You Belong in Leadership
Cultivating California’s Future School Leaders
Join Our One-Day Event
November 4, 2026 | 9:30am-2:30pm
Gaylord Pacific Resort | Chula Vista, CA
Expand Your Leadership. Expand Your Impact.
You Belong in Leadership is a one-day professional learning experience for educators interested in school administration. Hear from experienced school leaders, choose career-focused breakout sessions, connect with aspiring and current administrators, and gain practical insight into leadership pathways.
Join us on November 4 for just $100.
What You'll Experience

School Leadership
Hear honest conversations from a panel of experienced administrators from across California.

Explore Career Paths
Choose a breakout session that match your leadership goals, and hear from experts in that field.

Expand Your Impact
Discover what it takes to transition from the classroom to school leadership.

Elevate Your Resume
Receive one-on-one resume feedback from administrators who hire school leaders.
Who Should Attend?
Why Attend?
This experience is designed for:
- Teachers considering administration
- Aspiring and emerging school leaders
- Educators encouraged to pursue leadership roles
- Future site, district, and classified leaders
- Educators exploring credentialing pathways
Leadership does not begin when you receive a title. It begins with the desire to make an even greater impact.
You Belong in Leadership was created to help educators explore that possibility in a supportive, inspiring, and practical environment surrounded by leaders who understand the journey.
Join us and discover where your leadership path could lead next!
What's Included?
This pre-conference is a single-day event. Lunch will be provided. Resume review is available.
Attendees have two registration options:
- Pre-conference only — register here for $100.
- Pre-conference + 2026 Leadership Summit — purchase a Leadership Summit registration to access the pre-conference for $50.
Please note: this registration is for the pre-conference only.
