Controlling the Controllable Variables to Raise Achievment: Baruti Kafele
A school’s mood is a variable over which educational leaders have considerable influence. One of our most celebrated Summit speakers, Principal Baruti Kafele stresses that
Dr. J Stuart Ablon
Orlando
Harvard Professor, Founder of Think:Kids, Author of The School Discipline Fix
Dr. Christopher Emdin
Las Vegas & San Antonio
Professor of Science Education, Author of For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood
Dr. Ruby Payne
Las Vegas
Author of A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Creator of aha! Process
LaVonna Roth
Orlando
Brain-Powered Education Consultant, Creator of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.
Dr. Marquita Blades
Orlando & San Antonio
Award-Winning STEM Educator & Teacher Support Specialist
Jessica Sinarski
Las Vegas
Creator of BraveBrains, Expert on Attachment Issues, Author of Riley the Brave
Dr. Michael Gurian
Orlando
Bestselling Author of 32 books including Boys & Girls Learn Differently
Baruti Kafele
Las Vegas
School Turnaround Specialist, Author of Closing the Attitude Gap
The Las Vegas Conference Has Been Rescheduled to November 4-8, 2020. In light of the National State of Emergency and the uncertain pace of reopening in Nevada, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule the Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference Las Vegas to November 6-8 at Caesars Palace (Pre-Conference November 5-6) at Caesars Palace. If you are currently registered for the July Las Vegas Conference, your registration will automatically be transferred to the new November date. Should you desire to transfer to another Summit, or obtain a voucher good for 3 years for future AccuTrain events, please email us at pd@accutrain.com. You may also wish to move your registration to July 2021.
If your hotel reservation was made directly with Caesars Palace, it will be automatically cancelled and you should rebook directly with them. A booking link for the November dates will be posted on this website shortly (it is less expensive to do it online) or Caesars can be reached at (866) 227-5938. If you planned to stay elsewhere, don’t forget to change your reservation directly with that hotel.
Thanks for your understanding as we navigate this unprecedented global crisis. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas in November!
The Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference is held as part of the Innovative Schools Summit. The Summit assembles 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 counselors, teachers, administrators and other educators to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students PK-12. In 2020, the Summit will be hosted in four great locations (Orlando, Atlanta, Las Vegas & San Antonio), each covering 5 topic-specific National Conferences – providing a unique opportunity for attendees to learn key insights from a broad spectrum of experts and colleagues from around the country
What to Expect at the Innovative Schools Summit?
What Do Educators Have to Say about the Summit?
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
The National Conference on Innovative Teaching Strategies is coming to Orlando, Las Vegas and San Antonio in 2020! This event will assemble internationally recognized innovators together with practicing educators and consultants who are currently finding success with promising fresh approaches and research-based methodologies.
This 3-day conference will provide an opportunity for teachers, administrators and other educators to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students (PreK-12). It will emphasize evidence-based and novel instructional practices from national-exemplary programs currently being used in schools.
This forum will provide a unique opportunity to learn key insights from experts and colleagues from around the country.
Featured Topics Include
- New Approaches to Using Technology as a Teaching Tool
- Innovative Applications Based on Brain Research
- New Insights for Using Positive Behavior Supports
- Recommended Do’s and Don’ts
- Strategies for Reaching Students Who Are Negative Toward School
- How to “Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire” – the Methods and Madness Used by Master Teachers
- New School Improvement Initiatives Learned from National-Exemplary Programs
- Techniques for Teaching Unmotivated Learners
- Special Considerations for Reaching Economically Disadvantaged Students
- Project-Based Learning Strategies
- Tips for Teaching Academic Resiliency
- Working with Students in Inclusive Settings
- Instructional Techniques for Gifted Learners
- Classroom Management Techniques the Increase Instruction Time
- Strategies that Work in a Common Core World
- How to Empower Students to Think Critically and Be Creative
- Creative, Fresh, Ready-to-Use Activities and Techniques for Teachers
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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?
– School Counselors (PK-12)
– Principals
– Classroom Teachers
– Special Education Personnel
– School Administrators
– Deans
– Psychologists
– Social Workers
– School Resource Officers
– Behaviorists
– Therapists
– Community & Faith-Based Youth Workers
– After-School Program Coordinators
– Other Professionals Working with Young People
Innovative Schools Summit
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
Orlando
August 5-8
5 Conferences for the Price of 1!
School Climate & Culture Forum
Boy Brains & Engagement Conference
School Discipline Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Counseling Strategies & Resources Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Boy Brains & Engagement Conference
School Discipline Conference
Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
Counseling Strategies & Resources Conference
August 5-8
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