Upcoming Events
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REGION 3 — SPRING EVENT
The Region 3 CALSA Familia invites you to a spring evening filled with connection, culture, and celebration. Open to all CALSA members, this gathering brings our comunidad together to honor leadership grounded in service and shared purpose.
We will proudly present Honoring Our Own, recognizing leaders who continue to make a meaningful difference across our communities.
Join us as we celebrate resilience, leadership, and the power of coming together as #CALSAFamilia.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
REGION 6 Orange County Chapter: The Final Four: Cultura, Comunidad, Corazón & Cambio
The Region 6 CALSA Familia invites you to an evening of connection, culture, and celebration in Orange County. Join fellow leaders as we come together to strengthen community and celebrate leadership.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
CALSA Legislative Policy Committee Webinar
The Legislative Policy Committee Webinar offers CALSA members a timely update on key education policies moving through the state legislature and their potential impact on our communities. This session also creates a dedicated space for members to share insights, elevate local perspectives, and inform CALSA’s statewide policy positions. By bringing forward real-time feedback and on-the-ground experiences, participants help ensure CALSA’s advocacy remains representative, responsive, and grounded in the realities of the leaders we serve.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
Women’s Leadership Symposium 2026 Pearls of Wisdom
Connect with fellow women leaders as we exchange pearls of wisdom that honor wellness as a foundation for strong, sustainable leadership. This experience will offer reflection, encouragement, and practical insights to support both your leadership journey and personal well-being. Some topics include: compassion leadership, sustainable leadership, financial literacy and more.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
REGION 6, HONORING OUR OWN — COACHELLA VALLEY
Join your #CALSAFamilia! This special evening will celebrate the outstanding honorees from the Coachella Valley Chapter while bringing together current and prospective CALSA familia.
Come connect, reflect, and uplift the leaders making a difference in our communities.
Open to all current & prospective CALSA Members. Not a member, join us today!
REGION 6, HONORING OUR OWN — ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
This special evening will celebrate the outstanding honorees from the Orange County Chapter while bringing together current and prospective CALSA familia.
Come connect, reflect, and uplift the leaders making a difference in our communities.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
Avanza: Leadership in Motion, Region 5 — Los Angeles
This special evening will celebrate the outstanding honorees from Region 5 – Los Angeles while bringing together current and prospective CALSA familia.
Together, we will explore how educational leaders avanzan, building what’s next with resilience and collective strength.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
Summer Institute 2026
Grounded in the theme Somos el Puente entre Generaciones — We Are the Bridge Between Generations — Summer Institute 2026 brings together equity-driven leaders, innovators, and intergenerational changemakers committed to shaping the future of public education
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
CALSA Membership Webinar
Join us for a virtual session to explore CALSA’s mission, statewide impact, and the benefits of membership.
Whether you're new to CALSA or looking to get more involved, this webinar will help you understand how to connect, engage, and grow within our comunidad of leaders.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
High Road Leadership: A 12-Week Virtual Book Study
This twelve-week virtual series invites our CALSA familia to learn alongside CALSA’s Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents through reflection, growth, and meaningful dialogue.
Explore High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John Maxwell as we come together to learn, listen, and lead with integrity in moments that call for courage and connection.
Focus on Results 2026
Focus on Results 2026 is coming! With powerful opportunity to connect with educational leaders, policymakers, and advocates dedicated to advancing quality public education and expanding opportunities across communities.
Sessions designed to inspire leadership rooted in corazón, culture, and community, you’ll gain practical strategies, powerful insights, and meaningful connections to help close achievement gaps, elevate educational leaders in their professional journeys, and strengthen cultural proficiency to better serve and support Latino educators and students. Join us to grow your network, deepen your leadership, and plant the seeds of change that will transform our schools and communities.
Region 3, Fall Mixer
Join the Region 3 CALSA Familia for an evening of comunidad — celebrating our shared commitment to uniting educational leaders and strengthening opportunities for all students. Learn how CALSA continues to uplift and empower Latino/a leaders in education.
Region 4, Santa Barbara/Ventura - Readers Are Leaders: United for Literacy Across Counties
Join the Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter for an evening of comunidad, celebrating our shared commitment to uniting educational leaders and strengthening literacy outcomes for all students. Discover how CALSA uplifts and empowers Latino/a leaders in education.
Region 6, AI NETWORKING EVENT - Part One: Thriving in the Age of AI
Join the Coachella Chapter for an evening of comunidad. Explore what it means to thrive in the age of AI, where innovation and leadership go hand in hand. Discover how CALSA uplifts and empowers Latino/a leaders in education.
Region 6, Asociaciones, Voces y Visión - A Dialogue with HR Leaders
Join the Orange County Chapter for an evening of comunidad and connection. Come celebrate leadership, expand your professional network, and discover how CALSA uplifts and empowers Latino/a leaders in education.
Open to all current & prospective CALSA Members. Not a member, join us today!
Region 6, Honoring Leadership - Celebrating La Comunidad
Join the Inland Empire Chapter for an evening of connection and comunidad. Celebrate leadership, grow your professional network, and learn more about how CALSA supports and empowers Latino/a leaders in education.
