San Diego, CA
February 17-19, 2027
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2027 CISC SYMPOSIUM
The CISC Leadership Symposium has always been a space for educators throughout California to connect, collaborate, and learn. Join us in San Diego in 2027 to discover how best to inspire transformation, ignite leadership, innovate teaching and learning, and impact equity. The 2027 symposium will be packed full of memorable experiences, implementable practices, and more.
We hope to see you in San Diego on February 17, 2027!
Registration opens soon!
February 17-19, 2027 • San Diego, CA
Keynote Speakers
Heather McGhee
Public policy expert, author, educator, and thought leader
Elizabeth Acevedo
Award-winning poet, novelist, and educator
Jane McGonigal
Futurist, game designer, and the bestselling author
Ruha Benjamin
Transdisciplinary scholar, writer, and educator
Jane McGonigal
Futurist, game designer, and best-selling author
Heather McGhee
Author, economist, and
racial justice advocate
Why “Cultivando”?
Cultivando, the Spanish word for cultivating, reflects the intentional work educators do every day to nurture joy, curiosity, belonging, and possibility in their schools and communities. More than a theme, Cultivando is an invitation to reflect on what we are growing within ourselves, our organizations, and our students, while reaffirming our shared commitment to creating environments where both educators and young people can flourish.
Who Should Attend?
The CISC Leadership Symposium is designed for education leaders at every level who are committed to improving outcomes for students through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you serve in a county office of education, school district, charter school, or school site, the symposium offers learning experiences that support your leadership and professional growth.
Why Attend?
The CISC Leadership Symposium offers an opportunity to learn alongside nationally recognized thought leaders who are shaping conversations about the most pressing issues in education. Participants will leave with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and actionable tools that can be applied immediately to support leadership, teaching, learning, belonging, and student success.
Just as important, the symposium creates space to connect with colleagues from across California who are navigating similar challenges and opportunities, fostering meaningful conversations, shared learning, and professional relationships.
What to Expect?
The CISC Leadership Symposium is thoughtfully designed to inspire, challenge, and connect education leaders from across California. Throughout the experience, participants will hear from engaging keynote speakers and explore timely issues, innovative practices, and practical strategies through a variety of breakout sessions.
Intentional time for reflection, conversation, and connection is woven throughout the event, creating a balanced experience that leaves participants energized, equipped with new ideas, and ready to lead meaningful change.