Innovative Schools Summit

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

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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

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

NASHVILLE

JUNE 19-23, 2024

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

LAS VEGAS

JULY 8-12, 2024

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

THOUGHT LEADERS IN EDUCATION

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dr. Pedro Noguera
SAN ANTONIO
Dean of USC Rossier School of Education, Bestselling Author, Expert on the Impact of Society & Culture on Schools
Gerry Brooks
CHICAGO
YouTube Sensation & Real-World Educator, Author of Go See the Principal
Dr. Michele Borba
SAN ANTONIO | LAS VEGAS
Best-Selling Author, Parenting & Child Expert, Educational Psychologist
Ernesto Mejia
NEW YORK
Son of Immigrants, Speaks to Students & Educators about the American Dream -- Education
Dr. Tiffany Anderson
CHICAGO
Transformative Kansas Superintendent, Called “The Woman Who Made Schools Work for the Poor” by The Washington Post
Michael Bonner
SAN ANTONIO
Inspirational Educator, International Speaker, Author of Get Up or Give Up
Steve Spangler
NEW YORK
"America's Science Teacher," Bestselling Author, 1 Billion Plus Internet Views
Hamish Brewer
SAN ANTONIO
Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Principal & Positive Disruptor
Dr. Alberto Carvalho
CHICAGO
Superintendent of LA Unified, former Superintendent of Miami-Dade
Ron Clark
CHICAGO
"America's Educator," NYT Bestselling Author of Move Your Bus, Disney's American Teacher of the Year
Baruti Kafele
NEW YORK
School Turnaround Specialist, Author of Closing the Attitude Gap and The Principal 50
Barbara Coloroso
NEW YORK
International speaker, Best-selling Author of kids are worth it! and The Bully, the Bullied & the Not-So-Innocent Bystander
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Geoffrey Canada
NASHVILLE
Best-Selling Author & Pioneering Children’s Advocate
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
SAN ANTONIO
Author, Innovative Superintendent, Host of Hacking Leadership Podcast
Tracie Berry-McGhee
ORLANDO
Popular Speaker, Author, Counselor, Leader of "I Define Me" Movement
Brian Mendler
NEW YORK
Expert on Working with Disruptive Students, Co-Author of Discipline With Dignity
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

Orlando. Nashville.

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

Chicago. New York. Las Vegas.

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

San Antonio. Las Vegas.

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

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

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

All Locations.

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

San Antonio. Orlando. Nashville.

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.

INNOVATIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FORUM

Chicago. New York.

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 conference will help you understand evolving research and current best practices to transform learning environments, improve teacher retention and enhance student outcomes.

INNOVATIVE COUNSELING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

Orlando

This conference features best practices from educators 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.

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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 Las Vegas, Chicago, 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

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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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