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 September 23rd and concludes after dinner on the 24th. Additional details are coming soon. To view the agenda, please click below.

  • DAY 1 | SEPTEMBER 23

    11:45a - Working Lunch

    12:00p - Welcome and State of the Movement Update

    12:30p - The Evolution of School Choice

    1:00p - School Choice Research – Education Spending & Competitive Effects

    2:15p - What Voters are Saying About School Choice

    3:00p - Daily Wrap Up / Closing Thoughts

    3:15p - Break

    5:30p - Reception

    6:00p - Dinner

    DAY 2 | SEPTEMBER 24

    8:00a - Breakfast

    • Location: Coronet Room

    8:30a - Building Capacity and Innovation in Education through Choice

    9:30a - Legal Considerations for School Choice Programs

    10:15a - Break

    10:30a - Leading on Choice: A Conversation with Legislative Leaders

    12:00p - Lunch

    12:45p - Implementing Programs for Long Term Success

    1:30p - Hear from School Choice Beneficiaries

    2:15p - Break

    2:30p - State Takeaways

    3:00p - Feedback from the Group

    3:15p - Optional Networking

    5:30 PM Offsite Dinner