Open to all current & prospective CALSA Members. Not a member, join us today!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Location: University of La Verne - 1950 3rd St La Verne, CA 91750
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to info@calsa.org
For more information on CALSA, please visit calsa.org
Region 1, Raíces y Liderazgo
Join your #CALSAFamilia for an evening of comunidad and connection. Celebrate your roots, your leadership, and our collective impact while expanding your professional network. Discover how CALSA uplifts and empowers Latino/a leaders in education.
Region 3, Merced - Leadership Roundtable, Strengthening School and District Leadership for 2025 & Beyond
Join the Merced Chapter for an evening of comunidad and connection. Celebrate leadership, expand your network, and engage in reflective dialogue on key leadership themes that shape organizational health, student outcomes, and long-term success. Discover how CALSA uplifts and empowers Latino/a leaders in education.
Region 4 - Coming Together en Familia! Raíces y Semillas: Cultivating Leadership, Shaping Futures
Join your #CALSAFamilia in Region Four!
Open to all current & prospective CALSA Members. Not a member, join us today!
Join us en Familia for a powerful gathering with Monterey’s women leaders in public education and higher education. Through their stories, we honor a Legacy of Hope and lift up the shared commitment to Latino student success.
✨ Raíces y Semillas: Cultivating Leadership, Shaping Futures ✨
Together, we celebrate our roots, nurture our seeds of leadership, and inspire futures filled with possibility.
Inaugural Mentoring Program Golf Tournament
Tee Off for A Cause!
This special event helps raise funds to support CALSA’s Mentoring Program, directly investing in the next generation of Latino/a leaders in education.
Our fundraising goal: $10,000
Registration Fee: $125
📍 Limited spots available!
Sign up now: bit.ly/TEEFORCALSA
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the cause, we invite you to be part of this exciting new tradition🔗
Interested in sponsoring this effort? Click here: bit.ly/SUPPORTCALSA
Region Six - Honoring Our Own: A Year-End Celebration with the Coachella Valley Chapter
This special evening will celebrate the outstanding honorees from our chapter while bringing together current and prospective CALSA familia.
Come connect, reflect, and uplift the leaders making a difference in our communities.
Honoring Our Own Honorees:
Superintendent: Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar – Desert Sands Unified School District
Certificated Central Office Administrator: Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez – Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program
School Site Administrator: Dr. Julio Omier – Palm Springs Unified School District
Aspiring Administrator: Dr. Dionne Elvira – Imperial Unified School District
In Community, We Rise - Presented by the Santa Barbara & Ventura Chapter | Region 4
Kick off the start of something special with CALSA’s Santa Barbara & Ventura Chapter, Region 4! Come build relationships, exchange ideas, and start the journey together. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to CALSA, this celebration is for you. Come unwind, build relationships, and honor the shared purpose that brings us together.
Let’s reflect, connect, and recharge—together. Not a member, join us today!
Region Two - Northern CA End of Year Mixer
Join us for Northern CA End of Year Mixer, an opportunity to foster connection, celebrate accomplishments, and strengthen our CALSA familia as we close out the year with purpose and community.
Region One - Cultura y Corazón — Noche de Orgullo Educador
Celebrate with us as we close the year honoring our leaders and strengthening our community with a special Honoring Our Own celebration.
We are proud to announce the Honoring Our Own recipients, recognized for their dedication to educational equity and excellence:
Superintendent: Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien – Sonoma Valley Unified
Certificated Central Office Administrator: Aleyda Barrera-Cruz – San Mateo-Foster City School District
School Site Administrator: Gabriela Mendoza-Torres – Santa Rosa City Schools
This evening of pride and recognition is a celebration of our CALSA familia in Region 1 and a night you won’t want to miss.
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to CALSA, this celebration is for you. Come unwind, build relationships, and honor the shared purpose that brings us together.
Let’s reflect, connect, and recharge—together. Not a member, join us today!
Together, we’ll honor leadership grounded in community and celebrate the collective strength that moves us forward.
Region Six - San Diego’s End-of-Year Celebration: Reflect, Connect, & Recharge
Join the San Diego Chapter for an evening grounded in comunidad and connection. As we close out the school year, this gathering is a chance for our CALSA familia to reflect on the journey, connect with fellow leaders, and recharge for what’s ahead.
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to CALSA, this celebration is for you. Come unwind, build relationships, and honor the shared purpose that brings us together.
Let’s reflect, connect, and recharge—together.
Region Six - Orange County Chapter: Rooted in Cultura, Rising in Resilience
Join the Orange County Chapter for an inspiring evening of connection, culture, and celebration! This spring gathering is open to our entire CALSA familia—new and current members alike.
Together, we’ll honor leadership grounded in community and celebrate the collective strength that moves us forward. The evening includes Honoring Our Own, celebrating leaders making a difference.
