
Is a Premier Gathering of Education Practitioners and Thought Leaders
Our conference provides vital professional development opportunities for educators and leaders working with students of all ages, across the learning day, all across America.
Refresh, renew, and have fun connecting with peers and experts. Take home skills, tools, and a renewed passion for improving learning outcomes for young people across the entire day.

Hands on workshops and pre-conferences led by national experts

Fascinating educational excursions

Motivating keynote presentations and interactive discussions

Premium exhibits unveiling the latest products and solutions

Powerful networking opportunities and celebrations

While Beyond School Hours 2024 takes place after Mardi Gras, we’re planning to capture that festive spirit in this year’s conference! This year, we’re embracing innovation, celebrating the journey, and taking time to recharge in the Big Easy.
We’ve all heard that necessity is the mother of invention — and educators across the country have been proving that every day since the COVID pandemic first hit us! As a field, we are constantly innovating and looking for the best path forward. We also need to take the time to appreciate how far we’ve come and celebrate the successes we’ve had along the way!
It’s also important to invest in ourselves. Compassion fatigue is all too real — we need to find the time for self-care and minfulness so that we can be the role models our young people need. Do you have a success story or a strategy to share with the world? Join us at Beyond School Hours —we’d love to have you!
Schedule of Events
Thursday
FEBRUARY 14
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
21st CCLC
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Leadership Institute
2:40 PM – 3:55 PM
Early Bird Workshops
2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Site Visits
Sponsored by Startup Smartup
4:00 PM
Presenters Meeting
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
Sponsored by Lift Enrichment
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Opening Reception
Friday
FEBRUARY 15
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Opening Keynote
Sonia Manzano
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Exhibit Hall Break
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Workshop 1
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Workshop 2
12:30 PM – 1:40 PM
Lunch & Champion of Children Award Ceremony
1:40 PM – 2:25 PM
Recess in the Exhibit Hall
2:25 PM – 3:40 PM
Workshop 3
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshop 4
Saturday
FEBRUARY 16
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Keynote
Nyshawana Francis-Thompson
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Exhibit Hall Break
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Workshop 5
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Workshop 6
12:30 PM – 1:40 PM
Lunch
1:40 PM – 2:25 PM
Recess in the Exhibit Hall
2:25 PM – 3:25 PM
STEM Fair Keynote
2:25 PM – 3:40 PM
Workshop 7
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
STEM Fair
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshop 8
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Game Night!
Sponsored by Learn Fresh
Sunday
FEBRUARY 17
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Workshop 9
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Grand Finale
Meredith Scott Lynn
Future Dates
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