California Black Educators Convening 2026

On behalf of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, the California Department of Education (CDE) invites you to the 1st annual Black Educators Convening, October 12, 2026 at Sacramento, California.

The Black Educator Convening, brings together educators, policymakers, advocates, and community leaders focused on increasing the recruitment, retention, development, and leadership of Black male educators while improving educational outcomes for Black students, which also benefits all students. . Through this event, we aim to support school districts throughout the state with ideas, recommendations, and evidence to support academic achievement and positive outcomes for students and resources to support Black teacher recruitment and retention. Information gathered during the convening can influence the California Department of Education's priorities and help shape future state legislation, funding proposals, and education initiatives.

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Registration will be confirmed upon submission of the registration form through this website. Following the submission of this form, an email will be sent to you. Full payment must be received prior to attending the event.

If paying by check, please mail a copy of your registration confirmation/invoice and issue payment to:

Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation

548 Market Street
#PMB 75621
San Francisco, CA 94104

Should you need CDEF’s W-9 Form, view and download a copy at bit.ly/CDEF_W9Form

Cancellations received on or before October 2, will receive a full refund, minus 3.7% and $1.79 processing fees per ticket. Beginning October 3, no refunds will be given for cancellations received or no-shows.