Annual Conference

Elevate Conscious Discipline | National Conference for Administrators

Elevate Conscious Discipline
is Proudly Sponsored by

Embrace Possibilities

23–25 Oct
2024
$849
Las Vegas, NV
Facilitators:
Dr. Becky Bailey
Dr. Becky Bailey
ORLANDO, FL
The Path of Possibilities: Consciously Knowing It, Confidently Walking It, and Creatively Getting Back on It When Life Knocks You Down
Latoria Marcellus
Latoria Marcellus
DAYTON, OH
Are the Children Well? Igniting the Possibility of Transformation
Lety Valero
Lety Valero
Mexico
It Is Possible! From Surviving to Thriving in Education with the Skills of Conscious Discipline
Dr. Lori Desautels
Dr. Lori Desautels
Diving Beneath Behaviors: A Journey Through the Nervous System as We Rewire Our Perceptions of Discipline
DJ Batiste
DJ Batiste
It All Starts with Composure! Composure Changed My Life!

Event Details


Schools continue to navigate deep challenges. Persistent stress, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns can have a significant impact on behavior in the classroom. These issues can also affect teacher retention, educator recruitment issues, learning gaps, ineffective interventions for students, and ever-present school safety concerns. Our 2024 education conference Elevate Conscious Discipline: Embrace Possibilities unlocks the door to a brighter, healthier, and more fulfilling future!

Elevate Conscious Discipline: Embrace Possibilities is a professional development conference for educational leaders, by educational leaders. We have enlisted active teachers, specialists, and administrators from across the nation to ensure you have the best education conference experience possible. Our practical, inspiring sessions such as Using Conscious Discipline to Reduce Teacher Turnover and Increase Retention and The Right Amount of Tension: Accountability and the Power of Love: Having Courageous Conversations with Staff will help you craft a comprehensive and personalized plan to meet today’s challenges with compassion, community, and lasting educational success.

We are also offering special preconference add-ons! Make the most of your Elevate experience by attending one of two preconference sessions. Introduction to Conscious Discipline explores the foundations of Conscious Discipline for new practitioners. Wellness and Retention for Leaders in Education provides school administrators and leaders in education the support they need while facing issues of retention and wellness in their staff and in their own lives. Choose the preconference that’s right for you at checkout.

Our pandemic and post-pandemic experiences have helped us see more clearly where shifts in adult mindset and upgrades to our interventions for students are needed. Conscious Discipline has been a leader in the teacher professional development space for more than 25 years and has offered teachers and administrators the fresh perspectives and strategies needed to address even the deepest challenges effectively.

More Information About This Event

Conference Schedule

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Location

Elevate Conscious Discipline will be hosted at the:

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
3000 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 732-5111

Special rate is available until September 30, 2024 – limited rooms are available so don’t delay booking!

Use this link to reserve your room

Event Parking: Complimentary self parking

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We do not offer military discounts, student discounts, or group discounts for our teacher conferences and workshops; however, we do offer special prices for scholarship members and helpers:

  • Scholarship seats cover tuition fees and course materials for educator conferences and conferences, but not travel, accommodations, or meals. Also, discount packages are not covered. Note that selections are non-transferable, meaning that if you are selected for a seat in one teacher conference and cannot make it, you will need to submit another application for a different educator conference or event.
  • Helpers will be provided free registration, lodging, per diem meals, and travel up to $500 for attendance days. As with scholarship seats, helper selections are non-transferable between teacher events.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance about two weeks after our teacher conference.
CEU-eligible events are based on the length of training (10 contact/training hours = 1 CEU). 1 CEU costs $99.00 to purchase through Concordia University. Attendees who wish to obtain CEUs must apply through CUW. The Elevate course code is EDGP 5107. For questions, please contact events.team@consciousdiscipline.com or our Customer Care team.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO EDUCATION CONFERENCES

An interest article by Jenny Shannon

 

A new school year brings a new set of challenges, and the feedback from returning educators is clear: While we’ve made great strides, educators still lack many of the supports they need. Schools continue to navigate persistent stress, anxiety, trauma and other mental health concerns among students and staff. Teachers are faced with issues such as escalating behavior problems in the classroom, achievement gaps, behavior plans for defiant students and a multitude of other interventions for students. The professional landscape includes challenges in teacher recruitment and retention, school safety concerns, and persistent feelings of a lack of agency. There has never been a stronger need for change, both inside and out.

