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.
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
Featured Voices
KEYNOTE
Dr. Adolph Brown
PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, AND HOST OF ABC’S
“THE PARENT TEST”
Grand Finale
To Be Announced
CHAMPION OF CHILDREN
To Be Announced
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
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Grand Finale
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!
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.