The Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference

July 6-10, 2026

Orlando.

School Counselors Conference / Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference

The Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference features best practices from real educators serving in the trenches supporting students, as well as mental health experts. Some programs are research-tested, while others are promising, innovative approaches created by practicing professionals to help them better connect with students. Student support professionals will learn strategies to address challenges such as collaborating with parents and families, mental health, legal and ethical considerations, school administration unity, social justice and Tier 3 interventions.

THOUGHT LEADERS IN EDUCATION

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dr. Carolyn Stone
Long-time ASCA Ethics Chair & Legal Expert
Brad Chapin
Popular Author, Leading Authority on Self-Regulation
Steph Jensen
International Speaker, Award-Winning Author & Consultant on Social-Emotional Learning
Gerry Brooks
YouTube Sensation & Real-World Educator, Author of Go See the Principal
Jere "MsChang" Chang
Elementary Gifted Education Teacher, Public Speaker and Social Media Sensation​
Ernesto Mejia
Son of Immigrants, Speaks to Students & Educators about the American Dream -- Education
Dr. Tracey Severns
Education Strategist, Author of Mistakes, MisSteps & Missed Opportunities
Brad Chapin
Popular Author, Leading Authority on Self-Regulation
Tracie Berry-McGhee
Popular Speaker, Author, Counselor, Leader of "I Define Me" Movement
Ernesto Mejia
Son of Immigrants, Speaks to Students & Educators about the American Dream -- Education
Jodee Blanco
Anti-bullying Advocate, Author of the seminal New York Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing at Me

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

TOP K-12 EDUCATION CONFERENCE

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 Orlando (March 18-21, 2027)
4+ Conferences in 1 Location

Tailor your professional development experience by attending a variety of sessions from each conference

Researched-Based Practices

Discover proven practices to implement in your classroom immediately

Dynamic Speakers

Get insights and inspiration from the best in education

Networking Events

Meet fellow educators from across the nation and learn from each other

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WHAT ATTENDEES SAY

SESSIONS FOR ALL EDUCATORS

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
Sponsors

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Orlando Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Orlando will be held March 18th and the morning of March 19th. The main Summit will begin on March 19th at 12:00 pm ET.

Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7 service fee will be charged per registrant. Contact hour totals are dependent upon how many sessions are attended.

May be eligible for funding under Title I/IDEA, Title II, CARES Act, CRRSA, Rescue Plan or similar federal, state or local sources.

Max Saver
Super Bundle

3 Pre-Conference Sessions
6 Conferences
Max Saver thru 10/31

$650

/ Per Person

Max Saver
Summit Bundle

1 Pre-Conference Session
6 Conferences
Max Saver thru 10/31

$550

/ Per Person

Max Saver
Summit Only

Access to 6 Conferences
Max Saver thru 10/31

$495

/ Per Person
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Many attendees choose to register with a credit card.  If you are using a Purchase Order from your school or district, please upload that when you register (email us if a quote is needed to generate the PO).  Payment terms are Net 30 from the date of the invoice.  If paying by check (without a PO), please contact our office at pd@accutrain.com or call 888-202-3697 to facilitate the process.

No. We only accept payment in US dollars.

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.

We issue Certificates of Completion based on Contact Hours (reflecting actual hours of attendance). Because Continuing Education requirements vary throughout North America by Profession/Jurisdiction, we always suggest that you contact your local Board or Governing Agency as to their acceptance/conversion to local standards.

    • 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.
    • Approved Texas CPE Provider

In-person attendees of the Orlando Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 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 San Antonio Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. 

In-person attendees of the New York Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 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.

If you cannot attend the event, you may send a substitute, transfer to a different event or request a Summit Voucher — sorry no refunds.  Substitutions, transfers or Voucher requests should be made in writing. Vouchers (for paid registrations) are transferable to another colleague and are valid for three years.  They may be redeemed for any AccuTrain offering — including future Summits, AccuEd Connect eLearning or YouthLight resources.

Should you be unable to attend, please email us at pd@accutrain.com – at least one week prior to the event – and let us know whether you wish to substitute another attendee, transfer to a different event or receive a Voucher.

Should you have any concerns, call us at 1-800-251-6805. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please email us at pd@accutrain.com at least 1 month prior to the conference and note your request on your registration form.

 

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