Dear Prospective Presenters,

We would like to welcome you to our 2026 ACSA Women in School Leadership Forum "Call for Proposals." 

This event will be held at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA from September 23-25, 2026.

This year's theme is: Unstoppable: Women Leading the Way

The Women in School Leadership Forum is the premier networking and educational experience designed to engage, enlighten, empower and connect 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.

It is designed to honor and value the diverse and rich strengths that make us bold and courageous leaders for the students and communities we serve. 

This event provides opportunities for invaluable networking and offers professional development on current critical leadership and educational issues.

75 minute presentations/workshops. will be held on:

Wednesday, September 23rd | Thursday, September 24th | Friday, September 25th

SELECTION CRITERIA: Proposed presentations will be evaluated on how relevant and practical the presentation will be to our attendees. In addition, presentations will be evaluated on description of clear, measurable learning outcomes. Workshop learning activities should provide opportunities for participants to practice skills identified in the learning outcomes. Proposals should provide evidence to support that the workshop is relevant, timely, and likely to contribute to professional development of attendees.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Monday, May 25th, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. via Sessionize. You will receive confirmation of your submission via email. You may edit your proposal until the deadline and can submit more than one proposal. Session content addresses relevant topics within the education field and provides practical tools and resources for attendees to implement at work right away.

• No sales presentations will be accepted
• No compensation will be provided for proposal sessions
• Selected vendors will be required to sponsor/exhibit at the conference
• ACSA Members will be given priority
• All presenters will be required to register for the conference at a discounted rate
• Selected presenters will receive a discounted registration rate

The Women in School Leadership Forum is 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.

Notifications of proposal approval will be shared electronically and, if selected, an electronic version of your presentation handouts & materials must be submitted no later than Monday, September 14, 2026.

Proposal submitters will be notified of their proposal status by mid June.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Joanne Flowers through email at jflowers@acsa.org.

Proposals are due Monday, May 25th, 2026 by 12:00 p.m.