The 2026 Golden State Connection: An Educators Conference

Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:15 AM–3:45 PM (Check-in begins at 7:45 AM)

Friday, February 27, 2026, 8:00 AM–12:15 PM

The event will be held at Newport Christian School, 1000 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Registration includes lunch on Thursday and refreshments throughout the event.

Please register by February 12, 2026.

· 7:45 AM Check-In Begins

· 8:15 AM Welcome/Announcements

· 8:35 AM Keynote Session

· 10:10 AM Breakout Sessions

· 11:25 AM Breakout Sessions

· 12:25 PM Lunch on Site

· 1:25 PM Breakout Sessions

· 2:40 PM Keynote Session

· 3:40 PM Closing Announcements

· 8:00 AM Keynote Session

· 9:30 AM Breakout Sessions

· 10:45 AM Keynote Session

· 11:45 AM Drawing Winners Announced & Closing Prayer

Breakout sessions will include a variety of topics covering early childhood, elementary, secondary, administrative and general subjects such as:

· Friends from Focus on Fives (Early Childhood)

· History Beyond the Dates and Facts (Elementary)

· Who's Running the Show? (Elementary)

· Math is Neutral and Other Worldview Myths (Elementary)

· Grammar Games and Lively Literacy (K5–Grade 8)

· Secondary Science in the Christian Classroom (Secondary)

· Effective Leadership (Administrative)

· Leading New Beginnings (Administrative)

· AI 101: What is AI and Is It Effecting My School? (General)

· iCheat: Staying One Step Ahead of the Devices (General)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Newport Christian School, 1000 Bison Avenue, Newport Beach, United States

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