SAN ANTONIO

Science of Learning. Transforming School Culture.
Helping Disadvantaged Students.

December 3-6, 2026

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SAN ANTONIO.
Join us for the Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio on December 3-6, 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. Register for any of  our 5 San Antonio education conferences and attend sessions from all: 
  • At-Risk Students Conference
  • Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
  • Innovative School Leadership Forum
  • Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools Conference
  • School Climate & Culture Forum
THOUGHT LEADERS IN EDUCATION

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dr. Todd Whitaker
Inspiring Speaker & Author of 60 Books Including What Great Teachers Do Differently
Steph Jensen
International Speaker, Award-Winning Author & Consultant on Social-Emotional Learning
Robert Jackson
International Speaker, Publisher, Award-Winning Author of Becoming the Educator They Need
Tracie Berry-McGhee
Popular Speaker, Author, Counselor, Leader of "I Define Me" Movement
Brian Mendler
Expert on Working with Disruptive Students, Co-Author of Discipline With Dignity
Dr. Steve Webb
Award-Winning Superintendent, Founder Safe School Systems, Author of Education in a Violent World
SAN ANTONIO SUMMIT

5 CONFERENCES IN 1 LOCATION

Create your own professional development experience and attend sessions from each conference (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.

WIRED DIFFERENTLY/TRAUMA-INFORMED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

New York. Nashville. San Antonio.

Get critical insights and best practices for reaching and teaching students with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges – especially trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and PTSD.
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INNOVATIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FORUM

All Locations.

Hear from K-12 experts and network with fellow leaders to access successful strategies and practical tips for leading improvement in your 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 CLIMATE & CULTURE FORUM

San Antonio. Orlando. Las Vegas.

Establishing a positive school climate and culture is essential for educator job satisfaction and improving academic outcomes. Attend the engaging School Climate & Culture Forum to discover real-world initiatives that are transforming the quality, character and personality of schools. You’ll learn about programs, assessments and tools proven to improve school culture and climate.

 

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 Innovative Schools Summit. Choose the sessions that are most relevant to you from our 5 co-located San Antonio education conferences:

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

MARRIOTT
RIVERCENTER

Host Hotel

San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter

101 Bowie St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

The 2026 Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio will be held at the Marriott Rivercenter.

Room rates start at $224/night plus taxes & fees.

Phone Reservations: 800-648-4462

Group code: Innovative Schools Summit

Overflow Hotels

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425 Bonham Street,
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-212-5555

Room rates start at $189/night plus taxes & fees.

Nearby Hotels

425 Bonham Street,
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-212-5555

Room rates start at $189/night plus taxes & fees.

 

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WHAT ATTENDEES SAY

SESSIONS FOR ALL EDUCATORS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Classroom
  • Teachers
  • Principals 
  • Assistant
  • Principals
  • Deans
  • Other Administrator
  • Special Ed Personnel
  • School Counselors
 
  • Social Workers
  • Interventionists 
  • Behaviorists
  • Psychologists
  • Community & Faith-Based Youth Workers
  • After-School Program Coordinators
 
REGISTER NOW

San Antonio Summit

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio will held Thursday, December 3rd (AM & PM sessions) and Friday, December 4th (AM sessions). The main Conference will begin at noon on Friday, 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

Max Saver Super Bundle

3 Pre-Conference Sessions
5 Conferences
Max Saver thru 5/31

$650

/ Per Person

Max Saver Summit Bundle

1 Pre-Conference Session
5 Conferences
Max Saver thru 5/31

$550

/ Per Person

Max Saver Summit Only

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

$495

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