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2026 Out of School Time Conference

October 28, 2026


What do I need to know about the conference?

Join us for an opportunity for out-of-school time professionals to gain information, education, and resources that will support their programs, staff, and participants.

Offered in partnership with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance, Department of Children and Families, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Administration, Continuing Education: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, YMCA of Wisconsin State Alliance, Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin State Alliance, Wisconsin Childcare Administrators Association, Northwest Connection, Milwaukee Public Schools, and Whitehall School District.

In-Person: October ​​28, 2026

The in-person Out-of-School Time Conference is intended to reach program coordinators, directors, and administrators. Individuals will walk away with ideas and inspiration to design and lead programs that offer a quality experience for their frontline staff and program participants. The in-person conference will take place at the Madison Marriott West, in Wisconsin.

​Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least four weeks in advance. Please contact UWSP Conferences at uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu.

Handouts and presentations we receive from presenters will be added below.

Monday, October 28, 2026

  1. Stress and Resilience: Strengthening Well-Being for Professionals Working with Children
  2. Moving From Managing Children’s Behavior to Fostering “self managers”
  3. Supporting Migrant Families in OST
  4. The Power of Four, Meeting the needs of our Youngest Learners

  • 5. Resources to Support Active Out-of-School Time
  • 6. STEM Health Careers
  • 7. 21st CCLC Grant Management
  • 8. Dealing with things before they escalate

9. Back Pocket Games and How to Teach Them

10. Building Relationships with Families In Your Program

11. Supporting Special Education in OST

12. Emotional Regulation with Adults and Children

13. UWSP Healthy LifeStars

14. Preventing Staff Burnout

15. Session to Change – DPI (maybe Michelle Graves)

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.