Join WestEd at the 2026 WestEd Leadership Conference, hosted in collaboration with Whittier Union High School District:Inspiring and Empowering Leaders in Complex Times on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Whittier, California.
Join us for an inspiring 1-day conference at which site, district, classified, and aspiring leaders will come together to share insights, strengthen connection, and lead with clarity.
Sessions will cover a range of topics:
- Building leadership capacity for aspiring leaders
- Strengthening personal leadership skills and habits
- Navigating the role of districts and schools in AI adoption
View the conference strands below and join us at Pioneer High School for a full morning of learning, connection, and insight.
Conference Details
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (Breakfast and lunch provided)
Location: Pioneer High School, 10800 Ben Avon St., Whittier, CA 90606
Price:
- Participant: $140/person
- Presenter: Free
- Co-Presenter: $70/person
Conference Strands
Aspiring Leaders: Building the Bench
Develop the skills, tools, and systems needed to support aspiring leaders and build leadership capacity in complex times. Participants will build leadership skills through practical tools and models, examine district and site systems that create clear pathways for aspiring leaders, and explore real-life examples from schools and departments.
Building Your Leadership Playbook
Strengthen personal leadership skills to lead with clarity and intention. Participants will practice hands-on strategies and routines leaders use to navigate complexity; apply structures and habits that align daily actions with vision and purpose; and learn from real-world application, implementation insights, and lessons from practice.
The Essential Role of Districts and Schools in the AI Journey
Learn how districts and schools guide the AI journey from early exploration to established use. Participants will explore how to support leaders and teams as they move from curiosity to confident use of AI; strengthen systems that provide guidance, guardrails, and ongoing learning; and share practical lessons learned from schools and districts at various stages of implementation.
For conference sponsorship opportunities, contact Priscilla Rodriguez at [email protected].
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