Making Schools Work Conference Schedule

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All 2023 conference events will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This schedule is subject to change, and new events may be added.

Tuesday, July 18

Time Event Location
9 a.m. –​ 5 p.m. Conference Registration Open City Hall Foyer
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m Preconference Workshops–Preregistration Required (Lunch Included)  Multiple Locations
1 p.m. Conference Begins  
1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. First Time Attendee Orientations to Making Schools Work Frameworks (Elementary, Middle, High, and Technology Centers) Multiple Locations

2 p.m. –  6 p.m.

 Exhibitor Set-Up Coastal Ballroom
2:30 p.m.  – 4 p.m.

Opening General Session

  • Opening Welcome
  • Pacesetter Awards
  • Keynote: Kevin Fleming
 Osceola Ballroom
4 p.m. Educational Escape Rooms Open Gainesville 1/2
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
5:30 p.m.  – 6:30 p.m. School/District/State Team Debriefing Sessions/SREB Coaching Sessions  Sign-up through
Google Form or at SREB Headquarters

Wednesday, July 19

Time Event Location
7 – 8 a.m. Coffee Exhibit Halls E & F – Lower Level
7 – 8:30 a.m. Education Marketplace Exhibitor Set-Up Coastal Ballroom
7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Conference Registration Opens City Hall Foyer
8 – 9 a.m. Featured Sessions Osceola Ballroom; Citrus Ballroom; Coastal 7/8; Coastal 9/10
8 a.m. Educational Escape Rooms Open Gainesville 1/2
9 a.m.

Opening:

  • Education Marketplace
  • ASCD Bookstore 
  • PBL Playground
  • Esports Arena
  • YouScience Certification Exams

Locations:

  • Coastal Ballroom
  • Coastal 1
  • Osceola 2
  • Coastal 6
  • Osceola 1
9 – 9:45 a.m. Education Marketplace Dedicated Time/Coffee Coastal Ballroom
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
10:30 – 4:30 p.m. Conference Registration @ SREB Headquarters SREB Conference Headquarters
11 – noon Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
noon – 1 p.m. Lunch Exhibit Halls E & F – Lower Level
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
2:30 – 3:30 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
3:30 pm

Closing:

  • Esports Arena
  • YouScience Certifications
  
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Networking Reception and Pacesetter Poster Sessions Coastal Ballroom and Foyer
4:30 p.m. Education Marketplace Closes  
4:45 – 6 p.m. School/District/State Team Debriefing Sessions/SREB Coaching Sessions Sign-up through
Google Form or at SREB Headquarters
5 p.m. Education Escape Rooms Close  

Thursday, July 20

Time Event Location
7 – 8 a.m. Coffee Exhibit Halls E & F – Lower Level
8 a.m.

Opening:

  • Education Marketplace
  • ASCD Bookstore 
  • PBL Playground
  • Esports Arena
  • YouScience Certification Exams
  • Educational Escape Rooms

Locations:

  • Coastal Ballroom
  • Coastal 1
  • Osceola 2
  • Coastal 6
  • Osceola 1
  • Gainesville 1/2
8 – 9 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch Exhibit Halls E & F – Lower Level
1 – 2 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
2:15 – 3:15 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
3 pm

Closing:

  • Education Marketplace
  • ASCD Bookstore
  • YouScience Certifications
  • PBL Playground
  • Esports Arena
  
3 – 6 p.m. Education Marketplace Exhibitor Take Down Coastal Ballroom
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Closing Keynote: Adam Welcome Osceola Ballroom
4:30 p.m. Education Escape Rooms Close  
4:45 – 6  p.m. School/District/State Team Debriefing Sessions/SREB Coaching Sessions Sign-up through
Google Form or at SREB Headquarters

Friday, July 21

Time Event Location
7:30  – 8:30 a.m. Coffee Exhibit Halls E & F – Lower Level
8 – 11:30 a.m. Business/Industry/Postsecondary Tours Transportation Center Departure
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Project Meetings Multiple Locations
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Multiple Locations
11:30 a.m. Conference Closes See you at MSW Nashville in 2024!