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.
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, 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 Las Vegas – July 6 – 10, 2026
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.
Las Vegas
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas will be held July 6th (AM & PM sessions) and July 7th (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:30 am on July 8, 2026.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7 service fee will be charged per registrant.
If your international credit card transaction is declined, please email pd@accutrain.com.
Super Bundle
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
5 Conferences
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/6/26 and 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/7/26
- Access to 5 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● School Climate & Culture
● Innovative Counseling Strategies - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 26 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
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● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$695
Summit Bundle
2 Pre-Conference Sessions
5 Conferences
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/7/26
- Access to 5 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● School Climate & Culture
● Innovative Counseling Strategies - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 20 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$595
Summit Only
Access to 5 Conferences
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Access to All 5 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● School Climate & Culture
● Innovative Counseling Strategies - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 14 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$495
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 14 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
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● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$195
Las Vegas
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas will be held Monday, July 7th (AM & PM sessions) and Tuesday, July 8th (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:00 am on Wednesday, July 9, 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
4 Conferences +
2 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31/24
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/8/25
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
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● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning - 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
4 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31/24
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/7/25
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/8/25
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning - 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
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Max Saver thru 12/31/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning - 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!
- 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 Who Register at the Same Time
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$195
*UPDATE** Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Until 9/30
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
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● 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
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 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.
