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9:00am CDT

MagicSchool Teacher Level 2: Level Up Your AI-Powered Teaching
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Ready to go beyond the basics? In this Level 2 session, educators will deepen their use of MagicSchool to design more targeted instruction, refine differentiation, and create higher-quality materials with greater efficiency. Learn how to customize outputs, build reusable workflows, and apply MagicSchool across planning, assessment, and student support. Walk away with advanced strategies that elevate your practice and maximize impact in the classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Destinie Thomas

Destinie Thomas

PD & Community Specialist, MagicSchool
Destinie Thomas is a Professional Development and Community Specialist at MagicSchool, where she helps educators discover how AI can make teaching more joyful, efficient, and equitable. She has spent her career creating engaging learning experiences—whether coaching teachers, leading... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 92

9:00am CDT

Teach Smarter, Not Harder: Curriculum‑Aligned Content with Discovery Education
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Discover how Discovery Education simplifies planning with ready‑to‑use, standards‑aligned videos, activities, and lesson supports across all subjects K-12. Walk away with resources you can teach with tomorrow.
Presenters
avatar for Tomi Rush

Tomi Rush

Sr. Partner Success Manager, Discovery Education
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 255

9:00am CDT

Accommodations for English Learners
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
This session focuses on selecting and using effective accommodations for English learners in both instruction and assessment. Participants will explore how to align accommodations to students’ language proficiency levels and consider how these supports can increase access to grade-level content. The session will also include examples of appropriate accommodations and guidance on selecting supports that match students’ instructional needs.
Presenters
avatar for Stephanie Montiel

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE
I acquired my love for teaching while working in Paraguay as a Peace Corps volunteer. I hold a master's degree in English as a second language (ESL) and an education specialist degree in teacher leadership, both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I completed a schoo... Read More →
avatar for Danielle White

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 19

10:00am CDT

MagicSchool Teacher Level 3: Transform Your Practice with Advanced AI Workflows
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Take your MagicSchool expertise to the next level. In this advanced session, educators will learn how to build and refine powerful, repeatable workflows that drive deeper learning, personalization, and efficiency across their practice. Explore strategic use cases for data-informed instruction, complex differentiation, and cross-role collaboration. Walk away ready to lead, model, and scale high-impact MagicSchool use across your school or district.
Presenters
avatar for Destinie Thomas

Destinie Thomas

PD & Community Specialist, MagicSchool
Destinie Thomas is a Professional Development and Community Specialist at MagicSchool, where she helps educators discover how AI can make teaching more joyful, efficient, and equitable. She has spent her career creating engaging learning experiences—whether coaching teachers, leading... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 92

12:00pm CDT

Unlocking the Reluctant Writer: Practical Strategies to Boost Secondary Students' Writing Craft
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Reluctant high school writers often shut down when facing an essay—blank-page panic, weak ideas, poor structure, or zero motivation for timed prompts. This session delivers practical, ready-to-use strategies to help even the poorest writers succeed.
Presenters
avatar for Patsy Brantley

Patsy Brantley

ESL teacher, Robertsdale High School
I LOVE what I get to do every day! I hold a Doctorate in Teacher Leader and National Board Certification in English as a New Language.
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 201

12:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Student Level 1: Getting Started with AI for Learning
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
New to MagicStudent? This introductory session helps students and educators understand how to use AI as a tool for learning, not shortcuts. Explore how MagicStudent can support brainstorming, studying, writing, and organization while promoting responsible and ethical use. Walk away with simple, practical ways to help students build confidence, stay engaged, and use AI to enhance—not replace—their thinking.
Presenters
avatar for Destinie Thomas

Destinie Thomas

PD & Community Specialist, MagicSchool
Destinie Thomas is a Professional Development and Community Specialist at MagicSchool, where she helps educators discover how AI can make teaching more joyful, efficient, and equitable. She has spent her career creating engaging learning experiences—whether coaching teachers, leading... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 92

1:00pm CDT

Crack the ACT Code with NoRedInk
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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
avatar for Taylirre Andre

Taylirre Andre

Professional Learning Specialist, NoRedInk


avatar for Nikki Korte

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 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 207

1:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Student Level 2: Deeper Learning with AI-Powered Support
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Take student learning to the next level with MagicStudent. In this session, participants will explore more advanced ways students can use AI to strengthen critical thinking, refine writing, and engage in meaningful problem-solving. Learn how to guide students in using AI for feedback, revision, and deeper understanding—while reinforcing academic integrity. Walk away with practical strategies to help students use MagicStudent as a true learning partner.
Presenters
avatar for Destinie Thomas

Destinie Thomas

PD & Community Specialist, MagicSchool
Destinie Thomas is a Professional Development and Community Specialist at MagicSchool, where she helps educators discover how AI can make teaching more joyful, efficient, and equitable. She has spent her career creating engaging learning experiences—whether coaching teachers, leading... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 92

1:00pm CDT

Unlocking Content Through Language for English Learners
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
This session explores how academic language supports English learners in accessing grade-level content. Participants will learn practical strategies for building vocabulary, language structures, and student discourse within their content areas. The session will focus on how intentional language support can help students better understand, engage with, and demonstrate their learning.
Presenters
avatar for Stephanie Montiel

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE
I acquired my love for teaching while working in Paraguay as a Peace Corps volunteer. I hold a master's degree in English as a second language (ESL) and an education specialist degree in teacher leadership, both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I completed a schoo... Read More →
avatar for Danielle White

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 28

2:00pm CDT

From Pre-Writing to Publishing: Streamlining Writing with NoRedInk Guided Essays
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Looking for a way to better support students through the writing process without doing all the heavy lifting? This session will walk you through how to use Guided Essays to scaffold student thinking, structure strong drafts, and streamline your writing instruction. You’ll explore real student results and leave with a clear plan for integrating Guided Essays into your next unit.
Presenters
avatar for Taylirre Andre

Taylirre Andre

Professional Learning Specialist, NoRedInk


avatar for Nikki Korte

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 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 207

2:00pm CDT

English Learner Data: What Leaders Need to Know
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
This session helps district and school administrators use English learner data to inform program planning and instructional support.  Participants will review indicators related to English language development, academic outcomes, and program effectiveness, and explore how these data can inform decisions and strengthen services for ELs.
Presenters
avatar for Stephanie Montiel

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE
I acquired my love for teaching while working in Paraguay as a Peace Corps volunteer. I hold a master's degree in English as a second language (ESL) and an education specialist degree in teacher leadership, both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I completed a schoo... Read More →
avatar for Danielle White

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10
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Nancy Blanco

English Learner Education Specialist, ALSDE English Learners
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 28
 
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