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The National Institutes

Experience the future of professional learning at The National Institutes (TNI) 2025. Join us for an unforgettable experience of collaboration, inspiration, and growth.

TNI 2025 will feature dynamic Power Talks, engaging workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities with educators from across the nation.

Don't miss your chance to be part of something truly special. Secure your early bird registration today!
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TNI 2025 Experiences

Look for the institute closest to you!

LONG + LIVE + MATH: CENTRAL

San Antonio, TX

June 23-26, 2025

General Attendee Package
$4,000


LEAD WITH LITERACY: TNI

Scottsdale, AZ

July 8-11, 2025

General Attendee Package
$4,000



LANGUAGE IS LIMITLESS: TNI

Scottsdale, AZ

July 8-11, 2025

General Attendee Package
$4,000


LONG + LIVE + MATH: WEST

Scottsdale, AZ

General: July 14 - 17, 2025 AEW: July 13 - 14, 2025

General Attendee Package
$4,000


Advanced Educator Workshop*
June 23-28, 2024
$6,000

LEADRSHIP IN ACTION: TNI

Naples, FL

July 21-24, 2025

General Attendee Package
$6,000


Long + Live + Math: Central


General Ticket: $4,000


San Antonio, TX


Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort

June 23-26, 2025

Lead with Literacy


General Ticket: $4,000


Scottsdale, AZ


Fairmont Scottsdale Princess


July 8-11, 2025

Language is Limitless


General Ticket: $4,000


Scottsdale, AZ


Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

July 8-11, 2025

Long + Live + Math: West

General Ticket: $4,000
AEW Ticket: $6,000


Scottsdale, AZ

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

General: July 14 - 17, 2025
AEW: July 13 - 14, 2025

Leadership in Action

General Ticket: $6,000


Naples, FL


The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

July 21-24, 2025

“This is one of the best learning experiences I've had,
and I've been to a lot of conferences."

-Michael O'Brien, High School Math Educator & 2024 TNI Guest

Featured Speakers

Power Talk Presenters

To see the full list of presenters, please view each session's individual page.

James T. Kirk

CEO & Founder

Leonard McCoy

Vice President & Dir. of Marketing

Nyota Uhura

Creative Director

Nyota Uhura

Creative Director

Get Inspired

See why The National Institutes are a place for educators to grow, discover, and feel inspired.

Power Talk Presenters

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Amy Mayer

CEO, friEdTech

Amy Mayer, a nationally renowned speaker and professional development guru, began her educational journey as an English and foreign language teacher. As the CEO of friEdTech, a leading education technology professional development company collaborating with giants like Google and Adobe, Amy has elevated the organization to operate in 40 states and numerous countries. Passionate about fostering student and teacher engagement and promoting equity in education, Amy identifies and nurtures educators into proficient leaders, making friEdTech a favorite among educators. As a former teacher, her debut book, Beyond Worksheets, empowers K-12 educators with time-saving strategies, including generative AI, for engaging and relevant learning. 

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Willie Spears

CEO, The Willie Spears Experience

Willie Spears, M. Ed., is a critically acclaimed author, highly sought after speaker, educator, and coach. Coach Spears has taken the country by storm with his passionate, energetic, and hilarious approach to teaching life management skills to students, business leaders, organizations, and teams. Through a significant social media presence and an average of twenty presentations per month, the Willie Spears Experience has become a reliable source of inspiration.

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About

The National Institute

Your dream professional learning experience is coming up, and we’re getting your name tag ready! Our collaborative learning sessions, dynamic Power Talks, networking opportunities, and white-glove service will make you wonder how you ever survived those stuffy, sit-and-get traditional conference.

And did we mention the luxurious resort locations? Think of TNI as a summer getaway to rejuvenate your educator mind and soul, with a take-home goody bag packed with ideas, strategies, and inspiration for your district or classroom. We’ll see you there!