Innovate to Educate 2026 06/22/2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Get ready for this FREE, in-person experience designed to connect, inspire, and energize educators from across Los Angeles County! This event will be filled with innovation, collaboration, and meaningful conversations focused on improving teaching and learning.
Innovate to Educate 2026 will feature engaging presentations spotlighting fresh ideas, proven strategies, and actionable insights that support student growth and success.
Come and Join us for a day to remember. We will have sessions focused on:
Artificial intelligence to support classroom instruction using practical strategies, real-world examples, and an equity-focused lens
A district’s journey leveraging ELPAC Interim Assessments to better support English Learners
Connect with benchmark assessment platform experts to discover how your benchmark and state data can set the stage for a strong 2026–27 school year and hear from others that use the same system.
Innovate to Educate promises an energizing celebration of collaboration, learning, and growth. We will provide a light breakfast and a full lunch. Come ready to connect, innovate, and have some fun! Let’s make this a day to remember!
9:00-10:00 Breakfast and Welcome
10:00-11:00 Session 1: Assessment with Purpose: Building a System That Aligns Interims, Instruction, and Outcomes for ELs
11:15 - 12:15 Session 2: Ctrl+Alt+InnovAIte: Practical AI for Equitable Instruction
12:15-12:50 Lunch (provided)
1:00-2:00 Special Session with Benchmark Assessment Providers
2:10-2:45 Questions, Networking and Debrief
2:45 - 3:00 Closure
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the Assessment Unit at assessment@lacoe.edu.
Event Details
Audience
ALL Teachers, TOSAs, Education Specialists; LEA Testing Coordinators and Directors; Administrators; EL Directors; and Special Education Directors
Facilitator(s)
Stephen Bartlett Sarah Nitsos
Included
Light breakfast, lunch, materials, learning and networking opportunities.
Location
Los Angeles County Office of Education ECW 12830 Columbia Way Downey, CA 90242-4720 Map | Driving Directions Note: 12800 Ardis Ave, Downey, CA 90242 Conference Rooms ABC Please be prepared to show state issued ID to obtain a visitors badge for this event.