David L. Clark Seminar

The David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar in Educational Administration & Policy, sponsored by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), Divisions A and L of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), and SAGE Publications, brings emerging educational administration and policy scholars and noted researchers together for two days of presentations, generative discussion, and professional growth. Clark Seminar participants are outstanding doctoral students in educational leadership, administration, and/or policy-seeking careers in research. Many of the graduates of this seminar are now faculty members at major research institutions in the U.S. and Canada.

Clark 2026 Info

This year’s seminar will be held in person at the beginning of the 2026 AERA meeting.

Where:
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center              

Floor: Level 2

Room: Room 409A-B          

When:
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026            

Start Time: 8:00am

End Time: 5:00pm    

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