This year's Educational Leadership Summit, Education Workforce Development: Building Partnerships for California's Future, is an all-day conference focusing on how the K-12 systems can prepare, measure, and improve the academic and professional skills that students need to thrive the 21st century AI driven world. The idea of Education workforce development here focuses on preparing today’s students to transition more successfully into today’s integrated digital system that’s driven by AI. We will discuss the implications these new trends have for cultivating and preparing tomorrow’s teachers, counselors, and other education related professionals for tomorrow’s educational settings.
Join educators, leaders, policymakers, and community partners from across the region for the 2026 Educational Leadership Summit, where we explore opportunities to strengthen California's education workforce through collaboration, innovation, and partnerships across PK–12, higher education, government, and the community.
Why Attend the Educational Leadership Summit
Learn From Experts
Hear from leading experts and advocates who will share their insights on public education's historical and current challenges.
Research Presentations
These sessions will showcase emerging ideas, best practices, and data-driven solutions designed to address the most pressing issues in education.
Leadership Recognition
At the Summit, we will honor exceptional district leaders, principals, teachers, classified staff, parents, and students!
CSUSB, Santos Manuel Student Union | North
The Santos Manuel Student Union North building on the CSUSB San Bernardino campus is a three-story, 120,000-square-foot facility. The Santos Manuel Student Union is one of the largest building complexes in the 23-campus California State University system named for an indigenous leader, Santos Manuel.
