• Better Together Conference

    Connect. Empower. Transform

     

    February 10th-12th, 2026

    Hotel Maya, Long Beach

  • The conference will be centered on JMCS/Partner Agency collaboration for student success.

    Workshops and breakout sessions will focus on supporting staff to serve all program participants-both students and non-students - more fully and effectively.

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  • The Better Together Conference is mandatory for all JMCS staff who are at half-time or greater. February 10th -12th are non-student work days, so there is no need to cover classes. The conference is February 10th -12th for JCMS staff.

    If you are less than full-time and will expend extra hours in attending, please speak with your director about supplemental pay.  If you are hourly (less than half-time) but would like to attend, please reach out to your director. 

    JMCS will pay for staff travel expenses, including mileage, food, and lodging. JMCS will assist in making arrangements for staff as needed (flights, shuttles, etc). 

    JMCS Administrative Coordinator Dawn Ryley will email with further information for booking flights, hotel, and reimbursements.

     

    Please contact your JMCS Community School Coordinator or Dawn Ryley for questions and assistance.

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  • Tuesday February the 10th

  • John Muir Charter Schools may cover conference and travel costs for one partner-participant per site.

    Additional participants may attend for the general admission cost of $400 if registered by December 1st 2024. After this time registration is $500. This includes all meals during the conference time, but does not include travel or hotel expenses. The Hotel Maya has given us a special rate of $239 per night.  You will be receiving an email from JMCS Administrative Coordinator Dawn Ryley with further information for booking flights, hotel, and payment if applicable. 

    Please contact your JMCS Community School Coordinator or Dawn Ryley for further information. 

  • Wednesday February the 11th

  • Thursday February the 12th

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  • 3rd Annual Better Together Conference

    John Muir Charter Schools

     

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