Innovative Schools Summit

Atlanta. Las Vegas. Chicago. San Antonio. New York. Orlando.

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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.
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LOCATIONS

ATLANTA

JUNE 20-24, 2023

At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools Conference

LAS VEGAS

JULY 5-9, 2023

At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
School Discipline Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum

CHICAGO

Nov 1-4, 2023

At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
Innovative School Leadership
Wired Differently/Trauma Informed Conference

SAN ANTONIO

NOV 30 - DEC. 3, 2023

Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Social-Emotional Learning Forum


NEW YORK

FEB 28-MAR 2, 2024

Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Conference
Innovative School Leadership Forum

ORLANDO

MAR 7-10, 2024

Innovative Teaching Conference
School Discipline Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference
THOUGHT LEADERS IN EDUCATION

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Geoffrey Canada
LAS VEGAS
Bestselling Author & Pioneering Children’s Advocate
Dr. Pedro Noguera
SAN ANTONIO
Dean of USC Rossier School of Education, Bestselling Author, Expert on the Impact of Society & Culture on Schools
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Kim Bearden
LAS VEGAS
Co-Founder of Ron Clark Academy and Bestselling Author of Crash Course
Gerry Brooks
CHICAGO
YouTube Sensation & Real-World Educator, Author of Go See the Principal
Ron Clark
CHICAGO
"America's Educator," NYT Bestselling Author of Move Your Bus, Disney's American Teacher of the Year
Dr. Michele Borba
SAN ANTONIO
Best-Selling Author, Parenting & Child Expert, Educational Psychologist
Lumeh Mufleh
LAS VEGAS
Inspirational Refugee Activist & Founder of The Fugees Academy
Horacio Sanchez
LAS VEGAS
Student Resilience Expert & Authority on Emotional Disorders
Dr. Talithia Williams
ATLANTA
Big Data Expert, Math Professor & Host of NOVA Wonders
Hamish Brewer
SAN ANTONIO
Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Principal & Positive Disruptor
Dr. Alberto Carvalho
CHICAGO
Superintendent of LA Unified, former Superintendent of Miami-Dade
"Stand Tall Steve" Bollar
ATLANTA
Educational Thought Leader, Master Motivator, Author of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
LTC Consuelo Kickbusch
ATLANTA
Community Leader, Retired U.S. Army Officer Who Grew Up in a South Texas Barrio
Debbie Silver
ATLANTA
Humorist, Educator, Author of Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers
"Ranger Nick" Fuhrman
LAS VEGAS
Professor & Expert on Using Live Animals as Teaching Tools
ENGAGING & RESEARCH-BASED SESSIONS

CONFERENCES

Each Innovative Schools Summit features 4 education conferences (see topics below) in one location.

Personalize your professional development experience by choosing sessions from each conference.

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE CONFERENCE

Las Vegas. Orlando.

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. 

WIRED DIFFERENTLY/TRAUMA-INFORMED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

Atlanta. Chicago. New York.

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. 

SCHOOL CLIMATE & CULTURE FORUM

Atlanta. San Antonio.

Learn practical, real-world strategies that can elevate the quality and character of your school. This conference showcases programs and tools proven to improve school culture and climate. 

AT-RISK STUDENTS CONFERENCE

Atlanta. Las Vegas. Chicago. San Antonio.
New York.

Experts will share evidence-based programs and strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school.

INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

Atlanta. Las Vegas. Chicago. San Antonio.
New York. Orlando.

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.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE

Las Vegas. San Antonio. Orlando.

This 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.

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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 Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, San Antonio, New York and Orlando.

What to Expect

Network with fellow educators. Chart your learning path. Get motivated!

Hear educators share their Summit experience

WHAT ATTENDEES SAY

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SESSIONS FOR ALL EDUCATORS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Classroom Teachers
  • Principals
  • Assistant Principals
  • Deans
  • Other Administrators
  • Special Ed Personnel
  • School Counselors
 
  • Social Workers
  • Interventionists 
  • Behaviorists 
  • Psychologists 
  • Community & Faith Based Youth Workers
  • After-School Program Coordinators
  

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