NASHVILLE

Addressing Unfinished Learning. Transforming School Climate.
Supporting All Students.

July 25-29, 2026

See You at ISS

Join us for the Innovative Schools Summit Nashville on July 25-29, 2026. Network with fellow educators and learn from nationally recognized speakers who share their experiences and proven strategies to help you succeed in the classroom and in your career.

The Nashville Summit features access to 5 Education Conferences for the Price of One:

  • At-Risk Students Conference
  • Innovative School Leadership Forum
  • Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
  • School Discipline Conference
  • Social-Emotional Learning Forum
THOUGHT LEADERS IN EDUCATION

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Ron Clark
"America's Educator," NYT Bestselling Author of Move Your Bus, Disney's American Teacher of the Year
Dr. Michele Borba
Best-Selling Author, Parenting & Child Expert, Educational Psychologist
Michael Bonner
Inspirational Educator, International Speaker, Author of Get Up or Give Up
Weston Kieschnick
Award-Winning Educator, Bestselling Author & Creator of Teaching Keating Podcast
Dr. Tiffany Anderson
Transformative Kansas Superintendent, Called “The Woman Who Made Schools Work for the Poor” by The Washington Post
Dr. Brian Dinkins
Expert on Emotional Intelligence, CEO of the Center for Empowering Education
Katie Kinder
International Speaker & Award-Winning Author
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Larry Thompson
Supportive Discipline Innovator, Creator of Responsibility-Centered Discipline
Brad Chapin
Popular Author, Leading Authority on Self-Regulation
Dr. Mark Smith
Author & Advisor to Education Organizations
Hotep Benzo
Education Success Strategist & Creator of MAKE A WAY Program
Katie Trowbridge
National Speaker & Co-founder of Creative Thinking Network
NASHVILLE SUMMIT

5 CONFERENCES IN 1 LOCATION

Summit Attendees are able to attend sessions from all of the following Conferences (on a space-available basis).

Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference

INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

All Locations.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn new insights, tools and strategies for reaching and teaching students. Compare best practices with educators in different geographic locations and different socio-economic environments.

Education Conference -- At-Risk Students Conference

AT-RISK STUDENTS CONFERENCE

All Locations.

Experts will share evidence-based programs and strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school.

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INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

San Antonio. Las Vegas. Nashville.

Hear from K-12 experts and network with fellow innovative thinkers to learn strategies and practical tips to lead improvement at your school.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING FORUM

Nashville.

The Social-Emotional Learning Forum focuses on research-based and classroom-originated interventions, lessons and curriculums that help students manage their emotions, achieve goals, express heart-felt empathy for others, maintain positive relationships and make successful personal decisions.school or district. This conference will help you understand evolving research and current best practices to transform learning environments, improve teacher retention and enhance student outcomes.

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE CONFERENCE

Nashville. New York.

The School Discipline Conference provides a forum for educators to learn about various approaches to classroom management including progressive discipline, restorative practices, Positive Behavior Interventions & Support and Responsibility-Centered Discipline. It is a must-attend event for teachers and administrators who are looking to apply the most current innovations and research to improve student behavior and academic performance.

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

TOP K-12 EDUCATION CONFERENCE

BE INSPIRED

Connect with fellow educators. Get re-energized. Learn from the best in education.  Discover new strategies to support all students. Take home ideas to implement immediately at your school. Have fun.

Create your own learning experience at the Nashville Summit. Choose the sessions that are most relevant to you from 5 co-located education conferences.

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

GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

Summit Host Hotel

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

Reservations: 1-615-889-1000

* Please note the parking fee is currently $35.00 plus tax/day for self-parking and $48.00 plus tax/day for valet parking. Subject to change.
NEARBY HOTEL OPTION (Walkable & on Opryland Shuttle Route): 
 
The Inn at Opryland
2401 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

PHONE: (615) 889-0800 

SpringHill Suites Vanderbilt

1800 West End Avenue

Room rates start at $199/night + taxes & fees.

Courtesy shuttle will be provided during conference hours.

Fairfield Inn Vanderbilt

109 29th Avenue North

Room rates start at $199/night + taxes & fees.

Courtesy shuttle will be provided during conference hours.

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
 
REGISTER NOW

Nashville Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Nashville will be held July 25th (AM & PM sessions) and July 26th (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:30 am CT on July 27, 2026.

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
Max Saver thru 12/31

$695

/ Per Person

Summit Bundle

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

$595

/ Per Person

Summit Only

Access to 5 Conferences
Max Saver thru 12/31

$495

/ Per Person

Main Stage Virtual Pass

Attend Online!
Max Saver thru 12/31

$195

/ Per Person
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.

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HOTELS. AGENDAS. SESSIONS.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Many attendees choose to register with a credit card.  If you are using a Purchase Order from your school or district, please upload that when you register (email us if a quote is needed to generate the PO).  Payment terms are Net 30 from the date of the invoice.  If paying by check (without a PO), please contact our office at pd@accutrain.com or call 888-202-3697 to facilitate the process.

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.

If you cannot attend the event, you may send a substitute, transfer to a different event or request a Summit Voucher — sorry no refunds.  Substitutions, transfers or Voucher requests should be made in writing. Vouchers (for paid registrations) are transferable to another colleague and are valid for three years.  They may be redeemed for any AccuTrain offering — including future Summits, AccuEd Connect eLearning or YouthLight resources.

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.

Thank you!
Your Innovative Schools Summit application has been received.

Our representative will be in touch soon about contract approval and payment information.

For more information or assistance please contact Sam Stewart at Sam@AccuTrain.com or call 800-251-6805.