Marzano Mastery Approaches Institute
Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago), Illinois | July 8–10, 2026
Recently recognized by the prestigious Global Gurus as one of the Top 30 Education Development Programs for 2025—ranking #2 worldwide—Marzano Mastery Approaches continues to be a powerful tool for ensuring learning for all. Learn practical applications of this powerful approach at the Marzano Mastery Approaches Institute.
Learning outcomes:
- Work side by side with experts and colleagues looking to gain actionable insights for their school or district.
- Understand the seven key domains of implementation for competency-based education.
- Restructure assessment, grading, and reporting systems to align with mastery learning.
- Formalize student outcomes for academic content, cognitive and metacognitive skills, and self-regulation.
- Shift educator roles from content delivery to facilitating personalized learning experiences.
- Develop strategies to encourage student agency and self-direction in the learning process.
Whether you're leading a district or working directly in the classroom, this conference will support your efforts in building an educational system that empowers students to excel both academically and personally.
VenueDrury Lane Theatre and Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago), Illinois |
Presenter slate coming soon
Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Wednesday, July 8th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–9:45 a.m. | Keynote |
| 9:45–10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–2:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00–2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:15–3:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
Thursday, July 9th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–9:45 a.m. | Keynote |
| 9:45–10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–2:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00–2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:15–3:15 p.m. | Keynote |
Friday, July 10th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–9:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. | Break |
| 9:45–11:30 a.m. | Keynote |
Accommodations
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Marzano Resources. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel. While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.
Parking Information: Hilton discounted to $5 daily self parking
Hotels
Hotel Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/Oakbrook Terrace
1000 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
800-HILTONS
Discounted Rate: $159 per night for single/double occupancy (until June 8, 2026)
VenueDrury Lane Theatre and Conference Center 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago), Illinois |
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Additional Information
Product code: CFL045
Five Reasons to Attend a Marzano Resources Event (PDF)A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)
On-Site Marzano Resources Book Co-Op Discounts
- Buy 5 or more titles or resources and receive 30% off and free shipping.
- On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event.
Discounts above are for on-site purchases only—and do not include not include any non-Marzano Resources product, toolkit, or sale table items. Purchase orders and credit cards accepted. We now accept Apple, Google, and Samsung Pay on site. Continental US only.
Included with your registration
Marzano Mastery Approaches
This book champions competency-based education, outlining its history and benefits. It explores structural components such as organizing systems, foundational changes, student outcomes, agency, and equity, and procedural components such as assessment, instruction, and teacher facilitation. By embracing these principles, educators can create dynamic, student-centered learning environments.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Marzano Resources is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
