Reaching the Amygdala of the Traumatized Brain: Jessica Sinarski
Jessica Sinarski is a certified adoption therapist, clinical supervisor, author and educator who brings important insights to the realm of attachment issues and early trauma
Innovative Schools Summit
Orlando
Trauma-Informed. Culturally Responsive. Addressing "Learning Loss."
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Returning to the Caribe Royale November 4-7, 2021!
Heather Forbes
Founder of Beyond Consequences Institute, Author of Help for Billy and Classroom 180
Dr. Chris Emdin
Professor of Science Education, Author of For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood
Dr. Tracey Severns
Nationally Recognized Education Strategist & Founder of Teach4Results
Larry Thompson
Supportive Discipline Innovator, Creator of Responsibility-Centered Discipline
Brian Mendler
Expert on Working with Disruptive Students, Co-Author of Discipline With Dignity
Sam Kary
Teacher, Curriculum Designer. Creator of Popular New EdTech YouTube Channel
Aaron Wiemeier
Author, Trauma Specialist, Founder of High Mountain Counseling Institute
Dr. Eli Shapiro
Creator of Digital Citizenship Project, Social Worker, Director of Educational Initiatives
Dr. Marquita Blades
Award-Winning STEM Educator, National Trainer & Teacher Support Specialist
Jessica Sinarski
Expert on Trauma & Attachment Issues, Creator of BraveBrains, Author of Riley the Brave
Innovative Schools Summit Orlando
Held In-Person at the newly remodeled Caribe Royale November 4-7, 2021 (following COVID-19 health protocols), the Innovative Schools Summit Orlando will feature Help for Billy Author Heather Forbes, For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood Author Dr. Christopher Emdin and Teach4Results Founder Dr. Tracie Severns and other nationally recognized speakers. This expert lineup of presenters draws upon their years of experience and research to provide proven strategies that work.
The Orlando Summit features access to 4 education conferences for the price of 1, including:- Wired Differently / Trauma-Informed Schools Conference
- Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
- School Discipline Conference
- At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference
Attend 4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Summit Attendees may attend sessions from any Orlando Conference (on a space-available basis).
The At-Risk Students Conference focuses on evidence-based strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school. The long-term cost of failing to engage these students is tremendous — since they are much less likely to succeed after they leave school and enter…
This conference provides an opportunity for teachers, administrators and other educators to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students (PreK-12). It emphasizes evidence-based and novel instructional practices from national exemplary programs currently being used in schools…
The discussion around school discipline can be polarizing. But almost everyone agrees that students need to be in class in order to succeed academically, and that suspensions and expulsions should be as rare as possible. And almost everyone agrees that student and educator safety should be a top priority…
This conference offers critical insights for teaching students with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges – especially trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and PTSD. General ed, special ed and resource teachers, as well as administrators, will gain tools for working with this often high-potential portion of the student population…
Coming back to Central Florida November 4-7, 2021 — following a 2.5 year COVID hiatus — the Orlando Summit will be hosted by the Caribe Royale. This event features four timely, topic-driven events at one site. Attendees may access sessions across each of those conferences — with nationally known authors and speakers, as well as current…
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Caribe Royale Orlando
2021 Summit Hotel & Conference Center
Caribe Royale Orlando
Attendees enjoy discounted pricing of $195 per night single/double.
Reservations: 1-800-823-8300
Regarding COVID safety, the Innovative Schools Summit monitors CDC recommendations and local regulations – which are constantly evolving. Strict sanitization procedures will be followed and vaccinations are encouraged!
Orlando 2021 Registration
Please note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Orlando will be held Nov. 4th and the morning of Nov. 5th. The main Conference will begin at noon on Nov. 5th.
Super Bundle
4 Conferences + 3 Pre-Con SessionsEarly Bird Pricing Ends 7/31/21
$ 575
per attendee
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2 Pre-Cons 11/4/21
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1 Pre-Con 11/5/21
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4 Conferences:
● Innovative Teaching
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Wired Differently / Trauma-Informed -
AM & PM Refreshments
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22 Contact Hours
Conference Bundle
4 Conferences + 1 Pre-Con SessionEarly Bird Pricing Ends 7/31/21
$ 475
per attendee
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1 Pre-Con 11/5/21
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4 Conferences:
● Innovative Teaching
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Wired Differently / Trauma-Informed -
AM & PM Refreshments
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16 Contact Hours
Conference Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1Early Bird Pricing Ends 7/31/21
$ 425
per attendee
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4 Conferences: ●Innovative Teaching
● At-Risk Students
● School Discipline
● Wired Differently / Trauma-Informed -
AM & PM Refreshments
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13 Contact Hours
Group Discount
Send More...and Save More! Super Saver Pricing Ends 5/31/21
$ 50
off per attendee
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$25 off for Groups of 3-9
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$50 off for Groups of 10+
What Past Attendees Have to Say…
"This was my first time attending the Summit and I must truly say it was the best Conference I have ever attended. The sessions were very informative, inspiring and motivating"
High School Principal
Colombus, OH
"I am ready to return to my classroom with a different mindset -- better now than in the past, and focusing on my students' future not their present. I am moving forward with great expectations and pushing them into their destinies by any means necessary."
