2026 Site Coordinator Symposium

Registration

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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.

Ticket Type	Dates	Virtual	In-Person
Early Registration (Site Coordinator)	8/11 – 10/5	$75	$200
Early Registration (Non-Site Coordinator)	8/11 – 10/5	$100	$250
General Registration (Site Coordinator)	10/6 – 11/30	$85	$225
General Registration (Non-Site Coordinator)	10/6 – 11/30	$125	$275
Late Registration (Site Coordinator)	12/1 – 1/14	$95	$250
Late Registration (Non-Site Coordinator)	12/1 – 1/14	$150	$300
Presenter Registration (Virtual)	10/6 – 11/30	$75	N/A
Presenter General Registration	10/6 – 11/30	N/A	$175
Presenter Late Registration	12/1 – 1/14	N/A	$250
Partner Sponsor Early Registration	8/11 – 10/5	N/A	$175
Partner Sponsor General Registration	10/6 – 11/30	N/A	$225
Partner Sponsor Late Registration	12/1 – 1/14	N/A	$300
(SSEL) System of Support for Expanded Learning Registration	8/11 – 1/14	$95	$225

Note: The presenter Rates outlined above apply to up to three presenters per workshop. The registration rates 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.

Presenter and Partner registration links will be provided via email upon confirmation. 

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
• Purchase Order: Payment in full within 30 days of invoice

Please note: Late Registration will require Credit Card payments 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. As of November 11, 2025, the room block is 85% SOLD OUT! We anticipate the hotel room block will sell out very quickly. Additional nearby hotels will be shared soon. 

• 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

Partner Sponsorship Opportunities!

Passion Meets Purpose!

Join us as a Partner Sponsor for the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium and connect with the heart of California’s Expanded Learning (EXL) and Out-of-School Time (OST) community. This is your chance to get in front of the leaders who make a difference every day — Site Coordinators, front-line practitioners, directors, supervisors, and program providers — all dedicated to supporting young people’s growth, success, and well-being.

As of November 7, 2025, our Partnership Tiers and Reception Sponsorships are officially SOLD OUT!
But great news - high-visibility opportunities are still available! You can elevate your organization’s presence through conference badge sponsorships, custom tote bags, or afternoon snack and beverage sponsorships. Please message us for a mock-up session!

These options offer powerful brand exposure and a unique way to connect with hundreds of EXL leaders. Let’s make your impact shine!

Download the Partner Menu

Click here to complete the Partner Interest Form

Questions or need support? Contact Troy Selvey at tselvey@afterschoolnetwork. 

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

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

Workshop 3: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM:

• Leaders II Society - BESTWENTY4

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

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

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

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

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

Special Guests & Plenary Speakers

Details coming soon!