Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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8:00am CDT

i-Ready for Leaders: Keeping the Momentum with i‑Ready: What’s New for Back‑to‑School (Admin and Coaches)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT

Leaders reflect on successes and challenges in their i‑Ready implementation while learning about new Back‑to‑School enhancements. Participants explore key data tools and planning resources to strengthen implementation and inform next steps.
Session outcomes include: reflect on i‑Ready implementation successes and challenges, learn what’s new in i‑Ready for Back‑to‑School, and build an action plan to strengthen implementation.

Presenters

Tracy Varnadore

Curriculum Associates/i-Ready Professional Learning Specialist, Curriculum Associates/i-Ready

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 243

Assessment Data Math

Level Administrators

9:00am CDT

Practical AI for Educators: Enhancing Instruction, Feedback, and Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Room 206

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education, but many educators remain unsure how to use AI tools ethically, effectively, and confidently in their daily practice. This session provides a practical, educator‑centered introduction to using AI as a support—not a replacement—for teaching and learning.
Participants will explore real classroom examples of how AI tools such as generative text assistants can be used to streamline lesson planning, personalize feedback, differentiate instruction, and support student engagement while maintaining academic integrity. The session also addresses common concerns, including ethical use, bias, transparency, and appropriate classroom boundaries.
Designed for educators at any experience level with AI, this session emphasizes hands‑on strategies that can be implemented immediately. Attendees will leave with concrete prompts, workflow ideas, and guidance for introducing AI responsibly to students.

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 206

Assessment Chromebook CTE Data Digital Citizenship ELA Google Professionalism Safety Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Interact Differently: Reimagining Teaching with Interactive Displays & Digital Signage

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Room 93

Today’s classrooms require more than just a display — they require tools that actively engage students, support teachers, and create more dynamic learning environments. In this session, educators will explore how interactive displays and digital signage can transform the way teaching and learning happen in the classroom and across campus. Attendees will walk away with practical tips, creative classroom use cases, and simple strategies for using built-in tools from Clear Touch to increase collaboration, participation, and instructional impact.

Presenters

Madison Hunt

Account Manager, Clear Touch

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 93

CTE Data Math PLCs Reading Robotics Science Social Studies Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Special Education

9:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Basics / Tips and Tricks

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Room 28

Learn the essentials and expert tips to navigate PowerSchool SIS efficiently.

Presenters

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 28

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

9:00am CDT

General PowerSchool Q&A

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Room 32

Get answers to your PowerSchool questions and learn how to make the most of its features.

Presenters

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, BCBE

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Daniel Brawdy

Enterprise Systems Coordinator, Education Technology

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 32

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

10:00am CDT

ACAP Ready: Using NoRedInk with Purpose

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 207

Wondering how to make test prep feel less like test prep? In this session, you’ll learn how to use NoRedInk to intentionally build the skills students need for ACAP success. We’ll explore aligned resources, writing tasks, and simple instructional moves that help students grow as writers, not just test takers.

Presenters

Taylirre Andre

Professional Learning Specialist, NoRedInk

Nikki Korte

Professional Development Consultant, NoRedInk

Beyond my role as a passionate ELA educator for over 15 years, I’ve served as an Academic Writing Coach and English Department Head, leading professional development, mentoring teachers, and driving schoolwide improvements. In these roles, my primary goal was to make teaching more... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 207

Data ELA

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

10:00am CDT

General PowerSchool Q&A

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 32

Get answers to your PowerSchool questions and learn how to make the most of its features.

Presenters

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, BCBE

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Daniel Brawdy

Enterprise Systems Coordinator, Education Technology

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 32

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

10:00am CDT

i-Ready for Leaders: Keeping the Momentum with i‑Ready: What’s New for Back‑to‑School (Admin and Coaches)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Room 243

Presenters

Tracy Varnadore

Curriculum Associates/i-Ready Professional Learning Specialist, Curriculum Associates/i-Ready

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 243

Assessment Data Math

Level Administrators

11:00am CDT

Practical AI for Educators: Enhancing Instruction, Feedback, and Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 206

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 206

Assessment Chromebook CTE Data Digital Citizenship ELA Google Professionalism Safety Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

11:00am CDT

ACAP Bootcamp: Mastery in Motion

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 252

In this session, participants will explore an ACAP Bootcamp model in which students are strategically grouped across classrooms and rotate through a series of focused instructional stations led by multiple teachers. Each data-driven station is designed to address a specific ACAP-aligned standard or skill, allowing students to engage in concentrated practice through varied instructional approaches that directly address student needs and support improved performance on the ACAP assessment.

