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35 of 35Jan 14–16, 2028
CTA's intensive organising academy for emerging local union leaders. Skills training in member organising, campaign strategy, and chapter building.
Leadership & Admin
💳 Members only
Jan 23–25, 2028
SNA's School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) is the most innovative conference in school nutrition — connecting school nutrition operators with industry partners for collaborative sessions, product showcases, and strategic conversations on the future of…
Student Support & WellbeingLeadership & AdminBusiness & Investment
💳 TBD
Jan 30 – Feb 2, 2028
The 2028 TCEA Convention & Exposition in San Antonio, TX. Preconference Jan.
EdTech & InnovationTeaching & Curriculum
💳 $250–$500
Feb 4–6, 2028
CTA's flagship Northern California Good Teaching Conference. Practitioner-led workshops on instructional practice, classroom strategy, and curriculum design across grade levels.
Teaching & Curriculum
💳 Members only
Feb 8–11, 2028
One of the longest-running edtech conferences in the US. Serves K-12 educators, administrators, and IT directors with hundreds of sessions on classroom technology, AI tools, and digital leadership.
EdTech & InnovationAI & Emerging Tech
💳 $599–$999
Feb 17–19, 2028
The premier gathering for K-12 superintendents and school system leaders. Features policy sessions, leadership development, and national education reform discussions.
Leadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
💳 $895–$1,295
Feb 22–25, 2028
The National Association of School Psychologists' convention. Covers mental health support systems, trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, and psychological assessment in schools.
Student Support & Wellbeing
💳 $300–$600
Feb 24–26, 2028
The world's largest assistive technology conference, held at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Sessions cover AT tools for students with disabilities, AAC devices, universal design for learning, and accessibility compliance.
Special Ed & InclusionEdTech & Innovation
💳 $500–$900
Feb 25–27, 2028
CTA's New Educator Weekend (South) at the Hilton Orange County / Costa Mesa. Early-career professional development and union onboarding for Southern California teachers.
Teaching & Curriculum
💳 Members only
Mar 2–3, 2028
Joint conference for CTA and NEA retired members. Programming on retiree advocacy, pensions, healthcare, and continued involvement in public education.
Leadership & Admin
💳 Members only
Mar 3–5, 2028
CTA's annual Equity & Human Rights Conference. Anti-bias professional development, social justice curriculum, and human rights advocacy for California educators.
Policy & Equity
💳 Members only
Mar 8–11, 2028
The Council for Exceptional Children's national convention — the leading conference for special education professionals, covering IEPs, inclusive practices, learning disabilities, and gifted education.
Special Ed & Inclusion
💳 $400–$700
Mar 17–19, 2028
CTA's Southern California Good Teaching Conference. Practitioner-led workshops on instructional practice, classroom strategy, and curriculum design across grade levels.
Teaching & Curriculum
💳 Members only
Mar 22–24, 2028
Michigan's leading educational technology conference moves to Grand Rapids. Practical, teacher-centered sessions on digital learning tools, Google and Microsoft integrations, and instructional coaching.
EdTech & InnovationTeaching & Curriculum
💳 TBD
Mar 24–26, 2028
The NEA's conference for Education Support Professionals — paraprofessionals, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and custodians — addressing labor rights, training, and the vital role of support staff.
Policy & EquityLeadership & Admin
💳 $150–$350
Mar 27–29, 2028
The Consortium for School Networking's flagship event for K-12 technology executives. Addresses broadband, cybersecurity, AI policy, data privacy, and technology leadership in school districts.
EdTech & InnovationLeadership & Admin
💳 $950–$1,400
Apr 5–8, 2028
The National Science Teaching Association's national conference in Chicago. The go-to event for K-12 science teachers, featuring NGSS-aligned workshops, lab demonstrations, and curriculum resources.
Teaching & CurriculumSTEM Education
💳 $300–$600
Apr 19–23, 2028
The American Educational Research Association's flagship event. Thousands of researchers present peer-reviewed studies on teaching, learning, equity, and education policy.
