Join us IN PERSON for the 2026 Think Tank in Coral Springs, Florida! Think Tank will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, 2026 (the opening will be on Friday, June 26, after the Conference). It offers professional development for PDA member practitioners to learn new activities, hone their facilitation skills, network, and deepen their understanding of Adlerian Psychology upon which Positive Discipline is based.
This program is in English.
ABOUT THINK TANK
THEME
Coming soon..
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Coming soon...
THINK TANK PLANNERS
- Dodie Blomberg, Positive Discipline Lead Trainer
- Yogi Patel, Positive Discipline Trainer
- Nadine Gaudin, Positive Discipline Lead Trainer
REGISTRATION FEES
THINK TANK ONLY
| EARLY |
REGULAR |
LATE |
| $279 USD |
$319 USD |
$339 USD |
Early Registration through May 26
Regular Registration starting May 27 through June 12
Late Registration starting June 13 through June 26
THINK TANK + CONFERENCE COMBO
| EARLY |
REGULAR |
LATE |
| $379.USD |
$419 USD |
$439 USD |
Early Registration through May 26
Regular Registration starting May 27 through June 12
Late Registration starting June 13 through June 26
In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified by email.
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center
11775 Heron Bay Boulevard
Coral Springs, Florida, 33076
SPECIAL PDA RATE
We have a special group rate of $135 per night. To guarantee that rate and join our PDA group block at the hotel make your reservation online before June 1, 2026!
*Reservations received after this date will be accommodated on a rate and space availability basis only.
SCHEDULE
Friday, June 26 (after Conference ends)
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM – Meet and Greet
- 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM – Welcome Dinner (included with registration)
- 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM – Opening Program
Saturday, June 27
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM – Morning Program (OPTIONAL)
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Morning Session
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM – Lunch on your own
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Afternoon Session
Sunday, June 28
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM – Morning Program (OPTIONAL)
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Morning Session
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM – Lunch on your own
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Afternoon Session
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM – Closing Reception Dinner* (OPTIONAL)
*Register here
MEALS
BREAKFAST – A light breakfast including baked goods, fruit, juice, tea, and coffee will be available on June 27 and 28.
LUNCH & OTHER MEALS – On your own. Maps and lunch options will be included in your welcome package.
DINNER – Welcome dinner, before opening session, on June 26 is included with registration (no additional fee). Closing Group Reception dinner on June 28 is optional and requires an additional fee. You can register here.
INVITATION LETTER FOR TRAVEL
If you need an invitation letter for travel, please complete this online form.
SPONSORS
To be announced...
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Did you know that you can be an exhibitor and/or sponsor at Conference & Think Tank? There are a variety of levels for this year’s events in Coral Springs. More information.
PDA members receive a 5% discount.
CONTACT INFORMATION
DONATIONS
If you would like to make a donation to support Think Tank scholarships click here. Please specify in the comment section of the donation form that these funds are going toward Think Tank scholarships.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Trainers: Dodie Blomberg, CPDLT & Eva Dwight, CPDT
Dates: June 24 and 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Location: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center
CE Credits: NBCC CE hours available!
Registrations opening soon!
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 Think Tank date.
- Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before the Think Tank 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
