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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

8:00am CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

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

Room 8

THIS SESSION IS ONLY OPEN TO 6-8TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS AND TEACHERS WHO SUPPORT 6-8TH GRADE MATH. Strengthen understanding of integer operations, expressions, equations, and geometry in grades 6–8 through hands-on manipulatives. Explore how concrete models support reasoning, reveal structure, and help students connect concepts while moving from visual representations to abstract thinking. Participants who attend this session will receive a copy of the book Mastering Math Manipulatives in Grades 4-8, a class set of Ang Legs, and a class set of Algebra Tiles.

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

hand2mind Educational Specialist, hand2mind

I am passionate about mathematics education – especially at the elementary and middle school level. As a previous awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, Georgia Roundtable Award for Excellence in Math Teaching, as well as the Award... Read More →

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

Math

Level Middle Teachers

8:00am CDT

2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (6-12) (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room E - 9th Grade Academy

This 3-hour session that focuses on understanding the new 2019 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics and its conceptual framework: Position Statements, Mathematical Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices and the 6-12 Content Areas. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in deeper learning as they analyze learning progressions and determine how to incorporate the mathematical practices throughout math instruction.

Presenters

Emily Black

Math Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room E - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

ACAP Math Part 1: Teacher Experience (TEAMS APPROVED)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room F - 9th Grade Academy

This three-hour session focuses on helping teachers prepare students for the ACAP Math portion. Participants will review important ACAP test information, learn about ACAP Math test structure, investigate how to use the ACAP Test Item Specifications to write ACAP-like questions, and explore resources for utilizing ACAP-like questions for instruction and/or assessment. (TEAMS APPROVED)

Presenters

Teressa Rocker

AMSTI Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Math

8:00am CDT

K-1 Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Math Centers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room 20

This session is for Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers ONLY.

Join Sue O’Connell, author of Math in Practice and creator of the Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Centers to explore a variety of engaging, hands-on tasks that elevate math practice from worksheets to games and interactive activities. Discover how carefully-crafted centers help your students master their priority standards related to numbers and operations. See how grade-specific center tasks can reinforce foundational skills, encourage strategic thinking, and support all learners in developing confidence with numbers. During this session, you will engage in a variety of math centers and each participant will receive a set of Navigating Numeracy center tasks to use with students in their classrooms following the session.

K-1 teachers who attend this session will receive a copy of the Print Pack of the Navigating Numeracy Centers for their grade level. These will be ordered and delivered following the training to ensure you receive the appropriate materials for your grade. Manipulatives will not be included, only the print materials.

Presenters

Sue O'Connell

Hand2Mind Educational Specialist, Hand2Mind

Sue O’Connell has years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher, math coach, and math speaker/consultant. Sue is the lead author of Heinemann’s Math in Practice series (2016), Math by the Book series (2021), and numerous other professional books that support the teac... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 20

Math

Level Elementary Teachers

8:00am CDT

Brain Pump

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room 24

Participants will learn how to implement Brain Pump, a movement-based approach that connects physical activity and neuroscience to boost learning, attention, and self-regulation. This session includes hands-on strategies, simple routines, and classroom-friendly activities that promote focus, improve behavior, and support students’ cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Presenters

Misty Blackmon

Education Administrator ADECE (Region Director), AL Dept. of Early Childhood

Dotsy Carter

Education Specialist (FCPK Coach), ADECE

I have been in education for 38 years and I am still learning something new each year that motivates and inspires me to want to share it with others.
Last summer, I attended a "Train the Trainer" Brain Pump PD that connected many dots for me with my job and personal life. Physical movement directly affects brain function, learning and self-regulation. It should be intentionally planned into daily routines and plans in a practical/natural... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room 24

Behavior Math Reading

Level Pre-K Teachers

8:00am CDT

AMSTI 4-5 NUMBERS: Decimals (Completion of Day 3)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room B - 9th Grade Academy

**Note: This session is a second part to the 4-5 AMSTI NUMBERS Fractions and Decimals sessions that were offered during the school year. Since those sessions did not get to the decimals component, this session will focus on decimals.

This 1 day module focuses on the connection between fractional and decimal representations and operations with decimals.

