Conference Attendees
Spark Student Achievement
Join us in Nashville, July 14-17, 2026
Join us at SREB’s 2026 Making Schools Work Conference, a powerful professional learning event for K-12 teachers, counselors, principals, technology center directors and state and district education agency personnel.
SREB Summer Conferences Highlights
Hear attendees from our 2024 Making Schools Work Conference share their powerful experiences. Join us in 2026!
Registration
Registration for our 2026 conference in Nashville is now open. You can register through our conference registration system.
Join us July 14-17 for four days of hands-on professional learning and networking with colleagues.
You can find the following registration information below:
Schedule at a Glance
Each year we have exciting speakers and events. While we get the plan in place for 2026, check out last year’s conference schedule to see what a day at our conference is like!
See Our 2026 Keynote and Featured Speakers
Every year, we have a keynote address at both of our general sessions. We also have featured speakers throughout the conference, two each on both Wednesday and Thursday morning and afternoon.
You can see the caliber of speakers we will have at the 2026 Making Schools Work Conference by checking out our keynote and featured speakers below.
Learning Communities
In addition to attending the 2026 conference, you will be able to join one of three learning communities – each offering additional topic-focused sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
Each learning community is a $200 add-on to the general conference registration fee, and it includes all of the following in addition to everything included with the conference registration:
Pacesetter and Leadership Awards
Do you have a school that meets the Gene Bottoms Pacesetter Award standards? If so, we hope that you will nominate them for a Pacesetter award. Nominations are open from October-January each year.
Team, Social and Networking Events
Whether you need a place to gather with your team, you want to add on some fun to your conference experience or you want to connect with others and learn new skills, we have options for you.
Attendee Service Center
Our attendee service center is the way to access everything you need for the conference.
Before the conference, you can use it to register and create add-ons to your registration.
During the conference, you can use it to find handouts and session information.
After, you can evaluate sessions and receive your certificate of appreciation there.
