SAN DIEGO, CA

September 23-24, 2025 | Hotel del Coronado

Join the American Federation for Children Growth Fund, fellow lawmakers, and school choice advocates for three days in beautiful San Diego at the Hotel del Coronado to exchange school choice strategies and solutions that can benefit families.

Programming begins at 11 AM PT on the 23rd and concludes after dinner on the 24th. Additional details are coming soon. To view last year’s agenda, please click below.

  • DAY 1 Septemer 23rd 

    11:45 Lunch  

    12:00 Welcome and State of the Movement Update 

    12:30 The Evolution of School Choice 

    1:00 School Choice Research & Myth Busting  

    2:00 What Voters are Saying About School Choice  

    3:00 Growing the Tent to Create Opportunities for Kids  

    3:45 State Discussion Groups  

    4:15 Break 

    5:30 Reception  

    6:00 Dinner  

    DAY 2 September 24th 

    8:00 Breakfast  

    8:30 Stories of Impact: Hear directly from school choice beneficiaries and families 

    9:30 Legal Considerations for School Choice Programs 

    10:15 Break 

    10:45 Avoiding Implementation Pitfalls 

    11:30 Sparking Educational Innovation - Emerging School Models  

    12:15 Lunch 

    1:00 Take it from a Speaker (Hear from current and former Speakers from around the country) 

    2:15 State Discussion Groups  

    2:45 Feedback from the Group 

    3:15 Optional Networking 

    5:30 Reception/Dinner (Offsite) 

    Note: Active participation from attendees is encouraged in all sessions throughout the agenda.