BOOST (Best of Out-of-School Time) Summit
November 5-6, 2008, Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA
Join one of the nation's largest and most recognized conferences for after school and out-of-school time professionals. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere, this extraordinary event will rejuvenate your passion and boost your direction for quality programming. We invite you to experience the most invigorating blend of networking and teambuilding opportunities, exceptional workshop presenters to learn and grow with and the latest trends and research in out-of-school time programming. Connect with over 100 Exhibitors sharing the newest resources, products and services to enhance your programs. Have an opportunity to experience guest speakers, special events, and entertainment that will inspire you to create change. Meals and plenty of sunshine also included. For more information, visit http://www.boostconference.org/.
The Bridge from School to Afterschool and Back: Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders
October 2 - 21, 2008, Vancouver, WA
There will be an inspirational two-day conference exploring best practices and new models that will prepare today’s children and youth for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
The core component of our conference focuses on strengthening the partnership between afterschool programs and schools. Our audience is a dynamic blend of professionals striving to create opportunities for children and youth to become productive and happy citizens. For more information or to register for this conference, click here.
Penn SACCA 11th Annual Statewide Conference
November 14-15, 2008, Holiday Inn, Harrisburg East, Harrisburg, PA
The Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance is sponsoring its 11th Annual Statewide Conference for school-age care and after school professionals. The conference is formatted to allow for in-depth discussion of some of the most important and timely topics effecting today’s school-age care and after school professionals. The conference features state and nationally recognized speakers. It is centrally located to make it more accessible to professionals across the Commonwealth. For more information or to register for this event, click here.
Beyond School Hours XII: Graduating to the Next Level
February 11-14, 2009 in Burlingame, CA
Foundations Inc. will be hosting a 3-day conference. Discover the latest professional development, funding and programming strategies. Discuss research, curriculum, evaluation, and program improvement. Visit model afterschool program sites in the San Francisco are to see best practices in action. Network with 21st Century Community Learning Centers program operators and directors who will come together to share and compare notes. For more information or to register for this event, click here.
4-H Afterschool Conference: Creating Partnerships
No Date has been announced. To receive notification about this conference, click here.
4th Annual Promising Practices – Proven Strategies Conference
March 4 – 6, 2009 in Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania 21st Century Community Learning Center grantees are required to attend as a part of their mandatory 21st Century Statewide Coordinators’ Meeting. Each grantee should plan for two staff to attend. Information regarding this training will be available on the 21st CCLC website at www.21stcclc.org.
National Afterschool Association 2009 Convention
Jazzing It Up Afterschool Style: Leadership, Learning and Creativity in New Orleans
April 2 – 4, 2009 in New Orleans, LA
At the NAA Convention, you learn about many topics, or go in depth in one topic. With over 200 workshops and numerous informational networking sessions, there's a learning experience to fit all! For more information, click here.
2009 Fifth Annual Eastern Regional Conference on After-School
No Date has been announced. To receive notification about this conference, click here.
21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Institute
No Date has been announced. To receive notification about this conference, please contact: Sean Grobe at 21stcentury@sei2003.com or 240-485-1700, Ext. 103.