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2026 CADA CONVENTION
mARCH 4-6, 2026 • GRAND SIERRA RESORT • RENO, NV

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BEFORE CALLING or emailing ABOUT THE 2026 CADA CONVENTION - MAYBE ONE OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED HERE:

My Convention registration is not paid - what do I do?

If full payment cannot be received by February 27, a completed Credit Card Guarantee Form must be submitted by that date via email (info@cada1.org). If the form is not submitted by Friday, February 27, you must bring a completed form onsite or complete one at the event in order to attend. CADA’s Credit Card Guarantee allows us to securely hold a card on file for up to 30 days while awaiting an alternate form of payment. If payment or communication is not received within 30 days, the card on file will be processed. To avoid completing a guarantee form, you may submit payment by credit card before February 27, by logging into your account or calling CADA Central at 831.464.4891. Anything after February 27th must be done onsite, as our staff will be traveling to the Convention.

Submit the Credit Card Guarantee Form by February 27 or bring payment onsite.

✔️ You may bring a check onsite for payment.
🚫 Do not mail checks after February 20, as they may not arrive in time.

👉 Click here to download the Credit Card Guarantee Form

I NEED TO CANCEL - WHAT DO I DO? 

Because it is past our cancellation deadline, no refunds will be issued at this time. ALL refund requests need to be emailed to info@cada1.org, and they will be reviewed after the convention. 

I NEED TO SUB - WHAT DO I DO? 

All substitutions will be processed onsite. The new attendee can simply show up and look up the attendee's name, and substitute the information before printing their badge. There is no need to contact our office beforehand. We will process all of these onsite. 

I NEED TO REGISTER - WHAT DO I DO? 

We will be taking all new registrations onsite. Attendees can go to the on-site registration desk to register. Please note that they will need a form of payment, a credit card or a check. No Purchase Orders. 

I NEED TO EDIT MY REGISTRATION (I.E., ADD THE RUN OR A PRE-CON) - WHAT DO I DO?

We will be taking all registration changes. Attendees can go to the on-site registration desk to register. Please note that they will need a form of payment, a credit card or a check. No Purchase Orders. 

CADA has gone paperless with our registrations! You now can register online and register with a credit card or check. All attendees must register. You must complete your order on the payment screen for your registration to be completed. You are NOT registered until you get to the confirmation page/email.

For registration policies click here. For registration edits, please contact CADA Central at info@cada1.org. All attendees agree to the CADA Convention Policies upon registering for the event.

If paying by check select "Sending Check" in the payment method and hit "Submit and Complete Order". If you need to pay by credit card after you have already registered and selected "sending check", please call CADA Central and we can process the payment over the phone. 

CHECK PAYMENTS
Checks can be made out to CADA and mailed to:
CADA - 7960 Soquel Drive., Suite B112, Aptos, CA 95003
Please include a copy of your confirmation with all check payments.

Switching payment methods: If you initially selected to pay by check but would prefer to use a credit card or CALCARD, you can make your payment method at any time. Simply call us with your payment details or log in to your account to process the payment online. We’re happy to accommodate your preferred payment option.

Out of State Attendees: For those attendees traveling from outside of California, you receive the member price. Please call CADA Central for a coupon code to get member pricing 831-464-4891.

REGISTRATION PACKAGES

Regular Registration Package includes: Full Convention registration with workshops, general sessions, Area functions, entry into the exhibit hall, Convention giveaways, and all social events (Wednesday dinner and networking event, Thursday Exhibit Hall reception (light appetizers), Thursday after-party, and Friday dinner/dance).

Out of State Attendees: For those attendees traveling from outside of California, you receive the member price. Please call CADA Central for a coupon code to get member pricing 831-464-4891.

Substitution/Transfer Policy: All substitutions will be done onsite. We’re excited to continue our Self-Print Badging System for a smoother check-in experience!

1. Look for the CADA registration kiosk and signage in the Grand Salon registration area.
2. Use your mobile device to scan the QR code located on the signs. This will open a screen where you can look up the original attendee on the kiosk and rewrite their information.
3. Review your record carefully, make any necessary corrections, and click Print.
4. Head to the designated printer and pick up your badge.

What does my CADA Conference Registration include:

Full Convention packages include workshops, general sessions, Area functions, entry into the exhibit hall, Convention giveaways, and all social events (Wednesday dinner and networking event, Thursday Exhibit Hall reception (light appetizers), Thursday after-party, and Friday dinner/dance). Registration DOES NOT include your hotel room - you will need to book on your own. Click here for lodging details. 

SPECIAL EVENTS & ADDITIONAL TICKETS

• $50 Pre-Conference Seminars | $75 Onsite - Wednesday, March 4, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Click here for Pre-Conference details. 
• MAA - $100 MAA Foundations course or $50 per MAA 200-level course
• $150 Companion/Guest Ticket - For non-school related spouse, partner, or other. Includes access to all social events and entry into exhibit hall, but NOT educational sessions.
• $75 Extra Friday Dinner/Dance Ticket - Friday, March 6th (All registered attendees receive 1 dinner/dance ticket). 
• $25 CADA Scholarship 5k Run/1k Walk - Friday, March 6th (Includes shirt). All proceeds go to the CADA/CASL Memorial Scholarship.

invite your administrator

Administrators are invited to spend the day with us on Friday, March 6th, where they will have a free all-access pass to the Convention - including workshops, the general session, and the exhibit hall. Note: If your administrator would like to stay for the Friday Dinner/Dance they will need to purchase a $75 dinner ticket. Click here to register for Admin Day. 

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Need help getting your school or district to fund the CADA convnention?

School site councils allocate funds for professional development from local site budgets. LCAP is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) added $15.3 billion in assistance to California's K-12 schools to combat the pandemic and the recession. You may also check with your principal or district office for access to funds from the following sources: Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program, Title IV (Drug-Free Schools) School Improvement Funds, Title 1 (under the category of Safe and Orderly Environment), Title V (Innovated Programs), Pupil Retention Block Grant, or Associated Student Body funds. According to FCMAT's website: if district board policy states that the CADA Convention is an acceptable expenditure, even though students, are not attending and the students agree on the expenditure before it occurs, then ASB funds can pay for you to attend the CADA Convention.!

Can ASB Funds Legally Pay for Activity Directors to attend the CADA Conference? See the response FCMAT gives on this.