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
Las Vegas
Award-Winning Author of Becoming the Teacher They Need, International Speaker
Las Vegas
Educational Thought Leader, Master Motivator, Author of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
Las Vegas
Engagement & Equity Advocate, Award-Winning Principal in High-Needs School
Las Vegas & Atlanta
Supportive Discipline Innovator, Creator of Responsibility-Centered Discipline
Scholars struggle to consistently define and distinguish the terms, but educators agree on the need to transform both “climate” and “culture” to improve academic outcomes. This event highlights practical, real-world initiatives that are successfully transforming the quality, character and personality of schools. It showcases programs, assessments and tools proven to improve school culture and climate. Evidence-based and research-based interventions will be introduced, while the forum also highlights high-potential efforts currently being implemented in the laboratory of everyday school life.
The School Climate & Culture Forum is held this year as part of the Innovative Schools Summit in Las Vegas (July 5-9, 2021) and Atlanta (December 9-12, 2021). 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.
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Pushed Out & Applying to Prison: Debra Máres
Through her work as a community prosecutor in Riverside County, Debra Máres has proven it is possible for schools, police and prosecutors to create alternatives to
Neither educators nor students are exempt from what Dr. Robyn Jackson refers to as “micro-aggressions.”
Whether because of implicit bias or the lack of cultural competence, neither educators nor students are exempt from what Dr. Robyn Jackson refers to as
Watch Larry Thompson describe elements of the “Response-ability Process.”
Every school leader wants a supportive culture where students take responsibility for their actions — a positive culture that will enhance academic progress and create
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 -- 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?
– Principals
– Assistant Principals
– Deans
– Other Administrators
– School Counselors
– Classroom Teachers
– Special Ed Coordinators & Teachers
– Student Services
– Behaviorists
– Social Workers
– Before and After-School Program Coordinators
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
The Innovative Schools Podcast features conversations with authors, researchers, consultants and nationally-recognized speakers & educators who will be presenting at upcoming Innovative Schools Summits.
These conversations also include discussions on student mental and behavioral health, classroom behavior, school climate & culture, innovative teaching methods, student safety and more.
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