Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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11:00am CDT

Build an AI-Proof Classroom to Promote Academic Integrity

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

Generative AI is here—make it work FOR you to protect authentic learning. In this AI deep-dive session, secondary teachers will preview and build five practical strategies to AI-proof instruction and assessment while keeping humans squarely in the loop.

In this interactive training, you will discover or create:

AI literacy lessons and awareness activities
Classroom-ready usage policies and syllabus language
AI citation requirements and source disclosure protocols
Modified assignments that focus on visible thinking and process
Assessment rubrics that value human reasoning over AI outputs

Protecting academic integrity is possible with an intentional approach and an AI toolkit that empowers teachers with customizable and premade resources that will be ready for school year 2026-2027!

Presenters

Angela Clark

Regional Technology Specialist, Alabama Technology in Motion, Region 7

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 254

Assessment Digital Citizenship ELA Professionalism Technology

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians

12:00pm CDT

Sugar and Spice...Not Always Nice: Understanding and Addressing Relational Aggression in Girls

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

Room 254

This session provides school counselors, educators, and support staff with a practical understanding of relational aggression among girls, using key insights from the book, Queen Bees and Wannabes. Participants will explore the secret society of girls, how social dynamics, peer influence, and communication patterns impact behavior, and how adults can respond in ways that build connection, accountability, and healthy relationships.

Presenters

Sherry Rainbolt

Prevention and Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 254

Behavior

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Unlocking Content Through Language for English Learners

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

Room 254

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

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 →

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 254

ELL

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

English Learner Data: What Leaders Need to Know

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

Room 254

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

ELL Leadership

Level Administrators, Central Office

Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

11:00am CDT

Angela Clark

12:00pm CDT

Sherry Rainbolt

1:00pm CDT

Stephanie Montiel

Danielle White

2:00pm CDT

Stephanie Montiel

Danielle White

Nancy Blanco

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