The Educator Summit Returns January 2025 — A Virtual PD Experience That Actually Works for Teachers
- Brian Williams
- Oct 27
- 4 min read
When The Educator Summit launches on January 21st, 2025, it will mark another milestone for a professional development conference that has quietly revolutionized how PreK-5th grade educators access high-quality learning. Since its founding in 2020, the summit has served more than 30,000 educators seeking what traditional conferences often fail to deliver: affordability, flexibility, and genuine understanding of classroom realities.
The program was created specifically to address the gap between what teachers need and what professional development typically provides. As one educator shared, "The Educator Summit is a powerful combination of community and impact. Each year, I'm energized by the opportunity to connect with passionate educators".
This isn't just another virtual conference—it's a supportive community where educators feel validated in their teaching journey, share ideas, gain inspiration, and evolve their practices. Many teachers report feeling isolated or unsupported in their schools, but The Educator Summit provides a space for connection and growth that extends well beyond the virtual sessions.
What Makes This Summit Different
The Educator Summit removes the traditional barriers that keep teachers from accessing quality professional development. There's no expensive travel, no time away from family, and no rigid schedules that conflict with your life. Instead, you get unlimited access to 25+ hours of content from nationally recognized presenters—all for a fraction of what you'd typically spend on a single in-person conference.
Choose between 90-day or 120-day access periods and learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, from wherever you feel most comfortable. Watch sessions during winter break, spread them across several months, or revisit your favorites multiple times. The flexibility is entirely yours.
The summit features two dynamic keynote speakers and over 25 expert presenters who collectively bring more than 500 years of classroom experience. They cover essential topics including literacy and the science of reading, math and STEM education, social-emotional learning, differentiation strategies, and family engagement. Every session is designed to provide research-based strategies and practical tips that you can implement in your classroom immediately.
You'll earn a certificate for 25+ hours of professional development that counts toward licensure renewal and salary advancement in most states. Plus, with the exclusive discount code available through this link, you'll save even more on your registration.
"Own Your 4 Walls" Keynote
Among this year's featured keynote presentations is Brian Williams, founder of Think Kindness and SchoolCulture.org, who will share his transformative "Own Your 4 Walls" framework. Drawing from over a decade of experience speaking to more than 1.2 million students and documenting over 3 million acts of kindness, Brian has identified what actually works in creating lasting cultural change in schools.
The "Own Your 4 Walls" concept is deceptively simple yet profoundly impactful: while you may not control everything happening in your school or district, you have tremendous power within your immediate environment—the four walls you show up to every single day.
Whether you teach in a classroom, work in a front office, oversee a cafeteria, or drive a school bus, Brian's presentation provides practical, science-backed strategies to transform culture through individual action. His work has been featured on the TODAY Show and in USA Today, and recognized by The White House for its impact on school communities.
In this empowering keynote, educators will explore:
Actionable strategies you can implement tomorrow without additional budget or extensive planning.
Research-based approaches grounded in social-emotional learning and school climate science.
The ripple effect of personal responsibility and how focusing on your sphere of influence creates change throughout the entire school community.
Specific tips, tactics, and resources to begin shifting culture within your classroom right away.
How emotional climate affects student learning, engagement, behavior, and academic outcomes
Brian doesn't just inspire—he equips educators with tools to lead culture change from the ground up. As a 4th-degree black belt, humanitarian, and dynamic speaker, he combines high-energy storytelling with practical wisdom that resonates with educators at every level.
The framework recognizes that consistent, intentional acts of kindness and systems that promote empathy and connection make you a catalyst for transformation. You don't need to wait for schoolwide initiatives or administrative approval—you can start making a difference today.
A Conference Built for Real Teachers
The Educator Summit understands that teachers are navigating unprecedented challenges. Between budget constraints, time pressures, and the constant demand for professional growth, finding quality professional development that actually fits into your life can feel impossible. This conference was designed with those realities in mind.
The virtual format means you can participate in comfortable clothes, pause sessions when you need to, and take notes in your own space. You can share favorite presentations with colleagues, build a personalized professional development plan that meets your unique needs, and access every session unlimited times throughout your subscription period.
The summit covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for today's PreK-5th grade educators, all aligned with the latest educational research and designed to be immediately applicable. The presenters aren't just experts—they're educators who understand your challenges because they've lived them.
Your Invitation to Transform Your Teaching
The Educator Summit launches January 21st, 2025, offering 90-day access through April 20th. This is an opportunity to invest in yourself, connect with a community of passionate educators, and gain practical strategies that will energize your teaching practice throughout the year.
Join the thousands of educators who have discovered a better way to access professional development—one that respects your time, your budget, and your expertise.
Visit The Educator Summit to explore the full presenter lineup, discover all the sessions being offered, and see why over 30,000 educators have trusted this conference to support their professional growth.
Your classroom deserves it. Your students deserve it. And so do you.
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