2026 Site Coordinator Symposium

Registration

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Please use this Temporary Registration link to register, and if you have any questions, email Leslye Lugo at llugo@afterschoolnetwork.org

The Site Coordinator Symposium welcomes all participants and is dedicated to supporting Site Coordinators and Direct-Service staff in Expanded Learning and Out-of-School-Time (OST) programs.

When available, registration tickets labeled “Site Coordinator” are discounted for individuals serving in a direct-service role in an EXL/OST program 80% or more of the time, either in a ratio or directly.

Late Registration Tickets Extended!

Ticket Type	Virtual	In-Person
	Closes on 1/26/26	Closes on 1/30/26
General Attendee: Site Coordinator	$95	$250
General Attendee: Non-Site Coordinator	$150	$300
Presenter Late Registration	$75	$250
Partner Sponsor Late Registration	N/A	$300
(SSEL) System of Support for Expanded Learning Registration	$95	$225

Note: The presenter Rates outlined above apply to up to three presenters per workshop. Registration will be waived if any of the three presenters are Site Coordinators. Workshops may have more than three presenters, but they will be required to pay the applicable non-presenter registration rates.

 

Virtual Registration includes access to all Virtual Symposium items:

• Keynotes and Guest Speakers
• Workshops
• Networking and Community-Building Opportunities

In-Person Registration includes access to all In-Person items:

• Keynotes and Guest Speakers
• Workshops
• Meals: Continental breakfast with a protein option and a box lunch are provided on both In-Person Days, and appetizers and refreshments are served at evening receptions. 
• The Symposium App
• Partner Sponsor Exhibitors
• Evening Receptions
• Event Swag
• Networking and Community-Building Opportunities

Hybrid Registration includes all Virtual and In-Person items listed above. 

Accepted Methods of Payment:

• ​Credit Card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover

Please note: Late Registration will require payment by credit card only. 

For registration support, please contact Leslye Lugo at llugo@afterschoolnetwork.org

Schedule 

Download a PDF of the Schedule At a Glance

A detailed workshop schedule is coming soon!

Accommodations

The 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium is happy to offer a hotel room block at the Hilton Long Beach. The Room Block at the Hilton Hotel is SOLD OUT! 

• Room rate dates: February 25, 2026 – February 28, 2026
• Rates starting at $236 per night. 
• The deadline to book is January 24, 2026

Click here to access the Booking Link for Guestroom Reservations

Additional Nearby Hotels

Many are within a 10-minute walk of the Hilton Hotel in Long Beach for the Site Coordinator Symposium. Additionally, all of these are in downtown Long Beach, and still close to the water, the convention center, the Aquarium, Shoreline Village, and many restaurants/entertainment spots. 

• Hyatt Regency Long Beach — about 0.1 miles (~1 minute walk) from the Hilton.
• Marriott Long Beach Downtown — roughly 0.2 miles away (~5 min walk)
• The Westin Long Beach — about 0.4 miles (~8 min walk) from the Hilton. 
• Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach — about 0.5 miles away, walkable. 
• Courtyard Long Beach Downtown — roughly 0.6 – 0.9 miles away (~10–15 min walk)
• Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown — about 0.6 miles away 
• Hotel Maya Long Beach — about 0.8 miles away
• Best Western Plus Hotel at the Convention Center, Long Beach — around 0.9 miles away.

Our Partner Sponsors 

Passion Meets Purpose!

We are excited & grateful to collaborate with 30 outstanding Partner Sponsors whose support and engagement strengthen the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium experience. Our Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium Partners will be present in person, eager to build relationships and engage directly with participants. Additionally, we extend our sincere appreciation to our Title Sponsor, the California Department of Education, Expanded Learning Division, for their ongoing commitment to supporting the Site Coordinator Symposium. Lastly, we are especially grateful to our Presenting Partner Sponsors, learn more about them below. 

Attendly

A Comprehensive Platform Designed for After School Success

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ZTAG

Where Playful Learning Creates Real Connection

ZTAG combines technology and physical activity, fostering playful learning, critical thinking, and teamwork in students; bridging the digital world kids love with the active, social experiences they need for healthy development.

Click here to learn more about ZTAG

Virtual & In-Person Workshops

We are excited to announce round one of virtual and in-person workshops! Round 2 will be shared soon. 

Our goal is to offer workshops designed to build capacity and share promising practices that promote & enhance high-quality Expanded Learning (before-school, after-school, and summer) and Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs for children, youth, and families in California.

Detailed Workshop Schedule coming soon!

