Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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10:00am CDT

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

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

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

2:00pm CDT

From Pre-Writing to Publishing: Streamlining Writing with NoRedInk Guided Essays

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

Room 207

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.

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