Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

8:00am CDT

AMSTI K-2 Choral Counting & Counting Collections

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

This 3-hour session focuses on the development of an understanding of numbers, and
providing the foundation for understanding place value. Participants will participate in
counting routines and explore one-to-one correspondence, rote count sequence,
counting on, cardinality, subitizing, and their implications in K-5 mathematics
classrooms.

Presenters

Jennifer Fagerstrom

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

I am passionate about building educator confidence, strengthening instructional systems, and ensuring all students experience meaningful mathematics learning. My career has progressed from classroom teacher to building-based math coach to multi-district mathematics specialist, giving... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room D - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI K-5 Math Alabama Course of Study Training

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room B - 9th Grade Academy

K-5 Mathematics Foundational Training session is a pre requisite for this session. This 3-hour session is a dive into the Alabama 2019 Course of Study: Mathematics where participants will explore the conceptual framework of the ALCOS (four critical components: Position Statements, Student Math Practices, Math Teaching Practices, and the Alabama Content Standards). Participants will become familiar...
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Presenters

Candyce Tracy

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI K-5 Math Foundations Training

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room C - 9th Grade Academy

This 1-day session is a prerequisite for AMSTI K-5 math content area trainings. It
focuses on an overview of pedagogical strategies, the student and teacher math
practices, and the power of collective teacher efficacy. Participants will analyze
evidence of student understanding to inform planning of next instructional steps.

Presenters

Brooke Love

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room C - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI NUMBERS 3-5 Fractions and Decimals (Day 1 of 3)

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room A - 9th Grade Academy

*Note: If you enroll in this session, you must attend ALL 3 full days of the sessions to receive credit.

This 3-day module focuses on fractional equivalence, fraction magnitude, operations, and the connection between fractional and decimal representation, and operations with decimals. Days 1 and 2 will highlight fractions and day 3 will highlight decimals.

Presenters

Andrea Robinson

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Becky Soumeillan

AMSTI Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room A - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

Math Foundational Training (6-12) (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room E - 9th Grade Academy

This training is a prerequisite for AMSTI 6-12 Math Content Area Trainings. This one-day session focuses on providing an overview of pedagogical strategies, student mathematical practices, mathematics teaching practices and formative assessment cycle making connections among grade-band standards and strategies to the ALCOS. Participants will explore student-invented strategies, analyze evidence of...
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Presenters

Emily Black

Math Specialist, AMSTI

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room E - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level All Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

Who's the Middleman: Area Models (Grades 3-8) (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room F - 9th Grade Academy

This one-day session focuses on developing area models from upper elementary through middle school grades. Participants will experience the foundation of area models and how they can be extended through middle school math concepts. Participants will practice using area models with hands-on manipulatives and materials through applications of multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, percents,...
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Presenters

Teressa Rocker

AMSTI Specialist, AMSTI

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

ASIM Biology: Biotechnology (TEAMS APPROVED)

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room 4

In this ASIM Biology: Biotechnology training, participants learn how to implement Lesson 5.3 Biotechnology in their classrooms. This lesson addresses the 3-dimensional nature of SC23.BIO.2c and is to be implemented over 4 instructional days. Participants will use MiniOne gel electrophoresis to investigate a murder, use Hudson Alpha’s DNA Phenotyping: Let’s Face It to analyze SNP data and infer...
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Presenters

Samantha Wasdin

Alabama Science in Motion Specialist-Biology, AMSTI(ASIM)

I am the ASIM Region 10 Biology specialist with a passion for hands-on
learning science for students and teachers.

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room 4

Science

Level High Teachers

8:30am CDT

Keynote - Designing for What’s Next: When the Answer is Easy, Thinking Matters More

Monday July 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT

Cafeteria/Auditorium

As artificial intelligence makes answers instant, the real challenge isn’t access to information…It’s how we design for human thinking. This keynote explores how risk-taking, failure, mindfulness, and intentional design help learners and leaders move beyond compliance toward true agency. Rather than focusing on how to use AI, the talk reframes what humans do best: ask better questions, take...
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Presenters

Carl Hooker

Keynote Speaker, Hooker Technology

Carl Hooker is an educator, consultant and speaker from Austin, TX. He spent the past 27 years as a teacher and administrator supporting the he has held a wide range of roles. From teacher to administrator, he’s always had one common belief – that kids need to drive their own... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Cafeteria/Auditorium

10:00am CDT

Unlocking the Hidden Worlds of Student Thinking: An Educator’s Expedition into Thinking Routines

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 252

Pack your gear and step into a world where curiosity leads the way. In this adventure-themed workshop, teachers will journey through a series of thinking routines designed to uncover the hidden landscapes of student understanding. Along the path, participants will test new strategies, decode student thinking patterns, and chart their own trail maps for implementation. Leave ready to guide your...
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Presenters

Dr. Colleen Edwards

Education Specialist, ALSDE Office of School Improvement

Dr. Colleen Edwards has been an educator for 31 years and presently serves districts and schools throughout Alabama as an Educational Specialist for the Office of School Improvement for the Alabama State Dept. of Education.

