GYTO FEST 2026
Get Your Teach On’s 10th Anniversary National Conference
Orlando, FL • July 5-8, 2026 • K-8th Teachers + Leaders
FREE WEBINAR!
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$5,000+ IN PRIZES!
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FREE WEBINAR! ✦ $5,000+ IN PRIZES! ✦
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“What’s New at GYTO Fest 2026”
Hosted by Hope King & Guests
Join this special FREE webinar on December 11th at 7pm ET to get a first look at our brand-new, educator-inspired content tracks, learn which track is best aligned to your role, goals, and passion, and gain insights into how our sessions are uniquely designed to meet your real classroom need.
Celebrate 10 Years of GYTO
Calling all K-8th Grade Teachers & Leaders!
Join the Get Your Teach On team in Orlando, FL on July 5-8, 2026, for GYTO Fest 2026, and help us celebrate TEN YEARS of high-quality, engaging professional development. From research-backed and evidence-based workshops, to the BEST entertainment you’ll see at a teaching conference, this is going to be the best Get Your Teach On yet!
Register now and join us in Orlando for the 10th Anniversary GYTO Fest 2026 on July 5-8th!
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Experience GYTO
What’s Included
Four Days of Content
Four days filled with research-backed and evidence-based workshops and model lessons for Kindergarten through Middle School teachers and leaders that will guide you in creating rigorous and engaging lessons all year long! This conference is the perfect mix of workshops to help you level up your teaching.
Inspiring Keynotes & Award-Winning Entertainment
Keynote presentations from influential educators and motivational speakers that will leave you more inspired than ever to head back into your classrooms and create educational magic! Plus, we believe in celebrating educators with the BEST entertainment!
Hands-On Workshops & Live Model Lessons
Training specifically designed for your position from some of today’s top educators and administrators who are experts at their craft, with strategies that can be implemented the very next day! All presenters are active teachers, school and district administrators, or trained PD providers.
Certificate for 24 PD Hours
Each attendee receives a professional development certificate for 24 hours of quality professional development over the conference’s four days!
GYTO Pre-Game & Closing Celebrations
The Education Celebration of the Year kicks off the conference on Sunday night! Then, stick around for the last day of the conference for our Closing Celebration. You don’t want to it!
Free GYTO Swag
Swag that will make you want to bring an extra suitcase! Not to mention all the free goodies from our sponsors! Discover why a recent attendee survey found that 94% of attendees said GYTO swag was better than the swag from other teacher conferences!
Shop the GYTO Collective
Get access to shop the nation’s best collection of teacher tees, crewnecks, accessories and more! Plus, get access to a variety of professional development and classroom kids’ books from our presenter authors. Don’t miss it! Items sell out quickly!
Free Digital Resources for Your Classroom
Following the conference, you’ll get access to library of digital resources from your session presenters. This collection will include the handouts from the conference and so much more, allowing you to easily implement the strategies in your classroom!
Community Building, Networking, and Author Book Signings
We’re constantly hearing about incredible friendships made at Get Your Teach On! This is your opportunity to network, share strategies, and meet your new teacher bestie. Plus, all of our presenters will be around throughout the conference for photos and you will have opportunities for author book signings.
Tracks & Conference Guides
Click the icons below download our Conference Guides for Conference Information, Agendas, Session Descriptions, Research Citations, Presenter Biographies and much more for each of our 12 conference tracks!
Meet Your Teachers
HOPE KING | WADE KING | NAOMI O’BRIEN | LANESHA TABB | AMELIA CAPOTOSTA | ANDRE DESHOTEL | DR. MINDY HIGGINSON | DR. NANDI INMAN | ROSS BRAUN | SHELDON REYNOLDS | STEPHANIE HIGGS | AMY LEMONS | HANNAH STEEL | EUGENE BANKS | JOANNE MILLER | LISA PETERS | BRYCE SIZEMORE | ASHLEY SCHROEDER | JONATHAN ALSHEIMER | DR. JENNA COPPER | CHYNA LYNNER | APRIL GRAVES | CHRISTINA DECARBO | BRIAN MENDLER | JUAN E. GONZALEZ JR. | KELLEE MARTIN | KIKI GUNDERSON | KARA OLIVERSON | LISA COLLUM | MEGAN POLK
Each of our Get Your Teach On tracks, from K-8th Grade, Special Education, and Leadership are all led by educators and expert presenters with strategies to take immediately back to your schools and classrooms.
