2026 Shell Beach Conference for K12 Education Leaders

April 22-24, 2026

Registration: 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Cliffs Resort at Shell BeachView Map

Register Today! Space is Limited.

AALRR is one of the foremost legal firms specializing in education law. Since the 1990's, each spring, the firm hosts a two-day comprehensive leadership conference focusing on important issues facing education. This conference is a collaborative platform for educators, administrators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore and discuss practical solutions to today’s challenges impacting districts. Topics covered include:

Collective Bargaining/Labor Relations
Board Governance
Personnel Management
Leadership
Other Legal Issues

We designed this conference to strategically prepare district teams with practical information to assist them with daily challenges. This year's conference will serve to inform, inspire and encourage your efforts and actions that support student success and achievement.

Secure your spot today as space fills up quickly. Early bird registration offers are available for a limited time.

Who Should Attend?

This annual conference on education law is designed to cover a broad spectrum of legal issues facing schools. Topics are selected that will appeal to superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors, managers, and board members.

Location

Shell Beach is within driving distance of both northern and southern California and the Central Valley. “Locals” from the Central Coast also regularly attend. The conference hotel overlooks the ocean. Many educators and Board members tell us this is their favorite conference to attend every year.

The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach
2757 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, CA

Rooms

We have obtained a block of rooms at the Cliffs Resort. Please make sure to mention "AALRR" to receive the room discount rate of $249 per night plus $40 Facility Fee.

Registration Fees

EARLY BIRD RATES

$575 Early Bird Registration until February 25, 2026

$625 Early Bird Registration until February 25, 2026, (Fee Includes Golf on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Avila Beach Golf Resort)

REGULAR RATES

$675 Full-Event Registration (Rate after February 25, 2026)

$725 Full-Event Registration (Rate after February 25, 2026 - Fee includes Golf)

$325 for one-day registration | Use code: 1-day

*Fee includes two breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner and comprehensive materials.

For additional information, please contact Keesha Clark.

For additional questions and to register for one-day or golf, please email aalrr_programs@aalrr.com

NO CANCELLATION REFUNDS AFTER 3/25/26

Draft Agenda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Golf at Avila Beach Golf Resort | 10:00-2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.	Open Registration
Pre-Conference \| 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Session A	Topic TBD
Session B 4:15-6:15 p.m.	Topic TBD
Session C	Topic TBD
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.	NETWORKING RECEPTION
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:30 a.m.-7:15 a.m.	Sunrise Shell Beach Jog: Energize and Connect Before the Conference
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.	BREAKFAST
MORNING GENERAL SESSION \| 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.	BREAK
MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS \| 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Session 1	Topic TBD
Session 2	Topic TBD
Session 3	Topic TBD
12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.	NETWORKING LUNCH
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS \| 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Session 4	Topic TBD
Session 5	Topic TBD
Session 6	Topic TBD
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	BREAK
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS \| 2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Session 6	Topic TBD
Session 7	Topic TBD
DINNER \| 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 2026
6:30 a.m.-7:15 a.m.	Sunrise Shell Beach Jog: Energize and Connect Before the Conference
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.	BREAKFAST
GENERAL SESSION A \| 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION B \| 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.	DRAWINGS AND PRIZES Conference Ends \| Hotel Check-Out