Conscious Discipline with Excellence | Spring Educator Conference in Florida

More Information About This Event

• Teacher Conference Schedule & Demonstration Topics

  Conference Schedule

  

  Demonstration Schedule

  Click here for session descriptions

  
• Location & Hotel Rates

  Location

  Early Registration May 16th:

  Location: Hotel Indigo

  Address: 826 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

  Friday May 17th:

  Location: Donald L Tucker Civic Center

  Address: 505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

  Saturday May 18th:

  Location: Donald L Tucker Civic Center

  Address: 505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

  Closing Celebration Saturday May 18th:

  Location: Brick Brass

  Address: 316 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

  Hotel

  Hotel Indigo Tallahassee CollegeTown
  826 W Gaines St
  Tallahassee, FL 32304

  Special rate is available until April 25, 2024 – limited rooms are available so don’t delay booking!

  Use this link to reserve your room

  Airport & Transportation

  • Tallahassee International Airport – 6 miles, 11 min from venue
    • Uber & Lyft available

   

• About the Area

   

    Local Food Options

  • H Bar (Onsite restaurant at Hyatt House)
  • Capital Bar and Grill
  • Railroad Square Craft House
  • The Bark
  • The Iron Daisy

   

    Shopping & Attractions

  • State Capitol
  • Tallahassee Museum
  • Cascades Park
  • Railroad Square Art District

   

• Frequently Asked Questions

  How can Conscious Discipline make an impact?

  Dropout rates are higher for black and brown students than their white classmates, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Meanwhile, black teachers have reported significantly higher rates of burnout and turnover. Now, more than ever, our communities are full of hurting children and frustrated adults. Part of engaging with equity is asking difficult questions of educators of minority-facing communities, such as: “Are the children well? And if not, why? And if so, what can change?”
  Conscious Discipline is a social and emotional learning (SEL) program backed by 25+ years of fieldwork and evidence-based models, allowing educational leaders to create space for all children, neurotypical and neurodiverse. It is trauma-informed and has transformed entire districts.

  What makes this teacher conference special?

  Taking place at Florida A&M University— a premier historic Black college and university— this staff development conference for teachers and community leaders focuses primarily on the needs, solutions, and stories of minority-serving communities.

  Does Conscious Discipline offer continuing education units (CEUs)?

  Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) offers 2 credit hours for full teacher conference participation. Roughly, one credit hour equals ten contract/training hours. Attendees who wish to obtain CEUs must apply through CUW at www.cuw.edu/apply. The Excellence course code is EDGP 5118.

  What should I bring with me?

  On the day of the educator conference, please bring your order confirmation number. Individual registrants will get their confirmation number via email after purchase. For team registration, the purchaser will be responsible for sending the registration link to all team members. Team members MUST fill out their online form and get their confirmation number before they will be allowed entry.

  Do helpers and scholarship winners go for free?

  Scholarship covers tuition and course materials, but not travel, accommodations, or meals. Helpers are covered for up to $500 for travel costs, with free registration, lodging, and daily per diem meals. Note that for both groups, however, (teaching workshop) selections are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you must apply for a different teacher conference or workshop.

  Can I pay on the day of the event?

  We would not recommend waiting until the day of to register, since we often have waitlists, and we can only provide seats to walk-ins to the best of our abilities. Note that payment must be submitted along with a 20% administration fee before entry to the event.

  What if I need to cancel?

  Cancellations must be submitted to [email protected] at least 30 days prior to the event for a refund minus a $100 processing fee to be provided. Refunds are not available for those less than 30 days to the event.
  Attendees may substitute another person for their seat at no extra charge 30 days prior to the teacher conference and can be done after that time along with a $25 processing fee. Please contact our Customer Care team for details.

  Can I check my spot on the waitlist?

  If you are on the waitlist for this educator convention, you will receive an email as soon as a spot opens. Ensure you’re added to the waitlist by going to the sold-out event and clicking “waitlist” to submit the form.

• Policies & Procedures

  Event Confirmation

  Seating is limited. Please make sure the contact information you provide when you register is truly the best way for us to reach you prior to the event. If you have not received your confirmation prior to start date, it is your responsibility to contact Conscious Discipline. We recommend that you do not purchase non-refundable airfare until you receive an email confirmation from Conscious Discipline. Conscious Discipline assumes no responsibility for travel arrangements made prior to written confirmation of your acceptance as an attendee. Have your order number available and ready for onsite registration. You are required to check in and have a name badge to enter the session.  By registering for a Conscious Discipline event, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions detailed below and includes a publicity photo release.

  Onsite Ticket Purchasing and Walk-Ins

  Walk-ins and onsite ticket purchasing is discouraged at our events.  We will not allow entry to any event that is sold out or has a wait list.  Payment in full is required prior to entry to the event.  The registration fee for walk-ins is the event registration price PLUS a 20% administration fee.

