Conference Highlights
The Beyond School Hours 2026 theme is Education Evolved: Future Ready. We will focus on five strands identified as the most important topics in education right now. To be considered for the conference, workshop proposals should connect to one of the following strands and offer innovative ideas to improve programming, develop key partnerships, design curriculum, solve problems, and more.
NexGen Leadership
Future-Focused Strategies for an Evolving Landscape
Funding the Future
Building Sustainable Educational Initiatives
Content Forward
Cultivating Engagement and Meaningful Learning
Tech That Transforms
Harnessing Emerging Technology to Elevate Teaching and Learning
Partnerships
with Purpose
Expanding Opportunity, Connections, and Long-Term Impact
Conference Schedule
21st CCLC Pre-con
Vendor Set Up
National Advisory Committee Meeting
Early Bird Workshops
Welcome Presenters Meeting
4:00 PM –
6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
Opening Reception
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
General Session Keynote
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Exhibit Hall
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Workshop 1
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Workshop 2
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Workshop 3
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
STEAM Fair
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Champion of Children
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Exhibit Hall
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Workshop 4
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Workshop 5
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Workshop 6
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Workshop 7
9:30 AM -
11:00 AM
Grand Finale
Featured Voices
Opening Reception
Kick off Beyond School Hours in style at our high-energy Opening Reception—complete with delicious food, drinks, live music, and surprise special guests! Capture the fun at the photo booth and enjoy an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and community.
Exhibit Hall
The Beyond School Hours exhibit hall showcases the latest tools, products, and services from the most innovative companies in the field, aimed at improving educational outcomes for youth across the entire learning day.
100+ Workshops
Prepare yourself for 2026 and beyond! Each workshop has been carefully selected to ensure you walk away with fresh strategies, practical tools, and game-changing ideas for today’s learners. Designed for educators and out-of-school time professionals who are either new to the field or have years of experience, each session delivers hands-on learning to you can apply immediately.
STEAM Fair
Get ready for drones, coding, composting, remixing, and more! Join this interactive experience to enjoy bite-sized lessons from STEAM experts and learn more about the latest products in STEAM. You’ll be sure to walk away with new ideas, resources, and best practices!
Pop-Up Experiences
There’s always something new to discover at Beyond School Hours—like the Brain Food Truck mobile STEM lab! From hands-on experiments, creative challenges, and live performances, we keep you inspired *beyond* the standard schedule.
Future Dates
2027
Feb. 17-20, 2027
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Marriott
2028
Feb. 16-19, 2028
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Marriott