Thank You Presenter Applicants!
Thank you to everyone who applied to present at Beyond School Hours 2026! Submissions are now closed as of August 4. We’re excited to review the record number of applications and will notify all applicants of their status by November 30.
Questions? Email us at bsh@foundationsinc.org.
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Conference Strands
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.
NextGen
Leadership
Future-Focused Strategies for an Evolving Landscape
- Staff/Volunteer Management and Development
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
- Organizational Management
- Communication and Collaboration
- Program Management and Operations
- Program Development and Implementation
- Adaptive Leadership
- Data Management and Analytics
Funding
the Future
Building Sustainable Educational Initiatives
Workshops in this strand are focused on fostering program sustainability and advancing education, including topics such as grants management, marketing, and demonstrating the impact of out-of-school time on education and the community.
- Funding Sources and Grant Acquisition
- Financial Management and Stewardship
- Coordinating State, Local, and Federal Funds
- Program Sustainability Planning
- Asset Mapping
- Program Marketing and Communicating Impact
- Youth Advocacy and Storytelling
Content
Forward
Cultivating Engagement and Meaningful Learning
Workshops in this strand are focused on content and the program structures that support your students, from delivering STEAM activities to incorporating diverse student perspectives, these workshops will provide creative activity ideas and strategies for building safe and supportive learning environments.
- Overarching Educational Approaches and Frameworks (STEAM, Literacy, etc.)
- Evidence-Based Programming
- Global Learning and Civic Engagement
- College, Career, and Technical Education
- Life Skills Development
- Creating Inclusive and Supportive Environments
- Youth Empowerment and Voice
- Health, Wellbeing, and Social-Emotional Support
- Hands-on Learning and Creativity
Tech That
Transforms
Harnessing Emerging Technology to Elevate Teaching and Learning
Workshops in this strand are focused on technology. From virtual reality to artificial intelligence, emerging technologies have the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom. These workshops will amplify discussions around leveraging technology responsibly and equitably to enhance educational outcomes and expand access to learning opportunities.
- Foundational Concepts of AI in Education
- Practical Applications of AI in Teaching and Learning
- AI Literacy, Safety, and Ethics
- Human Intelligence, Skills, and Potential
- Technology Solutions
Partnerships
with Purpose
Expanding Opportunity, Connections, and Long-Term Impact
Workshops in this strand are all about leveraging community resources, family involvement and engagement, and establishing school-day/afterschool partnerships.
- Family Engagement Strategies and Events
- Utilizing Family Feedback
- Building and Sustaining Partnerships
- Identifying Shared Goals
- Identifying Different Types of Partnerships
- School Day and OST Partnerships
- Maintaining Partnership Longevity
Thank you for your proposals! Your application information can be viewed via the link you were sent in your application email confirmation. You can also click the link below.