{"id":996,"date":"2015-08-06T22:15:05","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T22:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:41:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:41:27","slug":"professional-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/professional-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Professional learning continues to be a high priority for Region 6. We welcome your ideas and suggestions in order to provide high quality and relevant opportunities for our members. Questions can be directed to Dr. Hong Nguyen at <a href=\"mailto:hnguyen2@srvusd.net\">hnguyen2@srvusd.net<\/a>, R6 Vice President of Staff Development.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>ACSA Region 6 Professional Development Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Check out this year&#8217;s Professional Development Opportunities <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1kbxi3w69jWrEErMiifepU3wUuHdJdyY2xIckfNcJro4\/edit?usp=sharing\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 This calendar included opportunities from ACSA, CCCOE, and ACOE.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Register today at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acsaregion6fouressentialrolesofleadership.eventbrite.com\">https:\/\/acsaregion6fouressentialrolesofleadership.eventbrite.com<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Even in the most turbulent times, there are four roles leaders play that are highly predictive of success. We call them essential, because as leaders consciously lead themselves and their teams in alignment with these roles, they lay the foundation for effective leadership.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Cost<\/b><\/span><b>: Free for ACSA Members and $50 for Non-ACSA Members<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">(includes light breakfast, lunch, and materials)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>When<\/b><\/span><b>: Saturday, November 14 and March 20<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">(Two-Part Series)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Time<\/b><\/span><b>: 8:30-1:00 PM<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Where<\/b><\/span><b>: Los Cerros Middle School &#8211; Professional Development Center (968 Blemer Road, Danville)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilitator: Dr. Candy Singh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Candy Singh is a nationally recognized leader in education with over 35 years of experience in K-12 and higher education. A former superintendent for more than a decade, she has also served as a teacher, principal, and district leader. Most recently, she held roles at the University of La Verne as Clinical Professor of Leadership, Superintendent in Residence, and Director of the Center for Educational Leadership. She was honored with the California Exemplary Woman in Education Award by ACSA for her distinguished service.<\/p>\n<p>Now focused on expanding her impact, Dr. Singh works as a leadership consultant, coach, and speaker with FranklinCovey Education, supporting schools and districts nationwide. She continues to inspire educational leaders through keynote speaking, executive coaching, and leadership development programs.<\/p>\n<p>A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Singh holds degrees from San Diego State University and the University of La Verne. Her research centers on leadership practices that improve employee effectiveness and job satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acsaregion6fouressentialrolesofleadership.eventbrite.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4905 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/The-4-Essential-Roles-of-Leadership-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/The-4-Essential-Roles-of-Leadership-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/The-4-Essential-Roles-of-Leadership-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/The-4-Essential-Roles-of-Leadership-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/The-4-Essential-Roles-of-Leadership-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/The-4-Essential-Roles-of-Leadership.png 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Tips and Tricks to Presenting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>INTERESTED IN PRESENTING?<\/strong> Join us to discover tips and strategies for engaging your audience, building confidence, and strengthening your presentation skills. Whether you&#8217;re a first-time presenter or looking to sharpen your skills, this session is for you!<\/p>\n<p>Facilitators: Dr. Paulette Smith (SLUSD), Dr. Monique Walton (HUSD), Dr. Hong Nguyen (SRVUSD)<\/p>\n<p>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5PM-6PM (Virtual)<\/p>\n<p>SIGN UP <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Mk2R1jzSJ1Cx3K446\">HERE<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/77363048993\">ZOOM LINK<\/a><br \/>\nMEETING ID: 773 6304 8993<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-Tip-and-Tricks-to-Presenting-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4886\" src=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-Tip-and-Tricks-to-Presenting-1-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"486\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-Tip-and-Tricks-to-Presenting-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-Tip-and-Tricks-to-Presenting-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-Tip-and-Tricks-to-Presenting-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-Tip-and-Tricks-to-Presenting-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-Tip-and-Tricks-to-Presenting-1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-Tip-and-Tricks-to-Presenting-1.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>ACSA Region 6 AAPI Administrators Network<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To join the network, please sign up <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScvGesBelImTQdseLCu0ye3xgFZkVY7xW8hFLqd084BtX2vWA\/viewform\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Uplifting Our AAPI Community Through Our Stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Join us <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-underline\">virtually<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"> for our Region 6 <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">AAPI Administrators Network event!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Connect with colleagues in a welcoming virtual space where we will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Hear from our inspiring keynote speaker about their educational journey<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Network, share our stories, and build connections<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Learn with and from one another through interactive conversations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Date: October 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Time: 4:30-6:00pm via <a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/77363048993\">Zoom (Meeting ID: 77363048993)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaker: Superintendent Chien Wu-Fernandez from Hayward Unified School District<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-Virtual-Event-October-22-2026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4878 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-Virtual-Event-October-22-2026-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-Virtual-Event-October-22-2026-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-Virtual-Event-October-22-2026-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-Virtual-Event-October-22-2026-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-Virtual-Event-October-22-2026-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/10\/ACSA-R6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-Virtual-Event-October-22-2026.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/ACSA-Region-6-AAPI-Administrators-Network.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4756 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/ACSA-Region-6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/ACSA-Region-6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/ACSA-Region-6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/ACSA-Region-6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/ACSA-Region-6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/ACSA-Region-6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/ACSA-Region-6-AAPI-Administrators-Network-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-Administrators-Network-26-27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4755 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-Administrators-Network-26-27-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-Administrators-Network-26-27-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-Administrators-Network-26-27-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-Administrators-Network-26-27.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>ACSA Professional Learning &amp; Academies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>ACSA offers job-specific academies facilitated by educational leaders. The academies prepare and support administrators for district leadership positions in specific fields.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acsa.org\/professional-learning\/\">ACSA Professional Learning<\/a><\/span> webpage for more information and academies offered around the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>ACSA R6 is proud to sponsor high-quality professional learning in Alameda and Contra Costa County. We thank our partners for supporting our members.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Past Professional Development Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4759 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-AAPI-Admin-Social-9-9-26-232x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-AAPI-Admin-Social-9-9-26-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-AAPI-Admin-Social-9-9-26-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-AAPI-Admin-Social-9-9-26-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-AAPI-Admin-Social-9-9-26-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/08\/AAPI-R6-AAPI-Admin-Social-9-9-26.png 1380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/09\/Screen-Shot-2026-09-09-at-11.57.53-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4810 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/09\/Screen-Shot-2026-09-09-at-11.57.53-AM-259x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/09\/Screen-Shot-2026-09-09-at-11.57.53-AM-259x300.png 259w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/09\/Screen-Shot-2026-09-09-at-11.57.53-AM-884x1024.png 884w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/09\/Screen-Shot-2026-09-09-at-11.57.53-AM-768x889.png 768w, https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/files\/2026\/09\/Screen-Shot-2026-09-09-at-11.57.53-AM.png 912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional learning continues to be a high priority for Region 6. We welcome your ideas and suggestions in order to provide high quality and relevant opportunities for our members. Questions can be directed to Dr. Hong Nguyen at hnguyen2@srvusd.net, R6 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/professional-learning\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-996","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=996"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4906,"href":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/996\/revisions\/4906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}