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 252

10:00am CDT

Mind vs. Machine

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Cafeteria/Auditorium

In the ultimate battle for AI supremacy, humans will put various AI tools through a series of challenges
and see which one creates the best output. Chatbots, image generators, and more compete in this interactive
Promptetition to see which tools are truly the best and which we should toss aside.

Presenters

Carl Hooker

Keynote Speaker, Hooker Technology

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Cafeteria/Auditorium

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers, Administrators, Librarians

10:00am CDT

TeachShare: Make Your Curriculum Work in Every Classroom

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 243

Turn district curriculum, Alabama standards, and pacing expectations into classroom-ready lessons, resources, and supports. Participants will see how TeachShare helps teachers preserve curriculum fidelity while adapting instruction for the real students in front of them.

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 243

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Spark It Up! IXL Studio Style

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 95

We're excited to share Spark It Up!, a hands-on session all about IXL Spark Studio. We’ll show you how to use this tool to make skill practice fun, personalized, and meaningful for middle school students—so you can think smarter, not harder, when planning and teaching. We’ll explore ways to track student progress, engage learners, and integrate the platform into your ELA and Math lessons....
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Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 95

Artificial Intelligence Differentiation Technology

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Measuring Growth & Achievement with Star CAT Assessments

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 267

Interpret growth and achievement data simultaneously to make instructional decisions. • Lesson A: Achievement vs. Growth in Star Use Student Growth Percentile (SGP) to get a more complete idea of student growth. • Lesson B: Star Growth Report Analyze Star growth and achievement data in the Star Growth Report. • Lesson C: Star Growth Proficiency Chart Analyze Star growth and achievement data...
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Presenters

Dr. Kathi Reeves

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance Learning

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 267

Assessment Data Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

10:00am CDT

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

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am 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,...
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Presenters

Sherry Rainbolt

Prevention and Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 254

Behavior

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

10:00am CDT

One Tool, Less Work

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 201

Teachers are asked to communicate more than ever — but often with too many tools and not enough time. This session focuses on how to simplify communication with students, families, and coworkers using one consistent approach. We’ll cover when to post, when to message, how to avoid duplication, and how to make sure families actually receive and respond. The goal is simple: save time, reduce...
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Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare | Former Chief Information Officer, Hoover City SchoolsWith over 20 years in K-12 education and technology leadership, Bryan brings a practical, student-centered approach to every conversation. He led one of Alabama’s most innovative tech departments... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Canva Essentials Skills

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 251

Join our workshop to build confidence using Canva in your classroom. Learn how to navigate the Home screen, find and use templates, and share activities. We will dive into the Canva editor and explore tips and tricks to level up your designs. You’ll get hands-on experience using elements, animation, and more. Please bring your laptop for some hands-on learning!

Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Corissa is a Canva Learning Consultant who empowers educators to unlock creativity and engagement in the classroom through Canva Education. She is a former secondary education teacher with experience in literacy coaching and supporting English language learners. Corissa is excited... Read More →

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 251

Community Engagement Professionalism

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Librarians

10:00am CDT

Four Strategies to Foster Human-in-the-Loop Critical Thinking

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 214

Discover four practical strategies that help learners use AI to think more critically…not just rely on it for answers. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how to use AI as a thought partner, spot misinformation, promote ethical use, and strengthen human‑in‑the‑loop reasoning. Leave with ready‑to‑use strategies that bring responsible, ethical, and creative AI informational...
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Presenters

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Haylee Anderson is currently an instructional specialist with eMINTS National Center. She has previously been a high school English and Spanish and a middle school ELA educator in Missouri. Her family is the most important thing in the world to her. She lives in Southwest Missouri... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 214

CTE eMINTS Technology

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

10:00am CDT

How to Start a Podcast for Your School or Program.

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 96

This PD session will provide a beginner-friendly overview of how to start a podcast. Participants will learn the basic equipment needed, simple recording and editing tools, tips for planning content, and ways to publish and share episodes. The session is designed to help educators feel confident taking the first steps in creating a podcast for their classroom, program, or personal interests.

Presenters

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 96

CTE Digital Citizenship STEM/STEAM Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

10:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Basics / Tips and Tricks

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 28

Learn the essentials and expert tips to navigate PowerSchool SIS efficiently.

