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.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
"America's Science Teacher," Bestselling Author, 1 Billion Plus Internet Views
Transformative Kansas Superintendent, USA Today Woman of the Year
YouTube Sensation & Real-World Educator, Author of Go See the Principal
Professor, Author & Subject of The Pushouts Documentary
Elementary Gifted Education Teacher, Public Speaker, and Social Media Sensation
Award-Winning Author of Becoming the Educator They Need: Strategies for Supporting Male Black & Latino Students
Author, Innovative Superintendent, Host of Hacking Leadership Podcast
Inspirational Educator, International Speaker, Author of Get Up or Give Up
International speaker, Best-selling Author of kids are worth it! and The Bully, the Bullied & the Not-So-Innocent Bystander
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
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 Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference will be held as part of the:
- Innovative Schools Summit Orlando (March 20-23, 2025)
- Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas (July 7-11, 2025)
- Innovative Schools Summit Nashville (July 14-18, 2025)
- Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio (December 3-6, 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
- 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
OUR PARTNERS
HOTELS. AGENDAS. SESSIONS.
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 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 service fee will be charged per registrant.
If your international credit card transaction is declined, please email pd@accutrain.com.
Super Bundle
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
5 Conferences
Pre-Registration thru 4/30
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/7/25 and 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/8/25
- Access to 5 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning
● ELL Conference - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 26 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
$895
Summit Bundle
1 Pre-Conference Session
5 Conferences
Pre-Registration thru 4/30
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/8/25
- Access to 5 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning
● ELL Conference - 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
$795
Summit Only
Access to 5 Conferences
Pre-Registration thru 4/30
- Access to All 5 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning
● ELL Conference - 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
$695
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Pre-Registration thru 4/30
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- 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
$295
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:
-
● 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:
-
● 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.
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 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
Pre-Registration thru 4/30
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/14/25 and 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/15/25
- Access to 5 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture
● Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 26 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$895
Summit Bundle
2 Pre-Conference Sessions
5 Conferences
Pre-Registration thru 4/30
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/15/25
- Access to 5 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture
● Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools - 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+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$795
Summit Only
Access to 5 Conferences
Pre-Registration thru 4/30
- Access to All 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 14 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$695
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Pre-Registration thru 4/30
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- 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+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$295
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.
San Antonio Summit
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio will held Wednesday, December 3rd (AM & PM sessions) and Thursday, December 4th (AM sessions). The main Conference will begin at noon on Thursday, December 4th.
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
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
4 Conferences
Max Saver thru 5/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 12/3/25 and 1 Pre-Con Session on 12/4/25
- Access to 4 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Discipline
● Innovative School Leadership - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 21 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
$650
Summit Bundle
1 Pre-Conference Session
4 Conferences
Max Saver thru 5/31
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 12/4/25
- Access to 4 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Discipline
● Innovative School Leadership - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 15 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
$550
Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Max Saver thru 5/31
- Access to All 4 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Discipline
● Innovative School Leadership - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 12 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
** 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools
Innovative School Leadership Forum
LAS VEGAS
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
School Discipline Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
NASHVILLE
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools
SAN ANTONIO
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
School Discipline
Innovative School Leadership
