MAKING MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTER SYMPOSIUM
FEB 21-23, 2027 (SUN-TUE) | HILTON AUSTIN AIRPORT

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 focused on the specific needs of the middle school campus. 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.

KATHLEEN ECKERT | DARYL WILLIAMS | DR. RON WOODARD

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.

Awesome Keynote Sessions:
Kathleen Eckert - ABCs of School Culture
Daryl Williams - You've Got What it Takes
Dr. Ron Woodard - Pouring from an Empty Cup: The Power of Taking Care of You

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!