Presenters

Candyce Tracy

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Kristi Ellard

AMSTI K-5 Math Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI K-2 Geometry

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room C - 9th Grade Academy

**Note: AMSTI Math Foundations Training (K-5 or 6-12) is a REQUIRED prerequisite to be able to attend and participate in this course.

This one-day session focuses on identifying, analyzing, composing, and decomposing
shapes and laying the foundation for early fractional reasoning in K-2. Participants will
learn that geometry in K-2 is much more than identifying shapes as they explore the
learning progressions related to geometric reasoning, discover the power of purposeful
geometry experiences in the classroom, discuss strategies to incorporate geometry
into the full academic year, and analyze evidence of students understanding to inform
planning of next instructional steps.

Presenters

Brooke Love

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room C - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI K-5 Math Foundations Training

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room D - 9th Grade Academy

This 1-day session is a prerequisite for AMSTI K-5 math content area trainings. It
focuses on an overview of pedagogical strategies, the student and teacher math
practices, and the power of collective teacher efficacy. Participants will analyze
evidence of student understanding to inform planning of next instructional steps.

Presenters

Jaymie Gregg

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room D - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI NUMBERS 3-5 Fractions and Decimals (Day 2 of 3)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room A - 9th Grade Academy

*Note: If you enroll in this session, you must attend ALL 3 full days of the sessions to receive credit.

This 3-day module focuses on fractional equivalence, fraction magnitude, operations, and the connection between fractional and decimal representation, and operations with decimals. Days 1 and 2 will highlight fractions and day 3 will highlight decimals.

Presenters

Andrea Robinson

AMSTI Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

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Becky Soumeillan

AMSTI Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room A - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Getting Started with Progress Learning

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

Room 202

This will be an introductory session to learn how to create and manage your classes, assessments, and assignments. We’ll give you a tour of our mature secondary student dashboard. You’ll also learn about our variety of reports to monitor student progress and maximize student achievement.

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Becca was an elementary teacher for 10 years before joining Progress Learning. She taught 4th and 5th-grade math and science in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area. She joined Progress Learning in 2021 as a Program Trainer and has led the team since 2023.

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 202

Assessment Math Reading Science Social Studies Technology

Level Middle Teachers, 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

MagicSchool Teacher Level 2: Level Up Your AI-Powered Teaching

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

Room 92

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

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

ELA ELL Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Teach Smarter, Not Harder: Curriculum‑Aligned Content with Discovery Education

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

Room 255

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

Tomi Rush

Sr. Partner Success Manager, Discovery Education

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 255

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Teaching Middle School Statistics with Gizmos

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

Room 253

In this one-hour session, aligned with the Alabama Courses of Study, teachers will explore strategies for using simulations to enhance student engagement and understanding of mathematical concepts in middle school statistics. Participants will learn how to teach students to reason mathematically and develop a deeper understanding of math concepts with simulations. Participants will also discuss the Standards of Mathematical Practice and how to support student learning through critical thinking, questioning, and problem-solving.

Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tiffany Christian is a Professional Learning Manager with ExploreLearning serving the East Coast region. She has over 23 years of experience in educational technology and public education as a gifted math and science teacher, an academic coach, district K-12 science instructional... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers

9:00am CDT

K-6 Math Evidence Based Practice #3: Mathematical Language

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 270

Join the the Office of Mathematics Improvement to take a dive into Evidence Based Practice #3, Mathematical Language. Build math language & understanding! Learn how to use visuals, manipulatives, and rich discourse to boost comprehension and confidence. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies to make math meaningful and accessible for all learners.

Presenters

Connie Arnold

OMI Region 10 Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Connie Arnold is the Regional Coordinator for the Office of Mathematics Improvement (OMI) at the Alabama State Department of Education. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has served as a classroom teacher, librarian, and Secondary Math Specialist with the Alabama... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 270

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

10:00am CDT

MagicSchool Teacher Level 3: Transform Your Practice with Advanced AI Workflows

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

Room 92

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

Destinie Thomas

PD & Community Specialist, MagicSchool

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 92

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Mathematical Practices and Gizmos

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

Room 253

This workshop is designed to help participants deepen their understanding of the Standards for Mathematical Practice and learn to develop effective lessons grounded in the standards. These lessons will allow students to go beyond memorizing facts, formulas, and mnemonics and instead focus on developing a deep conceptual understanding of underlying principles. Teachers build skills to engage students and advance mathematical understanding through the Standards of Mathematical Practice. Participants review grade-appropriate content standards and collaborate on potential teaching strategies to achieve student understanding. Participants also work collaboratively to identify mathematical tasks to develop students' capacity to meet the Standards of Mathematical Practice.

Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

10:00am CDT

Closing the Gap: Accelerated Remediation with Liftoff

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

Room 202

Discover how to turn data into growth. This session explores how Liftoff’s adaptive diagnostic automatically builds personalized learning paths to bridge skill gaps for math, science, and reading. Learn to pair these automated journeys with targeted small-group resources to kickstart student progress and track every milestone along the way.

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 202

Math Reading Science

Level Middle Teachers

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

10:15am CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm CDT

Room 8

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

hand2mind Educational Specialist, hand2mind

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 8

Math

Level Middle Teachers

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

Targeted ACAP Prep

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

Room 202

Build a roadmap to ACAP success with Progress Learning. Learn how to construct standards-aligned common assessments that mirror state rigor and utilize premium subject-area content. Once the data is in, we’ll show you how to instantly pivot to remediation.

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 202

Assessment ELA Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers

11:00am CDT

K-6 Math Evidence Based Practice #4: Assessment and Feedback

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:50pm CDT

Room 270

Join the the Office of Mathematics Improvement to take a dive into Evidence Based Practice #4, Assessment and Feedback. Turn feedback into a game-changer! Learn how to use it as a tool for student ownership, motivation, and growth. Walk away with strategies to make feedback meaningful and impactful in your classroom.

Presenters

Connie Arnold

OMI Region 10 Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:50pm CDT
Room 270

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Diving into the Data

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

Room 202

In this session, you’ll get an overview of the different reports available in Progress Learning, learn which reports to bring to a parent/teacher conference or PLC meeting, pull small groups, and more.

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 202

Assessment ELA Math PLCs Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Not One More Thing: Embedding Kagan Structures Into Instruction

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

Room 3

Teachers often feel overwhelmed by new strategies layered on top of existing expectations. What if engagement didn’t require adding one more thing to your plate? In this interactive session, participants will learn how Kagan cooperative learning structures can replace traditional instructional routines within lessons. Discover simple “structure swaps” that transform lecture, questioning, and practice into highly engaging learning experiences. Teachers will leave with practical strategies that increase participation and accountability—without increasing planning time.

Presenters

Makenzie Cunningham

Instructional Coach, Rosinton Elementary

Makenzie Cunningham is an instructional coach at Rosinton with 11 years of experience in education. She has taught second, third, and fourth grades, as well as special education for pre-K through first grade. Makenzie has completed both Kagan Coaching and Instructional Coaching certifications... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 3

Community Engagement ELA Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level Elementary Teachers

12:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Student Level 1: Getting Started with AI for Learning

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

Room 92

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

Destinie Thomas

PD & Community Specialist, MagicSchool

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 92

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Level Up Learning with Explain Everything Whiteboard Activities

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

Room 95

Ready for new ways to engage your students with more dynamic lessons? In this session, we'll explore the powerful tools and templates within Explain Everything to build effective, interactive activities. You'll leave with the confidence and practical skills to create your own high-quality, instructional content.

Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Kristin is a former middle school educator from Ascension Parish with 17 years of classroom experience. She received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and her graduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Kristin has been honored with the title of Teacher... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

ELA Math Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Teaching for Understanding in Mathematics

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

Room 253

Teaching for Understanding in Math is designed to help participants use Gizmos to help students reason mathematically and develop a deeper understanding of math concepts. The instructor discusses and models best practices for inquiry-based teaching with Gizmos in mathematics. Teachers learn how to use Gizmos to develop effective mathematics instruction that strengthens students' understanding of mathematics.

Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Ignite Your Classroom with PBLs

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 93

Create community, improve communication skills, and incorporate problem-solving through engaging project-based learning lessons. PBLs are a great way to build creativity in students and cover many standards at once. They connect to real-world occupations and inspire students' futures. These lessons make learning fun and more memorable. They are easy to develop for your classroom no matter which subject you teach. For this 2-hour session, we will use Gemini's GEMs as AI helps us to build a PBL unit to use in your classroom next year.

