Opportunities for Educators at Comic-Con

Superheroes and super opportunities for teachers and educators fly into town for Comic-Con July 23-26. But don’t worry if you don’t have a badge, there are plenty of opportunities outside the event and year-round that support authentic and engaging teaching and learning. 

Badge Ready? 

If you have a badge, there are tons of great panels focused on education, science and technology, equity and representation, and so much more in the Comic-Con schedule. SDCOE staff members are participating in the panel discussions noted below. 

• Hollywood Myopia, Saturday, July 25, 5 to 6 p.m., San Diego Convention Center Room 29AB 

No Badge? No Problem! 

The Comic-Con Conference for Educators and Librarians takes place at the San Diego Central Library, with official Comic-Con panels that are also open to teachers who don’t have a badge. This free, five-day conference will explore the role comics play in promoting education and literacy for all ages. Check out the line up and register here to attend these free panels. All events are held in the Shiley Special Events Suite at the San Diego Central Library. 

Wednesday, July 22 

• Teaching and Learning with Comics, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

Thursday, July 23 

• Where All Educators Belong: Popular Arts Educator Learning Communities at Comic-Con Museum, 1 to 2 p.m. 

Friday, July 24  

• Super Teachers Unite! Engaging Students with Comics in the Classroom, 2 to 3 p.m. 
• Comics in the Classroom: The Benefits of a Comics-Based Curriculum, 4 to 5 p.m. 
• Pow! Bang! Teach! Comic-Con in the Classroom!, 5 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 25  

• Student Activism v. Student Participation, 10 to 11 a.m. 
• What Comics Teach Us: How Professional Educators Are Using Comics in Schools, 5 to 6 p.m. 

Sunday, July 26  

• GeekEd: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? When Pop Culture Becomes Pedagogy for First-Gen Students, 10 to 11 a.m. 
• Comics for Education, 2 to 3 p.m. 

A Little Bit of Comic-Con All Year Long 

If you want to learn more about engaging students through comics, you don’t even have to go downtown. Visit the Comic-Con Museum Education page to learn more about year-round opportunities to engage as an educator or take advantage of the education access fund that offers free field trips for eligible schools. 

Register Now and Attend Comic-Con 2027 as a Pro 

Did you know that educators and librarians are eligible for complimentary badges to Comic-Con and WonderCon? Submit your application with proof of employment on the Professional Badge Registration page by the September 2026 deadline to seek approval for a complimentary badge in 2027.