Presenters

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 28

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

10:00am CDT

General PowerSchool Q&A

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 32

Get answers to your PowerSchool questions and learn how to make the most of its features.

Presenters

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, BCBE

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Daniel Brawdy

Enterprise Systems Coordinator, Education Technology

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 32

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

10:00am CDT

Flip the Script: Assessment Remix

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 206

Tired of the "teach to the test" cycle? Join us for a hands-on exploration of assessment strategies that reflect what your students know. In this session, we’re ditching the Scantron and Google Form in favor of high-engagement alternatives. We will dive into the versatility of Choice Boards, the storytelling power of Podcasts, and the visual synthesis of One Pagers. You’ll also learn how to...
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Presenters

Nikki Minoso

Teacher, ELA, Spanish Fort High

Dianne Casolaro

ELA Teacher, Baldwin County Public Schools

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 206

Differentiation Digital Citizenship ELA Reading Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

10:00am CDT

MagicSchool Teacher Level 1: From First Login to First Win: Building a Strong MagicSchool Rollout for Back to School

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 92

New to MagicSchool? This beginner-friendly, level one training session for teachers is designed to help you hit the ground running. Learn how to use MagicSchool to quickly generate lesson plans, differentiate instruction, support diverse learners, and streamline everyday tasks. Walk away with simple, high-impact workflows you can use immediately—no prior experience required.

Presenters

Destinie Thomas

Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Destinie Thomas is a Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist at MagicSchool, where she helps educators discover how AI can make teaching more joyful, efficient, and equitable. She has spent her career creating engaging learning experiences—whether coaching teachers... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 92

Digital Citizenship ELA ELL Math Reading Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Digital Literacy with MagicSchool: Building Skills for Elementary and Secondary Learners

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 5

Discover how MagicSchool empowers teachers to teach essential digital literacy skills across grade levels—from responsible AI use and digital citizenship to evaluating online sources and understanding algorithmic thinking. Learn practical strategies for integrating MagicSchool tools into your curriculum to help students become critical consumers and creators in an AI-driven world. Leave with...
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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 →

Dr. Patrice Williams

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Digital Citizenship Technology

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Low Tech/Know Tech: Powerful Lessons Unplugged

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 202

When you KNOW tech, a powerful lesson doesn't have to be designed around a device! This session is intended to showcase low-tech and no-tech strategies that spark curiosity, plug into creativity, and power up engagement without sticking students behind a Chromebook. Sometimes, less really is more, and this session is intended to show you how with easy-to-implement ideas that are fun for both your...
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Presenters

Jaime Tillman

Curriculum Leader, Daphne Middle School

Alyssa Abdeltif

Teacher, Baldwin Preparatory Academy

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 202

ELA eMINTS Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Using Primary Sources to Engage Your Students

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 207

In this hands-on session, I’ll show you how to use high-interest hooks that turn your students into history detectives. You’ll learn how to use primary sources to anchor your lessons and activate deep inquiry.

Presenters

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

I am the Library Media Specialist at Stonebridge Elementary. I have been an educator for 13 years. In our school library, I like to promote a culture of reading while also including a variety of makerspaces and research lessons. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and I also facilitate... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 207

eMINTS Reading Social Studies

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Librarians

10:00am CDT

Mathematical Practices and Gizmos

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 253

This workshop is designed to help participants deepen their understanding of the Standards for Mathematical Practice and learn to develop effective lessons grounded in the standards. These lessons will allow students to go beyond memorizing facts, formulas, and mnemonics and instead focus on developing a deep conceptual understanding of underlying principles. Teachers build skills to engage...
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Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tiffany Christian is a Professional Learning Manager with ExploreLearning serving the East Coast region. She has over 23 years of experience in educational technology and public education as a gifted math and science teacher, an academic coach, district K-12 science instructional... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

10:00am CDT

Focused on Improving Engineering Designs

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 91

Students regularly engage in the engineering design process to solve problems, but with time constraints, we can rush through the testing and improving phases. This session will use hands-on experiences to see how you can engage students in testing and refining prototypes during EDP challenges. We will also connect to cross curricular subjects such as writing prompts and math solutions.

Presenters

Laura Ruth Hunter

STEAM Teacher, J Larry Newton Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 91

STEM/STEAM

Level Elementary Teachers

10:00am CDT

Introduction to Padlet

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 17

Looking for a quick, versatile way to boost collaboration, check for understanding, and streamline resource sharing in your classroom? Welcome to Padlet! In this fast-paced, 50-minute introductory session, you will discover how this intuitive digital bulletin board can transform student engagement across all grade levels and subject areas.

Presenters

Larissa Walder

Digital Learning Specialist, Padlet

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 17

Technology

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

National Board Certification: Is the Journey right for you?

