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Conferences and Events

Professional Development and Leadership Conferences

Magnet Schools of America (MSA) believes in the educational investment in our leaders and educators. We endeavor to provide enriching professional development by way of conferences and events throughout the year to build and expand their expertise and skills.

Policy Training Conference

The 2026 Policy Training Conference will be held October 28-30, 2026, in the nation’s capital. The Policy Training Conference assists magnet school professionals in understanding the complex federal, state and local policy issues that influence magnet school programs. Political leaders and policy experts provide guidance and analysis on matters related to:

  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),
  • Common Core Standards,
  • Federal education funding,
  • legal and civil rights issues, and
  • emerging educational research.

Attendees visit Capitol Hill and meet with their congressional representatives to raise awareness on the need for and value of magnet schools.

Learn more and register.

National Conference on Magnet Schools

MSA 2027 will be held April 26-20, 2027, in Orlando!

Call for Presentations is Open

Magnet schools have always been the incubators of transformation in public education. From pioneering specialized, theme-based curricula to redefining inclusive, high-quality learning environments, magnet programs do not just adapt to the future of education. They create it.

As we gather for the MSA National Conference 2027, our goal is to showcase the bold ideas, revolutionary strategies, and visionary practices that position magnet schools at the absolute forefront of educational innovation.

Learn more and submit a presentation by November 6.

MSA Webinar Series

At MSA, we believe providing online enrichment and professional development is as integral to our members as are our in-person conferences. Our annual webinar series provides online professional development for principals, teachers, magnet coordinators and administrators. Topics focus on school leadership, curriculum and theme development, project-based learning, technology integration, and much more.

MSA’s workshops go in-depth on one topic, to allow you to become an expert in that area in just a few days.

The MSAP Asynchronous Writers Workshop is designed to equip educators, administrators, and stakeholders with the essential tools and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the application process for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) Grant in 2024.


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