
Although this event has passed, the session pages will stay active for a few more weeks to allow participants to access and share resources. Thanks and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2026!
Conference Dates
Tues, June 3
+ Wed, June 4
Commons Conference Center
J.J. Pickle Research Campus
10100 Burnet Road, Bldg 137
Austin, TX 78758
The THRIVE Summer Mentor Institute is a 2-day professional learning experience for mentors, instructional coaches, and administrators who support early career teachers.
Conference Goals:
❶ Center the needs of early career teachers from all backgrounds, preparation types, and certification statuses.
❷ Equip participants with knowledge, resources, and strategies that are innovative and practical.
❸ Provide meaningful collaboration opportunities for teachers, coaches, administrators, and educational researchers.
There is parking surrounding the venue. Once parked, attendees should enter the main entrance and proceed to the Check-In table (marked on the “Map of Venue“).
In the event that the parking lot is full, attendees will need to park across the street in a public parking lot.
Vegetarian and Vegan options will be available.
Additionally, coffee and tea will be available throughout both days.
Lunches are independent. You may bring a lunch to eat in the Atrium, purchase a lunch and eat at the Commons Cafe, or travel off-site to one of the many restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the venue.


Questions? Reach out via email:
THRIVE@utexas.edu