Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference

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

INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

AGENDAS

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AGENDA

NEW YORK

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PRE-CONFERENCE AND SUMMIT

In-Person Agenda

Pre-Conference Sessions
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024

  • Pre-Con Registration
    (Pre-Con Attendees Only)
    7:00 am - 9:00 am
  • Early Check-In (All Attendees) 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    BRAD CHAPIN: Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management - Part 1

    STEPH JENSEN: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap - Part 1

    BRIAN DINKINS: Developing The Emotionally-Inclusive Classroom Using SEL - Part 1

    KIM JOHANCEN: The Struggle is Real: Strategies to Navigate the Challenges

  • ** Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.**
  • Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    BRAD CHAPIN: Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management - Part 2

    STEPH JENSEN: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap - Part 2

    BRIAN DINKINS: Developing The Emotionally-Inclusive Classroom Using SEL - Part 2

    MIKE PAGET: Positive Behavioral Supports for Students Who Are Wired Differently

  • ** Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.**

Pre-Conference Sessions
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

  • Pre-Con Registration
    (Pre-Con Attendees Only)
    6:45 am - 8:00 am
  • Check-In (All Attendees/Exhibitors) 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 8:00 am - 11:00 am

    BRIAN MENDLER: Engaging, Motivating, and Managing Hard to Reach and Disruptive

    JOSEPH COPE: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock their Potential & Survive the Process

    ELI SHAPIRO: Digital Citizenship: Understanding the Benefits, Risks & Impact of Technology on Students

    ERNESTO MEJIA: Improving Student Engagement: Practical Strategies to Learn, Interact & Communicate with Students

    KIM JOHANCEN: Self-Injury & Suicide: When & How Educators Should Intervene

    LAQUANTA NELSON: Positive Leadership: Strategies to Lead with RELENTLESS Hope and Focus

  • ** Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.**
  • Lunch (on your own) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

PRE-CONFERENCE AND SUMMIT

In-Person Agenda

Pre-Conference Sessions
Thursday, March 7, 2024

  • Pre-Con Registration
    (Pre-Con Attendees Only)
    7:00 am - 9:00 am
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    LARRY THOMPSON: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process - Part 1

    MIKE PAGET: Positive & Preventive Supports for Students who are Wired Differently - Part 1

    ERIN GLENN: Brain-Based Teaching Strategies for Student Engagement

    WILLIAM NOEL: How to Reach the (Sometimes) Hard-to-Reach

  • ** Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.**
  • Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    LARRY THOMPSON: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process - Part 2

    MIKE PAGET: Positive & Preventive Supports for Students who are Wired Differently - Part 2

    TRACIE BERRY-MCGHEE: Girl Drama: Best Practices to Help Educators Reduce Relational Aggression

    CONNIE HAMILTON: Strategy Slam: Protocols to Engage Learners

  • ** Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.**

Pre-Conference Sessions
Friday, March 8, 2024

ATTEND ONLINE

Main Stage Virtual Agenda

Enjoy most of the main stage speakers virtually. (All times Eastern Daylight Time.)


Speakers to be announced.

Please check back frequently as sessions are subject to change and sessions are still being added.

 

AGENDA

NASHVILLE

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PRE-CONFERENCE AND SUMMIT

In-Person Agenda

Pre-Conference Sessions
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Pre-Conference Sessions
Thursday, June 20, 2024

AGENDA

LAS VEGAS

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PRE-CONFERENCE AND SUMMIT

In-Person Agenda

Pre-Conference Sessions Monday, July 8, 2024

  • Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am - 9:00 am
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    BRAD CHAPIN: Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management - Part 1

    MIKE PAGET: Positive & Preventive Supports for Students who are Wired Differently - Part 1

    KATIE KINDER: Technology Addiction and How to Combat the Digital Heroin

    AARON WIEMEIER: 10 Keys to Improving Behavior & Academic Success by Boosting EQ

  • ** Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session. **
  • Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    BRAD CHAPIN: Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management - Part 2

    MIKE PAGET: Positive & Preventive Supports for Students who are Wired Differently - Part 2

    HOTEP BENZO: The New PBIS: Treating Behavior as a Symptom...NOT the Problem

    MEGAN DIEDE & KARA RIGSBY: Creating Classroom Learning Experiences for Tomorrow's Learners

  • ** Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session. **

Pre-Conference Sessions Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Main Conference
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Main Conference
Thursday, July 11, 2024

Main Conference
Friday, July 12, 2024

  • Refreshments and Exhibits 7:30 am - 8:30 am
  • Plenary Session 8:30 am - 9:30 am

    GERRY BROOKS: Personal Climate and Culture … It’s Up to You

  • Plenary Session 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    GERRY BROOKS: Being the Best You Can Be!

  • Closing Session 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

    To be announced.

ATTEND ONLINE

Main Stage Virtual Agenda

Enjoy most of the main stage speakers virtually. (All times Pacific Daylight Time.)

PRE-CONFERENCE AND SUMMIT

In-Person Agenda

Pre-Conference Sessions Thursday, November 30, 2023

  • Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am - 9:00 am CT
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

    DR. DAVE SCHMITTOU: Making Assessment Work for Educators Who Hate Data but Love Kids

    JOSEPH COPE: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock their Potential & Survive the Process - Part 1

    HOTEP BENZO: The New PBIS: Treating Behavior as a Symptom...NOT the Problem

    STEPH JENSEN: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap - Part 1

  • Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm CT

    JOSEPH COPE: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock their Potential & Survive the Process - Part 2

    HOTEP BENZO: Why Your SEL Isn't Working (and What to Do About It)

    ERIN GLENN: Teaching Strategies for Student Engagement

    STEPH JENSEN: Closing the Academic Gender Gap - Part 2

Pre-Conference Sessions Friday, December 1, 2023

  • Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am - 8:00 am CT
  • Pre-Conference Sessions 8:00 am - 11:00 am CT

    DR. DAVE SCHMITTOU: Focus on the Focus: Determining the Tools and Strategies that Have the Biggest Impact

    DR. BRIAN DINKINS: Developing the Emotionally Inclusive Classroom Using SEL

    BRAD CHAPIN: Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management

    DR. JENNIFER MOORE: Helping Staff & Students Use Restorative Language in Trauma-Informed Schools

    ROBERT JACKSON: Becoming the Educator They Need: Mindsets and Strategies for Educating Black and Latino Males

  • Lunch (on your own) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

Main Conference
Sunday, December 3, 2023

  • Plenary Session 8:30 am - 9:30 am CT

    MICHAEL BONNER: Winning from Within

  • Keynote Session 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

    MICHAEL BONNER: By Design

  • Closing Session 11:15 am - 12:15 pm CT

    CONSUELO CASTILLO KICKBUSCH: Going Forward Without Forgetting

ATTEND ONLINE

Main Stage Virtual Agenda

Enjoy most of the main stage speakers virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session). Check back frequently for updates.
** Please note CENTRAL TIMES posted.

Virtual Sessions
Sunday, December 3, 2023

  • Plenary Session 8:30 am - 9:30 am CT

    MICHAEL BONNER: Winning from Within

  • Keynote Session 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

    MICHAEL BONNER: By Design

  • Closing Session 11:15 am - 12:15 pm CT

    Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch: Going Forward Without Forgetting