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2027 71st Annual MRA Conference in Grand Rapids, MI 

March 12-14, 2027





MRA 71st Annual Conference

March 12 - 14, 2027

DeVos Place

303 Monroe Avenue NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Venue and Hotel in MRA Block are all connected by a Skywalk!

Please use the hotel information below to book a room for your stay!

Amway Grand Plaza Curio Collection by Hilton

187 Monroe Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Last Day to Book: February 19, 2027

Hotel offering your special group rate:

Amway Grand Plaza Block rates start at $199 USD per night

Book your group rate for MRA HERE!

  • Continental breakfast and coffee provided with registration fee on SATURDAY only, until supplies last.
  • Sunday coffee provided.
  • Lunch & Dinner on your own Saturday & Sunday!
  • Breakfast ON YOUR OWN Sunday.
  • Conference conclusion midday on Sunday.


No Cancellations After December 31, 2026.


Early Bird Registration Now Open

Deadline 12/31/26

Members $300.00

Non-members $350.00

Retiree/Preservice/Early Career Teachers* Members $225.00

Standard Registration

01/01/27- 3/13/27

Members $325.00

Non-members $375.00

Retiree/Preservice/Early Career Teachers* Members $225.00

Now through March 13, 2027

*early career = first five years(must be a member)


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


No Cancellations After December 31, 2026.

Registration Fees must be paid prior to the conference. Contact the office if your payment will be late. mra@michiganreading.org


Payments should be mailed to:

Michigan Reading Association

Payment Department

114 Lucas Lane

Brentwood TN 37027

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SCECH Available

Friday Evening Kick-Off Event

Saturday Agenda approximately 8AM-5PM

Saturday Evening Author Book Signing

General Sessions with Keynote Speakers

 Breakout Sessions

Sunday Agenda approximately 8AM-12:30PM

General Sessions with Keynote Speakers

 Breakout Sessions

Invited Students Kaleidoscope Celebration Brunch

Early Career Brunch Opportunity




    Parking Information

    Amway Grand Plaza Curio Collection by Hilton Valet and self-parking are available to overnight guests. Valet parking, $20.00 per day, is located in the motor lobby off of the Pearl Street entrance. Self-parking, $15.00 per day, is available in the Amway Grand Parking Ramp. The Amway Grand Parking Ramp entrance is located on the corner of Pearl Street and Monroe Avenue, Self Parking; 216 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

    Where is the motor lobby/main hotel entrance located?

    If heading south on Monroe Avenue, make a right onto Pearl Street to locate valet and self-parking. If headed north on Monroe Avenue, make a left onto Pearl Street to locate valet and self-parking. 

    Is parking for oversized vehicles available?

    Yes, oversized vehicle parking is available. Please proceed to the motor lobby for directions to our oversized lot.

    Do you have a hotel shuttle?

    No. Cabs are available; speak with a concierge or a valet for more information.


    DeVos Place has parking conveniently located under the convention center. Access to the parking lot is on Michigan Street and Lyon Street*. Please note you can no longer access the underground parking garage if you are heading West on Michigan Street. No left hand turns are permitted due to a semi-permanent concrete berm installed for a new crosswalk.

    Additional parking may be available in the City-County Building on Monroe Avenue (across from DeVos Place) or several other parking structures within walking distance.




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