Join us IN PERSON for the 2023 Positive Discipline Conference which features presentations for educators, clinicians, and parents. Spend the day developing Positive Discipline tools for home and school, or to support others through your coaching, consulting, or counseling practice.
This program is in English. Interpretation will not be offered.
CE Credit available!
LOCATION
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley
7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA, 92108
Make your reservation online before June 25, 2023! You can also book over the phone by calling (800) 222-TREE with your Group Code POD.
*Reservations received after this date will be accommodated on a rate and space availability basis only.
About your reservation
- All guests will receive complimentary guest room WiFi during their stay.
- Overnight parking is discounted $10 off prevailing overnight and daily parking rates.
- Reservations may be cancelled with no penalty up to 72 hours before check-in. Within the 72 hour window, cancellations will be charged one night room and tax.
- If a guest does not check-in on their arrival date, a “no-show” fee of one night room and tax will be charged.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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Full Session Descriptions & Presenters Bios
| TIME |
SESSION |
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
|
Check-In | Bookstore | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Panel: Positive Discipline Across the Lifespan |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Morning Break |
| 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM |
Choose your own track |
| 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch on your own |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Choose your own track |
| 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM |
Afternoon Break |
2:15 PM – 4:15 PM
|
Choose your own track |
| 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM |
Q&A with Dr. Jane Nelsen |
| 4:50 PM – 5:00 PM |
Check-Out | Bookstore |
Remember to turn in your CE form with signatures
for all sessions you would like credit.
This program is co-sponsored by the North American
Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP).
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION
| EARLY |
REGULAR |
LATE |
| $149 USD |
$159 USD |
$179 USD |
Early Registration through April 15.
Regular Registration starting April 16 through July 15.
Late Registration starting July 16 through July 28.
Student / Intern Price – $89 throughout July 28.
*Registration code required
GROUP REGISTRATION
Available for groups of 5 or more from the same agency, school, or work setting.
| EARLY |
REGULAR |
LATE |
| $119 USD |
$129 USD |
$149 USD |
Early Group Registration through April 15.
Regular Group Registration starting April 16 through July 15.
Late Registration starting July 16 through July 28.
THINK TANK + CONFERENCE COMBO
Special pricing. You must login as a member to access this option. PDA members only.
| EARLY |
REGULAR |
LATE |
| $340 USD |
$395 USD |
$425 USD |
Early Group Registration through April 15.
Regular Group Registration starting April 16 through July 15.
Late Registration starting July 16 through July 28.
In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.
CE CREDIT AVAILABLE
Up to 6 hours of NBCC CE Credit. The Positive Discipline Association is an approved National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723.
Up to 6 hours of AMS CE Credit. The Positive Discipline Association is an approved professional development provider through American Montessori Society (AMS) for this program.
INVITATION LETTER FOR TRAVEL
If you need an invitation letter for travel, please complete this online form.
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Did you know that you can be an exhibitor at or sponsor at Conference & Think Tank? There are a variety of levels for this year’s events in San Diego. More information.
PDA members receive a 5% discount.
DONATIONS
If you would like to make a donation to support Conference scholarships click here. Please specify in the comment section of the donation form that these funds are going toward Conference scholarships.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Trainers: Dodie Blomberg, MAEd, CPDLT
Dates: July 26 and 27, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley
NBCC and AMS CE hours available!
Register here
Positive Discipline for Early Childhood Educators
Trainers: Cheryl Erwin, MA, MFT, CPDLT & Steven Foster, LCSW, CPDLT
Dates: July 26 and 27, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley
AMS CE hours available!
Register here
The Art of Facilitating Positive Discipline
Trainers: Carol Dores, CPDLT, & Kelly Pfeiffer, CPDLT
Dates: July 26 and 27, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley
Register here
Empowering People in the Workplace
Trainers: Dina Emser, MAEd, CPDLT
Dates: July 25, 26 and 27, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley
Register here
CANCELLATION POLICY
- A full refund (minus a $35 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to conference date.
- Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before the conference date. However, paid registrants can transfer to future PDA training event including workshops within one year at no additional cost.
- Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the event.
- Participants will be notified by email if for any reason the event is cancelled.
For special needs accommodations, please contact info@positivediscipline.org
