Teacher Summit

The Teacher Summit is a brand-new, one-day experience designed exclusively for educators at the California Charter Schools Conference on Wednesday February 25, 2026. This dynamic summit centers teachers at the heart of California's charter public schools — providing high-impact professional development, meaningful networking opportunities, and inspiration to carry back to the classroom. Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator, the Teacher Summit offers tools to strengthen instruction, strategies to improve student outcomes, and the chance to connect with fellow educators from across the state.

Summit Goals:

• Strengthen professional practice and student success
• Foster connection and collaboration among educators
• Deepen engagement within the charter movement

To sign up for the Teacher Summit, we encourage you to register for the full 2026 CCSA Conference and check the box during the registration process to indicate you will be attending the Teacher Summit. Alternatively, you can purchase a Wednesday 1-day registration (Available October 1) to attend the Teacher Summit (make sure to check the “Teacher Summit” box during registration).

The Teacher Summit includes:

• Networking: A continental networking breakfast is included in the registration price for Teacher Summit participants in the Seaside Foyer.
• Professional Development: Access the full suite of conference programming, including breakout sessions and solutions sessions, with instructional content tailored to meet teachers’ needs.
• Celebration & Inspiration: Come to the exhibit hall to pick up your lunch and enjoy the Hart Vision awards ceremony to honor the Teacher-of-the-Year and Volunteer of the Year, as 2 of 4 well as an inspiring keynote address.
• Discovery: Find the exciting, cutting-edge product or service you were searching for that is uniquely tailored to meet teachers’ needs.
• Fun: Cheer on the aspiring entrepreneurs in the Student Pitch Competition, join us for an afternoon ice cream social in the exhibit hall and don’t miss our unforgettable Wednesday Night Party.

Teacher Summit Schedule:

• 7:45am – 8:45am Teacher Networking Breakfast
• 9:00am – 10:00am Breakout Sessions
• 10:00am – 11:00am Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall
• 10:00am – 5:15pm Exhibit Hall Open
• 10:20am – 10:50am Solutions Sessions in the Exhibit Hall
• 11:00am – 12:15pm Long Forum Break-out Sessions
• 12:15pm – 1:30pm Lunch available in the Exhibit Hall
• 12:45pm – 1:30pm Teacher and Volunteer Awards Recognition on Exhibit Hall Stage
• 1:00pm – 1:30pm Solutions Sessions in the Exhibit Hall
• 1:40pm – 2:40pm Breakout Sessions
• 2:50pm – 3:50pm Breakout Sessions
• 3:30pm – 4:30pm Exhibit Hall Stage Programming / Student Competition
• 4:00pm – 4:30pm Solutions Sessions in the Exhibit Hall
• 4:30pm – 5:15pm Exhibitor Scoop in the Exhibit Hall
• 7:30pm – 9:30pm Wednesday Night Party

Join CCSA for a day of learning, connection, and renewed purpose. Walk away empowered, supported, and ready to lead with impact.