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 255

Based on research, the National Board developed five core propositions and professional teaching standards that describe the knowledge and practices that accomplished teachers use to positively impact student learning. The National Board certification journey for an educator is dynamic, flexible, and personal. This course offers detailed information on component procedures, an overview of the...
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Presenters

Stephanie Hulon

Director, South Alabama Research and Inservice Center (SARIC)

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 255

10:00am CDT

Every Student Engaged, Every Lesson--A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 271

This session is a dynamic, hands-on session designed to give teachers, district leaders, and school leaders a firsthand look at the power of Kagan Cooperative Learning. Led by a certified Kagan trainer, participants will experience first-hand the power of structuring learning intentionally. Come learn how to transform student engagement by replacing Call On One with structures that engage EVERY...
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Presenters

Aaron Diaz

Director of Implementation Support, Kagan Publishing and Professional Development

Dr. Aaron Diaz has served as a bus driver, coach, teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He is passionate about improving pedagogy, teacher support, community engagement, relationshipbuilding, and strategic planning—especially through the use of Kagan Cooperative Learning... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 271

Arts Community Building ELA ELL Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Pull a Print, Not Your Hair!

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 45 - Art Room

Discover the magic of Gelli printing—a simple, playful form of printmaking that anyone can do. In this hands-on workshop you’ll: Roll, press, and pull colorful prints Experiment with layers, textures, stencils, and line Discover the fun of ghost prints and happy accidents Leave with a stack of beautiful one-of-a-kind papers No art experience needed—just come ready to play with paint and...
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Presenters

Joyce Garrison

teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Hello!I am excited to be returning to GRITC as a presenter!
I graduated with my bachelors of fine art and master's of education from the University of Montevallo, which is located in Montevallo, AL.
I am married and we live in Loxley. I teach elementary art and I absolutely love it... Read More →

Nancy Timmons

Middle School Art Teacher, Central Baldwin Middle

I have been teaching visual arts in Baldwin County for seven years, working with students from Pre-K through 8th grade. I studied art, religion, and philosophy at the University of West Florida and currently teach 8th grade art, where I enjoy blending creative skill-building with... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Arts STEM/STEAM

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

10:00am CDT

Creating Safe & Supportive Environments through Effective Classroom Management

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 269

Classroom Management Strategies

Presenters

Kristie Shankles

MTSS-Specialist, ALSDE

Jonathan Thompson

HPE and AL-MTSS Specialist, ALSDE

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 269

Health/ Wellness Leadership

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers

10:00am CDT

From Grip to Growth: Fine Motor Skills that Power Classroom Success in K-1

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Room 268

Fine motor development is a critical foundation for writing, independence, and overall classroom success in primary grades. Research shows a strong correlation between fine motor skills and various aspects of language and cognitive development, highlighting their significance in early education. Additionally, proficient handwriting is linked to later academic achievement, underscoring the...
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Presenters

Mandi Boyd

Hand2Mind Rep, Hand2Mind

Kayla Benak

Hand2Mind Educational Consultant, Hand2Mind

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 268

ELA Math

Level Elementary Teachers

10:00am CDT

Math Talk That Works: Building Language into Every Math Lesson in K-6

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Room 20

English learners have to juggle learning math and a new language at the same time. In this session, we’ll look at easy, practical ways to weave language supports into your daily math routines using the WIDA language standards. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and examples to boost both math and language learning.

Presenters

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 20

ELL Math

Level Elementary Teachers

11:00am CDT

Lunch - Monday 11:00

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Outside

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Outside

11:00am CDT

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

Monday July 13, 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 →

Monday July 13, 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 IEP to Independence: Transition Assessments in the Digital Age

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 95

Explore how technology can transform transition planning for secondary students with IEPs. This session highlights digital tools and strategies to conduct meaningful transition assessments, analyze results efficiently, and use data to empower students toward post-school success. Participants will leave with practical ideas to streamline assessments and enhance student engagement using technology.

Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Cassondra Hardy

Special Education Inclusion for Eng 12 & Case Manager, Robertsdale High School

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 95

Assessment CTE Data Google/Google Classroom Technology

Level High Teachers, Special Education

11:00am CDT

The Discussion Revolution: Building Student Agency, One Round Table at a Time with Parlay Ideas

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 206

Transform your classroom from a teacher-led lecture into a vibrant, student-driven community with Parlay Ideas. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the Parlay Universe to find ready-made prompts that spark critical thinking and dive into the Written Round Table to see how anonymous peer feedback empowers even your quietest students. You’ll experience a Live Round Table firsthand to see...
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Presenters

Nikki Minoso

Teacher, ELA, Spanish Fort High

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 206

Assessment Differentiation Digital Citizenship ELA Professionalism Reading Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

Unlock the Power of Kami

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 254

Join us to discover how Kami empowers every learner by turning everyday lessons into interactive experiences. During this hands-on session, we will explore the tools together and learn how to easily enhance lessons you are already teaching in the classroom. You'll leave with ideas that will support students throughout the learning journey and make student engagement soar.