Honoring Our Own Chapter Recipients:
Gabriela Mafi, Ed.D. - Superintendent of Schools, Garden Grove USD
Lisa Gonzales-Solomon - Director of Family and Community Engagement, Santa Ana USD
Joaquin Valdez, Ed.D. - Principal at Beatty Middle School, Buena Park SD
Anna Navarro - Program Specialist, Multilingual Services , La Habra City SD
Suzanne Zavala - Executive Secretary, Educational Services, Santa Ana USD
Come celebrate resilience, leadership, and the power of community with your #CALSAFamilia.
Region Five - Leading with Corazón: Empowering Change Through Compassion
Join your #CALSAFamilia in Region Five!
We warmly invite all current and prospective CALSA members to be part of an inspiring evening at our Leading with Corazón event! This special gathering celebrates the heart of leadership—where passion, purpose, and community come together.
Come connect with fellow educational leaders, hear powerful stories, and be uplifted by the shared commitment to equity and inclusion in education. Whether you’re already part of the CALSA familia or considering joining us, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the spirit of our community firsthand.
Voices of Corazón:
Region Five Director - Jessica Ochoa, M.Ed., Director II, Communications and Community Relations, Inglewood Unified School District
Moderator - Marco Ibarra, M.Ed., Coordinator III, Los Angeles County Office of Education
Monica Oviedo, Ed.D., Superintendent, Whittier Union High School District
Karla V. Estrada, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, Los Angeles Unified School District
Rosa Isiah, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Alma Ulloa, M.Ed., Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Support Services, Bellflower Unified School District
Let’s lead with corazón—together.
Women's Leadership Wellness Forum
Lead With Harmony: Reclaim, Radiate, and Rise!
Our mission is to provide a transformative space where you can reclaim your power, radiate your unique strengths, and RISE into the leader you are meant to be. Engage in dynamic workshops, meaningful connections, and mindfulness activities designed to help you reclaim your power, radiate your strengths, and rise as a leader.
Schedule Highlights
🌅Morning: Breakfast, an energizing welcome session, and an inspiring talk from Superintendent Yolanda Valdez of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District.
💡 Breakout Sessions: Choose from sessions on mindfulness, wellness, and personal development.
📝Midday: Journaling activities, a networking lunch, and our Keynote Speaker, Merlyna Valentine, an educator and author whose story of resilience will inspire you.
🌿 Afternoon: More breakout sessions, followed by closing reflections and networking.
Pricing: $199.00
Availability is limited, so reserve your room today! Book your stay through CALSA’s exclusive room block to stay at the South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.
*Please Book Your Room By March 21!
Region Three - Honoring Our Own Celebration
Join us as we celebrate and honor the outstanding leaders shaping the future of public education! The Honoring Our Own Celebration recognizes the dedication, impact, and leadership of Champions in Education who go above and beyond for their students, schools, and communities.
Join us as we honor the outstanding leaders making a difference in our region:
Dr. Rafael Iniguez – Superintendent, Parlier USD
Veronica Raigoza – Administrator of Dual Immersion & Biliteracy, Cutler-Orosi Joint USD
Gloria Moreno – Principal, Myrtle Ave School, Lamont ESD
Yaimar De Leon – OHS REAP Coordinator & OHS Counselor, Cutler-Orosi Joint USD
Coachella Valley ‘Bringing Our Familia Together’
Join us for an evening of connection and the power of network! This special gathering welcomes current & prospective members to build relationships, strengthen our network, and embrace the power of the #CALSAfamilia. We also invite you to connect with us over dinner as we come together to share stories, insights, and community.
Championing Latino Students: Navigating Challenges, Building Strength - An Evening Dialogue
Inland Empire Biliteracy + English Learner Leadership Series
Championing Latino Students: Navigating Challenges, Building Strength
An Evening Dialogue
Our event has officially reached capacity, but we still want to give you the opportunity to attend!
We are now accepting RSVPs for a virtual standby list.
You’re Invited!
Join us for an inspiring evening focused on advancing biliteracy and empowering English learners. Together, we’ll explore ways to uplift and support Latino students in overcoming challenges and building a strong foundation for success.
📚 We encourage attendees to bring a bilingual children’s book to contribute to literacy efforts in our communities.
Reserve your spot today and be part of this important conversation!
Interested in partnering with us or sponsoring this event? Click here to learn more and get involved!
Region 3 - Fostering Mentorship and Growing Your Network
Join us for an empowering evening designed to help you build meaningful connections! Hear from Riverbank USD’s very own Superintendent sharing insights on ALAS Mentoring.
San Diego Spring Mixer - Together as One
Come connect, collaborate, and celebrate with our CALSA and CAAPLE familia at our Spring Mixer! This is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships, engage in meaningful conversations, and strengthen our network of dedicated leaders and educators.
Region Six - IE Chapter Installation
Join Us for a Special IE Chapter Meeting!
The IE CALSA Familia invites you to an evening of connection and community as we proudly induct our new board:
President: Dr. Ursula Estrada-Reveles
Vice-President: Ms. Amanda Corridan
Secretary: Dr. Ingrid Lin
Treasurer: Dr. Diana Campos
Together, we’ll honor leadership, commitment, and the vision of our CALSA Familia.
We can’t wait to see you there!
