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.
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Specifically designed for classified education leaders in all areas of management, including business/fiscal services, human resources/personnel, maintenance/operations, custodial, technology, facilities, student services/instructional, including confidential and administrative assistants. It is an opportunity to share information and best practices, as well as learn about issues that impact education.
Professional learning and networking designed to engage, enlighten and empower women education leaders from across the country. Women are underrepresented in all areas of school leadership. Let’s work together to level the playing field.
Workshops, discussions and learning moments designed specifically for teams of principals and teachers, parent leaders, counselors, and central office administrators to deepen their explorations of how these pathways can lead us closer to our goals in pursuit of educational equity. This event is designed to provide education leaders with the tools they need to develop, implement and articulate pathways to equity in education in a safe and supportive space.
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.
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 event is perfect for teachers, principals, leaders and site administrators.
When school leaders share what they are passionate about and what they have learned through experience, it strengthens the entire profession. It is incredibly rewarding to know that something you have tried might inspire or support another leader.
Dr. Jacqueline Duncan, 2026 Leadership Summit Planning Committee Chair
We sincerely congratulate all the 2025 student recipients at the charter, region and state levels. ACSA is proud to honor your achievements, resilience and bravery.
