IMA Global Summit

MTSS: The Science of School Improvement

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July 29-Aug 1, 2026 in San Francisco, CA

July 29-Aug 1, 2026 in San Francisco, CA

The IMA Global Summit arrives in San Francisco, July 29–31, 2026 with in-depth workshops on August 1 for extended team implementation support and consultation.

The IMA Global Summit is designed to help educational leaders move beyond passive learning to active implementation. Guided by this year’s theme, “MTSS: Science of School Improvement,” the Summit focuses on strengthening Tier 1 for all students, delivering timely supplemental interventions, and making data-based decision-making the everyday norm.

Why attend the IMA Global Summit 2026?

Wednesday

July 29

Welcome Reception

Thursday-Friday

July 30-31

IMA Global Summit

Saturday

August 1

Full-Day Workshops

Who Should Attend

Teacher Leaders & Interventionists – Learn how to design, deliver, and adjust tiered instruction using data, leaving with classroom-ready intervention plans.

School Psychologists & Specialists – Learn how assessment, progress monitoring, entitlement, and eligibility decisions work within MTSS—and leave with protocols that support both prevention and special education decision-making.

School Leaders (Principals & Coaches) – Learn how to align instruction, intervention, and teaming structures—and leave with a revised, actionable school MTSS implementation plan.

Researchers & Higher Education – Learn how to translate research into usable guidance for practitioners and design partnerships that support implementation at scale.

District & Regional Leaders – Learn how to evaluate system coherence, prioritize initiatives, and create a scalable MTSS rollout plan across schools.

Consultants & Professional Service Providers – Learn how to diagnose implementation barriers, support systems-level change, and refine service models using MTSS implementation science.

State & Policy Leaders – Learn how to align policy, funding, and accountability systems with MTSS—and leave with a roadmap for statewide implementation and sustainability.

Global & International Education Leaders – Learn how to adapt MTSS principles across contexts and leave with a context-specific implementation plan grounded in evidence.

Team participation is strongly encouraged: The greatest progress happens when all voices are present, developing shared understanding and collective clarity to move the needle on student learning—together. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

Virtual registration is available for those colleagues unable to travel during this time.

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A Conference Like No Other.

Activate Team Learning

Activate Coherent Learning for Leadership—Engage with session content before the Summit through innovative session types that foster sustained team learning.

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Learn from (and with) Experts

Engage with Research and Practice Experts— Collaborate with your leadership team alongside MTSS researchers and educational leaders to solve real implementation challenges.

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Join the Celebration.

Celebrate Real Impact on Student Learning—Honor research and leadership experts and learn from real evidence of school, district, and state successes.

Learn about the MTSS Awards Gala

A conference that centers and supports implementation.

  • Welcome Reception

    Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM for a special Welcome Reception hosted by the IMA Advisory Council. This is your opportunity to connect with some of the most influential leaders and legends in educational research, meet fellow practitioners doing the hard work of MTSS implementation, and build meaningful relationships before the Summit even begins!

  • Partners in Practice (PIP) Sessions

    Co-facilitated by Invited Speakers and spotlight schools, these sessions showcase real implementation journeys by sharing the challenges they encountered along the way to achieving results.

    Each PIP session includes consultation services for a school, district, or state-level team before (and after) the IMA Global Summit.

  • Powerful Panel Discussions

    Dynamic panels featuring educational leaders and MTSS experts engage in conversations on the field’s most pressing and often misunderstood topics. Bridging scientific evidence with real-world practice, these sessions illuminate what works, why it works, and clarify common misconceptions that continue to circulate throughout our profession.

    These powerful discussions are designed to bring much-needed clarity, coherence to a field too often clouded by mixed messages and outdated assumptions.

  • Facilitated Problem-Solving Sessions

    Invited Speakers will share their session content via live and recorded webinars ahead of the Global Summit, allowing participants to preview material and begin application of their new learning.

    During the Summit, these sessions will leverage the power a fishbowl observation protocol to reflect on their implementation wins, challenges, and next steps directly with the lead presenter while the audience observes expert consultation in action.

  • Inaugural IMA Awards Gala

    Join us for a special evening to celebrate the official launch of the Journal of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (JMTSS), the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing MTSS research and practice worldwide.

    The evening will also honor exceptional leaders through the inaugural MTSS Hall of Fame Inductions, recognizing individuals and organizations whose work has made a lasting impact on educational systems, leadership capacity, and learner outcomes.

    This special fundraising event for IMA will become an annual tradition — providing a critical space to celebrate those who have shaped the field and continue to advance evidence-based leadership and implementation worldwide.

  • Extended Learning Workshops

    Join us for optional full-day workshops designed for state, district, and site-level leadership teams seeking deeper learning and collaboration. These 6-hour, in-depth sessions will be hosted by IMA partner organizations and provide evidence-based, job-alike professional learning opportunities focused on practical application, implementation, and sustained systems improvement.

Register Early and Save Big!

  • (Extreme) Early Bird Registration! $395

    For the bold & committed. Lock in our lowest price before the venue is even announced. If you know the IMA Global Summit will be amazing (maybe you participated back in 2019 or 2020), this is your tier! Limited quantity—when it’s gone, it’s gone.

  • Early Bird Registration - $575

    Plan ahead, save big. Secure your spot at a reduced rate and get first access to program updates, speaker drops, and travel tips as they roll out. Available when (Extreme) Early Bird tickets sell out. Ends March 1st, 2026.

  • Standard Registration - $745

    Join the movement. Full access to the two-day Global Summit experience—evidence, insight, and connections to move your educational system forward. Team discounts will available during this time.

Not ready to register? Send us an RSVP so we can plan something spectacular!

Sponsoring Partnership: Levels & Benefits

  • Bronze Level Sponsor

    Bronze Partner – $5,000 annually

    Logo placement on IMA website partner page

    Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor at IMA conferences

    Discounted registration for one staff member to attend IMA Global Summit

    Access to some IMA organizational partner networking events

  • Silver Level Sponsor

    Silver Partner – $10,000 annually

    Logo displayed on IMA website and select digital communications

    Recognition as a Silver Sponsor at IMA conferences

    Discounted exhibit table at IMA Global Summit

    Discounted registration for up to two staff members at the IMA Global Summit

    Mention in Annual IMA Partner Recognition List

    Access to some IMA organizational partner networking events

  • Gold Level Sponsor

    Gold Partner – $25,000 annually

    Prominent logo placement on IMA website and digital communications

    Recognition as a Gold Sponsor at IMA Global Summit

    Complimentary exhibit table at one IMA Summit

    One free conference registration

    Highlight in a quarterly IMA Partner Spotlight

    Invitations to exclusive networking events with researchers and thought leaders

  • Platinum Level Sponsor

    Platinum Partner – $50,000 annually

    Premier logo placement on IMA website, newsletters, and global communications (international reach)

    Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor at all IMA events and IMA Global Summit

    Complimentary exhibit table and two registrations for IMA Global Summit

    Featured partner spotlight in an IMA publication or webinar

    Opportunity to co-host a webinar or panel session with IMA experts

    Priority consideration for collaborative research or policy initiatives

We’ll see you soon—wherever you are.

Catch us when we’re in your part of the world; virtual attendance will always be available.

July 2027: Bangkok, Thailand

July 2028: East Coast, USA

July 2029: Western Europe

July 2030: West Coast, USA