IMA Global Summit
MTSS: The Science of School Improvement
Join the leaders who are shaping the future of evidence-based education worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A conference that centers and supports implementation.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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(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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
