Introducing Spring Forward
Founded in 1978 as Computer Using Educators (CUE), CALIE has been California’s home for educators and technology for nearly 50 years. Spring Forward is the next chapter of the conference you know as Spring CUE.
The people are the same, but the question is bigger. Now it’s about deciding what technology is for, measuring whether it’s working, and making it serve every student.
FULL AGENDA
Jan 4, 2027
MOST HOTEL BLOCKS CLOSE
Feb 15, 2027
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Mar 17, 2027
CONFERENCE
Mar 18-20, 2027
Who attends
Spring Forward unites California’s entire education community: classroom teachers, instructional coaches, IT leaders, and district administrators, working together on the challenges that matter most.
District decision-makers are here, and so are the partners who build tools for schools. That face time works both ways: partners hear directly from educators about what they need, and educators get a direct line to the people building their tools.
3,500+
Participants
200+
Sessions & workshops
200+
Exhibitors & partners
How you can attend Spring Forward
Whether you’re a classroom teacher or district strategist, this event is designed to equip, energize, and connect you.
Educators & coaches
Sessions led by teachers who are still in the classroom, across every grade band and subject.
– Classroom teachers
– Librarians & media specialists
– Adult educators
– Coaches & TOSAs
Administrators & IT leaders
Bring your team and leave with a shared standard for evaluating the tools your district already owns.
Exhibitors & sponsors
Reach the educators and decision-makers who set the standard for how schools use technology in California.
New for 2027: session tracks by role
Sessions are organized into four tracks by role, including dedicated tracks for administrators and IT leaders.
Classroom Educator
Practice-ready sessions for the people teaching every day, across every grade band and subject.
Coach & Professional Learning
Sessions for coaches and professional learning leaders who help new practices take hold across a site or district.
School & District Leader
A dedicated track for site and district leaders, built around the decisions they make for their schools.
Technology & IT
Sessions for the people who vet, secure, and support the technology a district runs on.
What your registration includes
- Three days of sessions tied to real classroom practice
- Full access to UDL-Con with CAST, all three days
- Networking across the California education community
- Opening and closing keynotes
- Exhibit hall and partner sessions
Pre-conference workshops on March 17 are available separately.
Registration pricing
CALIE MEMBER
$485
Members save $208 on registration. Membership is $50 a year.
NON-MEMBER
$693
Not a member yet? Add a $50 membership when you register and pay the member rate.
Registering a group or district? Start with the group registration form. CALIE members can also earn free registration by volunteering at the event.
Exhibiting? Booths start at $2,900. See exhibitor and sponsor options.
Opening and closing keynotes
OPENING KEYNOTE
Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity in the Age of AI
Dr. Mitch Resnick
LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab, founder of Scratch
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Inclusion is Evolving — Are You?
Dr. Shelley Moore
Inclusive education researcher, teacher, consultant and storyteller; author of One Without the Other
Every session in the program identifies which domain of CALIE’s Effective Technology Guidelines it addresses. The guidelines are designed to help educators ask better questions: Is this technology improving learning? Is it supporting teaching? Is it worth the time, investment, and effort? Learn more →
UDL-Con is inside Spring Forward 2027, with CAST
Two dedicated Universal Design for Learning session rooms run all three days, with sessions led by CAST experts, district leaders, and classroom practitioners. Your conference pass includes all of it.
CAST also runs two interactive pre-conference workshops on March 17. Accessibility in Action covers how to create accessible digital materials, choose accessible technology, and reduce barriers for learners. Design for All explores how the UDL Guidelines help you design flexible learning that anticipates learner variability from the start. Each is $250, and conference registration is not required.
Want free registration for Spring Forward 2027?
CALIE members have the opportunity to receive free Spring Forward registration by volunteering at the event. Join the CALIE community, support the event, and enjoy full access!
Register today!
Forward 2027 Registration is open! Secure your spot today!
For your administrator
Need approval to attend? We wrote the letter for you. Copy the justification letter template, fill in your details, and send it. Every session at Spring Forward meets a published standard for effective technology use, and your team comes back with a shared framework for evaluating the tools your district already owns.