Innovative Schools Summit
Las Vegas

Addressing Learning Loss. Cultural Responsiveness. Supportive Discipline.

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Returning to Caesars July 5-9, 2023!

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Dr. Talithia Williams

Big Data Expert, Math Professor & Host of NOVA Wonders

Gerry Brooks

YouTube Sensation & Real-World Educator & Author of Go See the Principal

"Stand Tall Steve" Bollar

Educational Thought Leader, Master Motivator, Author of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas

Dr. Daniel Willingham

Professor of Psychology, Popular Author of Why Don't Students Like School?

Terra Tarango

Chief Education Officer Van Andel Institute, Expert in Instructional Climate & Culture

David Flink

Founder of Eye to Eye, Leader of the Learning Rights Movement, Author of Thinking Differently

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Dr. Michael Gurian

Bestselling Author of 32 books including Boys & Girls Learn Differently

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, LTC

"Community Leader, Retired U.S. Army Officer Who Grew Up in a South Texas Barrio "

Dr. Jennifer Moore

International Speaker and Consultant Focusing on Student & Teacher Wellbeing

Ernesto Mejia

Son of Immigrants, Speaks to Students & Educators about the American Dream -- Education

Robert Jackson

International Speaker, Publisher, Award-Winning Author of Becoming the Educator They Need: Strategies for Supporting Male Black & Latino Students

Jessica Sinarski

Expert on Trauma & Attachment Issues, Creator of BraveBrains, Author of Riley the Brave

Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas

Held In-Person at Caesars Palace July 5-9, 2023 the Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas nationally recognized speakers who will draw upon their experience and research to provide proven strategies that work. The Summit features access to 4 education conferences for the price of 1, including:

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

What to Expect at the Innovative Schools Summit

What Educators Have to Say about the Summit

Sponsor

Attend 4 Conferences for the Price of 1

Summit attendees may attend sessions from any Summit Conference (on a space-available basis).

The discussion around school discipline can be polarizing. On one hand, advocacy groups and those committed to fairness are rightly disturbed that minority students are often expelled at three to four times the rate of their white peers. On the other hand, teachers and parents are deeply concerned about creating…

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..

Truly effective schools not only help students pass their academic exams and state-mandated tests, but also prepare those students to pass the tests of life. Ironically, research shows that helping young people manage their emotions…

The At-Risk Students Conference focuses on evidence-based strategies 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 experience success after they leave school…

Returning to Vegas, the Innovative Schools Summit offers four timely topic-driven events at one site. Attendees are able to access sessions across each of those conferences — with nationally known authors and speakers, as well as current educators, sharing best practices…

Contact us

Caesars Palace Las Vegas

2023 Summit Host Hotel :
Caesars Palace

3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard

**PLEASE NOTE** No checks or Credit Card Authorization Forms (for pre-payment) will be accepted at the Front Desk. Checks must be received by the Hotel 30+ days prior to arrival. Credit Card Authorization Forms must be received by the Hotel 10+ days prior to arrival. Please call 866-227-5944 with any questions.

Additional Hotel Option:
Flamingo Las Vegas

3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South (Conveniently located across the street from Caesars Palace)
RESERVATIONS
TOLL FREE: 888-373-9855
GROUP NAME: SFISS2

Guests are responsible for all charges at a rate of $149 per night plus resort fee.

Las Vegas 2023 Registration

Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for Innovative Schools Summit Las Vegas will be held July 5 & 6. The main conference will begin at 8:30 am on July 7.
Registration links coming soon.

$ 695 per attendee

Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/5/23
Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 7/6/23
Entrance to the following 4 Conferences:
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk & Struggling Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
Earn up to 27 Contact Hours
Standard Pricing: $895

$ 595 per attendee

Entrance to 2 Pre-Conference Sessions on 7/6/23
Entrance to the following 4 Conferences:
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk & Struggling Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
Earn up to 21 Contact Hours
Standard Pricing: $795

$ 495 per attendee

Entrance to the following 4 Conferences:
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● At-Risk & Struggling Students
● School Discipline
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
Earn up to 16 Contact Hours
Standard Pricing: $895

$ 295 per attendee

Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually
(including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
Earn up to 16 Contact Hours
Standard Pricing: $395

$ 50 off per attendee

$25 off Registration for Groups of 3-9 attendees
$50 off Registration for Groups of 10 or more attendees

** 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.

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' futures and not their present. I am moving forward with great expectations and will push them forward 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 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
– Psychologists
– Community & Faith-Based Youth Workers
– After-School Program Coordinators

Las Vegas Sessions

Pre-conferences are listed first. Click on any session to view the description.
Sessions to be announced.

Las Vegas 2023 Agenda

Click to view the Las Vegas Agenda.

Pre-conference session description coming soon.

Pre-Conference Sessions Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

To be announced.
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

To be announced.
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.

Pre-Conference Sessions Thursday, July 6, 2023

Main Conference
Friday, July 7, 2023

Main Conference
Sunday, July 9, 2023

Refreshments and Exhibits 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Keynotes & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Closing Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Main Conference
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Las Vegas 2022 Main Stage
Virtual Agenda

Click to view the Las Vegas Main Stage Virtual Agenda.

Las Vegas Main Stage Virtual Agenda

Enjoy most of the main stage speakers virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session). Check back frequently for updates. ** Please note PACIFIC TIMES posted.

Thursday, July 7th

Friday, July 8th

Saturday, July 9th

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.

Who is the Vendor for my District or Organization’s Purchase Order and/or check?

We are AccuTrain Corporation at 208 Ash Ave, Ste 103 in Virginia Beach VA 23452.

Who should attend the Innovative Schools Summit?

Principals/Assistant Principals
Other Administrators
Classroom Teachers
Special Education Personnel
Deans
Psychologists
Social Workers
School Counselors
Behaviorists
Community and Faith-Based Youth Workers
After-School Program Coordinators
Other Professionals Working with Students

Is there a discounted room rate at the Summit hotel for conference attendees?

Yes! We offer discounted hotel room rates at each of our conference host hotels. Please see the hotel page for more information.

If I register for the Innovative Schools Summit, do I have access to sessions for the other conferences that are a part of the Innovative Schools Summit?

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).

Do you offer student discounts or scholarships?

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).

Can I receive continuing education credit by attending the Innovative Schools Summit?

Yes!

AccuTrain’s Developmental ResourcesDivision 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: 27 possible contact hours nay be earned — including attendance at all four pre-conference sessions as well as the entire conference. Check with your board or organization concerning its policy with regard to continuing education.

Do you offer partial registration if you are unable to stay for the entire Summit?

We do not offer a one-day or two-day partial registration fee. However you may register for individual pre-conference sessions for $85 per session. Email pd@accutrain.com to register.

What is your cancellation policy?

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 atpd@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.

How do I request special accommodations due to a disability?

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.