Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference 

Each year the Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance hosts a conference for the OST field in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Department of Administration, Marshfield Clinic Health System and University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Continuing Education.


Thank You for Attending the 2024 Statewide OST Conference

Thank you to those who joined us at the 2024 Statewide OST Conference - your participation in both the in-person and virtual conference dates was invaluable, contributing significantly to the event's success.

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A Few Conference Highlights:

  • Pre-Conference Social: Thank you to Wisconsin Youth Company for sponsoring this event to foster connections and nourish participants.
  • Keynote Address by Chardé Hollins: Speaking on the crucial work of finding sustainable ways to maintain our passion and impact.
  • Breakout Sessions: From digital advocacy to strategies to support youth mental health, our workshops were buzzing with energy and new ideas.
  • Networking Opportunities: It was fantastic to see so many passionate professionals connecting and sharing their experiences.
  • Thank You to Our Partners: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Department of Administration, Marshfield Clinic Health System, and University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Continuing Education. Our partners help make all of this possible. 

We hope the conference was informative and inspiring for those who attended. Thank you once again for your participation. We look forward to seeing you at future events.


Your feedback is important to us, and we would love to hear your thoughts on this year's conference to help inform future events. If you attended the conference, please take a moment to complete our survey. 

Conference Evaluation