Registration for the GELYDA conference, The Science and Practice of Extended Learning, Youth Development, and Wellbeing, in Reykjavik Iceland from June 11–13, 2025, is open.

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The Global Extended Learning and Youth Development Association
(GELYDA)

Scholarship, Evidence Based Practice and Policy of Development, Learning and Well-Being

The Global Extended Learning and Youth Development Association (GELYDA-pronounced GELIDA) is a new international membership organization dedicated to understanding, supporting, and improving expanded opportunities for learning, development, and thriving in schools, afterschool and summer programs, and communities.

Extended learning and development is an essential educational, public health and public safety concern, a fact that should bring it to the fore of policy, practice and research in every locality, country, and global community.

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Registration open on 2/15!

Upcoming GELYDA Biannual Conference

Interested in learning and shaping the evolving worldwide advancement of young peoples' development, learning and resilience?

On every continent there are innovative approaches to policy, research and practice to make the most of non-school hours. In 2023 we founded GELYDA to create the link between scholarship, new practices and programming as well as creating national and international systems. After a very successful virtual inaugural symposium in May 2024 we are now going to host a hybrid conference in Reykjavik Iceland in June 2025, gathering in person and for those who are not able to join, offering online components to promote participation for all.

Registration for the GELYDA conference, The Science and Practice of Extended Learning, Youth Development, and Wellbeing, in Reykjavik Iceland from June 11–13, 2025, is open. Please visit https://gelyda2025.hi.is/register/ to learn more and upcoming deadlines are listed below. Virtual offerings from the conference to be announced soon.