The BOOST Conference has recently announced keynote speakers Senator Barbara Boxer and Actor Jesse Williams to attend the 10^th Annual BOOST Conference, held in Palm Springs, California, April 18-21, 2017. Afterschool Alliance and BOOST Collaborative will be honoring Senator Boxer for her lifetime of dedication to education. Additionally, the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division will be hosting a free Grantee Orientation pre-conference for those registered for this year’s BOOST Conference. The orientation will feature topics such as Grant Requirements, Quality Standards and Continuous Quality Improvement for After School Education and Safety (ASES), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) grantees. You can sign up when you register for the conference. For more information visit the BOOST Conference website.