VIRTUAL – Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Workshop 1: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM:

• Care for the Caregivers - Annie Nogg Coaching & Facilitation
• T.H.R.I.V.E. – Creating Togetherness, Harmony, and Resilience by Influencing a Valuable and Empowering Workplace - A Human. Being!
• The “Author” Mindset: Helping Kids See Themselves as Creators - Authorable
• Restful Leadership – ASAPConnect

Workshop 2: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM:

• Generation Alpha: Facing the Future with Foresight, and a Plan - ChatterGirls
• Connecting Through Conflict: Having Difficult Conversations - Connecting Through Conversation/South Umpqua School District
• Leadership H.A.T.S.: Shifting Power into Influence – We Raize The Bar
• Belonging in STEM: Strategies to Empower Youth – Project Scientist
• Physical Health & Wellness – CAN

Workshop 3: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM:

• Leaders II Society - BESTWENTY4
• Systems in Place: Owning Your After-School Class - Amanda Lazo-Meneses & Cassandra Hernandez

IN PERSON – Friday, February 27, 2026

Workshop 1: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM:

• NBA Math Hoops – Creating the Next Math Champion - Learn Fresh
• Strategies for an Equitable and Inclusive After-School Program - Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)
• Drama Made Easy: Practical Tools for OST - Peak Theatre Arts
• Connection is a Strategy: A Playbook to Transform Student Behavior - Southern Oregon University/Connecting Through Conversation
• STEAM-Powered Learning: Play-based Activities for Young Innovators - Fairfax School District
• “From Base Camp to Summit: Building Team Culture that Lasts” - Unlimited University
• “Jump, Run, Grow: Fostering SEL and Disguised Learning ” - Project SHARE
• SEL Powered Play – ZTAG

Workshop 2: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM:

• Mastering Proactive Group Management: 5 Strategies for Playground and Classroom Success - Playworks
• Igniting Joy & Literacy in Expanded Learning: Stories, Play, and Creative Expression – Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
• Empathetic Awareness - arcU
• The Power of Visioning to Reality - Center for Systems Awareness
• Drones – Flying into Career Pathways - Work ED
• All Means All: Using Differentiation to Increase Access & Inclusion - AllSet Education
• Build. Reflect. Improve. Repeat: ELO-P with a Startup Mindset – 6crickets
• Creating Summer Programs That Inspire Year-Round - Olympians Inspire

Workshop 3: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM:

• Safety First! Classroom Management Begins with Safe & Supportive Spaces - Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
• From students to student leaders - Napa County Office of Education
• #iAmImpact Presents: Healing Circles that transform programming - #iAmImpact
• EXL/OST Foundational Knowledge:  From Schedules to Impact: Essentials for Site Coordinators - Para Los Niños
• PEAK Framework for Leadership Success - Discover you PEAK LLC
• Get Ready for Summer! - National Summer Learning Association
• The Power of Imagination: Creative Tools to Nurture Mental Wellness in Kids and Staff - kid-grit
• Go From Good to Great! – Marisa Miller

IN PERSON – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Workshop 4: 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM:

• Better Together: Building Successful Collaborations with Partner Organizations - Palmdale School District
• Effective Communication: The X-Factor in Student Transformation 2.0 - Our Investment Now
• How to Teach SEL That Makes a Difference - MILLU
• Creating SMART Goals for Increased Program Efficiency in After Schools - Oxnard School District
• Erasing the Stigma of Opioid Use Disorder - Urban Strategies Council
• Connecting with Older Youth - Modesto City Schools
• Experience Quest - ProSolve
• SEL Powered Play – ZTAG

Workshop 5: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM:

• Bridging the Gap: Communication Skills for Meaningful Relationships - arc
• Leading with Care: Applying Compassionate Systems and Adaptive Design – Stanislaus County Office of Education
• S.O.S. – Season Of Success - BEStwenty4
• Family & Community Engagement in Expanded Learning - Riverbank Unified School District
• Unlearn, Rebuild, Thrive: A Journey to Better Habits – kid-grit
• A High Bar for All: Best Practices in Professional Development for Frontline Staff - Cesar Chavez Foundation
• From Imagination to Impact - Eye Discover Inc
• Active Minds, Strong Bodies: Building Connection and Confidence Through Play – TSP After School Program

Special Guests & Plenary Speakers

Virtual Symposium

• Opening Keynote: Jeff Davis, Executive Director, California AfterSchool Network
• Closing Keynote: Heather Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network 

 In-Person Symposium

Friday, February 27, 2026

Morning Panel 

• Moderator: Wellington Smith, ASAPconnect 
• Panelists:
  • Ambria Bursey, Program Coordinator, Gompers Preparatory Academy
  • Tereka McCellan, ELOP Program Site Facilitator, Stockton Unified School District 
  • Ronnie Reeves, Site Supervior, Fullerton School District
  • Elia Salazar, After School Program Coordinator, Oxnard School Distict

Afternoon Panel 

• Moderator: Cori Ovi, Project Specialist I, Expanded Learning, Sacramento County Office of Education
• Panelists: 
  • Fatima Acuna, Operations and Grant Manager, After School All Stars, Los Angeles
  • Kim Cabais, Program Manager, California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC)
  • Lindsey Castillo, Education Programs Consultant, Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education
  • George Hernandez
  • Carlos Santini, CEO, Mizzen Education

Saturday, February 28, 2026

• Opening Keynote: Patrice Hill, Director for Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS), UC Davis
• Closing Keynote: Michael Funk, Director, Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education