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

Early Bird Registration: $315 through February 15th (opening soon)
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!

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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!


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