Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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9:00am CDT

MagicSchool for Science Teachers: AI-Powered Instruction Made Simple

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

Discover how MagicSchool's AI tools can save you time and enhance your science instruction—from creating differentiated lessons and engaging assessments to generating lab reports and explaining complex concepts. Learn practical strategies for integrating these tools into your curriculum whilst maintaining rigor and authentic student learning. Leave ready to harness AI to focus on what matters most: your students.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Hello! My name is Jenny McAllister. I'm a fifteen-year veteran middle school science teacher who recently left the classroom to join Ed Tech. I'm the point of contact for Pear Deck, BrainPOP, and Magic School (secondary). This fall, I will be leading the STEAM cohort for BCBE and... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 5

Assessment Differentiation Science

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

10:00am CDT

Beyond the Tool: Using AI to Simplify Tech and Amplify Learning

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

Room 5

Why spend half a class period teaching technology if your goal isn't to teach technology? It’s time to let AI handle the heavy lifting. In this session, we’ll identify the "hidden tasks" that drain your time and demonstrate how AI can automate the parts of a lesson that aren't being assessed. Learn how to minimize tech-instruction fatigue and maximize the content and skills that define your classroom. The class will focus on both teacher tools and student tools that help maximize instructional time and content focus.

Presenters

Jeremy King

Instructional Technology Coorindator, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence Assessment Technology

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

Digital Literacy for Secondary Students

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

Room 5

The current requirements for Digital Literacy in the Alabama ELA course of study and how to move beyond them to help students navigate a web of AI fakes and misinformation. Widely useful for any course that requires students to complete online research assignments and even for teachers and administrators who need an updated understanding of source reliability.

Presenters

Michelle Stockman

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

I am currently serving as a senior English and AP English Language teacher at Robertsdale High School, but I have taught ELA in grades 6-12 in both Alabama and Tennessee during my time as a teacher. I have also served as a Reading Intervention teacher and mentor on the elementary... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence Digital Citizenship ELA Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians

12:00pm CDT

Multiple Intelligence Mania

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

Room 5

Engage and build confidence in your students through using Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory in your classroom! This workshop will teach you how you are smart, ways to incorporate MI to what you are already teaching in class, and strategies to differentiate your classroom so all learners to feel success. Leave with tons of Multiple Intelligence ideas ready to use!

Presenters

Laura Morin

Gifted Teacher, Magnolia Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 5

Community Building Community Engagement Differentiation

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

180 Days of Reaching and Teaching

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

Room 5

This session is geared towards non-tenured, new teachers who desire guidance on how to make connections with students. In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, school teachers are given the power and the responsibility of building student confidence while building and sustaining their self-efficacy. This complex relationship requires sound judgment and authentic positive relationships. This interactive session offers the opportunity to participate in a scenario-based conversation rooted in real-world teaching events. Participants will examine each case, consider multiple perspectives, and determine the best course of action. Through guided facilitation, this session will enhance awareness of the uniqueness of students, sharpen decision-making, and promote collaborative problem-solving among educational leaders.

Presenters

Dr. Tiara Bailey

Assistant Principal, Foley Middle School

Dr. Bailey brings 24 years of experience in secondary education and five years in administration, with a focus on teacher self-efficacy and student relatedness. Having taught general sciences as well as advanced and full-inclusion science courses — including Biology, Life Science... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 5

Behavior