Don’t Miss the 2026 Career-Connected Learning Gathering in El Segundo, CA!
Join us March 18–20, 2026 in El Segundo, CA for three days of inspiration, innovation, and hands-on collaboration in career-connected learning. Whether you’re designing and implementing new opportunities for career awareness, exploration, or immersion at your school—or building a strong community of practice—this gathering is for you.
Together, we'll share what’s working, tackle challenges, and explore fresh ideas to push career-connected learning forward. This event is designed to be a "big tent” gathering of educators and supporters for exchanging strategies, experiences, and practices that make a real impact.
Two exciting tracks for education changemakers and innovators:
- Track 1 (March 18-20): For district, charter, and nonprofit leaders
- Track 2 (March 20 only): For current and aspiring CTE teachers
Event registration is free! Reserve your spot and be part of the movement shaping the future of career-connected learning!
TRACK 1
For district, charter, and nonprofit leaders shaping policy and programs
Highlights:
- Three days of inspiring conversations and interactive learning, facilitated by leading organizations, designed to foster collaboration among educators, industry leaders, and innovators
- Gain actionable insights through panel discussions featuring industry professionals, teachers and students
- Experience school tours showcasing students actively engaged in career-connected learning
Dates
March 18-20, 2026
Location
Da Vinci Schools
201 N. Douglas Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Cost
Event registration is free!
Registration
Find out more and reserve your spot HERE for Track 1. Your responses will help shape the design of our time together in March.
TRACK 2
For CTE teachers bringing career pathways to life in the classroom
Highlights:
- One full day of hands-on learning and collaboration with fellow CTE educators in your career sector
- Hear from industry professionals on helping students become career-aware and career-ready for success in the workplace
- Build a network of support for ongoing collaboration and resource sharing
Date
March 20, 2026 (Friday only)
Location
Da Vinci Schools
201 N. Douglas Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Cost
Event registration is free!
Registration
Learn more and reserve your spot HERE for Track 2. Your responses will help shape the design of our time together in March.
Building on the success of the 2025 Career-Connected Learning Gathering at Da Vinci Schools—which brought together changemakers, thought leaders, and innovators from over 50 schools and organizations—we believe this year’s programming will spark conversations, foster collaboration, and promote knowledge sharing that shapes the future of learning everywhere.
Organizations are encouraged to bring multiple members of their team -- but space is limited, so please register soon.
Event registration is free. Attendees are responsible for their own travel expenses, including flights, hotel, meals, and other related costs.
Questions
For more information, please contact Dr. Steve Wallis, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, at swallis@davincischools.org.
Read what attendees had to say about the Career-Connected Learning Gathering and why you won't want to miss this year's event.
“I have never left a conference with so many more ideas and tools to bring back to my work.”
“It was such an incredible group of people who were so aligned in the work. Everyone seemed to be working toward a shared vision of success for students, which was really refreshing and inspiring.”
“It was great to learn of all the possibilities that are available when you stop thinking inside the box.”
“There are so many great folks to follow up with and connect to others, so I certainly plan on doing that.”
“Thank you for all the time and effort spent! It was valuable and well worth it!”
