Spring Forward
Palm Springs Convention Center
Mar 18-20, 2027
Preconference workshops Mar 17
UDL-Con California with CAST
Introducing Spring Forward!
Spring CUE built California’s home for educators and technology over four decades. Spring Forward carries that community into the work this moment demands: deciding what technology is for, measuring whether it’s working, and making it serve every student. Same people, bigger question.
At a Glance
Forward unites the entire education community: classroom teachers, instructional coaches, IT leaders, and district administrators, to tackle the systemic challenges that matter most. Together, we’re changing how schools make decisions, solve problems, and build cultures where every student can thrive.
3,500
Educator attendees
250+
Dynamic sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities
250+
Exhibitors & partners
Who Should Attend
Whether you’re a classroom teacher or district strategist, this event is designed to equip, energize, and connect you.
Classroom Teachers
Administrators
Librarians/Media Specialists
Adult Educators
IT Professionals
Coaches/TOSAS
Want free registration for Spring Forward 2027?
CALIE members have the opportunity to receive free Spring Forward registration by volunteering at the event. Join the CALIE community, support the event, and enjoy full access!
Register today!
Forward 2027 Registration is open! Secure your spot today!
Forward 2027 Registration Pricing
Early pricing ends November 1st, 2026
Early Bird
Member
$399
Standard
Member
$485
Early Bird
Non-Member
$570
Standard
Non-Member
$693
UDL-Con California is inside
Spring Forward 2027, with CAST
CAST and CALIE are bringing UDL-Con California inside Spring Forward 2027. Two dedicated Universal Design for Learning session rooms run all three days, with sessions led by CAST experts, district leaders, and classroom practitioners. Your conference pass includes all of it.
CAST also presents two stand-alone workshops, Accessibility in Action and Design for All, on March 17, the day before the conference. Each is $250 and does not require a conference pass.
Built on the Effective Technology Guidelines
Every session at Spring Forward identifies which domain of CALIE’s Effective Technology Guidelines it addresses. Every hour you spend in a session connects to a framework you can take home and use with your own team.
Learning Impact and Engagement
Instructional Practice and Design
Evidence of Outcomes and Improvement
Access and Learning Conditions
Data, Ethics & Sustainability
Presenting? Draft your proposal in the proposal template and study the exemplar submission before you open the form. Proposals close September 11.
For Your Administrator
Need approval to attend? We wrote the letter for you. Copy the justification letter template, fill in your details, and send it. Every session at Spring Forward meets a published standard for effective technology use, and your team comes back with a shared framework for evaluating the tools your district already owns.