Climate-Ready Schools Symposium
2026 Climate-Ready Schools Symposium
- Hosted by the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE)
- Symposium Date: April 29, 2026 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
- Location: SMCOE, 101 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA 94065
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) invites school and district leaders to submit session proposals for the Climate-Ready Schools Symposium. This regional professional learning event will elevate promising practices, cross-sector collaboration, and scalable strategies that support schools and districts in building climate-ready, healthy, and sustainable learning environments.
The symposium will convene cross-functional teams to learn from real-world examples, share lessons learned, and strengthen systemwide capacity for climate-ready action across San Mateo County schools.
Call for Proposals
Submit your proposal by February 6, 2026. Selected presenters will be notified late February. Learn more.
2026 Symposium Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. | Light Breakfast |
| 9:00 to 9:50 a.m. | Introduction and Keynote Speaker |
| 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. | Breakout Session One |
| 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. | Breakout Session Two |
| 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Community Partner Tabling |
| 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. | Reflection and Outdoor Activity |
Keynote Speaker: TBD