Apr 30
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May 3, 2024
BOOST's goal is to inspire youth, inspire learning, and inspire change
Join the largest, most recognized, and comprehensive global convening for after school, expanded learning, and in and out-of-school time professionals.
BOOST is an all-inclusive convening supporting global educators and youth development professionals working with children, youth, families, communities, and during the in-school and out-of-school time hours. This conference is designed to rejuvenate your passion, boost your direction for quality programming and provide tools and resources that will inspire you to create change.
Experience the latest trends and research in innovative and quality in and out-of-school time programming, network and team-build with more than 3,000 global in and out-of-school time professionals, and select from over 200 exceptional workshops to help you learn and grow.
BOOST Conference 2024 partners include companies such as California AfterSchool Network (CAN), KinderCare, Think Together, Lego Education, ProSolve, WoodCraft Rangers, ZTag, 6Crickets, Amazing Athletes, and more. The BOOST Conference Exhibit Hall features vendors from After School Music Academy, BOOST Collaborative, California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC), LEGO Education, Playworks, Mastery Coding, Science Action Club, STEM Center USA, Disney Imagination Campus, STEMfinity, and more.
Join the conference to be part of a dynamic community of innovative leaders committed to improving education for all students.
BOOST Live Podcast Lounge
BOOST Live Podcast Lounge provides an intimate setting where attendees are a part of a live podcast audience. Podcasters will interview thought leaders, facilitate Q&A sessions, and expert panels all in front of a live audience! Be a part of the conversation, learning, and podcast community, live at BOOST.
To Love and to Serve- Student Commitment & Engagement
Hamish Brewer
Award-Winning Educator and Principal, Author, International Speaker
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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Founder of Center for Youth Wellness & Former Surgeon General of California
BOOST Talks: Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change.
Jodi Grant
Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance, Washington, D.C.
Dominique Smith, Ed.D.
Chief of Educational Services and Teacher Support, Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, CA
You have attended workshops, networking events, met with exhibitors - now what? Take this opportunity to intentionally connect with your colleagues and begin your action planning and next steps. We have complimentary meeting space for you and your team to retreat and begin the process to focus on ideas and setting goals for the end-of-year, summer, and upcoming school year.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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May 3, 2024
Palm Springs Convention Center | 277 N Avenida Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262
Booth:
Alan Sitomer
CEO and Founder of Mastery Coding
Alan is Mastery Coding's CEO and a California Teacher of the year award winner who has written 22 books. He left the classroom and started this company because he sees the opportunity for students to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through obtaining jobs in emerging technologies.
Peter Polygalov
Director of Marketing
Peter oversees the creation and integration of the marketing department’s content, assets, ads, campaigns, and outreach. He has been with Mastery Coding from the very start and is here to use his marketing skills to make sure your school gets the positive attention and support it deserves.
Sabrina Spadafino
Director of Academic Services
Sabrina has been in the field of education for over 10 years. She transitioned into the K12 world while working as a District Administrator with the Houston Independent School District and has always valued STEM education for all students as a way to level the playing field in educational equity and quality.