ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
We are pleased to announce the 2023 California Schools JPA Annual Conference, once again, will be held at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® and Spa! Registration is now officially open! This year’s theme is, “ELEVATE” as in tackling some of the most important challenges we face in providing access to healthcare and resources in education, as well as inspiring leaders to make a difference in their scope of influence. This year’s event promises to be uplifting and every bit as dynamic as last year’s. Please join us at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa on November 5-7, 2023.
THE VENUE
Escape reality at a hotel that defines grandeur at every turn—from premium accommodations and Craftsman-style elegance to Disney’s® impeccable service and renowned attention to detail. Hotel Guests can enjoy impressive amenities and rich dining experiences as well as utilize the convenient proximity* to Disney California Adventure Park. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy thrill-filled days at the parks!
DOWNLOAD THE CSEBA APP
Whether you're at home or on the go, the California Schools JPA Employee Benefits app gives you a simple, secure way to find your healthcare provider information — all in one place. With the California Schools JPA Employee Benefits app, you can easily:
• Find medical, dental, eye, mental health, and wellness appointment information and contact information.
• Have direct access to schedule, view, and cancel appointments
• Find services that are readily available to you!
• Get care in a way that works for you — online, by phone, or in-person
To get started, download the app!
OUR 2023 SPEAKERS
We are thrilled to announce a dynamic group of keynote speakers at the 2023 California Schools JPA Annual Conference. Michelle Gielan is a best-selling author of Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change and was named one of the Top 10 authors on resilience by the Harvard Business Review. Brandon Fleming is a renowned speaker, nationally acclaimed educator, and author of Miseducated: A Memoir. His triumphant story of struggle, success, and service has captured the heart of national media and inspired millions of people around the world. Dr. Sabba Quidwai is a passionate advocate for reimagining education and believes that a culture of innovation begins with a culture of empathy.
KEYNOTE - MICHELLE GIELAN
Michelle Gielan has spent the past decade researching the link between happiness and success. She is the best selling author of Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change and was named one of the Top 10 authors on resilience by the Harvard Business Review.
Michelle is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. She formerly served as anchor of The CBS Morning News, and her research has received attention from dozens of media outlets including The Washington Post, FORBES, and The New York Times.
www.michellegielan.com
KEYNOTE 2 - BRANDON FLEMING
Brandon P. Fleming is a renowned speaker, nationally acclaimed educator, and author of MISEDUCATED: A Memoir. His triumphant story of struggle, success, and service has captured the heart of national media and inspired millions of people around the world. An at-risk youth and college dropout turned award-winning educator, Fleming is a former debate coach at Harvard University and Founder & CEO of the Veritas School of Social Sciences in Atlanta, GA.
In 2017, Fleming was recruited to become Harvard University’s assistant debate coach at the age of 26. Fleming soon made history at Harvard as the founder of the first Black pipeline program called the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project, which was designed to increase Black enrollment at Harvard’s residential debate program where hundreds of gifted young scholars from over 25 different countries study and compete in an international debate competition.
www.bpfleming.com
keynote 3 - Dr. Sabba Quidwai
Dr. Sabba Quidwai is a passionate advocate for reimagining education and believes that a culture of innovation begins with a culture of empathy. Starting her journey as a high school teacher, she harnessed her innate drive to transform learning, which eventually propelled her into an executive role with Apple Education.
Today, Dr. Quidwai applies her comprehensive understanding of design thinking and AI to guide organizations in crafting future-ready, human-centered educational environments. Her work empowers individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets required to thrive in an AI-driven world. As the host of the 'Designing Schools' podcast, she facilitates engaging discussions on the future of education. Her groundbreaking documentary further explores her research on design thinking in K-12 education, offering unique insights to educators and leaders worldwide. Ever focused on the intersection of empathy, technology, and education, Sabba remains dedicated to equipping young people with the tools to become successful global citizens in a rapidly evolving world.
www.designingschools.org
check out all of this year's conference speakers
We have carefully selected some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in their respective fields for this year’s conference. The topics discussed will be informative, inspiring, and insightful. They will challenge your expectations and reward you with breakthrough ideas and strategies you can share with work colleagues and district leadership.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
COUNTDOWN TO THE CONFERENCE!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENTS
FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
We want to take a moment to thank our California Schools JPA Conference Sponsors, without whom none of this would be possible. Thank you for being committed to supporting the vision of both JPAs; your sponsorship of this event is vital to our ability to serve our JPA membership.
Your generosity in supporting this event will contribute to the overall success of the conference!
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OUR MEMBERS
It is you, our members who we created this conference for. Our goal is to provide all of our members with important and current information about trends, topics and current events affecting your life, environment and workplace. We are proud and honored to service and partner with these amazing members.
CSJPA CONFERENCE APP
We are excited to announce the mobile app for the 2023 California Schools JPA Annual Conference.
With the Guidebook app, you’ll have instant access to the latest information about the California Schools JPA 2023 Annual Conference, including networking tools, notifications, schedules, speaker information, the welcome reception, and more.
