Aspiring Administrators Academy

Puentes Program

Step into your leadership journey with CALSA.

This six session series is designed for aspiring administrators ready to grow in both skill and purpose. Rooted in the cultural wisdom of Dr. Juana Bordas and the proven leadership practices of Kouzes & Posner, this experience offers something you won’t find anywhere else—the power of cultura, comunidad, and CALSA. Join us to strengthen your voice, deepen your roots, and lead with corazón.

Current CALSA members who register as participants will receive an additional year of membership included in their tuition! Gain exclusive resources, networking, and support to elevate your leadership journey. Non-members do not receive this benefit.

All participants will be provided a copy of The Leadership Challenge, Seventh Edition.

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Current CALSA members who register as participants will receive an additional year of membership included in their tuition! Gain exclusive resources, networking, and support to elevate your leadership journey. Non-members do not receive this benefit.

Upcoming Modules

  • The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

    Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

    4:30-8:30 PM PT

    📍 Riverside County Office of Education

    Explore The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, discover your strengths through StrengthsFinder, and learn how Latino cultural values and inclusive, community-rooted leadership can drive collective success

  • Model the Way & Develop your ‘Why’

    Thursday, November 6, 2025

    4:30-8:30 PM PT

    📍 Fontana Unified School District

    Reflect on what it means to Model the Way as a leader and begin to shape your personal “why.” Grounded in the cultural value of Personalismo, this experience emphasizes the importance of authentic connection, mutual respect, & leading with heart.

  • Inspire a Shared Vision

    Thursday, January 8th, 2026

    4:30-8:30 PM PT

    📍 Location: Riverside County Office of Education

    Explore how to Inspire a Shared Vision while expanding your “Why” as a leader. Rooted in the value of la familia, this session emphasizes the importance of Respeto and the collective strength found in respect and unity.

  • Challenge the Process

    Thursday, March 5th, 2026

    4:30-8:30 PM PT

    📍 Location: Fontana Unified School District

    See how to Challenge the Process and begin developing your own Letter of Intent. Emphasizing the value of Servicio, you will learn how to weave this core concept into your leadership journey and goals.

  • Encourage the Heart

    Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

    4:30-8:30 PM PT

    📍 Location: Fontana Unified School District

    Explore how to Encourage the Heart and engage in a Mock Interview Process. Emphasizing the Fiesta Spirit, we’ll celebrate the progress made on this leadership journey.

This professional development opportunity was developed by CALSA for the CALSA Familia, inspired by a powerful idea that originated through the Inland Empire Chapter. While its roots began locally, this opportunity reflects CALSA’s commitment to nurturing impactful, locally inspired professional learning that resonates statewide.