Unlike other professional development conferences or education conferences in 2023 that attempt to address these issues without providing comprehensive solutions, Elevate Conscious Discipline provides practical and evidence-based solutions for a healthier, more fulfilling future for teachers and students alike!

Purposefully scheduled in the month of October, Elevate arrives at the perfect time in the school year when you know your students well enough to identify their needs, and when you still have plenty of time to provide the behavior management strategies, practical skills, meaningful practices and mindset shifts required to assist them in making the school year a success.

 

THE RELEVANCY PROBLEM

We know you’ve been to plenty of conferences geared toward educators already— You want to grow in your practice and in your field, and your administrator encourages that desire. (Also, your state mandates a certain amount of continuing education.) You research conferences and workshops closest to your home, and ones that might be applicable to the age/grade demographic you instruct. It’s difficult to choose a topic and specification considering the plethora of challenges you faced the year before, but you finally settle on one you feel hopeful about. You show up excited to attend an educational leadership conference, or one of the advertised “best education conferences,” until you discover that none of the keynote speakers have ever taught a class or held a position in education administration.

You’re feeling skeptical and disappointed. How could what they offer be relevant or helpful for what you are facing when they’ve never walked in your shoes? How can someone provide guidance for a behavior intervention plan for tantrums, make suggestions on positive behavioral supports, or inspire lasting change when they have never been in the classroom? How could a conference on one specific issue help you face all of the rest of the challenges waiting for you upon your return?

Wouldn’t it be great if you could hear stories, experiences, applications and effective strategies from someone in your position who has navigated the same challenges you have? What if there was just one conference that covered it all:

  • Interactive, inspiring and engaging teaching
  • Educator-driven keynotes, breakout sessions and demonstration classrooms
  • Evidence-based, relevant content
  • An effective system or practice that can be applied to all challenges not just classroom management
  • A take-away behavior intervention plan to follow and implement directly upon return
  • Time devoted to practicing the skills, strategies and techniques learned
  • A safe, connected, inspiring atmosphere that honors and celebrates you as an educator

 

AN ELEVATED SOLUTION: THE TOP EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2024

At Conscious Discipline, we respect educators for the experts they are and trust that they know their own needs the best. This is why Elevate Conscious Discipline is a conference for educators, by educators, and why it has gained traction as one of the best educational conferences in 2023.

Active teachers, specialists and administrators from across the nation enlighten this conference experience with practical, inspiring sessions spanning eight different tracks to highlight the age and grade that you are most impacted by. But it doesn’t end with the attendance of some powerful speaking engagements and a renewed spirit to return with a shift in perspective.

Conscious Discipline wants to ensure you are prepared with tools to implement our practice, which is why participants at Elevate collaborate with seasoned professionals to develop a comprehensive and personalized plan to meet today’s challenges with compassion, community and lasting educational success. We not only want to renew your passion and inspire you to move forward, but to equip educators with a comprehensive road map for navigating the complexities of the modern world and progress in your transformational journey with Conscious Discipline.

Our pandemic and post-pandemic experiences made a few things very clear:

  1. Some of the ways we’ve “always done things” creates more problems than it solves.
  2. If we are going to thrive as educators and administrators, we need to be curious about the long-term outcome of the way we perceive student behavior, systems of reward/punishment, wellness and mental health, and our expectation that children be able to utilize skills we struggle with — and actively seek to change the methods that no longer serve.

To embark on a truly transformational journey that will change your life and the lives of the students you serve, it all comes down to an upgrade in mindset, skills and ability. For 25+ years, Conscious Discipline has been a leader in this space, offering educators, administrators, parents and professionals the fresh perspectives and the proven strategies necessary to address even the deepest challenges effectively. Rather than focusing on behavior modification of the student, Conscious Discipline’s centralized focus is on the adult in the room; knowing that if students are to have any hope of regulation, their educators must first regulate themselves. Elevate Conscious Discipline explores resilience, self-regulation, practical implementation, skill building and more.

