CALSA's Summer Institute 2026: Full Schedule

CALSA’s Summer Institute is where innovators, educators, and intergenerational leaders come together to shape the future of public education. Grounded in the theme Somos el Puente entre Generaciones – We Are the Bridge Between Generations, the 2026 conference elevates the voices, practices, and partnerships that strengthen schools and communities across California.

For more information on Summer Institute 2026, visit calsa.org/summerinstitute.

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12:00pm PDT

Keynote Address with Pedro Antonio Noguera, Ph.D. & Honoring Our Own Celebration (Meal Included)

Friday June 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Chula Vista Ballrom 4-6

Join us for a featured Mainstage Session with keynote remarks from Pedro Antonio Noguera, Ph.D., Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, followed by CALSA’s 2025–2026 Honoring Our Own Awards recognizing leaders whose work reflects the heart of our CALSA familia through service, equity, advocacy, and community.
This year’s honorees include:

Rubén Aurelio, Superintendent, Vallejo City Unified School District
Norma E. Martinez, Superintendent, Centralia Elementary School District
Carlos Zaragoza, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Lynwood Unified School District
Dr. Brenda Garcia Castro, Assistant Principal, Century Community Charter School, Lennox School District
Evita Tapia, Chief Communications Officer, Corona-Norco Unified School District
Eva Tafoya-Tapp, MTSS Instructional Coach, Coachella Valley Unified School District

The session will also include the presentation of CALSA’s Partner of the Year Award. Announcement coming soon.

Speakers

Pedro Antonio Noguera, Ph.D.

Dean, USC Rossier School of Education

Pedro Noguera is the Dean of the Rossier School of Education, and a Distinguished Professor of Education at USC. He is one of the nation’s leading scholars on issues related inequality and public policy in education. Prior to coming to USC, he held endowed chairs at UCLA, NYU, Harvard... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Chula Vista Ballrom 4-6

General Session

CALSA's Summer Institute 2026

12:00pm PDT

Pedro Antonio Noguera, Ph.D.

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