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Beyond School Hours National Education Conference

The premier gathering of educators and youth
development professionals.

New Orleans Marriott

Conference Highlights

Join us in new Orleans

As We Celebrate 30 Years of Beyond School Hours!

For three decades, this community has come together to learn, lead, and reimagine what’s possible for young people.

The Beyond School Hours energy is like nothing else—and to thank you for all the love over the years, we’ve got something truly special planned.

Save your spot! Register early to lock in the best rate.

Take advantage of our limited-time discounts to secure the lowest possible registration price for 2027.

Shaping Tomorrow Together

Stay ahead of the curve with the hottest topics in education! Take a look at our 2027 Content Strands.

Leading for Impact

Mission, Money, and Momentum

Literacy for Life

Igniting Futures with STEAM

Career Ready, Purpose Driven

Centering Student Voice and Belonging

Become an Exhibitor

Set up your booth in the exhibit hall and get face-to-face time with 2000+ professionals actively looking for tools, supplies, and services.

Starting at $400, our sponsorships offer visibility before, during, and after the conference – reaching decision makers at every touchpoint.

Present Your Ideas

Submit a session proposal and share your strategies, research, or program insights with thousands of peers looking for their next big idea.

Destination

New Orleans

Start planning your soul-filled getaway with a stay at the New Orleans Marriott! Soak up the rhythm of Bourbon Street, savor world-famous beignets and gumbo, and explore the historic French Quarter’s vibrant music, art, and culture—all just steps from where the conference magic happens.

Don’t wait to book! Hotel rooms are still available at our discounted rate, but they’re going fast. Please contact us directly at bsh@foundationsinc.org if you have any questions.

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2027 Registration Pricing

Standard Rate

$689

Per Person

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The full conference experience from Wednesday to Saturday! Don’t miss early bird workshops, the opening reception, exhibit hall experiences, and the grand finale on Wednesday — with 100+ interactive workshops to choose from every day in between!

Thursday/Friday Only

$489

Per Person

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Short on time? Join us for one power-packed day! Grab a one-day pass for Thursday or Friday and enjoy an inspiring keynote session, engaging workshops, lunch, access to the exhibit hall, and more.

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Don’t miss your chance to attend the nation’s premier education conference!

We can help you get approval to attend! Download our form letter that provides details about Beyond School Hours and shows the value of your attendance.

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Conference Goers Love BSH

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!

Verified Attendee

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.

Verified Attendee

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

Verified Attendee

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.

Verified Attendee