Presenters

Laura Morin

Gifted Teacher, Magnolia Elementary

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 93

Arts Community Building Community Engagement Math Reading Science Social Studies STEM/STEAM Technology

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

2-3 Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Math Centers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 20

This session is for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers ONLY.

Join Sue O’Connell, author of Math in Practice and creator of the Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Centers to explore a variety of engaging, hands-on tasks that elevate math practice from worksheets to games and interactive activities. Discover how carefully-crafted centers help your students master their priority standards related to numbers and operations. See how grade-specific center tasks can reinforce foundational skills, encourage strategic thinking, and support all learners in developing confidence with numbers. During this session, you will engage in a variety of math centers and each participant will receive a set of Navigating Numeracy center tasks to use with students in their classrooms following the session.

2-3 teachers who attend this session will receive a copy of the Print Pack of the Navigating Numeracy Centers for their grade level. These will be ordered and delivered following the training to ensure you receive the appropriate materials for your grade. Manipulatives will not be included, only the print materials.

Presenters

Sue O'Connell

Hand2Mind Educational Specialist, Hand2Mind

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 20

Math

Level Elementary Teachers

12:00pm CDT

2-8 ACAP Aligned Daily Instruction (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room F - 9th Grade Academy

This three-hour session focuses on developing a plan for instruction using multiple
resources aligned to the 2019 ALCOS: Mathematics standards, ACT, and formative
assessments. Participants need to bring their teacher textbook guide or student
textbook. It might also be helpful if a participant brings district/school pacing guides to
help determine when and how ACAP resources can be used in daily instructional
practices.

Presenters

Jennifer Fagerstrom

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

I am passionate about building educator confidence, strengthening instructional systems, and ensuring all students experience meaningful mathematics learning. My career has progressed from classroom teacher to building-based math coach to multi-district mathematics specialist, giving... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Middle Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Math Therapy: Adding Confidence, Subtracting Fear

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

Room 17

How often have you heard someone say "I am bad at math"? In this session we will discuss what 'Math Therapy' is and how it looks inside your math classroom. We will explore math trauma, where is comes from, and the impact it has on our students. What can we do to help these students to believe and achieve! We will discuss some small changes that we can make inside our classroom to help support out students and build that math confidence. Come explore the 5 steps to helping student build a better relationship with math!

Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 17

Behavior Community Building Math

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Student Level 2: Deeper Learning with AI-Powered Support

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

Room 92

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

Destinie Thomas

PD & Community Specialist, MagicSchool

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 92

Digital Citizenship ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Exploring Gizmos: A Beginner's Guide to Interactive Simulations

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

Room 253

Are you new to Gizmos and curious about how interactive simulations can transform your math instruction? This workshop is designed to introduce educators to the ExploreLearning Gizmos platform and demonstrate how simulations can make abstract concepts concrete, foster student engagement, and support inquiry-based learning.
Participants will learn how to navigate the Gizmos platform, explore key features, and engage in hands-on activities that model how Gizmos can support math standards and instructional goals.

Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

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

1:00pm CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

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

Room 8

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

hand2mind Educational Specialist, hand2mind

Mandi Boyd

Hand2Mind Rep, Hand2Mind

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 8

Math

Level Middle Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Targeted ACAP Prep

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

Room 202

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 202

Assessment Math Reading Science Social Studies Technology

Level Middle Teachers, Special Education

2:00pm CDT

Just Add Games

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

Room 17

The presentation explores the use of math games in secondary classrooms (6-12). Put those digital devices away because are talking actual games! We will be exploring how games can enhance student engagement and reinforce foundational skills that can be helpful in their current learning. Attendees will be able to participate in actual game play and debrief and collaborate on how they see these fitting into their current classroom environment.

Secondary students often lose the opportunity for play within the classroom and show a decreased motivation in mathematics. Math games provide an opportunity for active learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and giving all learners the chance at low-stakes practice.

Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 17

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Teaching High School Statistics with Gizmos

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

Room 253

In this one-hour session, aligned with the Alabama Courses of Study, teachers will explore strategies for using simulations to enhance student engagement and understanding of mathematical concepts in high school statistics. Participants will learn how to teach students to reason mathematically and develop a deeper understanding of math concepts with simulations. Participants will also discuss the Standards of Mathematical Practice and how to support student learning through critical thinking, questioning, and problem-solving.

Presenters