Together We Grow: Advancing Student Success Through MTSS

The Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports Technical Assistance Center (MiMTSS TA Center), in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) invites you to join us for the 21st Annual MTSS Conference: Together We Grow: Advancing Student Success Through MTSS.

This two-day conference brings together state, regional, and local educational leaders, educators, and community and family partners, to learn from national experts and Michigan implementers, strengthen MTSS implementation, and improve school environments and student outcomes.

Conference Information

Dates:

November 19-20, 2026

In Person:

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing, MI

Cost: $125 for one day | $250 for both days

Parking: Approximately $10-$15 per day

Virtual:

Can’t attend in-person? Join the virtual conference experience happening simultaneously with the in-person conference! Virtual attendees will have access to both keynote sessions live, along with 12 pre-recorded breakout sessions.

Cost: $75

Registration closes Friday, November 6, 2026.

Register Today!

Schedule

Thursday, November 19

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Check-In & Breakfast*

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM - Welcome & Kickoff

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Day 1 Keynote

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM - Breakout Sessions 1

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch*, Lunchtime Showcase

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Breakout Sessions 2

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM - Breakout Sessions 3

Friday, November 20th

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Check-In & Breakfast*

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM - Welcome & Introductions

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Day 2 Keynote

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM - Breakout Sessions 4

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM - Breakout Sessions 5

*Breakfast will be provided both days. Lunch will be provided on Thursday. Mid-morning snacks and grab-and-go lunch will be provided on Friday.

Highlighted National Speakers

Keynote Speakers:

Day 1 - Thursday, November 19: Dr. David Moore - “Wired to Lead Fast: The Systems Behind Extraordinary Results”
Day 2 - Friday, November 20: Dr. Sarah Powell - “Instruction and Intervention in Math”

Additional Featured Speakers:

John Almarode, PhD
Dawn Brookhart
Jake Daggett
Michelle Elia, EdD
Sara Estrapala, PhD
Jamey Peavler, EdD
Sarah Powell, PhD
Terry Scott, PhD
Virginia Walker, PhD

Michigan Implementation Breakout Sessions

Choose from over 20 breakout sessions featuring Michigan implementers sharing their experiences!

Session Strands Include:

Advanced Tiers
Early Childhood
Integrated MTSS
Family Partnerships
Leadership
Literacy
Math
MTSS Infrastructure
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Health (SEBH)

Sessions are designed for a range of MTSS experience levels, from those just getting started to experienced implementers, and for a variety of roles and educational audiences, including:

Coaches and facilitators
School leadership teams
ISD and district leaders
Early childhood educators
Elementary educators
Secondary educators

Conference participants will have the opportunity to:

Gain an understanding of the latest research, promising practices, and critical issues related to MTSS to connect with their existing practices.
Learn about developing systems to support effective implementation.
Expand learning of contextual implementation of practices.
Acquire new knowledge and skills applicable to their specific role/position.

In-Person Conference

Where can I park?
- Parking is available at the Lansing Center for $10 per day, or at the nearby parking garage for $15/day. Parking vouchers will not be available.
- Map to North Grand parking garage
What are nearby hotel options?
- Courtyard Lansing Downtown
  - Located around the corner from the Lansing Center
  - Room block is now full. You can book at 10% off the retail rates via the Group Overflow Booking Link (subject to availability).
- DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
  - Connected to the Lansing Center via a covered walkway
  - Room block is now full.
How do I select breakout sessions?
- Attendees are strongly encouraged to select their breakout sessions in the Sched app in advance.
Have additional questions?
- Email [email protected].

Virtual Conference

What is included with virtual registration?
- Virtual attendees can watch both keynote sessions live and access all 12 pre-recorded breakout sessions.
Can I watch sessions later?
- Yes. Breakout session recordings will remain available for three weeks after the conference.
When will I receive access?
- Virtual attendees will receive platform access information approximately three days before the conference.
Have additional questions?
- Email [email protected].