Building Transformational School Health for California's Future

The California School-Based Health Alliance (CSHA) is hosting the 2024 California School Health Conference: Building Transformational School Health for California's Future, at the Santa Clara Convention Center on April 29-30, 2024.

Learn, grow, and connect with fellow providers, educators, advocates, and other leaders in the school-based health care movement across the state. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting out in school-based health, we have workshops for all levels of experience and engagement.

For the latest info about workshops, agenda, and hotel, please visit our website at bit.ly/CSHAconference.

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Members of CSHA get an exclusive $200 discount on early bird and standard registration, along with other benefits, such as member-only webinars and toolkits. Join today!

Members: Find your discount code on the members-only section of our website at bit.ly/CSHAmemberresources and apply your code during ticket selection.

FAQs

Where will the conference be held?

The conference will take place over two days starting on Monday, April 29, 2024, and ending on Tuesday April 30, 2024, at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

Will you be offering continuing education (CE) credits for any workshops?

We hope to be offering CEUs for at least one of our workshops and will provide more details on the workshop and hours offered when information is confirmed.

Is there a discount for the hotel where the conference will be held?

Yes, we have a room block at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara and you can use this link to book your room with group code G-HC24.

I have a promo code. How do I use it?

Click the “Tickets” button on the top right of this screen. A window will pop up with “General Admission” and the price per ticket. There is a small blue “Enter promo code” link above that. Click on the link, enter your promo code, and press apply.

I am presenting. How do I register?

You should receive instructions that will include a code that you can enter above the General Admission listing when you get to the registration form (after clicking on the “Tickets” button on the top right). There is a small blue “Enter promo code” link above that. Click on the link, enter your promo code and press apply.

Do you offer scholarships?

Thanks to the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships with a reduced registration fee of $50. Apply for a scholarship here.

Are meals provided?

We provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks on both days. Our evening reception at Great America includes heavy appetizers and a cash bar.

What times are the conference sessions?

The schedule is on the CSHA conference web page.

The conference takes place from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (ending earlier on Tuesday) with plenaries and concurrent morning and afternoon breakout sessions. You will choose workshop sessions in the morning and afternoon with a hosted lunch in between. We will offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Where do I park and how much is it?

Day use at the Convention Center is complimentary. If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency the fee for parking is free for 0-2 hours, $20 for 2-10 hours, or $40 for overnight with in and out privileges.

Can the conference sell out?

We are expecting between 600 and 700 attendees. Register early to make sure we can secure your space.

Will any part of the conference be streamed or presented virtually?

We will not be streaming or virtually presenting any part of the conference this year.

What are your COVID precautions?

We care about the health of our conference attendees and the communities you represent. CSHA encourages attendees and presenters to stay up to date on COVID vaccinations and/or use masks, which will be available at registration.

While California School-Based Health Alliance does its best to provide the safest possible environment for its events (both virtual and in-person), the attendee acknowledges freely and knowingly that as a result of their registration and participation, they hereby assume responsibility for their own well-being and safety, releasing California School-Based Health Alliance of any harm.

What are your plans if there is a surge in COVID rates near the time of the event?

We are following public health guidelines closely and will implement any new recommendations. We will reschedule or host the conference virtually if it is no longer safe for us to gather in person.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you do not need to bring a printed ticket to this event.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. Log in to your Eventbrite account to update your registration information.

What is your cancellation policy?

Conference registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is only confirmed with payment in full. Until payment is received, the status will remain as pending and will not be considered in the final count. If payment is not finalized 10 days prior to the start of the conference, your registration will be canceled (exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis).

By completing the registration process, you are agreeing to pay the full conference registration fee. In the event that you need to cancel, your cancellation request will need to be submitted to CSHA via email on or before March 22, 2024, and will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee per attendee. The full amount of your registration will be invoiced for cancellations made after March 22, 2024.

In the event you registered by check and had not yet submitted payment at the time of cancellation, you will be billed and held responsible for the appropriate amount based on the above. Otherwise, please refer to our refund policy.

What is your refund policy?

Refund requests must be emailed to CSHA by March 22, 2024. In the event you registered by check and haven’t yet paid, you will be billed and held responsible for full payment, even if you cannot attend.

For cancellations on paid registration made on or before March 22, 2024, all refunds will be made within 15 business days after the conference has taken place. No refunds will be issued on cancellations made after March 22, 2024.

Is my ticket transferrable?

Registration transfers are allowed and may be made by the registrant directly in our registration system at any time, without an additional fee, using the link in the confirmation email from Eventbrite or registration confirmation page. You may also email CSHA for assistance with a transfer.

Do you have a photo release or media policy?

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, California School-Based Health Alliance’s meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the California School-Based Health Alliance’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

What do you do with the information we provide during registration?

California School-Based Health Alliance reserves the right to update California School-Based Health Alliance’s database with information provided by registrants for the 2024 California School Health Conference.

I have a question not covered here, how do I get help?

For any questions not covered by this FAQ, please email CSHA and we will get back to you as soon as possible.