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MAKING MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTER SYMPOSIUM
FEB 21-23, 2027 | HILTON AUSTIN AIRPORT

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND!

 The Making Middle School Matter Symposium is open to all middle school administrators and educators and will focus on research-proven practices that can be implemented school-wide. The symposium will feature a range of keynotes and breakout sessions. Unlike other professional development events or conferences, this program will draw content solely from high-quality research and translate that research into practical knowledge bites so that practices and strategies can be replicated in schools and classrooms.

This Middle School Symposium offers targeted, evidence-based development specifically for middle school leaders:

  • Evidence-Based Implementation: Research-proven, school-wide practices translated into practical “knowledge bites” for immediate campus use.
  • Specialized Middle School Focus: Keynotes and breakout sessions led by elite practitioners and experts dedicated exclusively to middle-level education.
  • Model Campus Insights: Live demonstrations and proven strategies from designated “Texas Schools to Watch” campuses.
  • Cutting-Edge Strategy: Instructional support and administrative tools designed to address the specific challenges faced by 2026 educators.
  • Strategic Solutions: An Exhibit Showcase featuring curated products and services engineered to improve student achievement and learning outcomes.

This will be three days of dynamic and practical learning that you can implement at your campus immediately. Register today and bring your school team to this excellent training FOCUSED ON THE MIDDLE!

2026 National Schools to Watch Conference
June 25-27, 2026 | Washington D.C.

Don't forget to check out the 2026 National Schools to Watch Conference, a one-of-a-kind event bringing together passionate middle-level educators from across the nation. This conference is rooted in the Schools to Watch (STW) model, showcasing specific practices and programs that are enhancing student learning and development.

With inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on sessions, and peer-led learning opportunities, this event is designed to foster growth, connections, and inspiration. We invite you to be part of this unique journey of professional development and celebration! 

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