Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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9:00am CDT

Interact Differently: Reimagining Teaching with Interactive Displays & Digital Signage

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

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

Wednesday July 15, 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

10:00am CDT

Strengthening Secondary MTSS Through High School PST and Grade Level PLC Collaboration

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 252

Discover how Robertsdale High redesigned its Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Problem Solving Team (PST) processes to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and guide targeted interventions through collaboration with Grade Level PLCs. Participants will explore how PLCs and PST teams analyze academic, attendance, and behavioral data through a shared problem-solving framework. The session highlights practical tools including meeting protocols, RTI-Scheduler integration, teacher feedback systems, and collaborative decision-making structures. Attendees will leave with replicable strategies for aligning PLC collaboration with MTSS systems to increase teacher ownership, strengthen collaboration, and improve student outcomes.

Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 252

Data Differentiation Google/Google Classroom Leadership PLCs

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Special Education

11:00am CDT

Teaching Magic Without a Wand: AI Tools That Actually Save Time

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 16

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing education, but many teachers are unsure where to start. This session introduces Magic School AI as a practical classroom and planning tool that supports differentiation, lesson design, assessment creation, and student engagement. Participants will explore real classroom examples and leave with ready-to-use AI prompts aligned to curriculum standards.

Presenters

Stacey Tatum

6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary

Hello! My name is Stacey Tatum, and I am a 6th Grade Science and Social Studies teacher at Elberta Elementary School. This year marks my second year teaching 6th grade after spending several years in 3rd grade, where I developed a deep passion for understanding how students learn... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 16

Artificial Intelligence Data Differentiation ELA ELL PLCs Reading Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

From Data to Action: How the RHS Guiding Coalition Drives Learning, Leadership, and Results

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 252

Join the RHS Guiding Coalition as they share how they drive student learning by analyzing data using the “Here’s What, So What, Now What” framework and how that thinking translates into real decisions at the classroom and school level. Learn how the GC clarifies schoolwide priorities, keeps PLCs aligned to essential outcomes, and protects teams from initiative overload. Discover how they build capacity in teacher leaders, model effective collaboration, and share best practices across teams. The session will also highlight how the GC monitors work of the PLCs. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen leadership, collaboration, and results in your own team or .

Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 252

Data Differentiation Leadership PLCs Professionalism

Level Administrators, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

ACAP Bootcamp: Mastery in Motion

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm 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

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 252

Assessment Community Building Data Differentiation ELA Math PLCs Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers

12:00pm CDT

RTI Scheduler: Tips, Tricks, and Tea

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 95

Ready to slay your RTI schedule? Join Audrey Anna and me as we dive into the pros and cons of the RTI Scheduler! We’ll show you the tips, tricks, and little hacks that make scheduling less stressful and more strategic—so you can spend less time juggling and more time teaching. This session is perfect for BCBE teachers, but anyone who wants to work smarter (not harder!) with RTI will leave with practical, ready-to-use ideas. Come for the laughs, stay for the strategies, and leave ready to own your RTI game!

Presenters

Audrey Anna Rabalais

Curriculum Leader, Foley Middle

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

Community Engagement Data Differentiation PLCs Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

PLC Game Plan for New-to-BCBE Faculty & Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 19

This session is intended to provide new-to-BCBE faculty and staff with the need-to-know info about PLCs in Baldwin County, including, but not limited to, the 3 Big Ideas of PLCs, the team cycle, and your role in your new PLC team. This session will be presented by members of the BCBE Secondary District Guiding Coalition.

Presenters

Diana McNaughton

Curriculum Leader, Elberta High

I am a seasoned eMints certified educator with over 20 years of experience in the field. I am currently the Curriculum Leader and 504 Facilitator at Elberta High School. My educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that prioritizing investments in students establishes a solid... Read More →

Stephanie Whiddon

Library Media Specialist, Baldwin County Public Schools

I'm a Nationally Board Certified former history teacher. Starting in August, I will be the new Library Media Specialist at Foley Middle School, where I've taught for the last 13 years.

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 19

PLCs

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Intervention Periods with Student Data to Improve Academic Achievement

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 20

This presentation will focus on utilizing prior student data points from the Pre-ACT, ACT, and other assessment platforms to build a school wide ACT study plan during student "intervention/skinny" periods. The attendees will learn to how to collect and analyze data and how to group student data sets to optimize student learning and engagement during ACT prep. Attendees can expect to have an action plan that includes: data collection/analysis, committee formation, creating planning time, teacher selection, and student and teacher incentives for ACT preparation, growth, and achievement.

Presenters

Monica Shaner

Curriculum Leader, Spanish Fort High

Hello, I am Monica Shaner, the Curriculum Leader at Spanish Fort High School. With sixteen years experience in education, my focus is on academic growth and achievement through problem-based learning, differentiated instruction, and data driven resources. I strive to support teachers... Read More →

Zachary Wenzel

Assistant Principal, Spanish Fort High

I am currently an assistant principal at Spanish Fort High School. I have over ten years of experience in education. My background is in data management and analysis. I am currently working on my doctorate in educational leadership at the University of South Alabama. The focus of... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 20

Data Leadership PLCs

Level Administrators, Central Office, Counselors

1:00pm CDT

Power Plays to Level Up Your PLC Experience

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 19

This session is intended for returning BCBE faculty and staff to share next steps, new ideas, and resources to help your PLC team get a strong start and stay strong this year. Whether your team is rocking and rolling or in need of a little reboot, this session is designed to power up your team with new plays for collaboration, planning CFAs, and leveraging data to guide instruction in meaningful ways. This session will be presented by members of the BCBE Secondary District Guiding Coalition.

Presenters

Jaime Tillman

Curriculum Leader, Daphne Middle School

Mitch Pinkston

Supervisor, Central Office

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 19

PLCs

Level All Teachers

Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

9:00am CDT

Madison Hunt

10:00am CDT

Nancy Caruthers

Annie Freeman

11:00am CDT

Stacey Tatum

11:00am CDT

Nancy Caruthers

Annie Freeman

12:00pm CDT

Tyler Barber

12:00pm CDT

Audrey Anna Rabalais

Anna Hunt

12:00pm CDT

Diana McNaughton

Stephanie Whiddon

1:00pm CDT

Monica Shaner

Zachary Wenzel

1:00pm CDT

Jaime Tillman

Mitch Pinkston

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