Important information for the day of MEAD 2026
If you have any additional questions feel free to email us at math-crr@arizona.edu
Below you will find directions for:
Conference Schedule
Sched Webpage and Mobile App
Help Desk
Session Evaluations
Tucson Marriott Hotel Deal
Maps and Directions
MEAD Raffle Prizes and Not Quite Junk
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Below are two different drop-downs: One to describe the schedule for In-Person Participants, and one for Virtual Participants.
This is the schedule outline for what your day will look like at MEAD if you are attending IN-PERSON.
- Registration opens at 7:00 AM in the Tucson High Magnet School (THMS) Cafeteria.
- Please have the Sched mobile app downloaded and signed in on your phone!
- A buffet breakfast will begin at 7:30 AM in the THMS Cafeteria.
- Conference Sessions will take place from 8:00 AM - 11:40 AM in the THMS Technology Building.
- Complete the Session Evaluations for each session you attend (the red button on Sched sessions)
- A Help Desk will be available to offer tech support and address any other issues you may have.
- The Cafeteria will host the Exhibition Hall where you can visit conference exhibitors before and in between sessions.
- You can also visit prize tables and sign up for the opportunity to win two prizes or visit the Not Quite Junk Table.
- After the morning conference sessions, we will provide shuttles for easy transportation from THMS to the UA Student Union Grand Ballroom where the Keynote Luncheon is held.
- Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM and the Keynote Address will be from 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM. Make sure to stick around for the announcement of our Teacher Awards!
- At the end of your conference day, fill out the General Conference Evaluation (In the top banner text of every Sched webpage).
This is the schedule outline for what your day will look like at MEAD if you are attending online.
- Login to https://mead2026.sched.com.
- A virtual help desk will be available to offer tech support and address any issues you may have. You are also able to find it at the top of every page in Sched!
- Find your schedule by clicking on ‘’My Schedule.
- If you need help with your schedule, you can view this Sched support page: https://sched.com/guide/your-personalized-schedule/
- Attend the sessions in your schedule by clicking on the yellow "OPEN ZOOM" button for a session.
- Please make sure you have the most up-to-date version of Zoom and that your camera is on during sessions!
- Complete the Session Evaluation for each session you attend (the Red button on Sched sessions)
- The Keynote Address by Cathery Yeh (12:15 PM - 2 PM) is automatically added to your schedule so that you can easily find the link to join the live stream of the address.
- Stay until the end for the announcement of this year’s recipients of the Teacher Awards!
- At the end of your conference day, fill out the General Conference Evaluation (In the top banner text of every Sched webpage)
Sched Webpage and Mobile App
On the day of MEAD, the Sched webpage and mobile App will be essential for accessing conference information and getting to where you need to be.
If you can’t log into Sched and need to reset your password, click here: https://mead2026.sched.com/password-reset. Enter the email you used for registration and you will receive a reset link.
Please review or make your session selections NOW and check if any of your sessions have documents to download beforehand.
- The Keynote Address by Cathery Yeh (12:15 PM - 2 PM) is automatically added to your schedule.
- You will receive an email from Sched on the morning of MEAD with your schedule for the day.
Please complete Session Evaluations on Sched for each session you attend.
- The Session Evaluation Button will be red for those viewing sessions on a web browser, and gray for those on the mobile App.
At the end of your conference day as well, please fill out the General Conference Evaluation (in the top banner text of every Sched webpage).
For In-Person Participants:
Please watch this video to learn how to download and use the Sched App: https://sched.com/guide/app-tour-for-attendees/
- By clicking on “Directory” at the bottom of the screen you can find the list of Presenters, Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Participants.
- If you click on “Info” at the bottom of the screen, you can see the Venue Map, FAQs, and other conference information.
- To find the room number where your session will be held, simply go to your schedule and click on a session. Then, scroll down to find the room number.
Click Here to Download the Sched App
Help Desk
- For In-Person Participants, a Help Desk will be available in the Cafeteria to offer tech support and address any other issues you may have!
