The 2026 Golden State Connection: An Educators Conference
February 26, 2026 to February 27, 2026
1000 Bison Avenue
1000 Bison Avenue, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
35.00 USD
Teaching the next generation through a proper understanding of biblical worldview shaping with practical tools in the classroom
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Schedule Details
2026-02-26T07:45:00-05:00 to 2026-02-27T12:15:00-05:00
Price Details
Lowest: 35.00 USD, Highest: 45.00 USD
Age Restrictions
Not available
Ticket Website
Location Details
1000 Bison Avenue
1000 Bison Avenue, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
About the Event
Teaching the next generation through a proper understanding of biblical worldview shaping with practical tools in the classroom
BJU Press is excited to host a professional development event in beautiful southern California! This event offers practical tools to equip educators for biblical worldview shaping. Continuing education units will be available, and sessions will feature BJU Press National Consultants and special speakers.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:15 AM-3:45 PM (Check-in begins at 7:45 AM)
Friday, February 27, 2026, 8:00 AM-12:15 PM
The event will be held at Newport Christian School , 1000 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
Registration includes lunch on Thursday and refreshments throughout the event.
Please register by February 12, 2026.
Tentative Schedule:
Day 1
· 7:45 AM Check-In Begins
· 8:15 AM Welcome/Announcements
· 8:35 AM Keynote Session
· 10:10 AM Breakout Sessions
· 11:25 AM Breakout Sessions
· 12:25 PM Lunch on Site
· 1:25 PM Breakout Sessions
· 2:40 PM Keynote Session
· 3:40 PM Closing Announcements
Day 2
· 8:00 AM Keynote Session
· 9:30 AM Breakout Sessions
· 10:45 AM Keynote Session
· 11:45 AM Drawing Winners Announced & Closing Prayer
Breakout sessions will include a variety of topics covering early childhood, elementary, secondary, administrative and general subjects such as:
· Friends from Focus on Fives (Early Childhood)
· History Beyond the Dates and Facts (Elementary)
· Who's Running the Show? (Elementary)
· Math is Neutral and Other Worldview Myths (Elementary)
· Grammar Games and Lively Literacy (K5-Grade 8)
· Secondary Science in the Christian Classroom (Secondary)
· Effective Leadership (Administrative)
· Leading New Beginnings (Administrative)
· AI 101: What is AI and Is It Effecting My School? (General)
· iCheat: Staying One Step Ahead of the Devices (General)