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2026 National School-Based Health Care Conference
June 23-25, 2026 | American University Washington College of Law
Learn from the SBHC field
Join us at American University Washington College of Law for “Stronger Together: Building Healthy Futures for Every Child.” With more than 4,000 school-based health centers nationwide, collaboration is at the heart of advancing care and access for children, adolescents, and families. Health care professionals, education leaders, youth, and advocates will come together to connect, spark new ideas, and gain actionable strategies—leaving energized, inspired, and ready to make a bigger impact in their communities.
Registration Fees
Early-bird registration rates expire on May 15
General Registration
Early Bird: $650
General: $750
Presenter Registration
Early Bird: $600
General: $700
Student Registration
Early Bird: $400
General: $500
‘Be the Change’ Youth Training Registration
Single Fee: $150
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Registration
Registration
Registration Fee
The registration fee covers general session workshops, plenary sessions, an evening reception, continuing education fees, and a box lunch on the main conference days. We do not offer a group rate or a one-day rate. Early-bird registration rates expire on May 15. After this date, the general, presenter, and student registration rates increase by $100.
Special Rates
You must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the time of registration to qualify for the student rate. Proof of student status, in the form of a letter from your registrar’s office, must be emailed to convention@sbh4all.org. To qualify for the youth rate, you must be enrolled as a full-time high school student at the time of registration and submit the completed consent and chaperone forms. Workshop and poster presenters receive a special presenter rate for the conference.
Cancellation
Registration cancellation must be in writing via email to convention@sbh4all.org by June 5, 2026. A $50 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be issued after this date. An alternate attendee will be accepted in place of a canceled registrant. The request must be made in writing via email to convention@sbh4all.org. If you cannot find an alternative, please consider donating to the School-Based Health Alliance.
Conference Location and Accommodations
Conference Location and Accommodations
Conference Location
American University Washington College of Law
4300 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Accommodations
Conference attendees must secure their hotel arrangements. The School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) will not have a dedicated hotel room block for this conference. Several hotels are near the American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) event space. Click here for the accommodations near the campus. SBHA and AUWCL do not endorse any hotel or guarantee room availability.
Campus housing accommodations are available from mid-May to mid-August through AUWCL’s partnership with American University Conferences & Guest Services (AU), located less than a mile from the event space. If interested, visit www.american.edu/ucgs or contact them at conferences@american.edu.
Preliminary Schedule
Preliminary Schedule
| Day | Time | Event |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 12:00–5:00 p.m. | Registration Desk Open |
| 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Preconference Events | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Desk Open |
| 8:45–10:30 a.m. | Opening Plenary | |
| 10:30–10:45 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Session A | |
| 12:00–12:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 12:15–1:30 p.m. | Session B | |
| 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Lunch Break (Box lunch provided) | |
| 2:30–3:45 p.m. | Session C | |
| 3:45–4:00 p.m. | Break | |
| 4:00–5:15 p.m. | Session D | |
| 5:15–6:30 p.m. | Evening Reception & Poster Session (Lite Fare) | |
| Thursday, June 25 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Desk Open |
| 8:45–10:30 a.m. | Closing Plenary & Awards | |
| 10:30–10:45 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Session E | |
| 12:00–12:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 12:15–1:30 p.m. | Session F | |
| 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Lunch Break (Box lunch provided) | |
| 2:30–3:45 p.m. | Session G | |
| 3:45–4:00 p.m. | Break | |
| 4:00–5:15 p.m. | Session H |
Pre-Conference
Pre-Conference
Pre-conference workshops are focused, interactive sessions held before the main conference, designed to offer in-depth training, skill-building, or intensive discussions on specific topics. Pre-conferences will be offered on Tuesday, June 23, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and will cost an additional $100.
'Be the Change' Youth Training Program
'Be the Change' Youth Training Program
The School-Based Health Alliance has a distinct training program just for youth at the National School-Based Health Care Conference, June 23-25, 2026. The ‘Be the Change’ Youth Training Program is designed to provide an opportunity for youth to connect with like-minded peers from around the country who are passionate leaders of change in their schools and communities. ‘Be the Change’ participants network with each other and school-based health care advocates at the conference and engage in various workshops pertaining to health, education, policy, and leadership.
Capitol Hill Visits
Capitol Hill Visits
The School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) encourages attendees to schedule visits with their congressional offices if you are able during your time in Washington, D.C. Please note, attendees must schedule these visits. SBHA will not schedule these visits on your behalf. The House and Senate will be in session the week of the conference. You can contact your state’s members of Congress through their website. If you have any questions, please contact SBHA’s Vice President of Policy, Zach Scott, at zscott@sbh4all.org.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
The School-Based Health Alliance is applying to provide continuing education credits. The cost is included in the registration fee. Attendees could earn up to 16 CEU hours.
Award Nominations
Award Nominations
More information coming soon.
Accessibility
Accessibility
We are committed to creating a conference experience where all participants can fully engage, learn, and connect. We strive to remove barriers and provide thoughtful supports that respect individual needs and preferences. If you require specific accommodations or have questions about access, please contact us at convention@sbh4all.org at least two weeks in advance of the event. We welcome the opportunity to work with attendees to ensure a positive and successful conference experience.