- For Virtual Participants, if you need immediate help on the day of MEAD, please contact us as soon as possible! A Virtual Help Desk will be available for you throughout the day. You can access the link at the top of any Sched page:
- Virtual Help Desk Link:
Session Evaluations
- It is vital that after a session you attend ends, you immediately complete the Session evaluation form on Sched.
- You can find the evaluation by clicking on the session in the Sched App, and then clicking the “Session Evaluation” red button on computer or the "Session Evaluation" grey button on mobile.
- You must also complete the "General Conference Experience Survey" located in the introduction of the Sched schedule
- Evaluations must be completed by January 31st, 2026
PD Certificates will be provided for submitted evaluations only.
Tucson Marriott Hotel Deal
The Tucson Marriott University Park has a special rate of $149/night for MEAD, starting on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Though many of you are from the Tucson area or plan to drive to Tucson on the day of MEAD, we wanted to let you know that we have confirmed a discounted hotel rate for those who would like to stay the night in Tucson, within walking distance of the conference venues. (Tucson Marriott University Park - 880 East 2nd Street Tucson, Arizona 85719)
If you would like to book this rate at your expense, follow the link below and reserve your room.
The deadline is Wednesday, January 14th, before 5 pm. After that date, the reduced room rate cannot be guaranteed.
Maps and Directions
Directions and Parking:
There is very limited parking at Tucson High Magnet School. Alternative parking is on the streets in the neighborhoods directly east and south of THMS. There are also UA surface lots that are free on weekends. You must pay to park in any UA parking garages, with 2nd Street Garage being $15 due to UA sporting events.
Below you will find Maps and Directions for the day of MEAD. This includes Parking at Tucson High Magnet School (THMS), Parking lots and street parking, Directions to the High School, Parking for the Luncheon, and Directions to find the Grand Ballroom.
- For those who need disability access or special assistance at THMS, you will find parking in the 6th Street lot.
- After the morning conference sessions, we will provide a shuttle bus to transport you from THMS to the Keynote Luncheon, and then back to THMS at the end of the day.
- We DO NOT recommend parking in any University garages, as you will be required to pay for it. Additionally, avoid the 2nd Street Garage due to other UA campus events that increase the price to $15–$20.
- For those who need disability access or special assistance at the Keynote Luncheon, you will find parking just west of 2nd Street Garage in Lot 3140.
MEAD Raffle Prizes
As a way to show appreciation for Arizona teachers, many generous businesses and organizations have donated prizes to be raffled to MEAD participants.
There are two prize lists: One for IN-PERSON and one for VIRTUAL. Please submit the form that matches your conference ticket. Only one submission per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
IN-PERSON Prizes
At registration, prizes will be displayed with a QR code for each item.
How to enter:
- Choose the one prize you’d like to win.
- Scan the corresponding QR code.
- Complete the online form on the BetterWorld.org platform.
- Enter your first name, last name, email, and create a password.
- Confirm that this is the only prize raffle you are entering.
- Verify that you are not a robot and submit.
- You will receive a confirmation email once your entry is received.
All entries must be completed by 10:40 AM.
Winners will receive a second email by 11:55 AM and can pick up their prize in the lobby outside the UA Grand Ballroom.
VIRTUAL Prizes
Virtual attendees will receive a Google Form link on the day of the event.
How to enter:
- Complete the google form and select the two (2) prizes you would like to be entered for.
- Winners will be selected and notified via email the week after MEAD.
- Prizes will be emailed or mailed to winners.
Whether you win a prize or not, we encourage you to show your appreciation by supporting the businesses and organizations that have generously contributed to MEAD 2026.
Thank you on behalf of the MEAD Conference!
Raffle Prizes for MEAD 2026
Not Quite Junk
Special thanks to the MEAD Steering Committee, AmeriCorps members, volunteers, local businesses, and our sponsors for making MEAD possible!
