Pre-Summit Webinar Series
Prepare Your Team. Maximize Your Time in San Francisco—and Beyond.
The IMA Pre-Summit Webinar Series is designed to help your team get the most out of the International MTSS Summit in San Francisco this July, while also extending learning through a complementary virtual experience.
Through a curated set of sessions leading up to the Summit, your team will build a shared foundation in key concepts, frameworks, and practices—so when you arrive, you’re ready to move beyond learning into meaningful discussion, collaboration, and action.
Summit
April 2026: Pre-Summit Learning
Start the conversation early—so your time in San Francisco—and your continued engagement beyond it—is focused, connected, and impactful..
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
8:30-9:15 AM [PST]
Welcome & Keynote Address
Start the Summit with a warm welcome and an inspiring keynote on MTSS as the Science of Student Success. Our selected speaker will highlight evidence-based strategies, leadership insights, and practical approaches to drive meaningful change in schools and districts around the world.
9:30-10:45 AM [PST]
Partners in Practice (PIP) Sessions
Co-facilitated by IMA Invited Speakers and spotlight schools, these sessions highlight real MTSS implementation journeys, including the challenges faced and results achieved. Each session offers consultation for school, district, or state-level teams before and after the IMA Global Summit.
11:00-11:45 PM [PST]
MTSS in Focus: Panel Discussions
Dynamic panels bring together educational leaders and MTSS experts to examine pressing topics across Behavior/SEL, Language & Literacy, and Integrated MTSS. Grounded in evidence and practice, these sessions clarify what works, why it works, and address common misconceptions—offering practical guidance for leaders.
12:00-1:00 PM [PST]
Lunch & Learn: Roundtable Connections
During our lunch break, connect with presenters and MTSS experts at designated tables for small-group discussions and practical guidance.
Teams of 10 or more can reserve a table in advance.
1:15-2:30 PM
Facilitated Problem-Solving Sessions
Before the Summit, IMA Invited Speakers share content through live and recorded webinars, allowing participants to preview material and begin application. During the Summit, fishbowl sessions allow attendees observe expert consultation as presenters reflect on implementation wins, challenges, and next steps.
2:45-3:45 PM
The Human AI: Ask the Experts
If the Science of Reading has taught us anything, it’s that educational researchers matter. Bring your toughest MTSS challenges and receive real-time guidance from leading experts—in person or through our virtual platform. Teams can send a runner, join a consultation space, or engage during team planning time to address fidelity, measurement, scaling, and implementation strategies.
4:00-6:00 PM
School Spotlight Poster Reception
Explore MTSS implementation & outcomes at the ground level through school-led poster presentations. Each poster highlights a single essential MTSS component, showcasing practical strategies, lessons learned, and real-world impact from schools doing the work every day.
Friday, July 31st, 2026
8:30-9:15 AM [PST]
State of Educational Science: Advancing MTSS Research & Implementation
Led by MTSS research experts, this session synthesizes insights from across the Summit—including poster sessions and practitioner-led discussions. IMA advisors highlight key themes, notable findings, and valuable resources shared throughout the conference, and identify priority research questions and collective next steps to advance MTSS practice and impact.
9:30-10:45 PM [PST]
Partners in Practice (PIP) Sessions
Co-facilitated by IMA Invited Speakers and spotlight schools, these sessions highlight real MTSS implementation journeys, including the challenges faced and results achieved. Each session offers consultation for school, district, or state-level teams before and after the IMA Global Summit.
12:30-1:30 PM [PST]
Lunch & Learn: Research Briefings
During lunch, enjoy research briefings paired with small-group discussions. Connect with presenters and MTSS experts at designated tables to ask questions, apply insights to your own context, and receive practical guidance. Teams of 10 or more can reserve a table in advance to ensure dedicated space for collaboration and planning.
11:00-12:15 PM
Facilitated Problem-Solving Sessions
Before the Summit, invited speakers share content through live and recorded webinars, allowing participants to preview material and begin application. During the Summit, fishbowl sessions allow attendees observe expert consultation as presenters reflect on implementation wins, challenges, and next steps.
1:45-3:30 PM
Implementation-in-Action Labs
Move your MTSS planning from insight to action in these expert-led implementation labs. Each session pairs a research expert with an implementation consultant to help teams tackle a real MTSS challenge—such as strengthening core instruction, improving Tier 2 fidelity, using data effectively, or aligning tiered supports. Teams plan and pressure-test strategies while receiving guidance to prevent common implementation breakdowns and support sustained improvement beyond the Summit.
*Agenda is subject to change.
Join Us for the IMA Awards Gala
Friday, July 31st, 2026 @ 5:30 PM PST
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.
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
They’re Here: The MTSS “How-To” Workshops
Additional Registration Required
You asked for the HOW.
We built it.
These full-day, interactive “How-To” Workshops are designed to move beyond theory and into the real work of implementation.
Each session is built to answer the question the field is asking most:
How do we actually do this—well, consistently, and at scale?
Participants will engage directly with national experts, collaborate with peers, and work through real-world challenges in a highly applied setting. Every workshop is designed to ensure you leave with practical tools, clear next steps, and strategies you can implement immediately. A 45-minute lunch break is included.
You’ll learn how to:
Identify and remove barriers that stall MTSS implementation
Strengthen Tier 1 literacy using structured, evidence-based practices
Build coherent, system-wide approaches to mathematics
Support educator wellness and create conditions for sustainable improvement
Align literacy instruction across all tiers for greater impact
Design effective MTSS systems for middle and high schools
Use data-based individualization (DBI) to strengthen Tier 3 supports
Lead reading success through aligned systems, data, and instruction
Turn vision into action by building inclusive, student-centered systems
Bring your team.
These workshops are designed for shared learning, aligned action, and immediate impact across your school or system.
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.
Sponsoring Partnership: Levels & Benefits
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Bronze Level Sponsor
Bronze Partner – $2,500
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 – $7,500
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 – $15,000
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 – $25,000
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