Event Calendar

Start Date: 6/21/2026 3:00 PM EDT
End Date: 6/24/2026 10:30 AM EDT

Venue Name: Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation

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Organization Name: SCASA

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2026 Innovative Ideas Institute
June 21-24, 2026

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration Fees, including optional fees, are non-refundable, regardless of conference delivery method.

If paying by credit card, please click on either "member registration" or "public registration" on the right side of the screen.

If paying by check, please click here to download the mail-in registration form. Registration form must be accompanied by check.  SCASA does not accept purchase orders.
 

Registration Fees	Early Bird (11/20-3/12)	Advance (3/12-6/1)	Onsite (6/21-6/24)
Member	$365	$395	$445
Non-Member	$595	$625	$675
Business Affiliate Member (not exhibiting)	$395	$425	$475
Non-Business Affiliate Member (not exhibiting)	$1115	$1145	$1195

Save $230 off the Non-Member rate when you become a member!  JOIN SCASA by contacting us at (803) 798-8380!  Early Bird Registration fees, including optional fees, are non-refundable, regardless of conference delivery method.

 

Optional Fees

Early Career Principals' Breakfast

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m.
Cost - $30
Early career principals are invited to attend a breakfast with veteran principals to discuss hot topics and network with one another.  The cost is $30. You may register for the breakfast on the i3 registration form under Additional Options/Optional Events.  No refunds after May 21, 2026.
 

Post Conference Workshops

You may register for the post conference workshops on the i3 registration form under Additional Options/Optional Events.  No refunds after May 21, 2026.

Option 1
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Francis Marion's Center of Excellence Community Action Poverty Simulation
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost - $95
The Poverty Simulation is an immersive experience designed for South Carolina's school and district leaders.  Step into the reality that many families face—while gaining tools, insight, and perspective to better support the students who depend on your most.  This is a powerful experience that you will carry back to your school and district...one that helps us see our students' challenges more clearly—and respond with compassion, confidence, and purpose.  

Option 2
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Apple Education's Preparing Students with Future Skills
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost - $95
How are you empowering all learners today and preparing them for tomorrow?  As technology changes, the skills that employers are looking for are changing—away from passive, knowledge-based skills toward skills like creative problem-solfing, analytical thinking, design thinking, and collaboration.  Join Apple Education to discuss how to equip students with these skills and how Apple can enable them to do real-world work with real-world tools.

 
The registration deadline for the 2026 Innovative Ideas Institute is Monday, June 1, at 11:59 p.m. After June 1, you may only register on-site at the conference.

 

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

Cancellation Policy:  We'd hate for you to miss the Innovative Ideas Institute, but if you must, cancellations and requests for refunds must be in writing and submitted by email to April Griffin at april@scasa.org no later than Thursday, May 21, 2026. No refunds will be given for early bird registration fees, including optional fees, regardless of conference delivery method. Refunds will be processed by Wednesday, July 8, 2026. A $25 processing fee will apply to ALL cancellations received prior to Thursday, May 21. No refunds will be given after May 21, including optional fees. SCASA cannot accept telephone cancellations.  No refunds are granted for "no-shows," and full payment is required.

Substitution Policy:  Substitutions may be made with appropriate documentation. Written requests for substitutions must be received in writing and submitted via email by Monday, June 1, 2026. Please email your substitution request and/or cancellations to April Griffin at april@scasa.org.
 

Questions?

Contact the SCASA office at (803) 798-8380.