Friday, March 6, 2026 • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm • San Francisco Marriott Marquis
(Pre-Registration is required by February 12, 2026)
Join state leaders, researchers, and district executives for a timely and solutions-driven symposium examining the future of multilingual education amid today’s shifting political and fiscal climate. Designed for superintendents and school board members, this convening provides critical insights on funding, policy, equity, and research—empowering leaders with actionable strategies to strengthen programs and champion English learner success in challenging times.
OUTCOMES:
- A clear understanding of how current political and fiscal realities impact multilingual and English learner education, including LCFF/LCAP and state vs. federal funding shifts.
- Examine future funding priorities through insights from state leaders and policymakers and learn strategies to safeguard and equitably expand multilingual programs.
- Obtain key takeaways from the Center for Equity for English Learners at LMU and Californians Together’s Mind the Gap Report to identify gaps and opportunities and outline immediate steps leaders can take to strengthen English learner services.
- Acquire a clear understanding of current state and federal funding shifts, along with urgent guidance on emerging funding priorities from state leaders and policymakers, including strategies to safeguard and equitably expand multilingual programs.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
SUPERINTENDENTS, DEPUTY/ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS, AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY ONE-DAY PASS TO ATTEND CABE 2026Â AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM (ALS).
ALL OTHER DISTRICT & SITE LEADERS ARE WELCOME TO ADD AN ALSÂ TICKET TO THEIR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES FOR $100.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 12, 2026.
Featuring our special guest and esteemed partners, alongside additional honored guests.