Research & Higher EdPolicy & Equity
💳 $200–$500
Apr 2028
Ohio AEYC's premier early childhood conference at the Kalahari Resort.
Teaching & CurriculumStudent Support & Wellbeing
💳 TBD
Jun 25–28, 2028
The merger of two giants — ISTE (edtech) and ASCD (curriculum and instruction). Thousands of sessions spanning educational technology, leadership, instructional design, and equity.
EdTech & InnovationTeaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
💳 $750–$1,200
Jul 8–12, 2028
CTA's flagship Summer Institute. Multi-day intensive trainings designed to grow local union leaders across bargaining, communications, organising, and instructional leadership.
Leadership & AdminTeaching & Curriculum
💳 Members only
Jul 9–11, 2028
Known as the School Nutrition Event of the Year, the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference (ANC) unites thousands of school nutrition program operators, industry partners, and allied organizations for educational sessions and networking…
Student Support & WellbeingLeadership & Admin
💳 TBD
Jul 15–18, 2028
The American School Counselor Association's national event. Addresses student mental health, college and career readiness, and the evolving role of school counselors.
Student Support & Wellbeing
💳 $400–$700
Jul 20–23, 2028
CTA's annual conference for local chapter presidents. Leadership development, governance training, and chapter-building strategy.
Leadership & Admin
💳 Members only
Sep 22–24, 2028
CTA's annual Special Education Conference. Sessions for special educators on IEPs, inclusion, advocacy, and supporting students with disabilities in California public schools.
Special Ed & InclusionTeaching & Curriculum
💳 Members only
Oct 11–14, 2028
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' flagship conference. Research sessions, workshops, and exhibits covering math curriculum, equity in mathematics education, and instructional practices.
Teaching & CurriculumResearch & Higher Ed
💳 $350–$600
Oct 13–15, 2028
CTA's annual LGBTQ+ Issues Conference. Sessions on inclusive curriculum, supporting LGBTQ+ students and educators, and equity-focused advocacy.
Policy & EquityStudent Support & Wellbeing
💳 Members only
Oct 19, 2028
Education Minnesota's MEA conference is the largest one-day professional development event for educators in Minnesota.
Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & AdminPolicy & Equity
💳 Free (members only)
Oct 2028
Focuses on K-12 digital learning policy and practice. Explores online learning programs, state digital learning initiatives, and competency-based pathways.
EdTech & InnovationPolicy & Equity
💳 $400–$800
Nov 15–18, 2028
The National Science Teaching Association's national conference in Louisville. The go-to event for K-12 science teachers, featuring NGSS-aligned workshops, lab demonstrations, and curriculum resources.
Teaching & CurriculumSTEM Education
💳 $300–$600
Nov 15–18, 2028
The National Association for the Education of Young Children's annual conference. The premier event for early childhood educators, covering developmentally appropriate practice, Pre-K policy, and child development research.
Teaching & CurriculumPolicy & Equity
💳 TBD
Nov 17–19, 2028
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages' annual convention and expo. The largest gathering of world language educators, featuring sessions on proficiency-based instruction, heritage languages, and language policy.
Teaching & Curriculum
💳 TBD
Dec 1–3, 2028
CTA's New Educator Weekend (North). Professional development, classroom strategy, and union onboarding for early-career California teachers.
Teaching & Curriculum
💳 Members only
Dec 1–3, 2028
The National Council for the Social Studies' annual conference. The largest gathering of social studies, civics, history, and geography educators, featuring sessions on civic education, media literacy, and culturally responsive teaching.
Teaching & Curriculum
💳 TBD
Dec 2028
Learning Forward's flagship event for professional learning leaders. Focuses on implementing effective professional development systems, coaching models, and building educator capacity at scale.
Teaching & CurriculumLeadership & Admin
💳 TBD