Arts Education Conference Calendar
Calendar of annual conferences, institutes, and convenings for any County Offices of Education arts leads, coordinators, and administrators.
Arts Education Partnership (AEP) Annual Convening
A national event gathering arts and education leaders to focus on learning, networking, and expanding student access to the arts.
EdTrust-West Equity Forum
A forum for advocates, policymakers, educators, and community leaders to network and learn from one another.
California Theatre Educator Association
Our 2026 Conference is designed to help you plan A NEW SEASON. Workshops, Performances, Keynote Addresses, Exhibitors, Professional, Development Units, Advocacy, Mentorship and, Connection, PLUS: Live theatre, awards and more!
Challenge Success Annual Conference
Learn from leading researchers and practitioners, hear directly from student voices, and leave with practical strategies to strengthen well-being and engagement.
Arts Education Conference
The Art of Belonging: Building Safe and Connected Classrooms. Educators, teaching artists, and arts leaders will convene on Wednesday, September 30, for a dynamic day of hands-on workshops, inspiring presentations, and opportunities to collaborate and grow. This conference aims to uplift, energize, and equip attendees with arts-integrated strategies to bring back to their classroom and community.
CTA Special Education Conference
The CTA Special Education Conference features sessions full of strategies, insights and proven research to support you and your exceptional students. This year’s theme is Building Bridges: Families, Educators, and Specialists Working Together to Serve the Whole Student. Join us for a robust program that dives into not only classroom pedagogy, but specific strategies for collaboration, communication, and successful outcomes.
Getty Creative Engagement Forum
This program is for educators, teaching artists, art leaders, and youth advocates. Tickets are free, but required for event entrance.
CA NGSS Collaborative
A hands-on workshop for upper elementary educational leaders on implementing best practices for CA NGSS, with equitable, student-centered strategies.
Arts for LA: State of the Arts Summit
This year’s theme—People, Power & Cultural Equity—will explore how LA’s arts, culture and entertainment sector must continue to build power through arts advocacy, organize community voices, and sustain our work in a contracting climate. New to this year’s summit, and in reflection of our theme, our breakout segments will be curated and led by leaders in our community. Their voices in this year’s programming have created a thrilling lineup of breakout options! Scroll down to see this year’s segment presenters and speakers.
California Arts Education Association
Join visual art educators from across California for an inspiring weekend of professional learning, creativity, and connection. The 2026 CAEA State Conference brings together educators from PK–12 schools, higher education, museums, and community arts organizations to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and advance visual arts education across our state..
CITE Conference
An opportunity for professionals in IT in education to expand their knowledge, network with peers, and explore innovative solutions and best practices.
California Music Education Association (CASMEC)
Empowering the next generation of musicians and educators to create, inspire, and perform.
California Dance Education Association
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CISC Leadership Symposium
A space for educators throughout California to connect, collaborate, and learn, with a focus on inspiring transformation, leadership, and equity.
Disney Arts Education Leadership Summit
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