Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference

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

The Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference brings together internationally recognized innovators, administrators, teachers and consultants who have achieved success with fresh approaches and research-based methodologies. This is an ideal opportunity for educators to learn about new insights and evidence-based instructional practices, from national-exemplary programs to reach and teach students.

THOUGHT LEADERS IN EDUCATION

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Ron Clark
CHICAGO
"America's Educator," NYT Bestselling Author of Move Your Bus, Disney's American Teacher of the Year
"Ranger Nick" Fuhrman
LAS VEGAS
Professor & Expert on Using Live Animals as Teaching Tools
Dr. Talithia Williams
ATLANTA
Big Data Expert, Math Professor & Host of NOVA Wonders
Kim Strobel
LAS VEGAS
Nationally Recognized Speaker & Happiness Coach
Dr. John Almarode
CHICAGO
Bestselling Author, Expert on the Science of Learning, Director of Teaching & Learning at James Madison University
Michael Bonner
SAN ANTONIO
Inspirational Educator, International Speaker, Author of Get Up or Give Up
Kim_Bearden
Kim Bearden
LAS VEGAS
Co-Founder of Ron Clark Academy and Bestselling Author of Crash Course
Hamish Brewer
SAN ANTONIO
Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Principal & Positive Disruptor
"Stand Tall Steve" Bollar
ATLANTA
Educational Thought Leader, Master Motivator, Author of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
Dr. Debbie Silver
ATLANTA
Humorist, Educator, Author of Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers
Dr. Alberto Carvalho
CHICAGO
Education Transformation Expert, Former Superintendent
Ernesto Mejia
LAS VEGAS
Son of Immigrants, Speaks to Students & Educators about the American Dream — Education
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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 Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, San Antonio, New York and Orlando.

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

The Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference is held this year as part of the Innovative Schools Summit in all locations.  The Summit offers 4 or more topic-specific conferences so you can learn from experts and colleagues throughout North America. These multi-day events provide an opportunity for administrators, teachers, counselors and other educators to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students.

The 2023-24 Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference will be held as part of the:

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

  • 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
 
INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION

Please click on the appropriate Location Tab to view the Registration information for each conference location.

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Atlanta Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Atlanta will be held Tuesday, June 20 (AM & PM sessions) and Wednesday, June 21 (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:00 am on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

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

Summit Bundle

4 Conferences +
2 Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Registration Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$750

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Registration Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$850

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$650

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Pre-Registration Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$295

/ Per Person

** 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.

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Las Vegas

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas will be held Wednesday, July 5th (AM & PM sessions) and Thursday, July 6th (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:00 am on Friday, July 7, 2023.

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

Summit Bundle

4 Conferences +
2 Pre-Conference Session
Pre-Registration Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$750

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Registration Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$895

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$650

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!

$295

/ Per Person

** 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.

REGISTER NOW

Chicago Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Chicago will be held Wednesdsay, November 1st (AM & PM sessions) and Thursday, November 2nd (AM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 12:00 pm Central Time on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023.

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

Summit Bundle

4 Conferences +
2 Pre-Conference Sessions
Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$545

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$645

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$495

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/31/23

$250

/ Per Person

** 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.

REGISTER NOW

San Antonio Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio will held Thursday, November 30th (AM & PM sessions) and Friday, December 1st (AM sessions). The main Conference will begin at noon on Friday, December 1st.

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

Summit Bundle

4 Conferences +
1 Pre-Conference Session
Early Bird Registration Ends 5/31

$545

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Early Bird Registration Ends 5/31

$645

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Early Bird Registration Ends 5/31

$495

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!

$250

/ Per Person

** 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.

REGISTER NOW

New York Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit New York will be held Wednesday, February 28 and the morning of Thursday, February 29th. The main Summit will begin on February 29th at 12:00 pm ET.

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

*** New York State attendees registering through BOCES are eligible for CTLE credits. ***

Summit Bundle

4 Conferences +
1 Pre-Conference Session
Early Bird Registration thru 10/31/23

$545

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Early Bird Registration thru 10/31/23

$645

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Early Bird Registration thru 10/31/23

$645

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Standard Registration

$295

/ Per Person

** 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.

REGISTER NOW

Orlando Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Orlando will be held Thursday, March 7th and the morning of Friday, March 8th. The main Summit will begin on March 8th at 12:00 pm ET.

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

Summit Bundle

4 Conferences +
1 Pre-Conference Session
Early Bird Registration thru 11/30/23

$495

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Early Bird Registration thru 11/30/23

$645

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Early Bird Registration thru 11/30/23

$650

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Early Bird Registration thru 11/30/23

$295

/ Per Person

** 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.

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HOTELS. AGENDAS. SESSIONS.

AGENDAS


Atlanta
Las Vegas
Chicago
San Antonio
New York
Orlando

SESSIONS


Atlanta
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Chicago
San Antonio
New York
Orlando
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • 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

·        Donors Choose http://www.donorschoose.org/ (This is a website through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Education)

·        GoFundMe http://www.gofundme.com/ (This is a personalized crowdfunding site)

·        Title 1 funding in your area

      • National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC #5602) Developmental Resources is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.Yes! Developmental Resources is an approved provider for Continuing Education by:
     
    • *NOTE:  The total number of contact hours includes attendance at all pre-conference workshops as well as the entire conference. Check with your representative board or organization concerning its policy with regard to Continuing Education.

In-person attendees of the Orlando Summit are eligible to earn up to 22 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 13 contact hours.)

In-person attendees of the Atlanta Summit are eligible to earn up to 27 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 15 contact hours.)

In-person attendees of the Las Vegas Summit are eligible to earn up to 27 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 15 contact hours.)

In-person attendees of the Chicago Summit are eligible to earn up to 22 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 13 contact hours.)

In-person attendees of the San Antonio Summit are eligible to earn up to 22 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 13 contact hours.)

In-person attendees of the New York Summit are eligible to earn up to 22 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 13 contact hours.)

We do not currently offer a one-day or two-day partial registration fee.

 

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND
If you cannot attend the event on the scheduled date, or if the event is postponed for any reason, you may send a substitute, transfer to a different event or request a Voucher for a future event. Substitutions should be made in writing (please email pd@accutrain.com) and are welcome until the day of the event. Vouchers are valid for up to three years for future AccuTrain events and may be transferred to a colleague.
Any registrant unable to attend the Summit has the option to send a substitute, transfer to another AccuTrain Event, or receive a 3-year Summit Voucher.

The 3-year Voucher is transferrable to another attendee and may be applied at face value toward a future event or to access eLearning via our AccuTrain Connect platform.
 
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.

 

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LOCATIONS

ATLANTA

JUNE 20-24, 2023

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

LAS VEGAS

JULY 5-9, 2023

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

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 3, 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
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