All Get Your Teach On workshop presenters are classroom teachers, school and district administrators, and experienced professional development providers who are experts in their craft. All presenters are heavily vetted to ensure their strategies are research-backed and evidence-based, ensuring you can apply strategies learned at GYTO conferences can be immediately implemented in your school. Sessions are built around proven strategies practiced in classrooms and schools around the country.
Celebrating Education
Keynote Speakers & Entertainment Coming Soon!
Past Performances & Entertainment:
Jonas Brothers, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men, Chris Kirkpatrick, Jordan Fisher, Justin Willman, Eddie B. Comedy, Angie K., Lilly Singh, and more!
Past Keynote Speakers:
Levar Burton, Steve Spangler, Ed Mylett, WWE’s Titus O’Neil, Clint Pulver, Mario Lopez, Kevin Jonas, and more!
Conference Agenda
Click the arrows to expand each day and view the agenda.
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8:30am - 12:00pm: Optional Pre-Con Intensives led by GYTO Founder Hope King & Whole Brain Teaching’s Andre Deshotel
12:00pm - 5:00pm: Conference Registration, plus GYTO Collective Merch Shop & Sponsors Open
6:00pm: GYTO Opening Celebration, Keynote, & Evening Entertainment
Attendees purching out VIP Experience will have early access to register, shop The GYTO Collective Merch Store, and attend a Networking Reception.
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8:30am - 11:30am: Your Tier 1 Master Class Experience featuring Hope & Wade King and Andre Deshotel.
Includes a Keynote, Live Model Lesson, Workshop, and Q&A
11:30am - 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm - 2:15pm: Workshops
2:30pm - 3:45pm: Workshops
5:00pm: Evening Entertainment
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8:30am - 10:00am: Opening Keynote
10:30am - 11:45am: Workshops & Live Model Lessons
11:45am - 1:15pm: Lunch
1:15pm - 2:30pm: Workshops & Live Model Lessons
2:45pm - 4:00pm: Workshops & Live Model Lessons
5:00pm: Evening Entertainment
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8:30am - 10:00am: Workshops & Live Model Lessons
10:30am - 12:00pm: Workshops & Live Model Lessons
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm: GYTO Send Off Celebration & Live Entertainment
4:00pm: Approximate End of Conference
Model Lessons on Wednesday will be focused on Small Group Instruction.
Agenda subject to change without notice.
GYTO Workshop Frameworks
Each conference track is intentionally designed to include a balanced mix of workshop frameworks.
These frameworks can be found throughout the Conference Guides and represent the type of learning experience you’ll be part of during that session.
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Hands-On Creation
Purpose: Build classroom-ready tools during the session.
You’ll Experience:
70% creation + build time
Brief modeling + examples
Customization time for your grade/content
Printed/digital templates
You’ll Leave With: Finished resources + adaptable templates
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Fast-Paced Strategy Roundup
Purpose: Quick wins and high-energy ideas.
You’ll Experience:
10+ rapid strategies
Movement, music, demos
Short practice moments
You’ll Leave With: A printable/digital idea list
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Deep Dive Into Systems
Purpose: Strengthen sustainable routines and structures.
You’ll Experience:
Step-by-step model: Launch → Manage → Monitor → Adjust
Real classroom routine modeling
Build supporting tools
Context-specific discussion
You’ll Leave With: An implementation roadmap
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Practice Like You’re in the Classroom
Purpose: Learn one strategy deeply through practice.
You’ll Experience:
Modeling of one core strategy
Partner/small-group role-play
Peer feedback + reflection
“Use it tomorrow” planning
You’ll Leave With: A ready-to-implement strategy plan
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Turn Data Into Action
Purpose: Practice using data to plan instruction.
You’ll Experience:
Clear protocols
Trend identification
Small-group/reteach planning
Collaborative analysis
You’ll Leave With: Data trackers + planning tools
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Real Students. Real Instruction.
Purpose: See Tier I instruction in action.
You’ll Experience:
Full lesson taught with students
Real-time modeling: pacing, feedback, movement
Debrief + Q&A
You’ll Leave With: A clear vision of strong instruction
New for GYTO Fest 2026
Learn more by downloading our Conference Guides above!
Live Model Lessons
Real Students. Real Teaching. Live On Stage.
For the first time ever, we’re bringing LIVE Model Lessons on stage for every attendee to experience. You’ll experience a full lesson taught by GYTO educators with real students, real-time modeling including pacing, feedback, and movement, plus a debrief and Q&A.
These sessions will give you an up-close, real-time look at what high-quality Tier I instruction looks, sounds, and feels like when all Five to Thrive components are working together.
