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2025 69th Annual MRA Conference in Grand Rapids, MI 

March 7-9, 2025

Weekend-At-A-Glance*

*times subject to change


2025 Call for Proposals is Open!

2025 Call for Proposals

 SCECH hours will be available at the conference!

Keynote Speakers, Featured Speakers, Author Luncheons, and more! 

Check back for details, Presenter and Author's Garden (book signing) announcements coming soon! 



MRA 69th Annual Conference


March 7 - 9, 2025


DeVos Place Convention Center

303 Monroe Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Amway Grand Plaza Curio Collection by Hilton

187 Monroe Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49503


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Early Bird Registration

Available through 12/31/24


Members $250.00

Non-members $325.00

Retiree/Preservice/Early Career Teachers* $200.00

*early career = first five years


Standard Registration

01/01/25 - 3/8/25


Members $275.00

Non-members $350.00

Retiree/Preservice/Early Career Teachers* $225.00

*early career = first five years


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If you choose to pay offline, please mail your payment to MRA as soon as possible. If your payment is being submitted by your employer, be sure to have them mail it prior to the conference!

Please consistently follow up with them to be sure they have sent in your payment. Thank you!



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



Start Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

End Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025

Last Day to Book: Monday, February 6, 2025

Hotel offering your special group rate:

Amway Grand Plaza Block rates start at $178 USD per night





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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