General FAQs
General FAQs
Please note that details, including rates, are reflected for the most current year and are subject to change.
What learning opportunities are offered?
The Symposium will provide participants the opportunity to build their capacity in the following areas;
- Academic/Tutoring
- Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma
- Attendance Strategies
- Bullying Prevention
- Career Pathways
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Effective Site Leadership
- Equity-driven practices
- Health & Wellness
- Homework Strategies
- Inspiring and Supporting Front Line Staff
- Integration w/School Day Behavior Guidance
- Leadership Development
- Positive Youth Development
- Project-Based Learning
- School and District Partnership
- Service Learning
- Social Emotional Learning
- Staff Supervision
- STEAM
- Summer Learning Programs
- Team Building
- The Quality Standards for Expanded Learning
- Using Data to Inform Practice
- Visual/Performing Arts
- Youth Development
- Youth Engagement
- Youth Leadership
Who attends the Symposium?
- Site Coordinators/ Site Leads
- Assistant Site Coordinators
- Program Directors
- Grant Managers
- Technical Assistance Providers
- District and County Office of Education staff
- Community-Based Organization leaders
- Site Coordinator Supporters and Champions
When and where is the 2026 Symposium?
The Site Coordinator Symposium will offer virtual and in-person engagement opportunities.
- Virtual (Via Zoom): February 4, 2026
- In-Person: February 27-28, 2026
Our In-Person Symposium will occur at the Hilton Long Beach in Long Beach, CA. A hotel group rooming block & rate will be shared soon.
What does the Symposium include?
The Site Coordinator Symposium offers opportunities to build capacity and community. Whether virtually or in person, we offer multiple workshops, keynote speakers, and community-building events.
Below is our Schedule At a Glance from our 2025 Site Coordinator Symposium in Sacramento, CA. Though this is from our last event, our 2026 Schedule will offer a similar outline.
How much is registration? Is there a discount for Site Coordinators?
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.
| Ticket Type | Virtual Ticket | In-Person Ticket |
| Early Registration (For Site Coordinators) | $75.00 | $200.00 |
| Early Registration (For Non-Site Coordinators) | $100.00 | $250.00 |
| General Registration (For Site Coordinators) | $85.00 | $225.00 |
| General Registration (For Non-Site Coordinators) | $125.00 | $275.00 |
| Late Registration (For Site Coordinators) | $95.00 | $250.00 |
| Late Registration (For Non-Site Coordinators) | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| Presenter Registration | $75.00 | |
| General Presenter Registration | $175.00 | |
| Late Presenter Registration | $250.00 |
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 pay the applicable non-presenter registration rates.
Registration dates will soon be announced!
What is included in registration?
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.
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
Will there be a hotel group rate?
A hotel group rate will be offered at the Hilton Long Beach in Long Beach, CA. The group rooming block & rates will be shared soon.
How can I present a Workshop?
We are especially seeking presentations from site coordinators! If a Site Coordinator is new to presenting, CAN is here to help and will provide resources to help build their presenting/facilitation skills.
We are also interested in workshops from those in leadership positions supporting site coordinators and those who will build the capacity of site coordinators and other attendees. Our goal is to offer workshops designed to build capacity and share promising practices to 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 CA.
Presenter Registration
The presenter rates outlined below apply to up to three presenters per workshop. If any of the three presenters are Site Coordinators, their registration rates will be waived. Workshops may have more than three presenters, but they will pay the applicable non-presenter registration rates.
| Ticket Type | Virtual Ticket | In-Person Ticket |
| Presenter Registration | $75.00 | |
| General Presenter Registration | $175.00 | |
| Late Presenter Registration | $250.00 |
Please click on and complete the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium Interest Form. Our planning Team will contact you when the Workshop RFP Application is available.
Click here to access the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium Interest Form
How do I Sponsor/Partner?
Interested in engaging as a Partner Sponsor? Please click on and complete the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium Interest Form, and our Planning Team will contact you when the Partner Sponsor Interest Form is available.
Click here to access the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium Interest Form
How do I engage/volunteer?
Interested in speaking as a Keynote speaker or Volunteering? Please click on and complete the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium Interest Form, and our Planning Team will contact you!
Click here to access the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium Interest Form
Who can I contact for support?
Our Symposium Support Team is happy to help!
For registration support, please contact Leslye Lugo at llugo@afterschoolnetwork.org
For general support, please contact:
- Melissa Perez at mperez@afterschoolnetwork.org
- Troy Selvey at tselvey@afterschoolnetwork.org