Presenters

Janet Burnett

Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Book Creator/Kami

Janet Burnett is a Teaching & Learning Coordinator for Kami and Book Creator, but also a lifelong educator. With 28 years of experience in education as a teacher and Technology Specialist, she is passionate about helping teachers “power-up” daily lessons while bringing joy to... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 254

Assessment Community Building ELA ELL Math Reading Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

11:00am CDT

Multiple Intelligence Mania

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am 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

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 5

Community Building Community Engagement Differentiation

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

Game On: Fostering Collaboration and Critical Thinking Unplugged

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 3

Join me to learn about unplugging in order to get your game on. Analog games promote social engagement by encouraging students to interact, collaborate, and adapt to group dynamics while working through shared challenges. They build student agency by allowing learners to make meaningful choices, learn from low-stakes failure, and receive immediate feedback that guides future decisions.

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 →

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 3

Community Building Differentiation eMINTS

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 207

If I could go back 13 years and hand myself a survival guide, this would be it. Whether you are just starting your journey and looking for a roadmap, or a seasoned veteran ready to trade old habits for fresh joy, the secret to longevity in education isn't working harder, it’s working happier. From the classroom to the library, we’ll explore a curated collection of 'wish I’d known' tips that...
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Presenters

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 207

Community Building eMINTS Health/ Wellness Technology

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Librarians

11:00am CDT

From the Wide Lens to the Deep Dive: Pinpointing At-Risk Trends and the Students behind Them

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 202

Learn how to take the pulse of your school and drill down to your most at-risk students in 5 minutes or less. Save future time and effort by quickly finding those "under the radar" kids before they are consuming all your resources. Whether you're developing a school wide initiative or prepping for a parent meeting, PowerSchool's dynamic Analytics and Insights platform has everything you need to...
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Presenters

Kate Wellborn

Attendance Department, BCBE Prevention and Support

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 202

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, Counselors

11:00am CDT

General PowerSchool Q&A

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 32

Get answers to your PowerSchool questions and learn how to make the most of its features.

Presenters

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, BCBE

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Daniel Brawdy

Enterprise Systems Coordinator, Education Technology

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 32

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

11:00am CDT

Using Amplify to Facilitate Visual Patterns, Number Talks, and Problem Solving in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 93

This session is primarily tailored for 6-12 math teachers but benefit can be found for all math educators with some modifications for earlier grades. We will use Amplify to focus on warmups that involve visual patterns and number talks that help students to connect visual patterns to their mathematical expressions. The number talks will help students develop numeracy skills and compare their ways...
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Presenters

Ashley Burton

Secondary Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 93

Differentiation Math STEM/STEAM Technology

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

MagicSchool Teacher Level 2: Level Up Your AI-Powered Teaching

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 92

Ready to go beyond the basics? In this Level 2 session, educators will deepen their use of MagicSchool to design more targeted instruction, refine differentiation, and create higher-quality materials with greater efficiency. Learn how to customize outputs, build reusable workflows, and apply MagicSchool across planning, assessment, and student support. Walk away with advanced strategies that...
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Presenters

Destinie Thomas

Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 92

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Special Education

11:00am CDT

Just Add Games

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 17

The presentation explores the use of math games in secondary classrooms (6-12). Put those digital devices away because are talking actual games! We will be exploring how games can enhance student engagement and reinforce foundational skills that can be helpful in their current learning. Attendees will be able to participate in actual game play and debrief and collaborate on how they see these...
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Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 17

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

Teaching for Understanding in Mathematics

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 253

Teaching for Understanding in Math is designed to help participants use Gizmos to help students reason mathematically and develop a deeper understanding of math concepts. The instructor discusses and models best practices for inquiry-based teaching with Gizmos in mathematics. Teachers learn how to use Gizmos to develop effective mathematics instruction that strengthens students' understanding of...
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Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Incidents

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 28

Manage and track student incidents with ease using Simple.

Presenters

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 28

Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

11:00am CDT

Technology in the classroom

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 91

Tips and tricks about the MacBook and the Interactive Board and Chromebox

Presenters

Greg Warren

Technician, BCBE Ed Tech

Dick Blackman

Helpdesk Professional, BCBE Education Technology

I have the privilege of answering Helpdesk calls everyday. It is so rewarding to solve issues that our fellow employees are having with technology. My session will talk about the MacBook, the interactive board, and the Chromebox. I encourage you to write down your questions and we... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 91

Technology

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

K-6 Math Evidence Based Practice #1: Systematic Instruction

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:50pm CDT

Room 270

Join the the Office of Mathematics Improvement to take a dive into Evidence Based Practice #1, Systematic Instruction. Unlock the power of Systematic Instruction! Learn how clear goals, sequenced steps, scaffolds, and timely feedback boost student success. Walk away with practical tools and fresh ideas to energize your teaching!

