The Innovative Counseling Strategies 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.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
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
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 New York, Orlando, San Antonio, Atlanta and Las Vegas.
What to Expect
Network with fellow educators. Chart your learning path. Get motivated!
Hear educators share their Summit experience
BE INSPIRED
Hear from K-12 experts and network with fellow practitioners to discover research-proven and field-tested tools and techniques to connect with and empower students with various types of challenges. This conference is designed to help you get inspired by new, creative and practical ideas for counseling students.
The Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference will be held as part of:
Innovative Schools Summit Nashville – July 14-18, 2025
Tailor your professional development experience by attending a variety of sessions from each conference
Discover proven practices to implement in your classroom immediately
Get insights and inspiration from the best in education
Meet fellow educators from across the nation and learn from each other
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- School Counselors (PK-12)
- Student Support Personnel
- Community Youth Workers
- School Social Workers (All Levels)
- Classroom Teachers
- Faith-Based Staff
- School Psychologists
- Special Needs Teachers
- Counselors in Private Practice
OUR PARTNERS
REGISTRATION
Please click on the appropriate Location Tab to view the Registration information for each conference location.
Nashville Summit
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Nashville will be held Monday, July 14th (AM & PM sessions) and Tuesday, July 15th (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:30 am CT on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7.00 service fee will be charged per registrant.
If your international credit card transaction is declined, please email pd@accutrain.com.
Summit Bundle
5 Conferences +
2 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/15/25
- Entrance to 5 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 20 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $795
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$595
Super Bundle
5 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/14/25
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/15/25
- Entrance to 5 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 26 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $895
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$695
Super Bundle PLUS
5 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions + ON-DEMAND Contact Hours
Max Saver thru 12/31
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Earn up to 6 additional ON-DEMAND eLearning Contact Hours when you access 3 eLearning sessions with well-known experts:
● Getting Them to Eat Peas with Dr. John Almarode
● We, Not Me with Dr. Michele Borba
● Schooling for Resilience with Dr. Pedro Noguera
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/14/25
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/15/25
- Entrance to 5 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 26 In-Person Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $995
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$795
Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Max Saver Until 12/31
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Wired Differently Conference - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 14 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $695
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees
$495
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Max Saver Until 12/31
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 14 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $295
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees
$195
** Please note: Online registrations with a Purchase Order still require manual processing at our end. Please bear with us as we get those processed.
Upon processing, we will email confirmations to the registrants with initial invoice being sent to the indicated billing entity. You can also email the PO along with the COMPLETE registration information to pd@accutrain.com.
Nashville Summit
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Nashville will be held Monday, July 14th (AM & PM sessions) and Tuesday, July 15th (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:30 am CT on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7.00 service fee will be charged per registrant.
If your international credit card transaction is declined, please email pd@accutrain.com.
Summit Bundle
5 Conferences +
2 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/15/25
- Entrance to 5 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 20 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $795
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$595
Super Bundle
5 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/14/25
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/15/25
- Entrance to 5 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 26 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $895
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$695
Summit Only
5 Conferences for the Price of 1
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 14 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $695
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$495
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Max Saver thru 3/31
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 14 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $250
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$195
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Max Saver thru 3/31
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 14 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $250
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
*UPDATE** Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Until 9/30
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $695
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees
$695
*UPDATE**Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Pre-Registration Until 9/30
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $295
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees
$295
** Please note: Online registrations with a Purchase Order still require manual processing at our end. Please bear with us as we get those processed.
Upon processing, we will email confirmations to the registrants with initial invoice being sent to the indicated billing entity. You can also email the PO along with the COMPLETE registration information to pd@accutrain.com.
HOTELS. AGENDAS. SESSIONS.
AGENDA & SESSIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
We are AccuTrain Corp at PO Box 9708 in Virginia Beach, VA 23450.
- School Counselors (PK-12)
- Principals
- Classroom Teachers
- Special Education Personnel
- School Administrators
- Deans
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- School Resource Officers
- Behaviorists
- Therapists
- Community and Faith-Based Youth Workers
- After-School Program Coordinators
- Other Professionals Working with Young People
Yes! We offer discounted hotel room rates at each of our conference host hotels. Please see individual conference webpage for more information.
Yes! By registering for an individual conference you are eligible to attend all other conferences that are a part of the Summit at that location (on a space available basis).
At this time, AccuTrain Corp. is unable to offer student discounts or scholarships for this three-day event.
Please consider the following other avenues for possible funding:
· Your Local PTA
· GoFundMe http://www.gofundme.com/ (This is a personalized crowdfunding site)
· Title 1 funding in your area
Light refreshments are available each day before the morning plenary session. Lunch is on your own each day.
- AccuTrain is an approved provider for Continuing Education by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC #5602). AccuTrain is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. AccuTrain is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
In-person attendees of the Orlando Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the Atlanta Summit are eligible to earn up to 26 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the Las Vegas Summit are eligible to earn up to 26 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 14 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the Chicago Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the San Antonio Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the New York Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the Nashville Summit are eligible to earn up to 26 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 14 contact hours.)
We do not currently offer a one-day or two-day partial registration fee.
Should you have any concerns, call us at 1-800-251-6805. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please fax us at 888-372-6061 or email us at pd@accutrain.com at least 1 month prior to the conference and note your request on your registration form.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have futher questions please contact us at pd@accutrain.com or 800-251-6805.
LOCATIONS
ORLANDO
Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference
NASHVILLE
Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
School Discipline Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
LAS VEGAS
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools