Fall Conference – 2023
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Full Conference Registration Price $945
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The Fall 2023 Conference will host 36 Breakout Sessions. Click the button above to see the full list of sessions.
There will be six (6) Breakout Session time blocks on Thursday, October 19th, and each time block will have one session per strand.
Pre-Conference Sessions
Must RSVP – Separate from Conference Registration.
Click the button above to learn more, CCCCO Perkins Pre-Conference session on Tuesday, October 17th at 9:00 am.
Click the button above to learn more, CCCCO SWP Pre-Conference session on Tuesday, October 17th at 1:30 pm.
Click the button above to learn more, Film Screening of Palomar College TV’s Almost Home: Life After Incarceration Pre-Conference Session Tuesday, October 17th at 1:30 pm.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You tapped into your superpowers in Sacramento! Now let’s take it to the next level! Superpowers United: Embracing Diversity, Amplifying Impact, and Shaping the Future!
You will enjoy sessions focusing on Belonging, Connectedness, Student-Centered Strategies, Work-based Learning, Shaping the Future, and hearing the voices of those who aren’t being heard. This conference HIGHLIGHTS the tremendously innovative work happening all across the state. Networking is a critical aspect of CCCAOE’s Conferences, and there will be great opportunities built into the schedule to connect with your peers.
CCCAOE Fall 2023 Conference will foster discovery and problem-solving through idea-sharing and community building. Presentations will include panels of presenters, voices of students, and provide practical tools to take back to campuses.
Join in the energizing opportunity to hear from leaders and peers, who, like you, show up every day in their roles as active leaders. Gain knowledge and inspiration that will help you be the best leaders in your classrooms, school districts, and college campuses, whether locally, regionally, statewide, or nationally.
ITINERARY
The pre-conference sessions are on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, and run from 9-12 and 1:30-4:30. The full conference begins on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 8:30 am at OMNI Rancho Mirage. There will be three (3) conference days with powerful keynote presentations and plenary sessions. The conference will wrap up on Friday, October 20, 2023, by noon.
Multiple Pre-Conference Sessions, including Perkins
Regional Meetings
Two Keynotes
Chancellor’s Office updates
Three Concurrent Plenary Sessions
Three Rotating Plenary Sessions
36 breakout sessions
…and more.
Full Conference – $945
OMNI Rancho Mirage rooms are sold out.
OMNI Rooms start at $199++/night with a daily $15 resort fee that includes parking, gym, etc.
Reserve by Sept. 25, 2023 for special CCCAOE room rates. Room block closes on Sept. 25, 2023 at 5 pm.
Other nearby lodging options –
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you a Sponsor?
See Fall 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities Information here.
The registration link below will take you right into Sponsorship registration.
Fall 2023 Strands:
⭐️ Adult Education and Continuing Education
⭐️ Employer Engagement, Workforce Partnerships, and/or Future of Work
⭐️ Funding, Finance, Marketing, and/or Retention
⭐️ J.D.E.I – Justice, Diversity, Equity, and/or Inclusion
⭐️ K-16 Pathways (Dual Enrollment, Guided Pathways, K12 SWP, CC Baccalaureate, etc.)
⭐️ Work-Based Learning (ie. Credit for Prior Learning, Competency-Based Learning, Apprenticeship, etc.)
2023 Fall Conference Event Overview
An opportunity to network with your colleagues and the professionals that are advancing student success
This conference is designed for:
Professors &
Classroom Educators
Deans &
Program Managers
Administrators &
Administrative Assistants
Top 5 reasons members attend:
1. “My students are counting on me.”
Invest in your students and schools by attending. Get information, share insights, find solutions and ways to increase recruitment and retention rates.
2. “From a leadership perspective, I can’t afford not to attend.”
This is the only career education professional development opportunity that offers the leadership and faculty perspective. Partner directly with leaders in the education arena and collaborate with your peers to tackle the issues you face in your own district or regions.
3. “It’s how I follow education trends and best practices.”
Whether it’s issues related to budget and finance; innovation and student learning; leadership; equity; community engagement, communication or collaboration, this premier event focuses on key areas to share best practices and programs being implemented in the field.
4. “I discover practical solutions to education challenges.”
We deliver practical solutions to help Career Education teams improve education and economic development opportunities.
5. “It’s a way to partner with education experts.”
Spend time with our business partners on our fast-growing Vendor Show floor and find out how they can help you effectively manage and lead your districts with the various product and service solutions they offer.
Attending this event will kickstart change at your college
Get a direct connection to a network of career education practitioners
that share best practices.
Learn how to navigate the California Community College system and
advocate more effectively for your programs.
“As always, the networking opportunities to connect with folks in my area at different campuses is the best thing about this conference.” – 2019 Conference Attendee
“My favorite part of the CCCAOE Conference is the knowledgeable and dedicated presenters that took time to collaborate and connect colleagues from various colleges!” – 2019 Conference Attendee
Learning about what other colleges are doing across the state, the best practices, and insight to overcome issues… these are the reasons I attend.” – 2019 Conference Attendee
F.A.Q.
Are hotel accommodations included in my registration?
No. – All attendees are responsible for covering the cost of their own hotel accommodations
Will meals be provided to attendees?
Breakfast is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Lunch is served on Wednesday and Thursday. A light evening reception is served on Wednesday evening.
Is there a way to request a refund if I register and am unable to attend?
Yes. – Please consult our refund policy here.
Refunds will take 4 – 6 weeks post conference.
Where can I find the schedule at a glance?
The schedule is outlined at the top of this page.
Can I substitute my registration for someone else?
Attendance Substitutes are acceptable. However, after the cancellation deadline, you are responsible for full payment.
Please email substitute’s first and last name, cellphone (for registration purposes) as well as their job title and college/organization affiliation to registration@cccaoe.org for name tag and registration purposes as early as possible.
Please include your name and organization in the email.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: (877) 7- CCCAOE
Kimberly Ranalla, Project Manager
admin@cccaoe.org
Lexi Smoots, Registrar
registration@cccaoe.org
Gary Quire, Interim Executive Director
executivedirector@cccaoe.org
Mailing Address:
CCCAOE
1800 21st Street PMB 205
Sacramento, CA 95811
41000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA, 95814
CCCAOE rates begin at $199++
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