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Shaping Tomorrow Together!

Education is evolving at a remarkable pace. Now is the time to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another as we work toward our shared mission: preparing every student for a successful future.

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.

NextGen
Leadership

Future-Focused Strategies for an Evolving Landscape

Workshops in this strand offer resources and practical strategies related to all things leadership. Attend workshops in this strand to learn more about topics such as:

  • Staff and Volunteer Management & Development
  • Coaching & Mentorship
  • Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
  • Organizational Management
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Program Management & Operations
  • Program Development & Implementation
  • Adaptive Leadership
  • Data Management and Analytics

Funding
the Future

Building Sustainable Educational Initiatives

Workshops in this strand are focused on program funding and sustainability. Attend workshops in this strand to learn more about topics such as:
  • Funding Sources and Grant Acquisition
  • Funding Sources and Grant Acquisition
  • 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 design and activity delivery to students. Attend workshops in this strand to learn more about topics such as:
  • Overarching Educational Approaches & Frameworks (STEAM, Literacy, etc.)
  • Evidence-Based Programming
  • Global Learning & 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 entirely on the technology revolutionizing classrooms and out-of-school time programs. Attend workshops in this strand to learn more about topics such as:
  • 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. Attend these workshops to learn about topics such as:
  • 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

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