Conference Helpful Information

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2025 attendees in the educational escape room

Justify Your Attendance

We know that many schools and districts are making hard financial decisions, and they want to spend their budget on professional development and education conferences that will actually get them the most value.

That is why we have made it as easy as possible by providing you with all of the materials you need to justify your attendance. 

Below, you will find all of the following:

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2025 attendees ask an SREB team member a question

Conference FAQs
Have questions? We're here to help.

The Making Schools Work Conference brings attendees, SREB staff and invited speakers together to form lasting communities of practice.

Before, during or after this year’s events, if you have a question, we’re here to help – just let us know.

In the meantime, here are answers to questions we’re frequently asked.

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2025 attendees enjoy their session

Who Attends the Making Schools Work Conference

The Making Schools Work Conference has sessions for everyone in education. Here is a breakdown of our past attendees:

Title

Attendance

Makeup

School/CTE Administrator 38%
Teachers 34%
Counselor, Instructional Coach, Coaches and Other 24%
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Press Releases

Here is where you will find all conference-related press releases, including announcements about Pacesetter winners.

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2025 attendees take notes at the conference

Conference Lessons

It is always sad when the conference ends, but the learning doesn’t have to stop just because the conference is over. 

We have lots of ways to keep the stories and lessons coming all year long. Through our newsletter and blog, we make sure that you keep getting great insights on education all year long.