Presenters

Connie Arnold

OMI Region 10 Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Connie Arnold is the Regional Coordinator for the Office of Mathematics Improvement (OMI) at the Alabama State Department of Education. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has served as a classroom teacher, librarian, and Secondary Math Specialist with the Alabama... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:50pm CDT
Room 270

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Decoding the 2025 Alabama Accountability System: From Technical Guide to Report Card

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 268

This session provides a practical, up-to-date deep dive into Alabama’s school accountability system, with a focus on the 2025 Alabama State Accountability Technical Guide and the Alabama Report Card. Designed for school and district leaders, instructional coaches, and data teams, this workshop moves beyond surface-level understanding to help participants confidently interpret accountability data...
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Presenters

Jamie Scott

Testing and Accountability Supervisor, BCBE

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 268

12:00pm CDT

Lunch - Monday 12:00

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Outside

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Outside

12:00pm CDT

Power of the PLC: Collaboration with 8th Grade Teachers. #Stronger Together

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 202

Baldwin County teachers from across the district who teach the same course will collaborate together. Collaboration topics may include quarters one to four, from activities, PLCs, preparing students for ACAP/ACT/AP assessments, curriculum/pacing guides, common formative assessments, IXL, AI, math strategic plan, or other topics. Please bring ideas to talk about or share with fellow 8th grade...
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Presenters

Ashley Burnett

Teacher, Elberta Middle

Hello,My name is Ashley Burnett, and I've been teaching Math at Elberta Middle School for 4 years. My teaching career started in Katy, Texas where I taught 6th grade math for 4 years and Read 180 for 1 year. I have also taught Math and ELA in Escambia County, Florida for 3 years.Having... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 202

12:00pm CDT

Re-engaging the Unenthusiastic: Best Practices for Large-Scale Group Work

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 253

Managing 40 to 65+ students during hands-on, collaborative projects can feel overwhelming—especially when working with unenthusiastic learners and high-risk materials like paint, hot glue, and papier-mâché. This interactive session provides educators with practical, field-tested frameworks to transform large, potentially chaotic classrooms into safe, dynamic, and highly collaborative creative...
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Presenters

Aubree Bishop

English & Theatre, Robertsdale High School

Hi, I’m Aubree! I spend my days teaching 9–12th Theatre and 9th English, where I specialize in turning "I can't" into "I did it myself." My colleagues say I’m organized and hilarious; my students say I’m sarcastic, dramatic, and "mostly nice."I live for building community... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 253

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

TeachShare: From Pacing Guide to Monday Morning Lesson

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 243

Bring a pacing guide, unit plan, or upcoming standard and see how TeachShare turns it into usable daily instruction. This hands-on session focuses on reducing prep time while keeping lessons aligned to district expectations.

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 243

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Let the Games Begin: Simple Strategies to Increase Student Engagement

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 206

In this session, you will learn quick and easy activities to use in any classroom to boost student engagement. This session will be interactive! You will have a time to try out some of the activities you will be learning about.

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 →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 206

Artificial Intelligence Assessment Community Building Community Engagement Differentiation eMINTS Technology

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

In District Fundraising for Clubs/Teams

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 255

Baldwin County Public School’s After School Care program introduces the In-District Contract. These contracts allow high school and middle school organizations to earn funds by making presentations and teaching lessons to elementary school students during the After School program. These contracts are available for summer, fall, and spring semesters, offering opportunities for all groups to earn...
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Presenters

Jacque Helms

ASC Coordinator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 255

12:00pm CDT

ACTionable ELA: Driving Student Growth in ACT ELA

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 17

Discover effective strategies to accelerate your students' ACT ELA growth. In this session, educators will explore proven methods for driving intentional English Language Arts instruction and targeted remediation that directly impact ACT scores. Learn practical ways to strengthen daily classroom practice, build essential ELA skills, and promote student ownership of their test readiness. Walk away...
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Presenters

Melanie McDonald

Success Coach, Coastal Alabama

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 17

Assessment Data Differentiation PLCs Technology

Level Administrators, High Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

ZENgaged: Effective Approaches for Teaching the Anxious Generation

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Cafeteria/Auditorium

To ban or not to ban? That is the question when it comes to cell phones in the classroom. Now more than ever, educators need to be equipped with strategies to address student anxiety through techniques and effective classroom management. Learn how to implement practices that build resilience, and strategies for students to reduce distractions and anxiety. This session provides actionable insights...
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Presenters

