Eiros Group is proud to present
Gentle Teaching
International Conference 2026
September 28 - October 1, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, New Jersey
About the Gentle Teaching International Conference
The 2026 Gentle Teaching International (GTI) conference is the premier gathering of people from around the world committed to providing positive and proactive support in health, mental health, disability and educational sectors. This event will mark the 25th anniversary of the conference and will bring together 400+ participants from September 28 to October 1, 2026. This conference presents a unique opportunity to learn about the research, best practices, case studies and lessons learned on creating and sustaining a culture of support for vulnerable populations in varied environments.
Gentle Teaching incorporates compassion as an alternative to the reactive and restrictive practices that are commonplace in working with vulnerable populations. Our central purpose is to nurture, teach, and sustain the experience of connectedness, companionship and community for those who have repeatedly experienced an existence of disconnectedness, isolation and loneliness.
Gentle Teaching is based on the premise that all people have a right to feel safe and valued in their homes; with their families and caregivers; and at their job, school, or other forms of meaningful day activities. Those who are most vulnerable require predictability and structure in their day. They also need to experience interactions from others that are overwhelmingly positive and uplifting (vs. critical and demanding). This is truly a cultural shift to, or in some cases a deepening of, those principles that provide a solid base for helping individuals experience companionship and connectedness. It serves as a foundation for other models of treatment or teaching specific to the needs of the individual.
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Location
Get ready to experience the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey! Set on 17-acres, with the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk as its backdrop, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City offers up excitement with world-class entertainment and a music vibe unlike any other. It is precisely why Eiros Group chose this location to host the 25th Gentle Teaching International Conference, and we can wait for you to be a part of it all!
2026 Conference Overview
Monday 9/28/26
Check-in and registration
Evening Welcome Reception
Tuesday
9/29/26
Workshops and presentations
Speakers' Reception
Wednesday
9/30/26
Workshops and presentations continue
Event Conclusion Party
(Come dressed as your favorite Rock Star!)
Thursday
10/1/26
Final day of workshops and presentations
schedule at a glance
Registration & Checkin
3p-7p: Conference Registration
6:30p-9:30p: Welcome Reception
Workshops
Morning Session:
9:00
Lunch:
Afternoon Session:
1:30
Workshops
Morning Session:
9:00
Lunch:
Afternoon Session:
1:30
Speaker Reception
Workshops
Morning Session:
9:00
Lunch:
Afternoon Session:
1:30
Speaker Reception
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