NSLA’s Summer Starts in September Webinar + Meet & Greet

September 30 – October 1, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM EST

Join us for this free, dynamic two-day event designed to help program leaders, educators, and partners reflect on summer 2025 and gear up for an even stronger 2026.

Summer Starts in September Webinar + Meet & Greet

Day 1 Webinar: Reflection, Impact, and Innovation

An interactive webinar featuring lessons learned from summer 2025, how to measure and communicate your impact, funding strategies for 2026, innovative program approaches, workforce development highlights, and more. 

Day 2 Working Session: Connections, Collaboration, and 2026 Planning

An interactive space to connect with NSLA’s Professional Learning Community leads and meet key partners in breakout rooms. Walk away with resources, contacts, and next steps you need for 2026 planning. 

Professional Learning Community Breakouts on Day 2 will include:

    • Independent, Parochial, and Charter Schools 
    • Environment & Outdoor
    • School District Leaders
    • Public and Affordable Housing
    • Special Populations
    • Libraries and Literacy 
    • Health & Fitness
    • Arts Education
    • Youth Employment & Internships
    • Research, Evidence, and Practice Leaders
    • STEM & Medicine
    • Intermediaries & National Office
    • Early Learning Education Leaders

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who works with youth during the summer months or cares about summer learning: leaders from schools, community programs, camps, libraries, outdoor education programs, and more.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Thank you to our program partners: