NAEHCY’S 38th Annual Conference
Pathways With Promise: Centering Students, Strengthening Systems
The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) is proud to announce the 38th Annual NAEHCY Conference, the nation’s premier gathering focused on advancing educational access and success for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Join education leaders, nonprofit professionals, service providers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates from across the country for a dynamic and impactful convening dedicated to strengthening systems and centering the voices and experiences of students.
Conference Quick Links
Who Should Attend?
The NAEHCY Conference brings together a diverse network of professionals and partners, including:
- McKinney-Vento liaisons and state coordinators
- Early childhood education providers and program leaders
- K–12 educators and administrators
- Postsecondary educators and support staff
- Child welfare and juvenile justice professionals
- Housing and community-based service providers
- Researchers, advocates, and policymakers
What to Expect?
Participants will engage in a comprehensive learning experience designed to inform, inspire, and equip:
- Interactive breakout sessions across six learning tracks
- Powerful general sessions featuring national leaders and voices with lived experience
- Specialized programming for early childhood, K–12, and postsecondary systems
- Opportunities for networking and collaboration across sectors
- Tools and resources to support immediate implementation in your community
Be Part of the Movement
The 38th Annual NAEHCY Conference is more than a convening. It is a call to action. Together, we will strengthen our collective impact, build pathways with promise, and ensure that every student experiencing homelessness is seen, supported, and successful.
Conference Theme
Pathways With Promise: Centering Students, Strengthening Systems reflects NAEHCY’s commitment to ensuring that every child and youth experiencing homelessness has access to stable, high-quality educational opportunities and the support needed to thrive.
Center students
by elevating their voices, experiences, and leadership in shaping programs and policies
Strengthen systems
through cross-system collaboration across education, housing, child welfare, juvenile justice, and community-based organizations
Build pathways
that lead to long-term success, from early childhood through postsecondary education and career readiness
Deliver on promise
by translating policy into practice and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students