Description
2026 CSBA Counties Conference
The 2026 CSBA Counties Conference will take place from Sept. 25-27, 2026, at the Marina del Rey Marriott in California. This conference provides a unique opportunity for county board leaders to come together and discuss students' futures in light of domestic policies and global trends. County board members, superintendents and educational partners from across the state will come together to gain valuable knowledge in three key areas: advocacy, governance and policy; funding, workforce and educational access; student well-being, safety and success.
As the role of county offices of education (COEs) continues to evolve, CSBA is committed to providing COE board members with the necessary tools and information to become effective elected education leaders. The program will feature member-led workshops, micro-trainings, networking opportunities, and more – offering attendees practical strategies, peer-driven insights, and ample chances to connect and collaborate with colleagues from across California. It is a must-attend event for county board leaders!
For more information, please visit the Counties Conference webpage.
Location
Marina del Rey Marriott
4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Program
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-27, 2026
Registration Fees
Early rate (May 12-July 9): $649
Regular rate (July 10-Aug. 20): $719
Late rate (Aug. 21-onsite): $800
Spouse/Partner rate (May 12-onsite): $149
The spouse/partner registration fee includes a spouse/partner’s invitation to the Networking Reception, breakfast and break offerings throughout the conference. This does not include access to the program in the general session room or any breakout sessions.
A spouse/partner is defined as a significant other who is not affiliated with or employed by a California school district or county office of education (including board members, administrators, teachers or staff). Coworkers or associates are not eligible to use the spouse/partner registration category. If this registration category is used by someone other than a spouse/partner, the registrant will be charged a full conference registration rate for that person.
Pre-conference Registration
CSBA is offering Masters in Governance for COEs, Course 4: Community Relations and Advocacy | Governance Integration as a pre-conference activity prior to the Counties Conference. This training will take place on Sept. 24.
Registration will open May 12 with the following fee schedule:
MIG Training: $695
Housing
Hotel accommodations are now available to book at the Marina del Rey Marriott online through our dedicated website. We encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible.
The CSBA-negotiated block of rooms has a reservation cutoff date of Sept. 1, 2026, or until sold out. After this date, rooms may be available on a space-available basis, and the special group rate may not be guaranteed. Please note that the hotel requires a valid credit card in which an advance deposit of one night’s room and tax will be charged to guarantee the reservation.
To make your hotel reservations online, please click here. Alternatively, you can call the hotel directly at 888-236-2427 and specify with the agent that you want to book at Marina del Rey Marriott, the one located at 4100 Admiralty Way, within the California School Boards Association room block.
Registrants are responsible for securing and, if necessary, cancelling their own housing reservations. Cancellation is 72 hours (3 days) prior to the check-in date to avoid being charged the fee of one night’s worth of room and tax.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations received by Thursday, July 30, 2026:
- A full refund will be issued.
For cancellations received prior to 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026:
- A 25% processing fee will be applied, and the balance of your registration fee will be refunded.
For cancellations received after Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026:
- No refunds will be issued.
***Please note, attendees will be required to sign a Liability Agreement on site as a condition of attendance to the Counties Conference.
Substitutions may be made with another individual within the registrant’s LEA by Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Contact register@csba.org or countyboard@csba.org to make your substitution.
The event is accessible to persons using wheelchairs, and to other persons with disabilities for whom reasonable accommodation, such as assistive listening devices for the deaf and informational materials in large print or alternate formats for those with vision-impairment, may be made available, if requested. Please contact register@csba.org or countyboard@csba.org. Provide at least 72 hours’ notice to help ensure availability of accommodation.
Persons with health-related considerations such as multiple chemical sensitivities, environmental illnesses, food allergies, or special dietary needs, may also notify register@csba.org or countyboard@csba.org when registering for the workshop to determine whether special arrangements can be made for them. Provide at least 72 hours notice to help ensure availability of accommodation.