CCAE State Conference 2026 Call for Proposals Open.

The California Council for Adult Education Southern Section invites proposals for engaging presentations at our State Conference, taking place April 30 – May 2, 2026, in San Diego (in person).

The conference theme, “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers,” focuses on innovative strategies and best practices in adult education. We welcome submissions from administrators, teachers, and classified staff eager to share their expertise.

Topics of interest include:

Increasing enrollment
Student engagement and retention
College and career transitions
California Adult Education Programs (CAEP)
Data-driven decision-making
Customer service in adult education
Strengthening community partnerships
Artificial intelligence and technology in education
Employee motivation
Labor market trends
Teaching methodology (Andragogy)
Social-emotional learning
Other relevant topics

Submission Deadline: October 2, 2025

Selected presenters will be notified after the deadline with further details.

To submit a proposal use the following link: CCAE State Conf 2026 Call for Proposals Form .