2027 CASL STATE CONFERENCE

​​The California Association of Student Leaders was developed as a CADA board project to provide a forum for student expression. Since 1996, CASL has been governed by a regionally elected student board of 14 directors and assistant directors, and 3 elected officers, under the sponsorship of CADA with guidance from an adult advisory board.

The CASL State Conference is truly an incredible experience for your student leaders, and we thank you for investing in leadership training and providing this generation with an opportunity to become the best student leaders possible.

DATES

Middle School: April 8-10, 2027
High School: April 10-12, 2027

LOCATION

Santa Clara Hyatt & Convention Center

Registration
OLPA Award
CASL FAQs
CASL Board Elections
Lodging/Transportation
Scholarships
CASL Board
Future Dates

Featuring Keynote Speakers

More to Come!

Tara Soesbe

Tara Soesbe

Thursday

Tara Soesbe is a passionate 20-year educator, speaker, and advocate specializing in whole child development, school-wide climate and culture, and preparing students for lifelong success. She is committed to ensuring that every student gains the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary to thrive beyond the classroom.

Attendee Registration

CASL Conference Prices

*By registering for the early rate, you understand there are no refunds/exceptions. If you want the option to cancel and get a refund, delegates should register at the regular or late rate.

Registration is intended for schools to register as a delegate and not for individual students to register. Each school must be a CADA member to register unless coming from out of California.

Early Arrival: If your school plans to arrive a day early for the CASL Conference, please note that there will be an additional cost for the extra night’s stay. The price for the hotel room is $350 per night, per room. This rate is specifically negotiated for conference attendees and is subject to availability. Space is limited.

How to Register

Registration is Now Online!

TBD

What is Included with My Registration?

Registration fee includes

  • Lodging for 2 nights
  • Dinner on day one, breakfast, lunch, & dinner on day two, & breakfast on day three
  • Conference giveaways, including a conference t-shirt
  • Offsite event
  • Workshops
  • Keynote Speakers
Lodging/Transportation

The 2027 CASL Conference will be held at the Santa Clara Hyatt and Convention Center. Lodging will be held at the Santa Clara Hyatt, and should an additional hotel be needed, we will add it at a later date. All registrants will be notified before the event of their lodging location. Registration price includes a hotel room for two nights.

Early Arrival: If your school plans to arrive a day early for the CASL Conference, please note that there will be an additional cost for the extra night’s stay. The price for the hotel room is $350 per night, per room. This rate is specifically negotiated for conference attendees and is subject to availability. Space is limited.

Transportation:

The closest airport is the San Jose Airport, which is a 15-20 minute drive from the hotel/convention center. There will be shuttles running during conference hours for an additional $10/attendee. 

Parking: 
Self-Parking is $40 a night at the Hyatt. 

Additional Resources

Schedule of Events

Subject to Change

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: REGISTRATION
10:00 AM – 12:50 PM: PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM: AREA ROOMS
02:00 PM – 03:15 PM: GENERAL SESSION 1 & KEYNOTE
03:30 PM – 04:10 PM: ROTATION 1
04:20 PM – 05:00 PM: ROTATION 2
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM: SCHOOL MEETINGS
05:30 PM – 05:45 PM: MOVE LUGGAGE TO ROOMS
05:45 PM – 06:30 PM: DINNER
05:45 PM – 06:30 PM: ADVISOR DINNER
07:30 PM – 10:00 PM: NIGHT ACTIVITIES
10:00 PM – 10:15 PM: SCHOOL MEETINGS
10:45 PM: LIGHTS OUT (Delegate Rooms, Hotel)

07:20 AM – 08:00 AM: BREAKFAST 
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM: MEET THE PROS SETUP 
08:00 AM – 09:10 AM: MEET THE PROS 
09:25 AM – 10:00 AM: ROTATION 3 
10:05 AM – 10:40 AM: ROTATION 4 
08:00 AM – 08:35 AM: ROTATION 3 
08:40 AM – 09:15 AM: ROTATION 4 
09:30 AM – 10:40 AM: MEET THE PROS 
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM: ROTATION 5
11:50 AM – 12:40 PM: ROTATION 6 
12:40 PM – 01:20 PM: LUNCH 
12:45 PM – 01:20 PM: CANDIDATE SOUND CHECK 
01:35 PM – 02:35 PM: GENERAL SESSION 2 
02:45 PM – 03:25 PM: AREA ROOM 2 
03:35 PM – 04:20 PM: INTERSTATES 
04:30 PM – 05:15 PM: MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET THE CANDIDATES (
05:30 PM – 06:00 PM: VOTING ROOMS 
04:30 PM – 05:15 PM: NORTHERN MEET THE CANDIDATES 
04:30 PM – 05:15 PM: SOUTHERN MEET THE CANDIDATES 
05:30 PM – 06:00 PM: VOTING ROOMS 
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM: GET READY FOR EVENING ACTIVITIES
06:30 PM – 09:00 PM: CASL EVENING ACTIVITIES + DINNER
09:15 PM – 09:30 PM: CANDIDATE MEETINGS 
09:30 PM – 10:00 PM: SCHOOL MEETINGS 
11:00 PM: LIGHTS OUT

07:15 AM – 07:50 AM: BREAKFAST 
07:15 AM – 07:35 AM: OLPA REHEARSAL 
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE 
09:05 AM – 09:40 AM: ROTATION 7 
09:50 AM – 10:35 AM: GENERAL SESSION 3 
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: AREA ROOM 3
11:45 AM – 12:20 PM: CLOSING SESSION 

Future Dates

  • CASL 2027 Middle School Conference: April 8-10 – Santa Clara Convention Center
  • CASL 2027 High School Conference: April 10-12 – Santa Clara Convention Center
  • CASL 2028 Middle School Conference: March 30 – April 1 – Ontario DoubleTree Hotel & Convention Center
  • CASL 2028 Middle School Conference: April 1-3 – Ontario DoubleTree Hotel & Convention Center