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Core Curriculum
HMH + NWEA
Model Schools Conference 2027
June 27–June 30, 2027 | Nashville, TN
See what's possible when educators learn together.
At the HMH & NWEA Model Schools Conference, learn from schools and districts making measurable progress, explore research and insights from leading experts, and connect with educators who understand your challenges. Bring your team to explore what works and make a plan for what comes next.
Join us for this one-of-a-kind professional learning experience.
A community of educators making an impact
Join thousands of educators and leaders who come together to share ideas, celebrate progress, and find new ways to support student success.
5K+
Attendees
Educators and leaders from 48 states and more than 100 countries represented.
97%
Positive experience
Attendees who agreed or strongly agreed that MSC is an exceptional professional learning experience.
165+
Unique sessions
Learn from Model Schools and Districts, topic experts, and many more.
I brought 11 staff members. I bring them because they are part of my leadership team. So there’s one thing to go back and explain what you learned. And there’s another thing to have them actually experience the learning themselves.
Principal, Mirror Lakes Elementary School, Lehigh Acres, FL
Top reasons to attend the 2027 Model Schools Conference
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Learn from educators who've done it
Hear directly from schools and districts seeing measurable results.
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Get ideas you can actually use
Take home practical strategies, tools, and resources you can put to work.
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Bring your team, learn together
Learn across roles, tackle shared challenges, and return home more aligned.
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Connect with people who understand the work
Meet educators, experts, authors, and leaders—and build relationships that keep the learning going long after MSC ends.
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See how the pieces fit together
Explore how curriculum, instruction, assessment, intervention, professional learning, and leadership can reinforce one another.
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Come back recharged
Step away from your routine for a few days of learning, connection, new ideas, and fun!
Bring your team. Build your next steps together.
Different roles. Shared goals.
Whether you work in a classroom, lead a school, or support an entire district, you'll find learning experiences designed to help you move your work forward.
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For teachers and instructional coaches
Explore classroom-ready strategies, effective instructional practices, and approaches to meeting diverse student needs. Learn alongside fellow educators and leave with ideas you can use right away.
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For school leaders
Discover ways to strengthen instructional leadership, support teacher growth, and create the conditions for student success. Learn from schools facing challenges similar to yours.
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For district leaders
Explore how to connect curriculum, assessment, instruction, intervention, and professional learning around shared goals.
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Assessment and data leaders
Connect assessment evidence and measures of student growth to instructional decisions, intervention, and district priorities.
Our commitment to you
We're committed to creating a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive conference where educators can learn, collaborate, and exchange ideas. Your experience matters, and we want every attendee to feel supported, inspired, and ready to bring new ideas back to their school community.
Loved learning how other schools increased scores, involvement, and community support. Enjoyed hearing the real-life experiences.
Principal, St. Francis Seraph School
Frequently asked questions
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How will NWEA Fusion be incorporated into Model Schools Conference 2027?
Model Schools Conference 2027 brings together the strengths of Model Schools and NWEA Fusion in one conference experience. Model Schools brings real-world examples and proven practices from schools and districts, while Fusion brings NWEA’s research, assessment expertise, data-centered thinking, and focus on innovation. Together, attendees can explore the evidence behind what works, see it in practice, and work with their teams to turn what they learn into practical next steps.
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Why are NWEA Fusion and Model Schools Conference being combined in 2027?
Bringing Fusion and Model Schools Conference together creates an opportunity to connect evidence with practice in one experience. Educators can learn from research and assessment insights alongside schools and districts demonstrating measurable progress—and then make connections across curriculum, instruction, assessment, intervention, professional learning, leadership, and implementation. The goal is to help teams leave more aligned on what matters, what the evidence says, and what they’ll do next.
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How can I apply for funding to attend Model Schools Conference?
Our ready-to-use funding request letter makes it easier to share the benefits, goals, and costs of attending with your school or district leadership. All educators are welcome, whether or not your school or district currently uses HMH or NWEA solutions.
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Where can I learn more?
Find answers to common questions about the application process, eligibility, and what to expect download this MSC 2027 FAQs document.
Apply and be part of what makes Model Schools special
Great ideas deserve to be shared. This year, we're offering two distinct opportunities to participate in Model Schools Conference: earn recognition for your school's or district's achievements or apply to lead a session that inspires other educators. Applications due January 22, 2027.
Contact us about Model Schools Conference
Simply fill out the form and a representative will contact you. We look forward to hearing from you!
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