Innovative Schools Summit

San Antonio. New York. Orlando. Las Vegas. Nashville.

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Experience the Innovative Schools Summit — the nation’s top K-12 education conference that brings together internationally recognized thought leaders, administrators, teachers and consultants to share innovative best practices and research-based methodologies in an engaging, inspiring event.
THE TOP K-12 EDUCATION SUMMIT COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU

LOCATIONS

SAN ANTONIO

DECEMBER 3-6, 2025

Innovative Teaching Strategies
At-Risk Students Conference
School Discipline Conference
School Climate & Culture
Innovative School Leadership

NEW YORK

FEBRUARY 25-28, 2026

Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative School Leadership
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Conference

ORLANDO

MARCH 12-15, 2026

Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
School Climate & Culture
Family Engagement Forum

LAS VEGAS

JULY 6-10, 2026

Innovative Teaching Strategies
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative School Leadership
School Climate & Culture
Innovative Counseling Strategies

NASHVILLE

JULY 25-29, 2026

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

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dr. Temple Grandin
NEW YORK
Author, Professor, Subject of HBO Movie, Temple Grandin
Gerry Brooks
SAN ANTONIO | NEW YORK |
LAS VEGAS
YouTube Sensation & Real-World Educator, Author of Go See the Principal
Dr. Tiffany Anderson
SAN ANTONIO
Transformative Kansas Superintendent, USA Today Woman of the Year
Alberto Carvalho
SAN ANTONIO
Superintendent of LA Unified, Former Superintendent of Miami-Dade
"Stand Tall Steve" Bollar
SAN ANTONIO
Educational Thought Leader, Master Motivator, Author of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
Dr. John Almarode
SAN ANTONIO | ORLANDO | LAS VEGAS
Bestselling Author, Expert on the Science of Learning, Professor of Education at James Madison University
Dr. Tracey Severns
NEW YORK
Nationally Recognized Education Strategist & Founder of Teach4Results
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Larry Thompson
ORLANDO
Supportive Discipline Innovator, Creator of Responsibility-Centered Discipline
ENGAGING & RESEARCH-BASED SESSIONS

EDUCATION CONFERENCES

Each Innovative Schools Summit features 4 education conferences (see topics below) in one location.

Personalize your professional development experience by choosing sessions from each conference.

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.

Teaching Conference -- 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.

SCHOOL CLIMATE & CULTURE FORUM

Orlando. Las Vegas.

Learn practical, real-world strategies that can elevate the quality and character of your school. This education conference showcases programs and tools proven to improve school culture and climate. 

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE CONFERENCE

San Antonio. Nashville.

If you’re looking to transform classroom management, this is the education conference you don’t want to miss. Discover the latest innovations and research to improve behavior and academic performance. 

WIRED DIFFERENTLY/TRAUMA-INFORMED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

New York. 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. 

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE

Nashville.

This education conference focuses on research-based and classroom-originated interventions, lessons and curriculums to help students manage their emotions, achieve goals, express empathy for others, maintain positive relationships and make successful personal decisions.

INNOVATIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FORUM

San Antonio. New York. Las Vegas. Nashville.

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 education conference will help you understand evolving research and current best practices to transform learning environments, improve teacher retention and enhance student outcomes.

School Counselors Conference / Innovative Counseling Strategies Conference

INNOVATIVE COUNSELING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

Las Vegas.

This education conference features best practices from counselors and other professionals working with youth. Some programs are research-tested, while others are promising, innovative approaches created by practicing professionals to help them better connect with students. School counselors and other educators will learn strategies to address challenges such as social media, self-injury, students who are wired differently, intra-racial conflicts, instilling ethics and discouraged students.

Family Engagement Forum / Innovative Schools Summit

ELL CONFERENCE

San Antonio. Orlando.

The Family Engagement Forum features K-12 thought leaders who will share strategies to foster stronger connections with parents and families to help their students succeed. Children perform better academically and socially when families are active participants in their learning and development. Discover best practices for engaging families and communities to help strengthen school culture and improve student outcomes. 

ELL CONFERENCE

Las Vegas.

English Language Learners (ELLs) are a diverse and rapidly expanding group within K-12 schools, representing approximately 10% of students nationally. To help schools address this demographic shift, the ELL Conference brings together experts, administrators, and teachers from all corners of the education system to share strategies and best practices for addressing the unique needs of multilingual students. By supporting the academic and social-emotional success of English learners, educators enrich the learning experience for all students.  

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

WHAT ATTENDEES SAY

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
  
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
 

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