Educators from three of the five largest districts in the country learn with GYTO.
Teachers and leaders from these districts and charter networks are on our rosters, in our sessions, and in the GYTO Library.
February 6th. One Room. One Day That Changes Monday.
Join Get Your Teach On for a teacher professional development conference at the Great Wolf Lodge in Southwest Florida, and level up your instruction by attending this program focused exclusively on Tier 1 Instruction designed to Accelerate Student Learning!
This is a single-day program — six hours of high-impact instruction, engagement, and classroom systems, all on Saturday, February 6th.
One day. Two experiences. One goal: better instruction.
Saturday, February 6th: Two Halves, One Very Full Day
- Strong instruction.
- Systems that hold.
- Elevate the experience.
The morning belongs to Hope King and Get Your Teach On's Five to Thrive framework: five high-impact instructional practices that create a common language for teaching and learning across classrooms, grade levels, and schools — plus the foundational classroom systems she teaches before almost anything else.
In the afternoon, Wade King takes solid instruction and shows you how to elevate the experience: transforming everyday activities, increasing participation, and building the anticipation that keeps students on the edge of their seats.
One day only. Seats and the room block go quickly.
Students Need Strong Tier 1 Instruction
Strong Tier I instruction—the key to academic success and behavior management—is missing from many classrooms. Not from lack of effort, but from overwhelm, confusion, and competing demands. Teachers are working hard, but not always on the right things—and intervention can't fix what Tier I fails to deliver.
GYTO's Naples Pop Up Teacher Conference is here to bring top tier strategies directly to you. This intensive, high-energy experience will give you the strategies you need to level up your instructional plan. You'll build your instructional playbook and learn how to execute it with clarity and confidence—because schools that are winning aren't doing more… they're doing what matters most.
What's Included
In-Person GYTO Conference for K–6 Teachers and Leaders
Research-backed, Evidence-based High-Impact Tier 1 Strategies
Actionable Plans for Differentiation, Small Groups, and Engagement
Professional Development Certificate for Every Day You Attend
Free Digital Resources to Aid Classroom Implementation
Free Swag for Every Single Attendee
Networking with GYTO Presenters, Plus Book Signings
A Full Day of Programming: Saturday, February 6th 8:00am – 4:00pm
Trusted by Teachers & Leaders
Surveyed after every GYTO conference
94%
of attendees felt more inspired or motivated after attending a GYTO conference
4.6
average session rating, out of 5
97%
of attendees implement GYTO strategies in their classrooms at least monthly
97%
of attendees think GYTO sessions are equal or better than other PD conferences
92%
of attendees think GYTO is better overall than other PD conferences
95%
of attendees think GYTO is more engaging than other PD conferences
Survey data from Get Your Teach On post-conference and attendee follow-up surveys, including the 2025 Charlotte Conference Attendee Follow Up Survey.
Program Agenda
Saturday, February 6th
Hope King & Wade King · 8:00am – 4:00pm
Meet Your Teachers
GYTO's Naples Conference will be presented by GYTO Co-Founders Hope & Wade King.
Together they have worked in countless classrooms and schools around the country — completing hundreds of hours of model lessons, implementations, and long-term collaborations with a wide variety of schools. Everything presented in this professional development experience comes from actual classroom experience.
Hope King
GYTO Co-Founder · Five to Thrive and classroom systems
Saturday morning
Wade King
GYTO Co-Founder · Engagement and the student experience
Saturday afternoon
What Attendees Say
“GYTO Fest was one of the most inspiring professional development experiences I have attended. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and I left with practical ideas, renewed passion, and meaningful connections with educators from across the country. ”
“It was everything I imagined it to be and more! I was thoroughly impressed!”
Katherine M. · Teacher, Florida
“I loved the model lessons. It was so good to see things actually in motion instead of just hearing it.”
Gracie H. · 1st Grade Teacher, Florida
“This was the best PD experience.”
Courtney M. · Teacher, Florida
“As a principal, I brought six teachers and our collaboration and energy to bring things back to our site was powerful.”
Paul A. · Principal, Minnesota
“Every campus should bring people to Get Your Teach On — and administrators need to attend with their peeps!”
Kelley C. · School Leader, Texas
“Coming to GYTO helped me get more motivated for this school year.”
Saadia C. · Teacher, South Carolina
Tickets are just $219
One day · 6 PD hours · certificate included
Credit Cards
All major credit cards accepted.
Payment Plan
50% due at registration, final payment due by January 8th. Sign up for the payment plan by December 31st.
Leader Attends Free
Register 5 teachers, then use code FREELEADER for the 6th registrant.
Invoice & PO
Payment by invoice and check, advance purchase orders welcome.
Ready to ask? We made it easy.
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Join us in Naples, Southwest Florida!
Great Wolf Lodge
3900 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117
Join the GYTO team in Southwest Florida at the Great Wolf Lodge! This conference is perfect for educators who want to level up their teaching on Saturday, then trade winter weather for Florida sunshine and spend the weekend with their family at the incredible Great Wolf Lodge and water park! Join us for the day or make it a weekend getaway with your family or teacher bestie!
Book a Room!
Stay in the heart of the action at the official conference hotel! Enjoy an easy elevator ride to the ballroom. Our room block for this program will go very quickly!
Make it a weekend
Bring the family along and spend the rest of the weekend at the Great Wolf Lodge and its indoor water park, just steps from the ballroom. It’s a warm Southwest Florida getaway in the middle of winter.
Easy from Anywhere in Florida
The Great Wolf Lodge sits right off I-75 in Southwest Florida, about 35 minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). It’s an easy drive from Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the rest of Florida.
Escape the snow
Naples sits on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, where February means sunshine and warm weather. Spend Saturday leveling up your instruction, then stay for the weekend while much of the country is shoveling snow.
What Schools See After Sending a Team
We survey thousands of educators after every Get Your Teach On conference. Three patterns show up year after year.
Instructional Improvement
97%
say they implement GYTO strategies on their campus at least monthly.
Educators leave with concrete, actionable Tier 1 strategies. Schools report higher student engagement, better transitions, and more consistent academic routines across classrooms.
Teacher Retention & Morale
88%
reported a renewed commitment to staying in the profession.
94% of attendees felt more inspired or motivated after attending. Administrators consistently cite reduced burnout and higher staff morale during the school year that follows.
School Culture & Team Alignment
When teams attend together, the impact multiplies:
- Stronger alignment around Tier 1 expectations
- Clearer instructional language across grade levels
- Increased collaboration and buy-in around school-wide initiatives
Get Your Teach On creates momentum, not just within individuals, but across entire campuses.
Retention figure from the 2025 Get Your Teach On Charlotte Conference Attendee Follow Up Survey. All other figures are pooled across post-conference surveys.
Questions Teachers Ask Us
Countdown to Naples
Pop Up conferences are intentionally small — one room, one day. Seats and the room block go quickly.
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One day, $219 per teacher, six PD hours, and a certificate for every attendee.
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Register NowRegister 5 teachers, the 6th registrant attends free.
Bring a principal, coach, or district leader at no cost. Use code FREELEADER for the 6th registrant.
Registering a team? Schools and districts register in bulk with a purchase order using the same registration link. Add every attendee in one order — and every 5 teachers earns a free leader registration.
All major credit cards accepted. Payment plan available with 50% due at registration and final payment due by January 8th. The last day to sign up for the payment plan is December 31st. Invoices, checks, and advance purchase orders welcome.
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Grab your teacher besties, register now, and join us in Southwest Florida at the Great Wolf Lodge for just $219!
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