Carl Hooker

Keynote Speaker, Hooker Technology

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Cafeteria/Auditorium

Behavior

Level All Teachers, Counselors

12:00pm CDT

Math Therapy: Adding Confidence, Subtracting Fear

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 269

How often have you heard someone say "I am bad at math"? In this session we will discuss what 'Math Therapy' is and how it looks inside your math classroom. We will explore math trauma, where is comes from, and the impact it has on our students. What can we do to help these students to believe and achieve! We will discuss some small changes that we can make inside our classroom to help support out...
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Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 269

Behavior Community Building Math

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

“L.E.N.S.: Looking at Behavior Through the 504 Lens”

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 93

Participants will explore how behavior can be understood through the **L.E.N.S. framework—Learn, Evaluate, Navigate, and Support—**to better recognize when student behavior may be connected to a disability under Section 504. This training will help educators identify potential 504 indicators, evaluate behavior within the context of student needs, navigate appropriate procedures while...
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Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 93

Behavior Data Differentiation Health/ Wellness

Level Administrators, All Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Counselors

12:00pm CDT

One Tool, Less Work

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 201

Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Set the Stage, Spark the Learning: Space + Strategy for Student Engagement

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 16

Bring learning to life! Discover how to turn standards into high-energy, engaging experiences through strategic instruction, flexible spaces, and impactful room transformations. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that amplify student voice, support all learners, and make engagement the norm, not the exception.

Presenters

Sarah Nisewonger

Third Grade Teacher, Fairhope East Elementary

Sarah Nisewonger has been teaching for 12 years. After spending 11 years teaching first grade, she recently completed her first year as a third grade teacher at Fairhope East Elementary. She is EMINTS and Kagan trained, STEAM certified and attended the Ron Clark Academy, an experience... Read More →

Tori Erdossy

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 16

Community Building ELA eMINTS Math Reading Science Social Studies STEM/STEAM Technology

Level All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Magic Studio and Magic Write

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 251

Discover how Canva’s Magic Studio can transform your classroom workflow with powerful tools like the Photo Editor, Video Background Remover, and animations to create engaging, dynamic content with ease. We’ll also explore Magic Write, your AI-powered teaching assistant, and see how it can generate rubrics, lesson content, and classroom resources saving you valuable time while supporting...
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Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 251

Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

CTE Updates and Review

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 96

Reviewing all things CTE especially Curriculum Rules for CCR.

Presenters

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 96

CTE

Level Administrators, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

12:00pm CDT

From Report Card to Results: Using Alabama State Data to Drive Instruction

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 207

This session is designed for curriculum leaders, principals, instructional coaches, and teachers who want to move beyond reviewing data to using it to improve instruction and student outcomes. Participants will explore key components of the Alabama State Report Card and engage in a practical process for identifying student skill gaps and aligning instruction to address them. Through interactive...
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Presenters

Shastady L Bridges

Curriculum Leader, Foley High School

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 207

Data

Level Administrators, High Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Math in Action - Kagan Engagement

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 91

My session is geared toward K-6 BCBE teachers. I will share how I use Kagan engagement strategies in the kindergarten classroom. The presentation will include several examples of math instruction as well as ways to incorporate the engagement strategies in ELA.

Presenters

Stephanie Merritt

Kindergarten Teacher, Jubilee Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 91

ELA Math

Level Elementary Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Level Up Learning with Explain Everything Whiteboard Activities

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 95

Ready for new ways to engage your students with more dynamic lessons? In this session, we'll explore the powerful tools and templates within Explain Everything to build effective, interactive activities. You'll leave with the confidence and practical skills to create your own high-quality, instructional content.

Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Kristin is a former middle school educator from Ascension Parish with 17 years of classroom experience. She received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and her graduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Kristin has been honored with the title of Teacher... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

ELA Math Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Supporting Literacy with myON Assignments

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 267

Learn about the myON literacy connection and get equipped to develop student literacy skills with myON Assignments. Session Goal: Gain valuable skills to maximize myON Assignments, enhance reading practice, and support student literacy. • Lesson A: Introduction to Literacy and the myON Connection: Understand the connection between literacy and myON tools. • Lesson B: Support Literacy Skills...
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Presenters

Dr. Kathi Reeves

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance Learning

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 267

ELA Reading

Level Administrators, All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

English Learners & Resources in Baldwin County

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 19

Introduction to ESL resources; including but not limited to the ESL Tile, Program Guide, Enrollment, on-going PD, ELLevation platform, analysis of data, & documentation of progress.

