Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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9:00am CDT

A CLEAR Look at Alabama's Teacher Observation Tool (ATOT)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:50pm CDT

In this session, educators will explore the five dimensions of the Alabama Teacher Observation Tool (ATOT) and build an understanding of how the Alabama Core Teaching Standards (ACTS) are correlated. This will include discussions and reflections on evidence based instructional practices for fostering a positive culture and climate, an atmosphere focused on learning, classroom environments grounded in the essentials, strategies for developing agency, and ways to build positive relationships. The goal of this session is to support teacher growth in implementation of practices, authenticity of practices, and the effect on learners.

Presenters

Katryna Kinn

Professional Learning Specialist, Alabama State Department of Education

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:50pm CDT
Room 4

2:00pm CDT

Inspecting vs. Erasing Mistakes: Shifting Students’ Focus

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

Room 4

Mistakes are often viewed as obstacles to be erased and forgotten. However, when we shift the focus from erasing to inspecting, errors become the most powerful diagnostic tools in the classroom. Classroom strategies will be shared for supporting students’ inspection of mistakes.

Presenters

Angela Barlow

Dean, University of South Alabama College of Education and Professional Studies

Dr. Angela T. Barlow is a professor of mathematics education and dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama. She is also the Editor-in-Chief for Mathematics Teacher: Learning & Teaching PK-12, the practitioner journal published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 4

Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

9:00am CDT

Katryna Kinn

2:00pm CDT

Angela Barlow

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