Putting Students First – Rebuilding Trust in Public Education
The California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Annual Conference will be held in person on September 8-10, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, CA.
The Annual Conference is a unique opportunity for county board leaders to come together at a time when domestic policies and global trends are combining to shape the future of our students. Join county board members, superintendents, and educational think partners from across the state to gain valuable knowledge and information in five key areas: advocacy and community engagement; county board core; funding, finance, and human capital; leadership through shared governance; and wellness, safety, and learning.
As the role of County Offices of Education continues to evolve, CCBE's Annual Conference is dedicated to providing COE board members with the tools and information to empower them to be effecive elected education leaders. This year's sessions will address governance during challenging times and putting students first to rebuild trust in public education. This year's conference will be a chance to gather in person to meet and share ideas with fellow county board members from other regions. Be inspired as you leave with new ideas for serving students.
Take advantage of the exciting breakout sessions, great keynote speakers, and ample networking opportunities. This will be a conference you will want to attend!
Why Attend
As local county office of education board members, it is our responsibility to provide the best education possible for our students. One of the best ways we can work toward that end is by educating ourselves. The management strategies learned through quality professional development and conferences should save our county office of education money and lead to academic success.
We expect our doctors, lawyers, and teachers to continue learning about the latest innovations, solutions, and research in their fields. It is critical for county office of education leaders to do the same.
During these challenging times, when we are faced with tough choices in our spending, an educational leaders' professional development conference may not appear to be a budget priority. But our children benefit from board members attending and using their knowledge to make well-informed policy, finance, or curriculum decisions. The California County Boards of Education Annual Conference presents new strategies for managing county office of education finances, showcases best practices gleaned from real-life experiences at other county offices, and allows board members to network with experts and peers.
Registration
CCBE's Annual Conference registration will open in May. Below is the member registration fee schedule:
- Early rate: $462, May 19 – August 4
- Regular rate: $550, August 5 – onsite
- Spouse Pass: $285, May 20 – onsite
Location
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa On Del Monte Golf Course
Address: 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
A block of rooms has been secured at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa located at 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940, with a room rate of $259 single/double. Please click on this hotel registration link https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MRYDM/G-CCB3 to make your reservations online. If you need additional assistance, please contact the hotel reservations at 877-803-7534 and mention you are with the California County Boards of Education group to receive the group rate. Please note that the cutoff date to reserve a room through the group block is August 9, 2023. This room block is limited, so make your room reservation today! If the group rate is no longer available, prevailing rates may be offered for some or all of your dates.
Program
As the role of County Offices of Education continues to evolve, CCBE's Annual Conference is dedicated to providing COE board members with the tools and information to empower them to put students first to rebuild trust in public education. This year's conference will be a chance to gather in person to meet and share ideas with fellow county board members from other regions. Be inspired as you leave with new ideas for serving students. This year's sessions will address governance during challenging times, with a focus on the unique responsibilities that differentiate county school board members from school district board members grounded in the context of one or more of the following focus areas:
- Advocacy and community engagement
- County board core
- Funding, finance, and human capital
- Leadership through shared governance
- Wellness, safety, and learning
Call for Proposal
The call for proposals is open! The CFP will close on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
CCBE is soliciting breakout topics that will inspire our attendees to enhance their knowledge about the county board member leadership role, make decisions that put the students first, build leadership skills to become effective agents of change to become a high-functioning team and support innovative tools and policies that are necessary to support county board members. The Annual Conference Planning Committee is particularly interested in presentations that address the following:
- Leading in challenging times
- Implementing health, wellness, social, and emotional learning supports in county schools and districts
- Ensuring inclusive and equitable learning environments for all students (focus on rural, court, and community schools)
- Strengthening shared governance between the county board and superintendent (budgeting, finance, LCAP, etc.)
- Sharing best practices and inspirational stories about how you or your team made a difference for students, community, or county
Sponsors
CCBE relies on sponsors to provide high-quality speakers and sessions that make the conference successful. Please email ccbe@csba.org if you want to learn more about sponsoring opportunities.