Making Schools Work Conference Schedule
All 2022 conference events will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
This schedule is subject to change, and new events may be added.
Our schedule this year is staggered to give attendees greater flexibility and choice, with longer breaks between sessions and an extended lunch period. See what it looks like with this downloadable visual schedule (PDF).
| Conference Event by Date | Time (All Times Central) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 19 | |
| Registration Open | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Concurrent Sessions and Pre-Conference Workshops | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| GREAT Program Convening and Luncheon | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| Education Marketplace and Escape Rooms Open | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Making Schools Work Orientations for the Elementary and Middle Grades, High Schools and Technology Centers | 11 a.m. – noon |
| Optional State Meetings, Networked Improvement Community Meetings and Team Meetings | 1 – 2 p.m. |
| Opening General Session and Pacesetter Awards | 2:30 – 4 p.m. |
| Networking Reception, Pacesetter Poster Session and Prize Giveaway | 4 – 5 p.m. |
| Optional State Meetings, Networked Improvement Community Meetings and Team Meetings | 5 – 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 20 | Time |
| Morning Coffee | 7 – 8 a.m. |
| Early Bird Walks/Runs and SREB Service Chats | 7 – 8 a.m. |
| Registration and Education Marketplace Open | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Escape Rooms and Networking Lounge Open | 8 a.m. – noon |
| Concurrent Sessions | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| Sponsored Refreshment Break in the Education Marketplace | 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Refreshment Break (General) | 9:30 – 10 a.m. |
| TCTW Advisory Council and Lunch (invitation only) | 11 – 1 p.m. |
| Lunch | 11:30 – 1 p.m. |
| Wednesday General Session and Keynote | 1 – 2 p.m. |
| Sponsored Refreshment Break in the Education Marketplace | 2 – 3:30 p.m. |
| Refreshment Break (General) | 2:30 – 3 p.m. |
| Concurrent Sessions | 2:30 – 5 p.m. |
| Optional State Meetings, Networked Improvement Community Meetings and Team Meetings | 5 – 6 p.m. |
| Career Pathways Cocktail Hour Sponsored by Territorium (ticket required) | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, July 21 | Time |
| Morning Coffee | 7 – 8 a.m. |
| Early Bird Walks/Runs and SREB Service Chats | 7 – 8 a.m. |
| Registration Open | 8 a.m. – noon |
| Education Marketplace, Networking Lounge and Escape Rooms Open | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Concurrent Sessions | 8 a.m. – noon |
| Sponsored Refreshment Break in the Education Marketplace | 9 – 10:30 a.m. |
| Refreshment Break (General) | 9:30 – 10 a.m. |
| Lunch | 11:30 – 1 p.m. |
| Concurrent Sessions | 1:30 – 4 p.m. |
| Sponsored Refreshment Break in the Education Marketplace | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
| Refreshment Break (General) | 1:30 – 2 p.m. |
| Closing General Session and Keynote | 4 – 5 p.m. |
| Optional State Meetings, Networked Improvement Community Meetings and Team Meetings | 5 – 6 p.m. |
| Closing Celebration | 5:30 – 7 p.m. |
| Friday, July 22 | Time |
| Morning Coffee | 7 – 8 a.m. |
| SREB Service Chats | 7 – 11 a.m. |
| Industry Tours* – Tour times vary by site. Check our website, program and app for details. | 8 a.m. – noon |
| Concurrent Sessions | 8 a.m. – noon |
| GREAT Program Convening | 8 a.m. – noon |
| Optional State Meetings, Networked Improvement Community Meetings and Team Meetings | 8 a.m. – noon |
| Conference Adjourns | Noon |