This November, AMLE returns to Nashville for the 53rd Annual Conference for Middle Level Education. Join middle grades educators and leaders from around the world for four days of meaningful learning, practical strategies, and powerful connection designed exclusively for those who serve young adolescents.
At AMLE25, we’re not just passing through young adolescence, we’re making a stand at the crossroads to ensure that middle level education drives towards a future where every student emerges happy, healthy, and successful. Learn from incredible speakers dedicated to uncovering new pathways to student success in the middle grades.
Announcing More Speakers Soon!

Best-selling author helping adolescents make sense of feelings

Finding the Magic in Middle School

Busting student boredom and classroom management frustrations
The call for presentations is open and we are accepting proposals until April 10.
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Registration Opens |
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking Receptions |
First full day of sessions + exhibit hall open
| 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Opening General Session |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall with Snapshot Poster Viewing |
| 9:15 AM – 3:00 PM | Exhibit Hall and Bookstore |
| 10:05 AM – 12:30 PM | Morning Sessions |
| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Included) |
| 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM | Afternoon Sessions |
| 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM | Afternoon General Session |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Reception in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Britebound |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Constituent Committee Meetings |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Business Meeting and Awards |
Second full day of sessions/exhibit hall + Schools of Distinction
| 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Opening General Session |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 9:15 AM – 3:00 PM | Exhibit Hall and Bookstore |
| 10:05 AM – 12:30 PM | Morning Sessions |
| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Included) |
| 2:00 PM – 4:20 PM | Afternoon Sessions |
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Schools of Distinction Reception and Dinner (Invite Only) |
Third day of sessions + Workshops
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Morning Coffee |
| 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | CMLA Summit |
| 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Sessions and Workshops |
At AMLE26, we’re addressing some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing middle grades schools today. In addition to our traditional topic strands, AMLE invites presenters to submit on three special strands that will be featured at AMLE26.
This strand of sessions explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into middle level education and aims to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to integrate AI responsibly and effectively into middle grade classrooms, enhancing both teaching methods and student engagement.
This strand of sessions is dedicated to strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration in the middle grades with a goal of inspiring middle school students to think about their future careers, understand the education and skills required, and begin to make informed decisions about their educational journey.
This strand focuses on promoting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students with a goal of fostering school environments where students can thrive not just academically but also in their personal growth, leading to a generation of well-rounded, healthy, and happy individuals.