When: June 15-16, 2026
Mon, Jun 15, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
Join us as we come together to hear inspiring speakers, learn from each other, and dive deeper into our work of ensuring every Texas student has the support necessary for student readiness and academic success.
Breakout sessions will offer the opportunity to learn from campuses that have effectively implemented the Student Support Framework (SSF), where they will showcase practices with the greatest impact on student outcomes, supported by data demonstrating their success.
This convening is by invitation only for the Stronger Connections Grant recipients. Each Stronger Connections LEA is allotted a maximum of 10 tickets. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate additional vendors or participants.
Convening Schedule
Early Registration
Early Registration, Breakout Speaker Registration, ESC Facilitator Registration
Ballroom Foyer
Breakout Facilitator Meeting
Meeting with the ESC Leads/Breakout Facilitators
Bluebonnet
Registration and Breakfast
Ballroom Foyer
Keynote Speaker
Dr. John Gaines
Grand Ballroom
Breakout Session #1
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Lunch
Grand Ballroom
Breakout Session #2
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Break & Afternoon Snack
Grand Ballroom
Breakout Session #3
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Optional Evening Meet & Greet/Networking Session
Glass Oaks Ballroom
Breakfast & Mingling
Grand Ballroom
Breakout Session #4
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Julia Cooke Session
Julia Cooke
Grand Ballroom
Closing Keynote
Justin Richardson
Grand Ballroom