What is Beyond School Hours?

Beyond School Hours is the nation's most popular education conference, bringing together educators and school leaders from across the country. It is the signature event of Foundations, Inc., featuring 100+ interactive workshops, keynote speakers, an exhibit hall, STEAM fair, and networking opportunities for professional development.

When is Beyond School Hours 2026?

The 29th Annual Beyond School Hours National Education Conference takes place from March 1-4, 2026 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The event includes pre-conference sessions on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Where is the conference held?

Beyond School Hours 2026 is held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, providing convenient access to world-famous attractions including Disney World and Universal Studios with exclusive discounted tickets for attendees.

What are the conference strands for 2026?

The five conference strands are: NexGen Leadership (Future-Focused Strategies), Funding the Future (Building Sustainable Initiatives), Content Forward (Cultivating Engagement), Tech That Transforms (Harnessing Emerging Technology), and Partnerships with Purpose (Expanding Opportunity and Impact).

What types of sessions are offered?

The conference offers 100+ interactive workshops, keynote general sessions including Champion of Children, early bird workshops, a STEAM Fair with hands-on STEM experiences, exhibit hall showcasing educational products and services, opening reception with live music, and a Grand Finale session. All workshops are designed for educators and out-of-school time professionals at all experience levels.

What registration options are available?

Full conference passes are available from Thursday to Sunday including early bird workshops, opening reception, exhibit hall experiences, and the grand finale. One-day passes are also available for Monday or Tuesday including a keynote/general session, workshops, lunch, and exhibit hall access. Early Bird Discount pricing is available through September 30th.

What are future dates for Beyond School Hours?

Beyond School Hours 2027 is scheduled for February 17-20, 2027 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, LA. Beyond School Hours 2028 is scheduled for February 16-19, 2028 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, LA.

How can I get approval from my employer to attend?

Beyond School Hours provides a downloadable form letter that details the conference benefits and demonstrates the value of attendance to help you get approval from your employer. Contact bsh@foundationsinc.org for assistance.

National Education Conferences - Beyond School Hours 2027

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Beyond School Hours was a great conference for front line staff working with youth. So many direct, hands-on programming ideas to take back. Thank you for the networking opportunities! Met so many wonderful people!

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I was very impressed with the conference; especially the logistics. Everything was so well organized and easy to follow. The food and drink offerings, the number of session choices, and literally everything in between was well thought through. I found my time at BSH extremely valuable and I can’t wait to return next year.

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I absolutely LOVED the conference and have never attended a more valuable conference in my entire life!

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I have been in education for 37 years. I enjoyed the ambiance, the speakers, the breakout sessions and even the food. I have been to several national conferences but nothing like this one. I felt immersed in all the topics, they seemed to be all new and their content and the presenters were enlightening.