Summer Conference

Instructional Bootcamp

Tier One Instruction: Your One and Only Time to

Make Your Grade Level Mark!

June 1-2, 2026

Old Kinderhook Lodge, Camdenton, MO

Team discount and Early Bird Registration Available!

Bill Now or After July 1, Billing Option Available

 

A saying often repeated is, “you will only have one opportunity to present grade level content before your students matriculate to the next grade.”  This means that later they may get something similar to the previous content, but they will not get the same material again. Our emphasis on Tier One/Whole Group instruction has been replaced with small group review with the belief that addressing missing skills must happen first before a student can tackle grade level material.  Research tells us otherwise. The less time spent on grade level content over time, the further behind our students become. New teachers or veterans can benefit from strong instructional practices.

Here are some methods to improve your instruction in the most researched proven way:

  • How A.I. can assist in promoting productive struggle through problem-solving
  • Creating documents that promote a clear pathway to meet instructional expectations
  • Planning and step-by-step execution of whole group instruction
  • Intentional and purposeful practice, specific feedback and “redos”
  • Questions and more questions
  • Researching, writing and speaking
  • Direct and explicit instruction and other best methods
  • How student “Agency” can combat work apathy and refusal

Additional Information and Registration Coming Soon!

Attendee Fees: 

SMCAA Membership Early Bird Registration Deadline April 30th: $225.00 Per person
SMCAA Membership Team Discount of 3 or more: $200.00 Per Person
SMCAA Member: $250.00 Per Person
Non-member: $350.00 Per Person
Non-Member Early Bird Registration Deadline April 30th: $325.00 Per Person

Bill Now Before June 30, 2025 or After July 1, 2026 available on the registration form below.

*Interested in becoming an SMCAA Member please contact jriley@smcaa.org to inquire about 2025-2026 membership.

Lodging: Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations by contacting Old Kinderhook Lodge in Camdenton, Missouri at (573)-317-3500, ask for the SMCAA Instructional Leadership Rate of $119.00 per night. The group rate will be available until May 1, 2026.

Questions: If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Julie Riley at at jriley@smcaa.org .