CESBA Conference
2025
December 3-4
Toronto
CESBA (full name: The Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators) is a provincial non-profit professional association that represents, advocates for and supports adult and continuing education (A&CE) program staff working in over 60 school boards across Ontario. Incorporated in 1999 and provincially funded, CESBA works to ensure that adult and continuing education programs offered by school boards are accessible, affordable, and successful in helping learners achieve their education, training and employment goals.
Sponsor
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL SPONSOR
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Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are now available. Explore how your organization can connect with hundreds of educators and key decision makers at Ontario’s premier adult and continuing education conference! Email michelle@bplevents.com for more information.
About
The conference theme is Optimism. Resilience. Connection. The themes reflect key values of the adult and continuing education sector and the transformational power of the work we do. Optimism is required to believe in the possibility of change. Resilience is necessary to overcome any barriers. Connection with one another must be nurtured to support our work, our learners and our ourselves. Together, these themes celebrate the indomitable spirit of adult and continuing education professionals and learners.
CESBA Conference 2025 offers two incredible days of learning, knowledge-sharing, networking, and fun! It is a unique opportunity to learn best and promising practices to support your work in adult and continuing education in Ontario.
Our conference begins on Wednesday, December 3 with Sector Day organized by leaders in their fields. Dedicated workshops, presentations and discussions will be held for the following sectors:
- Principals & Vice-Principals *NEW*
- Indigenous Learners (co-hosted by Ontario Native Literacy Coalition)
- Credit/Guidance/Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
- Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) programs
- English as a Second Language (ESL)/French as a Second Language (FSL)/Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
On Wednesday early evening, we will host a social gathering with all our conference guests!
Our second conference day on Thursday, December 5 is our Workshop Day. After starting the day with programming in the ballroom, you will have an opportunity to select from several dynamic workshops. The day will also include networking and opportunities to connect across sectors.
Full Conference Rates
Same as last year!
Early Bird Rate –
Before September 17
| Full conference – Member* $775 |
| Full conference – Indigenous organization $875 |
| Full conference – Non-member $975 |
Regular Rate –
After September 17
| Full conference – Member* $825 |
| Full conference – Indigenous organization $925 |
| Full conference – Non-member $1,025 |
Daily Rates
For either Sector Day or Workshop Day only.
| Member* | $495 |
| Indigenous organization | $595 |
| Non-member | $695 |
*Member Eligibility
If you are an employee of one of our 60+ member school boards, you qualify for a member rate! If you are unsure, please email registration@cesba.com
Literacy and Basic Skills Sector
LBS Sector Day is fully subsidized for LBS staff from CESBA member school boards. If you would like to attend the full conference, select that option and continue to answer the prompts. You will only be charged at the member rate for Workshop Day.
Registration FAQ
What discounts are available?
CESBA members (staff of member school boards in good standing) receive a special conference rate for a single day or the full conference. If you represent an Ontario school board that would like to become a member of CESBA, please contact our Executive Director, Paul Cox at pcox@cesba.com. Hotel accommodations and travel codes are also available at a significant discounted rate, please visit the Accommodations section for details.
This year, we are offering an early bird rate for those who book before September 17. See rate details.
What is included in my registration fee?
The registration fee allows access to all events and functions during the event and includes: conference materials, receptions and meals as specified in the program.
Does the registration fee include travel costs for the conference?
No, all travel costs including air and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee. We have an amazing hotel rate of $179/night at our conference venue, the Chelsea Hotel. Room availability is limited. Travel and accommodations details.
When can I select my workshops?
We will send an email to all registrants closer to the conference. You will need to return to the registration form to make your selection, but clear instructions will be made available. We recommend buying your ticket early to reserve your spot.
What forms of payment do you accept for the conference fee?
Registration payment is by credit card.
How is my registration confirmed?
After completing the registration form and processing your payment, you will be routed to a confirmation page. In addition, you will receive a confirmation email with your registration information.
Can I register a group of participants?
Yes, you can register a group of participants. Continue your registration form until the payment portal where you will see the option to add another registrant. You need to submit contact details for all attendees. When the workshops selections are available, the person who registered the group will need to return to the registration form to make the workshop selections.
When does conference registration close?
Registration online will close by November 18. Due to the popularity of the event, we recommend that participants register early as the event is expected to sell out before this date.
Can I register in person at the conference?
Unfortunately, due to capacity limits, we cannot accommodate in-person registrations. We encourage you to register early.
What if I have to cancel?
All registration fees are non-refundable. No credit will be issued for unused registrations. A registration may be transferred to another attendee. Requests for transfers of registration fees must be made by email. Transfer requests can be registration@cesba.com and must be completed by November 14.
Please contact the CESBA Conference planning team at registration@cesba.com for assistance.
Travel & Accommodation
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
33 Gerrard St. W, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4
Chelsea Hotel Toronto is conveniently located in the downtown area and is easily accessible by car or transit. CESBA has negotiated a preferred rate at The Chelsea Hotel Toronto with single rooms starting at an incredible $179 per night, plus taxes and fees. The deadline for bookings is November 14, 2025, but room availability is limited so book earlier to avoid disappointment.
Reservations can also be made by phone at 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or 416-595-1975. You must provide the booking code “CESBA Fall Conference 2025” or use Res ID: CES120225, and call prior to the cut-off date of Friday, November 14, 2025, to take advantage of your discounted group rate.
Parking
Paid, underground self-parking is available at the hotel and can be accessed via the garage entrances on Gerrard Street. Use the hotel address of 33 Gerrard Street West in your GPS as the location. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that the underground parking garage has a max. height restriction of 5’6” in certain areas and cannot accommodate oversized passenger vehicles.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about attending, sponsoring or presenting at CESBA 2025: Optimism. Resilience. Connection., email us at registration@cesba.com