Featured Events

Featured Events

UDL-Con California at
Spring Forward 2027

CAST and CALIE are partnering to bring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to the center of innovation in California education. Together, we are excited to launch two new UDL experiences at Spring Forward 2027. In 2027, you can expect:

  • Two dedicated UDL session rooms throughout the conference
  • Sessions led by CAST experts, district leaders, and classroom practitioners
  • Research-based strategies to remove barriers and design for learner variability
  • Practical tools that integrate UDL with instructional innovation and technology
  • A focus on building expert learners—purposeful, resourceful, and motivated

This collaboration brings CAST’s expertise in inclusive learning design into one of California’s largest gatherings of educators, system leaders, and edtech innovators.

Travel

Travel Information

Spring Forward 2027 will take place at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA, surrounded by stunning desert landscapes! Attendees can explore downtown Palm Springs, just a short walk from the convention center, where they’ll find a mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Palm Springs Convention Center

277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Conference Hotels

You will receive access to book your hotel room in your conference registration email.

Hilton Palm Springs

(0.4 miles from PSCC)
400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Rate: $296.75 – CLOSES 2/18/26

All room rates are subject to 16.95% + $1.14 per night tax

Courtyard by Marriott 

0.6 Miles from PSCC)
1300 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Rate: $276 – CLOSES 2/15/27

All room rates are subject to 16.5% + $0.65 per night tax

Renaissance Palm Springs

(connect to the PSCC)
888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Rate: $331 – CLOSES 2/15/27

All room rates are subject to 16.7% per night tax

Hyatt Palm Springs  

(0.6 Miles from PSCC)
285 N Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Rate: $351.28 – CLOSES 2/15/27

All room rates are subject to 16.5% + $2.65 per night tax.

Thompson

(1.2 Miles from PSCC)
414 N Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Rate: $430 plus $25.00 resort fee – CLOSES 2/15/27

All room rates are subject to 16.7% + $4.66 per night tax.

Saguaro Palm Springs 

(2.5 Miles from PSCC)
1800 E Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92264

Rate: $371 – CLOSES 3/2/27

All room rates are subject to 16.7% + $3.18 per night tax

Doubletree by Hilton Resort Palm Springs

(5.3 miles from PSCC)
67-967 Vista Chino
Cathedral City, CA 92234

Rate: $335.40 – CLOSES 2/15/27

All room rates are subject to 15% + $2.25 per night tax

Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs

(1.7 Miles from PSCC)
1600 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Rate: $339.64 – CLOSES 2/15/27

All room rates are subject to 16.7% $3.34 per night tax.

The Rowan

(.6 miles from PSCC)
100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Rate: $449 – CLOSES 2/15/27

All room rates are subject to 16.7% + $4.93 per night tax.

Homewood Suites

(5.5 Miles from PSCC)
67711 30th Ave
Cathedral City, CA 92234

Rate: $270 – CLOSES 2/15/27

All room rates are subject to 15.2% per night tax.

For questions or special requests, please contact Orchid Events. Special requests are not guaranteed. The hotel will assign specific room types upon check-in, based on availability.

Telephone: Toll-free (US): 888-287-7454 / International: +1-801-505-5268

Agents available 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday,

or email help@orchid.events

Policies & FAQ

Conference Policies & FAQ

Click here to download the detailed CALIE Events policies.
Questions? Contact us at info@joincalie.org

Pricing

Coming Soon!

Cancellations

CALIE is committed to maintaining fiscal responsibility for the organization and its members. However, due to incurred costs related to events, speakers, materials, and meals, there are specific time frames during which we cannot cancel services. Cancellations received on or before:

  • 90 days before the event – 100% refund
  • 89-30 days before the event – 25%
  • 0-29 days before the event – no refund

No refunds will be given on canceled registrations 30 days before the event.

Registrations are not refundable 30 days before the event for any reason, including, without limitation, failure to use the badge due to illness, acts of God, travel-related problems, acts of terrorism, public health emergencies or alerts, loss of employment, and duplicate purchases.

CALIE will provide registration refunds and options if CALIE fully cancels the event.

Substitutions/Changes

To request substitutions for CALIE events, kindly submit the original registrant’s name and the substituting person’s name to CALIE before the registration deadline. Please forward these requests via email to info@joincalie.org, ensuring that “Conference Substitution” is included in the subject line. Once processed, the substitute attendee will receive a confirmation email and will be provided with a new login for event access. Please be aware that the original registration login will no longer be valid.

Note: Each registration is intended for a single individual and cannot be divided among multiple attendees.

I want to attend the conference but my supervisor needs more information.

We understand you may need a justification letter to help you attend the Spring CUE 2027, powered by CALIE Conference. We have created a justification letter template for you to facilitate this process. This document will download directly to your computer.

CALIE membership is only $50? How do I join?

Find out more about becoming a member at joincalie.org/membership

Payment Policies

Credit Cards:

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card.

Purchase Order:

To use a purchase order, please select “Bill Me” during checkout.

W9:

You can access the CALIE W9 here.

Speakers

Primary Speaker – CALIE Members selected to speak at Spring CUE, register for FREE. Non-members will be charged a $100 speaking fee.

Co-Speaker – Must purchase full conference ticket.

Questions? Email info@joincalie.org

Policy Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect

CALIE is dedicated to fostering a culture of work and learning that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and respect as fundamental principles. These principles are vital for CALIE to excel as an organization, empowering all team members and volunteers to achieve their utmost and make meaningful impacts on children and families. CALIE promotes complete inclusion at all our gatherings, irrespective of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), family configuration, religion, or disability. Embracing complete inclusion allows CALIE to leverage the strengths stemming from the diverse perspectives and contributions of each individual.

Consent to Use Images Obtained in Video/Photo Recordings

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, CALIE conferences, meeting, events and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant or attendee to give CALIE the irrevocable right to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the registrant’s or attendee’s image, likeness, or voice, in pictures, recordings, videotape or film, or any part thereof, in all forms and mediums and in all manners, including composite for advertising, marketing, publication or any other lawful purposes, now known or hereafter created.

CALIE Code of Conduct

Click HERE to view the CALIE code of conduct.