EVENT FLOW
LUNCH On March 31, Day 2, your lunch schedule will be determined by the Improvement Review you attend.
If you attend a Round 1 Improvement Review (11:30-12:30), you will have lunch at the High Tech High Elementary (HTe) Gym from 12:45-1:45pm.
If you attend a Round 2 Improvement Review (12:45-1:45), you will have lunch at the High Tech High Elementary (HTe) Gym from 11:30-12:30pm.
We hope you stay for our amazing closing Keynote, Dr. Ron Berger, and enjoy lunch together from 1:00-2:00. On April 1st, Day 3, we have grab and go boxed lunches available at the High Tech Elementary (HTe) Gym starting at 11:30 for those who are traveling. Post-conference Huddles around shared Problems of Practice start at 2:00pm.
SESSION TYPES
Advisory: Intentional small-by-design sessions organized around specific problems of practice or role-alikes create an opportunity to build relationships, process experiences from the event, and discuss, plan, and act toward the future.
Workshops: 90-minute workshops will connect you with improvers and highlight promising practices. Session descriptions and details are posted in Sched grouped by 3 strands: Thrilling Results, Improvement Methods, and Leading Improvement.
Improvement Reviews: A powerful routine - experienced in a fishbowl setting - where improvement teams reflect on their data and learning, share a dilemma, and receive feedback from experts who can provide a fresh perspective and push.
Poster Sessions: Explore a hosted gallery of posters that represent a wide array of improvement efforts. Learn from and with others in the field who are seeking innovative solutions.
Fireside Chats: Opportunities for attendees to engage in deep conversations on issues that matter in education. No slide decks, just real talk—this is a place for attendees to connect with luminaries, hear transformative stories, and ask questions.
DL Crossover sessions: At Deeper Learning 2026 (DL26), a global community of educators, visionaries, and change-makers unites to reimagine what's possible in education. The Deeper Learning Conference features immersive and transformative learning experiences that inspire participants to design and lead with purpose, creativity, and joy. In 2026, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at Summit 2026. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
Post-Conference Problem of Practice Huddles: Intentional spaces for people attending Summit to connect around shared problems of practice and mobilize around collective action.
Share your Summit experience on social media! Follow us on your favorite platform and post the things delight, surprise, inspire, and make you reflect. Use the hashtags #ImprovementSummit and #Summit2026
- LinkedIn: National Coalition for Improvement in Education
- Twitter: @hthgse
- Instagram: @hthgse
- Facebook: High Tech High Graduate School of Education
CAMPUS MAP
Summit takes place across our Point Loma Campus. Registration and the Opening and Closing Events will take place at the High Tech High Graduate School of Education Forum (HTH GSE Forum) at 2150 Cushing Road. All other conference activities will take place at High Tech Elementary (HTe) and High Tech High International (HTHI). Bring your walking shoes and explore our Point Loma Campus!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I know about checking in a the event launch?
Registration opens at 1:30pm on March 30th at the High Tech High Graduate School of Education Forum Parking Lot (HTH GSE Forum) at 2150 Cushing Road. Before you arrive, ensure you have created a Sched profile and signed up for sessions.
Where do I go for help during the conference?
There is a help desk at all conference buildings. In addition, there is registration support and Sched support in the parking lot during registration.
What if I arrive late?
If you arrive after 2:15 on Monday, March 30th, we will have your badge and SWAG available for pick up at the High Tech Elementary Help Desk.
Are there any other conference experiences I should know about?
Connection Corner in the High Tech Elementary Atrium provides a space for informal connections. Lounge on a couch or mix and mingle! This is the perfect spot to find new friends or meet up with old friends.
The Summit & DL Marketplace provides you an opportunity to support the student run screen-printing program at High Tech High Mesa by purchasing awesome Summit merch such as t-shirts and totes! There will also be a self-serve bookstore where you can buy some books from Summit and Deeper Learning presenters. Find the marketplace in the Gym.
What spaces do you offer for folks who need some time alone?
Find the Calm Corner on the 2nd floor of High Tech Elementary (above the Gym entrance) for meditation, reflection, or naps. For nursing parents, we offer a Lactation Room. Please inquire with Summit staff or session hosts for access (look for them in brightly colored t-shirts)
