The International MTSS Association is pleased to announce:

The Global Summit.

Join the leaders who are shaping the future of evidence-based education worldwide.

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July 30-31, 2026 in San Francisco, CA

July 30-31, 2026 in San Francisco, CA

The IMA Global Summit arrives in San Francisco, July 30–31, 2026 with in-depth workshops on August 1 for extended team implementation support and consultation.

Why attend the IMA Global Summit 2026?

The IMA Global Summit is engineered to help educational leaders move beyond passive learning to active implementationstrengthening Tier 1 for all, delivering timely supplemental interventions, and making data-based decision-making the everyday norm.

Wednesday

July 29

Welcome Reception

Thursday-Friday

July 30-31

IMA Global Summit

Saturday, August 1

July 30-31st

Full-Day Workshops

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discussions are designed to bring much-needed clarity, coherence to a field too often clouded by mixed messages and outdated assumptions.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

Who Should Attend

Teacher Leaders & Interventionists – Strengthening tiered instruction and ensuring effective implementation across classrooms.

School & District Administrators – Aligning systems for coherence, sustainability, and results.

State & Regional Support Providers – Guiding implementation at scale through coaching, policy, and technical assistance.

Researchers & University Partners – Advancing the science of learning and leading through evidence and collaboration.

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.

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. Team discounts will also be available; 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 may be 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