Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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9:00am CDT

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

Teachers are asked to communicate more than ever — but often with too many tools and not enough time.

This session focuses on how to simplify communication with students, families, and coworkers using one consistent approach. We’ll cover when to post, when to message, how to avoid duplication, and how to make sure families actually receive and respond.

The goal is simple: save time, reduce frustration, and make communication feel manageable — while improving connection with the families who need it most.

Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare | Former Chief Information Officer, Hoover City SchoolsWith over 20 years in K-12 education and technology leadership, Bryan brings a practical, student-centered approach to every conversation. He led one of Alabama’s most innovative tech departments... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

One Tool, Less Work

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

Room 201

Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Unlocking the Reluctant Writer: Practical Strategies to Boost Secondary Students' Writing Craft

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

Room 201

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

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

Differentiation ELA ELL

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Consistency Wins: Building a Districtwide Communication System That Works

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

Room 201

Strong schools don’t just communicate more — they communicate consistently.

In this session, district and school leaders will explore how to create a unified communication approach that reaches every family, reduces staff confusion, and builds trust across the community. We’ll walk through practical ways to align principals, central office teams, and school staff around one system, clear expectations, and simple workflows that actually get used.

This is not about adding another tool. It’s about using one system well — so families know where to look, staff know what to do, and communication works when it matters most.

Presenters