Innovative School Leadership Forum
San Antonio. New York. Orlando. Las Vegas. Nashville.
The School Leadership Conference connects K-12 administrators with fellow leaders and experts to learn proven strategies for driving improvement in your school or district. Discover evolving research and current best practices to transform learning environments, improve teacher retention and enhance student outcomes.
Whether your goal is refining your leadership approach, boosting student achievement or cultivating a more supportive environment for your team, this conference provides the tools, expert advice and like-minded community to help you succeed. Secure your spot and take a definitive step toward improving school culture and academic outcomes.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
National Superintendent of the Year with Humorous Insights for All Educators, Author of Lead from Where You Are
Principal, Author & Education Influencer
Inspiring Speaker & Author of 60 Books Including What Great Teachers Do Differently
Elementary Gifted Education Teacher, Public Speaker and Social Media Sensation
Education Strategist, Author of Mistakes, MisSteps & Missed Opportunities
YouTube Sensation & Real-World Educator, Author of Go See the Principal
Expert on Emotional Intelligence, CEO of the Center for Empowering Education
Groundbreaking Military Leader, Champion for Disadvantaged Children Like Herself and their Families
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
BE INSPIRED
Hear from K-12 experts and network with fellow innovative thinkers to learn strategies and practical tips to lead improvement at your school. This conference is designed to help you take advantage of the rapid changes in education today to transform the learning environment and improve outcomes for educators and students.
The School Leadership Forum will be held as part of:
- Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio (December 3-6, 2026)
- Innovative Schools Summit New York (February 24-27, 2027)
- Innovative Schools Summit Orlando (March 18-21, 2027)
- Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas (June 28 – July 2, 2027)
- Innovative Schools Summit Nashville (July 11- 15, 2027)
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
INSIGHTS
How to Help Students Beyond Grade 3 who Struggle with Reading
How AI Is Impacting Career and Technical Education
How Hands-On Learning Builds Hard and Soft Skills
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
OUR PARTNERS
HOTELS. AGENDAS. SESSIONS.
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, 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
Pre-Registration Super Bundle
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
6 Conferences
Extended Until 10/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 12/3/26 and 1 Pre-Con Session on 12/4/26
- Access to 6 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning
● Wired Differently
● Innovative School Leadership
● School Climate & Culture Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 21 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$825
Pre-Registration Summit Bundle
1 Pre-Conference Session
6 Conferences
Extended Until 10/31
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 12/4/26
- Access to 6 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning
● Wired Differently
● Innovative School Leadership
 ● School Climate & Culture Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 15 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$725
Pre-Registration Summit Only
6 Conferences for the Price of 1
Extended Until 10/31
- Access to All 6 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning
● Wired Differently
● Innovative School Leadership
 ● School Climate & Culture Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 12 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$675
** 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 on February 24th and the morning of February 25th. The main Summit will begin on February 25th at 12:00 pm ET.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7 service fee will be charged per registrant.
Max Saver Super Bundle
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
6 Conferences
Pre-registration thru 9/30
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 2/24/27 and 1 Pre-Con Session on 2/25/27
- Access to 6 Conferences:
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● AI/Tech for Schools Forum
● At-Risk Students Conference
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 21 Contact Hours
-
Group Discounts:
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$650
Max Saver Summit Bundle
1 Pre-Conference Session
6 Conferences
Pre-registration thru 9/30
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 2/25/27
- Access to 6 Conferences:
-
● AI/Tech for Schools Forum
● At-Risk Students Conference
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 15 Contact Hours
-
Group Discounts:
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$550
Max Saver Summit Only
Access to 6 Conferences
Pre-Registration thru 9/30
- Access to 6 Conferences:
-
● AI/Tech for Schools Forum
● At-Risk Students Conference
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 12 Contact Hours
-
Group Discounts:
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$495
Orlando Summit
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Orlando will be held March 18th and the morning of March 19th. The main Summit will begin on March 19th at 12:00 pm ET.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7 service fee will be charged per registrant. Contact hour totals are dependent upon how many sessions are attended.
May be eligible for funding under Title I/IDEA, Title II, CARES Act, CRRSA, Rescue Plan or similar federal, state or local sources.
Max Saver
Super Bundle
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
6 Conferences
Max Saver thru 10/31
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 3/18/27 and 1 Pre-Con on 3/19/27
- Access to 6 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Neurodivergence & Mental Health
● School Discipline - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 21 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $850
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$650
Max Saver
Summit Bundle
1 Pre-Conference Session
6 Conferences
Max Saver thru 10/31
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con on 3/19/27
- Access to 6 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Neurodivergence & Mental Health
● School Discipline - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 15 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$550
Max Saver
Summit Only
Access to 6 Conferences
Max Saver thru 10/31
- Access to All 6 Conferences:
-
● At-Risk Students
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Neurodivergence & Mental Health
● School Discipline - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 12 Contact Hours
- Group Discounts:
-
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$495
New York Summit
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit New York will be held on February 24th and the morning of February 25th. The main Summit will begin on February 25th at 12:00 pm ET.
Prices shown are per person. Volume discounts appear in cart. A $7 service fee will be charged per registrant.
Max Saver Super Bundle
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
6 ConferencesPre-registration thru 9/30
● At-Risk Students Conference
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$650
Max Saver Summit Bundle
1 Pre-Conference Session
6 Conferences Pre-registration thru 9/30
● At-Risk Students Conference
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$550
Max Saver Summit Only
Access to 6 Conferences
Pre-Registration thru 9/30
● At-Risk Students Conference
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● School Climate & Culture Forum
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
● $25 off Groups of 3-9 Who Register at the Same Time
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Who Register at the Same Time
$495
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.Nashville Summit
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Nashville will be held July 11th (AM & PM sessions) and July 12th (AM & PM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 8:30 am CT on July 13, 2027.
Max Saver Super Bundle
4 Pre-Conference Sessions
8 ConferencesUntil 11/30
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Neurodivergence & Mental Health
● Preventing Absenteeism & Dropouts
● Science of Reading & Math
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$695
Max Saver Summit Bundle
2 Pre-Conference Sessions
8 ConferencesUntil 11/30
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Neurodivergence & Mental Health
● Preventing Absenteeism & Dropouts
● Science of Reading & Math
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$595
Max Saver Summit Only
Access to 8 Conferences
Until 11/30
● Innovative Counseling Strategies
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Neurodivergence & Mental Health
● Preventing Absenteeism & Dropouts
● Science of Reading & Math
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$495
Max Saver Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Until 11/30
● $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees Who Register at the Same Time
$250
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.
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 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.