Science of Reading & Writing Tracks
For Teachers & Schools Prioritizing Foundational Literacy
New for this year, GYTO is launching two dedicated Science of Reading & Writing tracks—one for K–2 educators and one for 3–5 educators. Designed for districts and schools that are making structured literacy a priority and need real, practical support.
These tracks are intensive and classroom-focused, giving you the clarity and confidence you need to make structured literacy your strongest system on Day 1.
Pre-Con Intensives
Your Deep Dive, High-Impact Start of the Conference
For the first time ever, GYTO is launching Pre-Conference Intensives. Half-day, deep-dive sessions designed to give you an early jump on the two hottest topics in education: Classroom Management and Instructional Coaching.
These Pre-Cons take place the day before the official conference kickoff and are completely optional add-ons and can be purchased when you begin registration. If you’re ready to sharpen your practice, address your biggest challenges, and walk into Day 1 already transformed…this is the place to start.
Why Choose Get Your Teach On
When administrators choose to invest in Get Your Teach On, they’re not choosing a conference—they’re choosing measurable instructional growth, renewed teacher morale, and stronger school culture. Districts across the nation consistently report that GYTO moves the needle in the areas that matter most: Tier I instruction, student engagement, and teacher retention.
Instructional Improvement
Educators leave GYTO with concrete, actionable Tier I strategies. Across our post-conference surveys:
96% of attendees said the sessions + workshops at GYTO were better than other PD conferences they have attended
98% say they implement GYTO strategies on their campus at least monthly.
Schools report higher student engagement, better transitions, and more consistent academic routines across classrooms.
GYTO doesn’t just inspire. it translates inspiration into classroom reality.
Teacher Retention & Morale
We surveyed past Get Your Teach On attendees have found:
99% of teachers felt more motivated after attending GYTO.
88% reported a renewed commitment to staying in the profession.
Administrators consistently cite reduced burnout and higher staff morale during the school year following GYTO attendance.
Teachers leave feeling recharged, reinvested, and ready to lead learning on Day 1.
School Culture & Team Alignment
When teams attend together, the impact multiplies:
Stronger alignment around Tier I expectations
Clearer instructional language across grade levels
Increased collaboration and buy-in around school-wide initiatives
GYTO creates momentum—not just within individuals, but across entire campuses.
Why GYTO Works
① Practical, Research-Aligned Content
Our sessions go far beyond theory. Teachers learn exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it and they practice it live.
② High-Quality Modeling & Real Classrooms
From live model lessons to authentic classroom footage, teachers get to see effective instruction in action.
③ Emotional Recharge + Cognitive Rigor
Our approach is simple: If a teacher doesn’t feel inspired, they can’t be innovative. We reignite passion and sharpen practice.
④ Immediate, Actionable Implementation
Teachers leave with tools they can use the very next day: Lesson structures, engagement strategies, routines, coaching cycles, and Tier I systems.
⑤ Long-Term Support & Sustainability
With tracks ranging from leadership to small groups to School House to Science of Reading, teams leave with a full-year plan not a three-day high.
Attendee Testimonials
98% of attendees said they will be able to implement the strategies learned at GYTO in their school or classroom at least monthly!
96.7% of attendees said GYTO is BETTER overall than other professional development conferences they have previously attended!
96.1% of attendees said the sessions and workshops at GYTO were BETTER than other professional development conferences they have previously attended!
92.8% of attendees said they plan on attending another Get Your Teach On conference in the future!
98.9% of attendees said they were more motivated as a teacher after attending the conference!
Survey data from the 2025 GYTO Charlotte Conference.
Flexible Payment Options
4-Day All-Access Pass: $659
Leaders attend our leadership track for FREE with five paid teachers + we accept purchase orders!
Payment Options:
Leader attend FREE when registering five teachers. Use coupon code “freeleader” for the sixth registration to get a Lead On registration free!
Hold your spot with just a deposit! Final payment isn’t due until March 2026!
Pay by major credit card at time of registration
Register and receive an invoice to pay by check
Register and submit a purchase order to hold your registration
Purchase orders may be used to hold a registration only. Payment by check or credit card must be made at least 30 days prior to the start of the conference.
See You in Orlando!
Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
GYTO Fest 2026 returns to the Orlando World Center Marriott, the largest Marriott in the world with over 2,000 rooms, multiple restaurants, a water park, and much more! Plus, it’s located at the entrance to Walt Disney World!
Bring your family! Discounted Disney tickets will be available for GYTO attendees soon!
Let’s Get Started
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