Experience the Innovative Schools Summit — the nation’s top K-12 education conference that brings together internationally recognized thought leaders, administrators, teachers and consultants to share innovative best practices and research-based methodologies in an engaging, inspiring event.
THE TOP K-12 EDUCATION SUMMIT COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU
LOCATIONS
SAN ANTONIO
DECEMBER 3-6, 2025
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference At-Risk Students Conference School Discipline Conference School Climate & Culture Forum Innovative School Leadership Forum
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NEW YORK
FEBRUARY 25-28, 2026
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference At-Risk Students Conference
AI/Tech for Schools Forum
Innovative School Leadership Forum Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Conference
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ORLANDO
MARCH 12-15, 2026
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Science of Reading & Math Symposium
At-Risk Students Conference School Climate & Culture Forum ELL Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference At-Risk Students Conference Innovative School Leadership Forum School Climate & Culture Forum Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference
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NASHVILLE
JULY 25-29, 2026
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference At-Risk Students Conference Innovative School Leadership Forum School Discipline Conference Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference At-Risk Students Conference Innovative School Leadership Conference School Climate & Culture Forum Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference ELL Conference Science of Reading & Math Symposium
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference At-Risk Students Conference Innovative School Leadership Conference School Discipline Conference Social-Emotional Learning Forum School Climate & Culture Forum Wired Differently Conference AI/Tech in Schools Forum
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference School Climate & Culture Forum At-Risk Students Conference Innovative School Leadership Forum Wired Differently Conference
Dr. Tiffany Anderson NASHVILLE Transformative Kansas Superintendent, USA Today Woman of the Year
Ron Clark NASHVILLE “America’s Educator,” NYT Bestselling Author of Move Your Bus, Disney’s American Teacher of the Year
Horacio Sanchez LAS VEGAS | NEW YORK “Student Resilience Expert & Authority on Emotional Disorders
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket SAN ANTONIO Principal, Author & Education Influencer
Larry Thompson NASHVILLE | NEW YORK Supportive Discipline Innovator, Creator of Responsibility-Centered Discipline
Dr. Michele Borba NASHVILLE Best-Selling Author, Parenting & Child Expert, Educational Psychologist
Jere “MsChang” Chang NASHVILLE Elementary Gifted Education Teacher, Public Speaker and Social Media Sensation
Dr. Todd Whitaker SAN ANTONIO Inspiring Speaker & Author of 60 Books Including What Great Teachers Do Differently
Brian Mendler SAN ANTONIO Expert on Working with Disruptive Students, Co-Author of Discipline With Dignity
ENGAGING & RESEARCH-BASED SESSIONS
EDUCATION CONFERENCES
Each Innovative Schools Summit features 4 or more education conferences (see topics below) in one location.
Personalize your professional development experience by choosing sessions from each conference.
AT-RISK STUDENTS CONFERENCE
All Locations.
Experts will share evidence-based programs and strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn new insights, tools and strategies for reaching and teaching students. Compare best practices with educators in different geographic locations and different socio-economic environments.
The AI/Tech for Schools Forum is the perfect opportunity to learn how to transform your classroom and school by integrating AI and the latest tech into your teaching, making learning more personal and boosting student engagement. Connect with experts, leaders and teachers to discover strategies and tech tools that can elevate academic outcomes.
The Science of Math & Reading Symposium focuses on research-backed strategies that work in real classrooms, helping teachers apply the latest findings in cognitive science to math and literacy instruction.
Learn practical, real-world strategies that can elevate the quality and character of your school. This education conference showcases programs and tools proven to improve school culture and climate.
If you’re looking to transform classroom management, this is the education conference you don’t want to miss. Discover the latest innovations and research to improve behavior and academic performance.
Hear from K-12 experts and network with fellow leaders to access successful strategies and practical tips for leading improvement in your school or district. This education conference will help you understand evolving research and current best practices to transform learning environments, improve teacher retention and enhance student outcomes,
This education conference features best practices from counselors and other professionals working with youth. Some programs are research-tested, while others are promising, innovative approaches created by practicing professionals to help them better connect with students. School counselors and other educators will learn strategies to address challenges such as social media, self-injury, students who are wired differently, intra-racial conflicts, instilling ethics and discouraged students.
To help schools address this demographic shift, the ELL Conference brings together experts, administrators, and teachers from all corners of the education system to share strategies and best practices for addressing the unique needs of multilingual students. By supporting the academic and social-emotional success of English learners, educators enrich the learning experience for all students.
This education conference focuses on research-based and classroom-originated interventions, lessons and curriculums to help students manage their emotions, achieve goals, express empathy for others, maintain positive relationships and make successful personal decisions.
Get critical insights and best practices for reaching and teaching students with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges – especially trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and PTSD.
Engaging Experts. Inspiring Stories. Real Results.
Join thousands of administrators and teachers to network and learn research-based strategies and practical ideas to support students and staff. Innovative Schools Summit locations include Las Vegas, San Antonio, New York, Orlando and Nashville.
What to Expect
Network with fellow educators. Chart your learning path. Get motivated!
Hear educators share their Summit experience
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
“This was my first time attending the Summit and I must truly say it was the best education conference I have ever attended. The sessions were very informative, inspiring and motivating”
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALCOLUMBUS, OH
“I am ready to return to my classroom with a different mindset, being better now than in the past, and focusing on my students future not their present. Moving forward with great expectations and pushing them into their destinies by any means necessary.”
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERCAMBRIDGE, MA
“I’ve been a teacher for 15 years and I learned more from this education conference than I’ve learned form any other Professional Development I’ve ever attended. I can’t wait to return to school and share with my colleagues!”
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORVENTURA, CA
“Wow! I loved all of the Keynote Speakers – each one was inspiring, thoughtful and reminded me why I got into teaching. I’m so glad I attended this education summit and learned strategies to help my most difficult students.”
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERBATON ROUGE, LA
“I am already planning to attend next year and plan on bringing more people from my school.”
MIDDLE SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPALJACKSONVILLE, FL
“My attendance at this education summit was the best experience I’ve had in my 27 years as an educator.”
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERRESTON, VA
SESSIONS FOR ALL EDUCATORS
