Ron Clark
SAN ANTONIO
“American’s Educator,” NYT Bestselling Author of Move Your Bus, Disney’s American Teacher of the Year
Dr. Talithia Williams
LAS VEGAS
Big Data Expert, Math Professor & Host of NOVA Wonders
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
SAN ANTONIO
“Community Leader, Retired U.S. Army Officer Who Grew Up in a South Texas Barrio
Dr. John Almarode
SAN ANTONIO
Bestselling Author, Expert on the Science of Learning, Director of Teaching & Learning at James Madison University
Jessica Sinarski
LAS VEGAS
Expert on Trauma & Attachment Issues, Creator of BraveBrains, Author of Riley the Brave
Steve Bollar
LAS VEGAS
Educational Thought Leader, Master Motivator, Author of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
Dr. Daniel Willingham
LAS VEGAS
Professor of Psychology, Popular Author of Why Don’t Students Like School?
Dr. Salome Thomas-EL
SAN ANTONIO
Internationally Recognized Speaker, Award-Winning Teacher, Principal & Chess Coach
LAS VEGAS
Son of Immigrants, Speaks to Students & Educators about the American Dream — Education
Dr. Michael Gurian
LAS VEGAS
Bestselling Author of 32 books including Boys & Girls Learn Differently
SAN ANTONIO
Harvard Professor, Founder of Think:Kids, Author of The School Discipline Fix
Steph Jensen
SAN ANTONIO
International Speaker, Award-Winning Author & Consultant on Social-Emotional LearningInnovative Teaching Strategies Conference
The Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference assembles internationally recognized innovators together with practicing educators and consultants who are currently finding success with promising fresh approaches and research-based methodologies. This event 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.
Featured Topics Include
- New Approaches to Integrating Technology
- Innovative Applications Based on Brain Research
- Strategies for Reaching Students Who Are Negative Toward School
- The Methods and Madness Used by Master Teachers
- Techniques for Teaching Unmotivated Learners
- Working with Trauma-Impacted Students
- Reaching Economically Disadvantaged Students
- Project-Based Learning Strategies
- Working with Students in Inclusive Settings
- Instructional Techniques for Gifted Learners
- Classroom Management Techniques that Increase Instruction Time
- How to Empower Students to Think Critically and Be Creative
Conference Sponsors
The Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference is held this year as part of the Innovative Schools Summit in Las Vegas (July 5-9) and San Antonio (December 1-4). Each Summit offers 4 topic-specific conferences — providing a unique opportunity for attendees to learn key insights from a broad spectrum of experts and colleagues from around the country — assembling internationally recognized innovators together with practicing educators and consultants who are currently finding success with cutting-edge best practices and research-based methodologies in education. These multi-day events provide an opportunity for teachers, administrators, counselors and other educators to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students PK-12.
In 2023, the Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference will be held as part of the Innovative Schools Summit in New York (Feb. 22 – 25, 2023), Orlando (Mar. 30 – Apr. 2, 2023), Atlanta (June 21 – 24, 2023) and Las Vegas ( July 5 – 9, 2023).
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What Do Educators Have to Say about the Summit?
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What Past Attendees Have to Say...
"This was my first time attending the Conference 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 -- being better now than in the past, and focusing on my students' future not their present. 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 Vice Principal
Jacksonville, FL
"This is such a great conference. There were so many wonderful sessions that it was difficult to choose which session 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
– Special Ed Teachers
– Paraprofessionals
– Resource Teachers
– Department Heads
– Principals
– Assistant Principals
– Interventionists
– Curriculum Heads
– Tutors
Innovative Schools Summit 4 Great Locations
Atlanta
June 24-28
5 Conferences for the Price of 1!
School Climate & Culture Forum
At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference
School Discipline Conference
Girl Bullying & Empowerment Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
School Climate & Culture Forum
At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference
School Discipline Conference
Girl Bullying & Empowerment Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
June 24-28
Las Vegas
July 6-10
6 Conferences for the Price of 1!
School Climate & Culture Forum
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
School Discipline Conference
Boy Brains & Engagement Conference
Wired Differently Conference: Trauma Informed Schools
NextGen School Safety Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
School Discipline Conference
Boy Brains & Engagement Conference
Wired Differently Conference: Trauma Informed Schools
NextGen School Safety Conference
July 6-10
San Antonio
November 12-15
5 Conferences for the Price of 1!
At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference
School Discipline Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Girl Bullying & Empowerment Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Conference
At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference
School Discipline Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Girl Bullying & Empowerment Conference
Social-Emotional Learning Conference
November 12-15