A Vision for Education

Inspiring Educators, Igniting Innovation

CALIE (California Association for Leading Innovation in Education) is a nonprofit membership organization advancing bold, human-centered innovation in K–12 education.

Formerly known as CUE, our four-decade legacy has empowered educators across California through high-impact professional learning, visionary leadership development, and a deep commitment to equity in educational technology.

Today, CALIE connects educators, school and district leaders, and policy partners around a shared mission: to transform learning through meaningful innovation that puts students first.

We foster a thriving community of educators and supporters that equips, engages, and inspires members to evolve and embrace better ways of learning.

We envision a transformative future—led by educators—where technology powers education experiences designed to unleash every learner’s potential.

What We Do

Empower Innovation.

Professional Learning that supports classroom practice, site leadership, and systemwide change
Certification and Micro-Credentials that build future-ready leadership capacity
Advocacy for equity, digital access, sustainable technology investments, and enhanced professional learning opportunities for educators
Conferences and Events, including Spring CUE powered by CALIE—California’s largest edtech gathering
Communities of Practice focused on AI, equity, instructional design, and digital citizenship

Meet Our Leadership

CALIE is guided by a team of experienced educators, strategists, and nonprofit leaders—and supported by a statewide Board of Directors who bring classroom perspective and forward-thinking vision.