In a world where conferences and workshops designed for educators are often absent of educators themselves, Elevate shines as a beacon of hope, relevance and practical application. If you’ve had enough of Band-Aids, quick fixes, mandates and curricula adjustments that never hold, renew your passion and purpose with like-minded educators at Elevate.

Conscious Discipline 2024: Embrace Possibilities in Las Vegas, NV is around the corner! We couldn’t be more excited about this incredible opportunity for educators worldwide to experience this dedicated time of deep connection, renewal and fresh perspectives. This year’s event boasts a variety of accomplished keynote speakers such as Dr. Becky Bailey, Latoria Marcellus, Lety Valero, DJ Batiste and Dr. Lori DeSautels and will be emceed by the talented Kenedria (Keke) Thurman. There is no doubt that Elevate 2024 will deliver a strong case for teacher conference of the year, based on the wild success of last year’s event…READ MORE.

Here's What You'll Learn:

BIG IDEA

Sustained pressures and stressors can take a toll on educators. Our methods will help you establish brain-compatible practices in order to help foster connection, cooperation, self-regulation, improved mental health, and academic achievement. Attend this teacher conference to see how Conscious Discipline’s principles of evidence-based strategies, reflection-based growth, and playful connections can elevate your teaching methods!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Elevate Conscious Discipline: Embrace Possibilities is designed for administrators, teachers, social workers, school psychologists, and counselors at the early childhood through middle school level. It is appropriate for educators at any stage of Conscious Discipline awareness and implementation.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Elevate Conscious Discipline: Embrace Possibilities is a pivotal conference for educators created by educators. Certified instructors, teachers, administrators, and specialists will lead sessions in different learning tracks. Each session is geared toward helping you re-envision your practices and will offer sustainable strategies to meet your needs. Riveting keynotes provide inspiration and information you can bring back to your district.

TEACHER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Add a half-day Introduction to Conscious Discipline or Wellness and Retention for Leaders in Education enrichment option to maximize your experience! These pre-conference offerings provide a range of instruction for beginners to veteran practitioners and those in leadership positions. Both equip attendees with tools to build a stronger foundation in Conscious Discipline.

Elevate Conscious Discipline: Embrace Possibilities brings Conscious Discipline to life, not only in theory but also in practice. Keynote addresses will bring you to your feet with excitement and inspiration, while sessions feature an evidence-based “how to” format taught by administrators, teachers and specialists. Between sessions, you will be able to apply what you’ve learned by exploring solution demonstrations using Conscious Discipline products and resources. This exciting conference experience will teach you how to:

  • Create a culture of trust, connection, and healing that cultivates the emotional safety students require to succeed both academically and socially.
  • Respond proactively, compassionately, and skillfully to the dramatic increase in the quantity and severity of behavioral challenges students are experiencing.
  • Develop a plan that addresses the self-regulation, wellness, achievement, and growth needs of all stakeholders in the school, including teachers, administrators, support staff, students and families.
  • Feel confident in your ability to meet your needs as well as the needs of your students and families, even during the most difficult times.

Elevate Conscious Discipline: Embrace Possibilities brings Conscious Discipline to life, not only in theory but also in practice. Keynote addresses will bring you to your feet with excitement and inspiration, while sessions feature an evidence-based “how to” format taught by administrators, teachers and specialists. Between sessions, you will be able to apply what you’ve learned by exploring solution demonstrations using Conscious Discipline products and resources. This exciting conference experience will teach you how to:

  • Create a culture of trust, connection, and healing that cultivates the emotional safety students require to succeed both academically and socially.
  • Respond proactively, compassionately, and skillfully to the dramatic increase in the quantity and severity of behavioral challenges students are experiencing.
  • Develop a plan that addresses the self-regulation, wellness, achievement, and growth needs of all stakeholders in the school, including teachers, administrators, support staff, students and families.
  • Feel confident in your ability to meet your needs as well as the needs of your students and families, even during the most difficult times.

Upcoming Events

Stay up-to-date with upcoming Conscious Discipline events including workshops, webinars, and conferences. These events allow you to connect with the larger Conscious Discipline community and gain insights from experts in the field.

How It Helps
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded educators.
  • Interactive events that allow you to deepen your practice and knowledge.