Presenters

Tyler Barber

Teacher-Math, Daphne Middle School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 252

Assessment Community Building Data Differentiation ELA Math PLCs Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers

11:00am CDT

RTI Scheduler: Tips, Tricks, and Tea

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 95

Ready to slay your RTI schedule? Join Audrey, Anna, and me as we dive into the pros and cons of the RTI Scheduler! We’ll show you the tips, tricks, and little hacks that make scheduling less stressful and more strategic—so you can spend less time juggling and more time teaching. This session is perfect for BCBE teachers, but anyone who wants to work smarter (not harder!) with RTI will leave with practical, ready-to-use ideas. Come for the laughs, stay for the strategies, and leave ready to own your RTI game!

Presenters

Audrey Anna Rabalais

Curriculum Leader, Foley Middle

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 95

Community Engagement Data Differentiation PLCs Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

11:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Reporting and SubReports

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 28

Dive into reporting features to gather valuable insights from PowerSchool SIS data.

Presenters

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 28

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

11:00am CDT

CANCELED - Tiered Instruction: Igniting Curiosity

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 269

Explore Tier I Instruction Strategies for engagement.

Presenters

Kristie Shankles

MTSS-Specialist, ALSDE

Jonathan Thompson

HPE and AL-MTSS Specialist, ALSDE

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 269

Data Leadership PLCs

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

From Login to Launch: Your NoRedInk Starter Session

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 207

Whether you never logged in or just scratched the surface, this session meets you exactly where you are. We will discuss how to confidently navigate NoRedInk, create aligned assignments, and use data to support student growth. You’ll leave with practical tools, prepared materials, and a plan you can implement immediately.

Presenters

Taylirre Andre

Professional Learning Specialist, NoRedInk

Nikki Korte

Professional Development Consultant, NoRedInk

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 207

Data ELA

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Crack the ACT Code with NoRedInk

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 207

In this session, you’ll learn how to intentionally use NoRedInk to strengthen the specific skills assessed on the ACT. We’ll explore the Standards & Tests page, review high-impact reading and writing activities, and ground our work in what actually shows up on the test. You’ll have time to build and leave with an assignment you can implement right away.

Presenters

Taylirre Andre

Professional Learning Specialist, NoRedInk

Nikki Korte

Professional Development Consultant, NoRedInk

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 207

Assessment Data ELA ELL

Level High Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Strengthening Secondary MTSS Through High School PST and Grade Level PLC Collaboration

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 16

Discover how Robertsdale High redesigned its Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Problem Solving Team (PST) processes to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and guide targeted interventions through collaboration with Grade Level PLCs. Participants will explore how PLCs and PST teams analyze academic, attendance, and behavioral data through a shared problem-solving framework. The session highlights practical tools including meeting protocols, RTI-Scheduler integration, teacher feedback systems, and collaborative decision-making structures. Attendees will leave with replicable strategies for aligning PLC collaboration with MTSS systems to increase teacher ownership, strengthen collaboration, and improve student outcomes.

Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 16

Data Differentiation Google/Google Classroom Leadership PLCs

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

i-Ready for Leaders: Building a Strong Data Culture with i‑Ready (Admin & Coaches)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 243

Leaders explore strategies for strengthening a data‑driven culture while using i‑Ready to support both instructional decision‑making and student ownership of learning. Participants develop an action plan to help students track their progress and growth toward goals.
Session outcomes include strengthen a data culture using i‑Ready, increase student engagement through data tracking, and create a plan to support student monitoring and growth.

Presenters

Tracy Varnadore

Curriculum Associates/i-Ready Professional Learning Specialist, Curriculum Associates/i-Ready

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 243

Assessment Data Math

Level Administrators

2:00pm CDT

Practical AI for Educators: Enhancing Instruction, Feedback, and Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 206

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 206

Assessment Chromebook CTE Data Digital Citizenship ELA Google Professionalism Safety Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

2:00pm CDT

From Data to Action: How the RHS Guiding Coalition Drives Learning, Leadership, and Results

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 16

Join the RHS Guiding Coalition as they share how they drive student learning by analyzing data using the “Here’s What, So What, Now What” framework and how that thinking translates into real decisions at the classroom and school level. Learn how the GC clarifies schoolwide priorities, keeps PLCs aligned to essential outcomes, and protects teams from initiative overload. Discover how they build capacity in teacher leaders, model effective collaboration, and share best practices across teams. The session will also highlight how the GC monitors work of the PLCs. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen leadership, collaboration, and results in your own team or .

Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 16

Data Differentiation Leadership PLCs Professionalism

Level Administrators, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Special Education

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