Southern California Teaching Symposium
Southern California Teaching Symposium
Building Bridges: From Mission & Values to Classroom Practice
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Thursday, January 14, 2027
- Notification of Acceptance: Thursday, February 25, 2027
- Conference Date: Monday, April 12, 2027
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
In collaboration with Flintridge Prep, the Southern California Teaching Symposium returns for its second year with the theme Building Bridges: From Mission & Values to Classroom Practice. We invite teachers, innovators, and thought leaders to participate in a day-long conference where we’ll celebrate teaching and learning. This is a wonderful local opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, take part in dynamic presentations led by your peers, and possibly give a presentation yourself. We look forward to welcoming you!
Featured Activities
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Breakout sessions on important current topics
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Breakfast and lunch provided
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Optional happy hour on campus after the conference
Conference Topics
- Authentic Assessment and Feedback
- Civic Engagement and Civil Discourse
- Collaborative Faculty Growth
- Ethical AI and Digital Literacy
- Family and School Partnerships
- Global and Local Perspectives
- Inclusive Practice and Neurodiversity
- Interdisciplinary Learning and STEAM
- Mission in Action
- Student Voice and Leadership
- Wellbeing and Executive Function
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The Southern California Teaching Symposium is designed for educators and administrators across all grades at independent schools.
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
We invite you to submit a proposal on the below topics. Presentations will be 45 or 75 minutes in length. Proposal submissions are due by January 14, 2027. Presenters will receive 1/2 off conference registration.
- Authentic Assessment and Feedback
- Civic Engagement and Civil Discourse
- Collaborative Faculty Growth
- Ethical AI and Digital Literacy
- Family and School Partnerships
- Global and Local Perspectives
- Inclusive Practice and Neurodiversity
- Interdisciplinary Learning and STEAM
- Mission in Action
- Student Voice and Leadership
- Wellbeing and Executive Function
HOST AND PARTNER SCHOOL
We are thrilled to partner with Flintridge Preparatory School on this conference, welcoming the larger independent school community on their campus for a day of learning and collaboration.
Cancellation Policy
Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for. We strive to be as helpful and flexible as possible when things out of your control happen. Please visit our FAQ page for detailed information about our cancellation policy and answers to frequently asked questions about enrollment and membership.