Dear Prospective Presenters,

The Association of California School Administrators' Student Services and Special Education Council invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2027 Every Child Counts Symposium.

We'll be back at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA from January 11-13, 2027 for the 2027 Every Child Counts Symposium.

The 2027 ECC Symposium's Theme is "Desert Bloom: Leading Systems in Challenging Landscapes"

75 minute breakout sessions will be held on:

Monday, Jan 11th | Tuesday, Jan 12th | Wednesday, Jan 13th

SELECTION CRITERIA: Proposed presentations will be evaluated on how relevant and practical the presentation will be to our attendees. In addition, presentations will be evaluated on description of clear, measurable learning outcomes. Workshop learning activities should provide opportunities for participants to practice skills identified in the learning outcomes. Proposals should provide evidence to support that the workshop is relevant, timely, and likely to contribute to professional development of attendees.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via Sessionize. You will receive confirmation of your submission via email. You may edit your proposal until the deadline and can submit more than one proposal.

• No sales presentations will be accepted
• No compensation will be provided for proposal sessions
• Selected vendors will be required to sponsor/exhibit at the conference
• ACSA Members will be given priority
• All presenters will be required to register for the conference at a discounted rate
• Selected presenters will receive a discounted registration rate

Notifications of proposal approval will be shared electronically and, if selected, an electronic version of your presentation slides (PowerPoint or other presentation software) must be submitted no later than Monday, January 4th, 2027.

Proposal submitters will be notified of their proposal status by June 19, 2026.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Katelyn Fleming and Joanne Flowers through email at events@acsa.org.