Middle School Teacher
Cambridge, MA
"I've been a teacher for 15 years and I learned more from this conference than I've learned from any other Professional Development I've ever attended. I can't wait to return to school and share with my colleagues!"
Middle School Counselor
Ventura, CA
"Wow! I loved all of the keynote speakers -- each one was inspiring, thoughtful and reminded me why I got into teaching. I'm so glad I attended and learned strategies to help my most difficult students."
High School Teacher
Baton Rogue, LA
"I loved being able to attend sessions from the full variety of conferences occurring simultaneously."
High School Counselor
Des Moines, IA
"I am already planning to attend next year and plan on bringing more people from my school."
Middle School Assistant Principal
Jacksonville, FL
"This is such a great conference. There were so many wonderful sessions that it was difficult to choose which one to attend."
Elementary School Teacher
Savannah, GA
"My attendance at this conference was the best experience I've had in my 27 years as an educator."
High School Teacher
Reston, VA
Who Should Attend?
– Classroom Teachers
– Principals
– Assistant Principals
– Deans
– Other Administrators
– Special Ed Personnel
– School Counselors
– Student Services
– Social Workers
– Interventionists
– Behaviorists
– School Psychologists
– Community & Faith-Based Youth Workers
– After-School Program Coordinators
Innovative Schools Summit Orlando
Sessions
Innovative Schools Summit Orlando Agenda
Pre-Conference Sessions Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am - 9:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LARRY THOMPSON, M.ED. - Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process (Pt 1)
AARON WIEMEIER, MS, LPC - Engaging the Traumatized Child
MARQUITA S. BLADES, ED.D.: POWARRful Teaching Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement & Decreasing Disciplinary Issues -
Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
LARRY THOMPSON, M.ED. - Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Surive the Process (Pt 2)
AARON WIEMEIER, MS, LPC - 10 Keys to Improving Behavior and Academic Success by Boosting EQ
ELI SHAPIRO, ED.D., - Preventing Digital Dependence, Disinhibition & Aggression
*Please note: There is additional fee for each Pre-Conference Session.
Pre-Conference Sessions Friday, November 5, 2021
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Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am - 9:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 8:00 am - 11:00 am
STEPH JENSEN, MS, LPC - Building Bridges between Tiers: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning & Academics
SAM KARY, M.A. - Transformational Teaching with Technology
JESSICA SINARSKI, M.A., LPCMH - Light Up The Learning Brain: Tools for Overcoming Learning Obstacles
*Please note: There is an additional fee for each Pre-Conference Session.
Main Conference
Friday, November 5, 2021
Main Conference
Saturday, November 6, 2021
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Refreshments & Exhibits 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Plenary Session 8:30 am - 9:30 am
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am - 11:00 am
CHRISTOPHER EMDIN, PH.D.
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Breakout Sessions 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
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Lunch (on your own) 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
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Breakout Sessions 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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General Session 4:10 pm - 5:00 pm
Main Conference
Sunday, November 7, 2020
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Refreshments and Exhibits 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Plenary Session 8:30 am - 9:30 am
TRACEY SEVERNS, ED.D.
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 9:45 am - 10:45 am
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Closing Session 11:00 am - 11:50 am
LARRY THOMPSON, M.ED.
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The Innovative Schools Podcast features conversations with authors, researchers, consultants and nationally-recognized speakers & educators who will be presenting at upcoming Innovative Schools Summits.
These conversations also include discussions on student mental and behavioral health, classroom behavior, school climate & culture, innovative teaching methods, student safety and more.
F.A.Q.
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions below.
If you have a question that is not listed below, Please email us at pd@accutrain.com
- Classroom Teachers
- Principals
- Assistant Principals
- Deans
- Other Administrators
- Special Ed Personnel
- School Counselors
- Student Services
- Social Workers
- Interventionists
- Behaviorists
- Psychologists
- Community and Faith-Based Youth Workers
- After-School Program Coordinators
Yes! We offer discounted hotel room rates at each of our conference host hotels. Please see the hotel page for more information.
Yes! You will be asked to register for one of the conferences. You will then be eligible to attend sessions for all of the other conferences that are a part of the Summit (on a space-available basis).
AccuTrain offers a $100 discount to the Summit for full-time students who are not currently employed at a school. Email pd@accutrain.com for information on how to obtain the discount (copy of current student ID required).
Yes!
AccuTrain’s Developmental Resources Division is an approved provider for Continuing Education by the 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. AccuTrain is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
*NOTE: 22 possible contact hours includes attendance at three pre-conference sessions as well as the entire conference. Check with your board or organization concerning its policies with regard to continuing education.
We do not offer one-day or two-day partial registrations. However you may register for individual Pre-Conference Sessions for $85 per session. Email pd@accutrain.com to register.
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, or 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.
