The National Summit on Improvement in Education is the annual gathering and rallying point for the vibrant and diverse community of improvers, people like you who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive—today.
At Summit 2026, you will:
Summit 2026 will be hosted by the National Coalition for Improvement in Education. Like Summit 2025, it will be designed with the community, for the community.
Join us as we get better at getting better. Register today!
Join The National Summit on Improvement in Education and connect with educators, leaders, researchers, and policymakers working to improve education for all young people. Every system is designed to get the results it gets. Let’s design and create systems that work smarter and improve faster.
Early Bird Registration — $1,200
(Available until October 27, 2025)
Group Discount — 10% off
When registering 5 or more participants
Continuous improvement is a deeply optimistic and collaborative process of using bold ideas and sustainable steps to drive real change in education. Together, we improvers examine root causes, test smarter solutions, and scale up what succeeds – creating better outcomes for every student.
Learn more about continuous improvement at our annual conference.
Get inspired by the conference kick off, small group advisory, workshops, and den talks. Start the day with optional pre-conferences in the morning. Waterfront reception included.
Continue the learning from poster sessions, more workshop sessions, fireside chats, and improvement reviews. Breakfast and lunch included. Optional Social Hours.
Take back new practices from advisory and round 4 of workshops. Optional problem of practice huddles hosted by members of the community from 2-4pm. Breakfast and Lunch included. Connect with the broader field at the closing community gathering.
The Summit 26 is hosted at the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, in Point Loma, San Diego. Our campus is close to the Gaslamp, Little Italy, Barrio Logan, and several beaches so you can take advantage of all that San Diego has to offer during your visit.
2592 Laning Rd
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone Reservations: (619) 221-1900
Hotel Price: $249.00 + Tax
Walking Distance: 1 block to HTHGSE
2576 Laning Rd
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 222-0500
Group Code: CHWHTH
Hotel price: $275.00 + tax
Walking Distance: 1 block to HTHGSE
2211 Lee Court
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 881-2710
Hotel price: $229.00 + tax
2311 Lee Court
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 881-4100
Hotel price: $239.00 + tax
4875 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, California 92106
Phone: (619) 224-3621
Hotel price: $189.00 & $209.00 + Tax
Walking Distance: 0.9 miles
Whether you’re interested in sponsoring conference events or providing valuable resources to our attendees, partner with us to create meaningful connections with educators driving impactful change in our communities.
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Key Benefits Include:
We recognize that life happens. If you need to cancel your Summit 26 registration for any reason, you can receive a full refund prior to February 2, 2026. If you need to cancel your registration after February 2, you may transfer your ticket to another attendee. A refund may be granted after the deadline due to extenuating circumstances. If you need to cancel after February 2 and do not want to transfer your ticket to another attendee, you may receive a 50% refund if you notify the registration team in writing prior to March 11, 2025. After March 11 no refunds will be provided. Please contact our registration team to request a registration cancellation by Email: support@hightechhigh.zendesk.com or Phone: +1 (619) 768-2752. Summit is not responsible for refunding airfare, lodging, or other travel costs associated with attending the in-person event.