  Cancellations

  All cancellation requests must be received in writing via email to [email protected].  A full refund minus $100 processing fee will be available up to 30 days prior to the event.  Refunds are not provided 30 days or closer to the event. No shows to our events are not eligible for a refund.  Please reach out to [email protected]. for more information. In the unlikely event that one of our events is cancelled, registrants will be refunded paid event tuition only.  We will not reimburse registrants for flights or any other travel cost.  It is the registrants responsibility to cancel any and all travel reservations made for the event, including hotel reservations.  Conscious Discipline reserves the right to substitute speakers at any event.

  Workshop Substitutions

  Attendees of Conscious Discipline events may substitute another person for their seat at no extra charge up to 30 days prior to the start of the event. Substitutions made after that time are subject to a $25 processing fee. For individual registrations, you will contact our Customer Care team to change the name on your ticket. For team registrations, log into your account to access the team created for the event under My Account. Once there you can remove/cancel members and add new members. Substitutions must me made and confirmed prior to onsite arrival. PLEASE NOTE: Within 30 days of the event, a $25.00 administration fee will be incurred and invoiced after the event per substitution and you will need to call or email us to be able to substitute someone.

  Liability / Media Release

  I agree that no filming, video or live capture of any kind is allowed at this event. I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Conscious Discipline, its employees, independent contractors, administrators, agents, assignees and anyone who it may be claimed liable from injury or damage. This is a binding and voluntary release for all injury, accident or death for both person and property. I assume all risk for travel, attendance, and participation in the event. By registering and attending any Conscious Discipline event, I AGREE and indicate that I understand the terms and conditions stated here. I give permission for myself to be videotaped, audiotaped and photographed. I understand that Conscious Discipline (DBA of Loving Guidance, Inc.) of Oviedo, Florida will own the video / audiotapes or photographs (the "media") and any works which may utilize the media, including the irrevocable right to edit, broadcast, print reproduce the works and to offer the works for sale to the public. This also includes the right to copyright and the right to license others to use the Media in connection with the works. I agree that the Content may be combined with other images, text, graphics, film, audio, audiovisual works; and may be cropped, altered or modified. I agree that I have no rights to the Content, and all rights to the Content belong to the Conscious Discipline and Assigns assigned by Conscious Discipline. I acknowledge and agree that I have no further right to additional consideration or accounting, and that I will make no further claim for any reason to Conscious Discipline and Assigns. I acknowledge and agree that this release is binding upon my heirs and assigns. I agree that this release is irrevocable, worldwide and perpetual, and will be governed by the laws (excluding the law of conflicts) of the state of Florida. Because Conscious Discipline is sensitive to the privacy of those appearing in the Media, there will be no credits given to myself in the Media or the works or derivative works utilizing the media in whole or in part. I also agree that I will not receive any payment for appearing in the Media, or the works or derivative works using the Media. I waive, on my own behalf, any rights or interest in and to the Media and any works utilizing the Media, and will have no claim of any kind against Conscious Discipline, it's executors, licensees, successors or assignees based on the exercise of any rights granted here under or for the use of the Media, or works containing it. I further waive, on behalf of myself, the right to inspect and/or approve the products of Conscious Discipline that utilize the Media, including any works and written copy that may be created in connection therewith. I hereby warrant I am of full legal age, have full legal authority and am otherwise competent to sign this Release, and by registering and attending, I further warrant that I have read and understand all of these terms. Conscious Discipline also reserves the right to substitute speaker(s) at any event.

• Scholarships

  Scholarships

  The Conscious Discipline Institute Scholarship covers tuition fees and course materials for one Institute. Travel, accommodations, meals and any special discount packages are not covered. If you have registered for the 2024 Institute and you are selected to receive a scholarship, your registration fees will be refunded. Scholarship recipients may be asked to write a brief article and/or record a video testimony about your experience to be used for informational and promotional purposes. Prior scholarship recipients are not eligible. Scholarships are not transferable.

  Helper Positions

  Helpers are an essential part of our team. They contribute to the success of our workshops by sharing their wonderful gifts. To apply for a helper position, you must be a graduate of the Conscious Discipline Institute. Helpers are typically selected in the following order: Conscious Discipline Certified Instructors, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructors, Advanced Institute Graduates, Institute Graduates. Institutes often sell out before we select our helpers. If you would like to attend the institute at full tuition even if you are not selected as a helper, register separately before helpers are chosen by submitting the standard registration form and payment. If we select you as a helper, we will refund your tuition.
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Attendees of the Conscious Discipline Institute are approved to earn four (4) CEUs through Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) for full attendance and participation in all aspects of the Institute including small group work and breakout sessions. Attendees who wish to obtain CEUs must apply through CUW at https://continuinged.cuw.edu/conscious-discipline.html. The Institute course code is EDGP 5108.