Join us for the 2026 LACOE Equity and Wellbeing Conference—an inspiring convening designed to transform how we lead, serve, and sustain our educational communities.

This dynamic gathering will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers, interactive learning sessions, and restorative wellness experiences intentionally crafted for educators and system leaders. Participants will deepen their understanding of equity-centered leadership, strengthen strategies for cultivating belonging, and gain practical tools to enhance both adult wellbeing and student success.

Wellbeing is not a “nice to have.” It is a research-backed driver of organizational performance and student outcomes. The U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being (2022) identifies worker wellbeing as foundational to engagement, retention, productivity, and overall organizational effectiveness. In education specifically, research shows that educator wellbeing is directly linked to classroom climate, instructional quality, and student achievement (Greenberg et al., 2016, Review of Educational Research). When adults thrive, students thrive.

At LACOE, we believe equity and wellbeing are inseparable. Systems that center voice, dignity, and belonging create the conditions for excellence.

Join colleagues from across the region as we reimagine what is possible together. Leave renewed, equipped, and empowered to build cultures where every voice is valued and every educator can flourish.

This is more than a conference. It is a movement toward stronger schools and thriving communities.