Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference

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

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

Steve Spangler
ORLANDO | NASHVILLE
"America's Science Teacher," Bestselling Author, 1 Billion Plus Internet Views
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Kim Bearden
ORLANDO
Co-Founder of Ron Clark Academy and Bestselling Author of Crash Course
George Couros
CHICAGO
Author & Worldwide Leader in Area of Innovative Teaching, Learning & Leading
Dr. Tracey Severns
NEW YORK | ORLANDO
Nationally Recognized Education Strategist & Founder of Teach4Results
Dr. Victor Rios
LAS VEGAS
Professor, Author & Subject of The Pushouts Documentary
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Dr. Marquita Blades
NEW YORK
Award-Winning STEM Educator & Teacher Support Specialist
"Stand Tall Steve" Bollar
CHICAGO
Educational Thought Leader, Master Motivator, Author of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
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Ron Clark
NEW YORK
"America's Educator," NYT Bestselling Author of Move Your Bus, Disney's American Teacher of the Year
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Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
NEW YORK | NASHVILLE
Author, Innovative Superintendent, Host of Hacking Leadership Podcast
Michael Bonner
LAS VEGAS
Inspirational Educator, International Speaker, Author of Get Up or Give Up
Barbara Coloroso
CHICAGO
International speaker, Best-selling Author of kids are worth it! and The Bully, the Bullied & the Not-So-Innocent Bystander
Gerry Brooks
ORLANDO | NASHVILLE
YouTube Sensation & Real-World Educator, Author of Go See the Principal
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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 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

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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 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

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 Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference will be held as part of the:

  • Innovative Schools Summit Chicago ( November 6-9, 2024)
  • Innovative Schools Summit New York (February 12-13, 2025)
  • 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)
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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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
 
Sponsors

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HOTELS. AGENDAS. SESSIONS.

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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Chicago Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Chicago will be held Wednesdsay, November 6th (AM & PM sessions) and Thursday, November 7th (AM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 12:00 pm Central Time on Thursday, November 7th, 2024.

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 +
1 Pre-Conference Session
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$750

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$750

/ Per Person

Super Bundle Plus

4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$850

/ Per Person

$850

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$695

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$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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New York Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit New York will be held on February 12 and the morning of February 13th. The main Summit will begin on February 13th 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
Early Bird thru 10/31/24

$595

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Early Bird thru 10/31/24

$695

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Early Bird thru 10/31/24

$550

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Early Bird thru 10/31/24

$195

/ 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 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

$595

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31/24

$695

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Max Saver thru 12/31/24

$495

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!

$195

/ Per Person

*UPDATE** Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$695

/ Per Person

*UPDATE**Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$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

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

$595

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

5 Conferences +
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver thru 12/31

$695

/ Per Person

Summit Only

5 Conferences for the Price of 1
Max Saver thru 12/31

$495

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Max Saver thru 3/31

$195

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Max Saver thru 3/31

*UPDATE** Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$695

/ Per Person

*UPDATE**Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Pre-Registration Until 9/30

$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

San Antonio Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio will held Thursday, July 25th (AM & PM sessions) and Friday, July 26th (AM sessions). The main Conference will begin at noon on Friday, July 26th.

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 +
1 Pre-Conference Session
Pre-Registration Extended thru 5/31

$795

/ Per Person

Super Bundle

4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Registration Extended thru 5/31

$895

/ Per Person

Summit Only

4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Pre-Registration Extended thru 5/31

$695

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online! Pre-Registration Extended thru 5/31

$350

/ 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.

FAQ

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

·        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.

    • 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.

In-person attendees of the Orlando Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 contact hours.)

In-person attendees of the Atlanta Summit are eligible to earn up to 26 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 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 Chicago Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 contact hours.)

In-person attendees of the San Antonio Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 contact hours.)

In-person attendees of the New York Summit are eligible to earn up to 21 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 12 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
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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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have futher questions please contact us at pd@accutrain.com or 800-251-6805.

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LOCATIONS

CHICAGO

NOVEMBER 6-9, 2024

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

NEW YORK

FEBRUARY 12-15, 2025

At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies
School Climate & Culture Forum
Social-Emotional Learning Forum

ORLANDO

MARCH 20-23, 2025

At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools
Innovative School Leadership Forum

LAS VEGAS

JULY 7-11, 2025

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

NASHVILLE

JULY14-18, 2025

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