Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
San Antonio. New York. Orlando. Nashville. Las Vegas.
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
Professor & Expert on Using Live Animals as Teaching Tools
Internationally Acclaimed Champion for Quality Education for Children & Women's Rights, Founder of Awakened Woman Teachings
"Son of Immigrants, Speaks to Students & Educators about the American Dream -- Education
Inspirational Educator, International Speaker, Author of Get Up or Give Up
Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Principal & Positive Disruptor
Co-Founder of Ron Clark Academy and Bestselling Author of Crash Course
Professor of Psychology, Popular Author of Why Don't Students Like School?
Humorist, Educator, Author of Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers
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, Chicago, 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 2023-24 Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference will be held as part of the:
- Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio (Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2023)
- Innovative Schools Summit New York (Feb. 28 – Mar. 2, 2024)
- Innovative Schools Summit Orlando (March 7-10, 2024)
- Innovative Schools Summit Nashville (June 19-23, 2024)
- Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas (July 8 – 12, 2024)
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
REGISTRATION
Please click on the appropriate Location Tab to view the Registration information for each conference location.
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.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7.00 service fee will be charged per registrant.
Summit Bundle
4 Conferences +
1 Pre-Conference Session
Pre-Registration Ends 10/31/23
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 12/1/23
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning
● School Climate & Culture
● At-Risk Students - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 16 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
$695
Super Bundle
4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Registration Ends 10/31/23
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 11/30/23
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 12/1/23
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning
● School Climate & Culture
● At-Risk Students - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 22 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
$795
Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Ends 10/31/23
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning
● School Climate & Culture
● At-Risk Students - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $650
- 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
$650
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online! Saver Registration Ends 10/31/23
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Price: $395
- 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
$395
** 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.
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.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7.00 service fee will be charged per registrant.
*** New York State attendees registering through BOCES are eligible for CTLE credits. ***
New York State Attendees: REGISTER HERE
Summit Bundle
4 Conferences +
1 Pre-Conference Session
Advance Registration thru 11/30/23
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 2/29/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● Wired Differently
● Innovative School Leadership - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 16 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $745
- 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
$645
Super Bundle
4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Advance Registration thru 11/30/23
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 2/28/24
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 2/29/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● Wired Differently
● Innovative School Leadership - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 22 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $845
- 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
$745
Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Advance Registration thru 11/30/23
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● Wired Differently
● Innovative School Leadership - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 13 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
$595
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Standard Registration
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $350
- 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
$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.
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.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7.00 service fee will be charged per registrant.
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
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con on 3/7/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
● Innovative Counseling Strategies - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 16 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $745
- 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
$545
Super Bundle
4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Early Bird Registration thru 11/30/23
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Cons on 3/7/24
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con on 3/8/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
● Innovative Counseling Strategies - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 22 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $845
- 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
$645
Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Early Bird Registration thru 11/30/23
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
● Innovative Counseling Strategies - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 13 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!
Early Bird Registration thru 11/30/23
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $350
- 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
$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 Wednesday, June 19 (AM & PM sessions) and Thursday, June 20 (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:00 am on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7.00 service fee will be charged per registrant.
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
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 6/20/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 21 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
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 6/19/24
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 6/20/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 27 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
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 13 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 12/31
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $350
- 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
$250
** 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.
Las Vegas
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas will be held Monday, July 8th (AM & PM sessions) and Tuesday, July 9th (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:00 am on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7.00 service fee will be charged per registrant.
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
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/9/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Climate & Culture
● Wired Diferently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 21 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
$595
Super Bundle
4 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/8/24
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/9/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Climate & Culture
● Wired Diferently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 27 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
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
-
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk Students
● School Climate & Culture
● Wired Diferently/Trauma-Informed Schools - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 21 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 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $350
- 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
$250
** 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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
· 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.)
In-person attendees of the Nashville Summit are eligible to earn up to 27 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 15 contact hours.)
We do not currently offer a one-day or two-day partial registration fee.
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
SAN ANTONIO
Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
NEW YORK
Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Conference
Innovative School Leadership Forum
ORLANDO
Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference
NASHVILLE
Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
School Discipline Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
LAS VEGAS
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools Conference