2026 CSDC Conference

The annual event not-to-be missed by California charter school leaders.

The CSDC Conference is your one-stop shop for in-depth content—including the Leadership Update Presentation—relationship building, and connection to the resources your charter organization is looking for.

Registration opens April 2026!

Why is the conference not-to-be-missed?

EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS

Throughout the year, CSDC is hard at work in Sacramento, tracking the major fiscal, legislative, and accountability changes affecting charter schools. The conference provides a unique opportunity for your leadership team to hear the latest from CSDC’s team of charter school experts.

NETWORK WITH THE STATE’S CHARTER LEADERSHIP

Conference attendees are current and emerging charter school leaders who want to connect, problem solve, and learn from their colleagues. Strengthen your charter network by attending the social events featured in each day of the conference and get to know outstanding leaders from across the state.

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

With your conference registration, you’ll gain password-protected access to the conference website to build your schedule and download presentation materials from the sessions you attend. Plus, you gain access to the Exhibit Hall, where you can connect in-person with charter support organizations and identify new resources to propel your organization forward.

What's Included?

With so much critical content, your school’s professional development budget goes far at the CSDC Conference—plus your organization can realize even more savings with CSDC Membership and group registration discounts.

Full (3-Day) Registration

Admission to the year’s biggest keynote, the Leadership Update Presentation
Access to 100+ excellent sessions (reviewed and thoughtfully curated via CSDC’s CFP process) presented by CSDC and the sector’s leading thinkers and practitioners
Access to one 3-hour workshop where you can delve deeply into a critical topic of your choosing
Networking opportunities with current and emerging charter school leaders who want to connect, problem solve, and learn from their colleagues
Admission to the Exhibit Hall, where you can connect in-person with current service providers and build new partnerships
Access to pre-event check-in and a welcome event on Sunday, November 15
Lunch, coffee, and refreshments on Monday and Tuesday
Discounted hotel rates at CSDC’s host hotels
Password-protected access to the conference website where you can build your schedule and download presentation materials from the sessions you attend

Single Day Registration

Can’t attend all three days? Enjoy everything the event has to offer on the day you’re able to attend. View the schedule to select your day.

What are Charter School Leaders Saying?

“The CSDC Conference consistently offers and delivers timely, high quality professional development for administrators and board members. There is unquestionable value in meeting with fellow leaders.”

– Julia Knight

Northern Summit Academy

“The CSCD Conference is a MUST for all of us in the charter sector. The information is up to date and CSDC’s team is the most knowledgeable in the field. You know exactly who to go to for any question you might have in your role.”

– Michelle Hammons

Eagle Peak Montessori School

“We trust that the information we receive is accurate and up-to-date. On numerous occasions, the CSDC Conference has enabled us to proactively address potential issues and adapt to new requirements.”

– Eric Hagen

Western Sierra Charter Schools

First Time at the Conference?

What to expect at your first CSDC Conference–and why it may just become the not-to-be-missed event on your school’s annual PD calendar.

Why Send a Group?

Sync up on your key strategic decisions.

Strategic planning becomes easy when your leadership team gets the same information, from the same source, and discusses it in real-time. See why many schools send a team of their:

Executive Director
CFO/COO
Principals and school site leaders
Board Chair

Why Attend?