About the Event
Students Lead. Adults Learn.
We often hear that our future lies with our young people. This year, we’re putting students at the center. Students will serve as facilitators and co-facilitators, sharing ideas, asking bold questions, and leading conversations that matter. Adults attend as learners — ready to listen, engage, and be inspired.
Event Details
📅 Date: November 7 & 8, 2026
📍 Location: Hoover Elementary School, 701 Charter St., Redwood City, CA 94063
🕐 Daily Schedule: Saturday, 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM and Sunday, 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
✉ Questions? ff@sfcess.org
Resources & Links
Everything You Need
Call for Proposals
Do you have a workshop idea? All workshops should be student facilitated, student co-facilitated, or if led by an adult, student voice should be included in an authentic way via video, personal stories, etc. Student facilitators will be invited to drop-in coaching sessions to refine their proposals and practice facilitating.
Proposal Rubric
Understand how submissions are evaluated. The Rubric outlines criteria reviewers use to select equity-aligned sessions.
Fall Forum 2025
Revisit last year’s event — session recordings, presenter materials, and key takeaways from the 2025 Fall Forum.
References & Resources
Frameworks, readings, and equity tools that ground our Fall Forum work — curated for presenters and participants.
Registration
Registration is open. The registration deadline is October 1. After which, late registration will open. This summit is designed to be a personalized conference.
Sponsorship
Help make the Fall Forum possible. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations committed to equity in education.
Planning Ahead
Key Dates
Call for Proposals
Submissions open for student-centered workshops, panels, and facilitated sessions.
Proposal Decisions & Registration
Accepted presenters notified; registration open.
Fall Forum 2026 – Transforming Together
A student summit for educating educators. Hoover Elementary School, Redwood City, California.
Session Materials & Recordings
Resources shared with all registered participants.