Student Support & Wellbeing Conferences for K-12
Student support and wellbeing has moved from a specialist concern to a whole-school priority. The conferences in this category serve school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, nurses, MTSS coordinators, SEL directors, and the growing number of district-level roles focused on student mental health and belonging.
- ASCA Annual Conference — Jul 11–14, 2026, New Orleans, LA, USA · $400–$700
- BER Conference for School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists — Jun 29–30, 2026, Online, Virtual · $325–$595
- BER Conference: Effectively Dealing with Challenging Behaviors — Summer 2026, Online, Virtual · $325–$595
- BER Restorative Practices Conference: Strategies That Work to Improve Behavior — Summer 2026, Online, Virtual · $325–$595
- BER Kindergarten Conference: Teaching a New Era of Kindergarten Students — Summer 2026, Online, Virtual · $325–$595
- BOOST Conference — Apr 29–30, 2026, Palm Springs, CA, USA
- LEAD Education Summit — Jul 27–28, 2026, Mays Landing, NJ, USA
- NASP Annual Convention — Feb 17–20, 2026, New Orleans, LA, USA · $300–$600
- National Service-Learning Conference — Jun 22–25, 2026, Washington, DC, USA
- Ohio Early Childhood Conference (OAEYC) — Apr 23–25, 2026, Sandusky, OH, USA
- SNA Annual National Conference (ANC) — Jul 12–14, 2026, Charlotte, NC, USA
- Spark Curiosity EDU: The Experience 2026 — Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026, Austin, TX, USA · $299–$375
- Teaching Generation AI-Z — Mar 2026, Boston, MA, USA · $200–$400
- Learning & the Brain: Teaching Motivated Minds — Nov 12–14, 2026, Austin, TX, USA
- UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership — Jul 13–15, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA · $600–$1,000
- TExpL Conference: Designing for Real-World Impact — Jul 7–8, 2026, Reading, PA, USA · $45–$60
- Georgia Wellness and Leadership Development Retreat 2026 — Sep 27–28, 2026, Atlanta, GA, USA · By invitation
- CTA LGBTQ+ Issues Conference — Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, Burlingame, CA, USA · Members only
- CEC Convention & Expo — Mar 11–14, 2026, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- NASDSE Annual Conference — Sep 28–30, 2026, San Antonio, TX, USA
- CASE Conference — Nov 11–13, 2026, Providence, RI, USA
- Innovative Schools Summit New York — Feb 25–28, 2026, New York, NY, USA · $400–$800
- National School Safety Conference & Exposition — Jul 20–24, 2026, Orlando, FL, USA
- NASRO National School Safety Conference — Jun 28–Jul 3, 2026, Reno, NV, USA · $550–$850
- National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education (NAFSCE) — Oct 28–30, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA
- SHAPE America National Convention & Expo — Mar 17–21, 2026, Kansas City, MO, USA
- Making Schools Work Conference — Jul 14–17, 2026, Nashville, TN, USA
- Teaching Motivated Minds — Nov 12–14, 2026, Austin, TX, USA
- BOOST Conference — Apr 27–30, 2027, Palm Springs, CA, USA · $630–$835
- Learning & the Brain: Teaching Social Brains — Feb 12–14, 2027, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Innovative Schools Summit New York — Feb 24–27, 2027, New York, NY, USA · $400–$800
- Innovative Schools Summit Orlando — Mar 18–21, 2027, Orlando, FL, USA · $400–$800
- SHAPE America National Convention & Expo — Apr 7–10, 2027, Charlotte, NC, USA
- Teaching Social Brains — Feb 12–14, 2027, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Future-Proof Brains — Apr 15–17, 2027, New York, NY, USA
- Beyond School Hours — Feb 17–20, 2027, New Orleans, LA, USA · $620–$689
- CTA LGBTQ+ Issues Conference — Oct 29–31, 2027, Garden Grove, CA, USA · Members only
- ASCA Annual Conference — Jul 17–20, 2027, Columbus, OH, USA · $400–$700
- Ohio Early Childhood Conference (OAEYC) — Apr 22–24, 2027, Sandusky, OH, USA
- Making Schools Work Conference — Jul 13–16, 2027, Louisville, KY, USA
- NASP Annual Convention — Feb 23–26, 2027, Charlotte, NC, USA · $300–$600
- Education 2.0 Conference USA — Apr 27–29, 2027, Las Vegas, NV, USA · $3,000
- SNA Annual National Conference (ANC) — Jul 11–13, 2027, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) — Jan 11–13, 2027, Tampa, FL, USA
- SNA National Leadership Conference (NLC) — Apr 15–17, 2027, Omaha, NE, USA
- NASP Annual Convention — Feb 6–9, 2029, Baltimore, MD, USA · $300–$600
- ASCA Annual Conference — Jul 14–17, 2029, Charlotte, NC, USA · $400–$700
- SNA Annual National Conference (ANC) — Jul 8–10, 2029, Chicago, IL, USA
- School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) — Jan 28–30, 2029, New Orleans, LA, USA
- NASP Annual Convention — Feb 26 – Mar 1, 2030, St. Louis, MO, USA · $300–$600
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest school counseling conference?
ASCA's Annual Conference is the largest, drawing 4,000+ school counselors each summer. The 2026 event is in New Orleans, July 11–14.
Which conference is best for school psychologists?
NASP's Annual Convention is the flagship. Regional psychology and school-based mental health conferences also draw practitioners looking for CEUs.
Are there conferences focused on SEL and student mental health?
Yes — CASEL runs periodic convenings, and SEL is a heavy track at ASCA, ASCD, and most state counseling associations. Trauma-informed and PBIS national conferences also emphasize wellbeing.
Do these events offer CEUs for licensure renewal?
Most do. ASCA and NASP conferences issue nationally recognized CEUs. Confirm your specific state licensure body accepts them before registering.
Are wellbeing conferences a good fit for teachers, not just specialists?
Yes — sessions on classroom mental-health first aid, trauma-informed instruction, and behavior management are increasingly aimed at general educators. ASCA and PBIS events both have teacher tracks.
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