MARCH 1-3, 2026 (Sun-Tue) | HILTON AUSTIN AIRPORT

Early Bird Registration: $315 through February 15th
Regular Registration: $365 After February 15th

The 10th Annual 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. Plan now to attend this great training!

Hilton Austin Airport Hotel Link

Conference Registration

Session Information will be posted soon!

The MMSM Symposium offers:

Research-proven practices that can be implemented school-wide
Outstanding keynotes and breakout sessions
A conference focused on the middle-level
Cutting-edge presentations from some of the best middle-level practitioners
Strategies suited for current situations faced by teachers and administrators
Demonstrations from Texas School to Watch model campuses
Outstanding research-based strategies to support middle level instruction
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk

This will be three days of dynamic and practical learning that you can implement at your campus immediately.

Great Speakers and Training from experts in all areas of the Middle Level Education.
An Exhibit Showcase with representatives who can deliver solutions to help schools improve student learning and achievement through their products and services.
Presentations from Award-Winning Texas Schools to Watch Campuses.
Plan on attending this excellent training FOCUSED ON THE MIDDLE!

Tentative Schedule:

Monday, March 2, 2026
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM | REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS OPEN
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM | COFFEE & TEA
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | MORNING GENERAL SESSION
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITS
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - SET 3
10:15 - 11:05 AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - SET 4
11:05 AM - 12:30 PM | LUNCH BUFFET PROVIDED / VISIT EXHIBITORS
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - SET 5
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM | SNACK BREAK AND VISIT EXHIBITS
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - SET 6
2:20 PM - 2:45 PM | SNACK BREAK AND VISIT EXHIBITS
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | SCHOOLS TO WATCH AWARDS CEREMONY
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM | BREAKFAST
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - SET 7
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - SET 8
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | BREAK
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | CLOSING GENERAL SESSION - With Andrew Marotta
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM | SCHOOLS TO WATCH TRAINING / LUNCH (For Newly Designated Campus Staff Only)

Need to request a cancellation/refund? By email only. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected] by the early registration deadline.