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 →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 19

ELL

Level Administrators, All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Field Trip Mastermind: Planning, Paperwork, and Preparation

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 20

Planning a field trip—especially an overnight trip—requires thoughtful organization, clear communication, and strong systems. In this practical session, educators will learn how to confidently plan and manage both local day trips and more complex multi-day overnight field experiences. Participants will explore step-by-step planning strategies for transportation, budgeting, paperwork, chaperone...
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Presenters

Brittany Antinarella

Gifted Teacher, Fairhope West Elementary

I am a Project Jubilee teacher at Fairhope West Elementary. I love making things pretty, traveling, my planner, yoga, spending time with my family and friends, reading, and learning new things.

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 20

Professionalism Safety

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Simulations in Science: Bridging 3D Learning with Real-World Connections in Life Science

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

Room 252

In this one-hour session aligned to the Alabama Courses of Study, teachers will explore strategies for effectively using simulations to support 3-dimensional learning, engage students in critical thinking and inquiry, develop higher-level thinking skills, and connect literacy to support student understandings of scientific principles in life science and Biology. Participants will focus on using...
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Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 252

Science

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

12:00pm CDT

7 Challenges that Showcase STEM in the Middle Grades (4-8)

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 254

Discover seven classroom-tested STEM missions designed to shift students from passive observers to active problem-solvers with minimal setup and maximum curiosity. In this session focused on middle grades (4-8) learning, participants will explore and adapt 7 ready-to-implement STEM challenges that directly connect math/science concepts to Alabama's new 2025 Digital Literacy & Computer Science...
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Presenters

Timothy Johnson

Regional Technology Specialist, Alabama Technology in Motion, Region 10

Angela Clark

Regional Technology Specialist, Alabama Technology in Motion, Region 7

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 254

Coding Community Building Makerspace Math Robotics Science Technology

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Ink and Innovation: How do we transform a static story into an interactive experience?

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 7

In Ink & Innovation, we explore the powerful synergy between literacy and hands-on engineering. Moving beyond the margins, this session demonstrates how writing can be elevated when students "build" their narratives using a toolkit of modern technology and classic tactile materials.What to Expect: We will dive into practical strategies for integrating STEAM tools directly into the writing...
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Presenters

Josie Calloway

Teacher, Spanish Fort Middle

Hi, there! I am Josie Calloway. I have 34 years of teaching experience with 26 years in Baldwin County. My passion for using technology in the classroom began way back when Baldwin County was rolling out Moodle. It was then that I learned about Emints and begged Jeremy King to let... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 7

Differentiation ELA Makerspace STEM/STEAM Technology

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

AMSTI 3-5 Counting Collections and Choral Counting

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room D - 9th Grade Academy

In this ½ day session participants will discuss the importance of counting and how fundamental it is to learning mathematics in elementary school. It is the basis upon which operations with whole numbers, estimation, and algebraic thinking build. Through the powerful instructional routines of Choral Counting and Counting Collections, students are engaged in rich mathematics, which can be utilized...
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Presenters

Jennifer Fagerstrom

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room D - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

AMSTI K-5 Math Alabama Course of Study Training

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Presenters

Candyce Tracy

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

CPR Training

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Band Room

This session is designed for K–12 school personnel, including teachers, coaches, administrators, and support staff, who want to learn lifesaving emergency response skills. Participants will complete the American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED course, which teaches high-quality CPR, AED use, and first aid for adults, children, and infants. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on skills...
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Presenters

Sarah Golson

Regional Nurse Team Leader

Alison Rudd

Health Services Coordinator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Band Room

1:00pm CDT

Lunch - Monday 1:00

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Outside

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Outside

1:00pm CDT

TeachShare: Differentiate Without Starting Over

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 243

Learn how to adapt existing lessons, worksheets, and readings for varied readiness levels, English learners, students with accommodations, and advanced learners. Participants will leave with practical ways to support students without rebuilding every resource from scratch.

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 243

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

The Essential Teacher Tech Toolbox

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 207

Is your 'tab anxiety' real? In this fast-paced, high-impact session, we’re opening the ultimate digital toolbox designed for the modern educator. We are diving straight into the essential, 'can’t-live-without' tools that streamline your workflow, automate the boring stuff, and spark instant engagement. Whether you’re a tech-pro or just trying to survive the next bell, you’ll walk away with...
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Presenters

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 207

Artificial Intelligence Digital Citizenship Technology

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians

1:00pm CDT

From Source to Syllabus: Using NotebookLM as Your Inquiry-Based Thought Partner

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 5

In the age of AI, the challenge for educators isn't just finding information—it's synthesizing it into meaningful, inquiry-driven experiences. Enter NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant that stays grounded in the documents you provide. This session moves beyond generic AI prompting. You will see a "behind-the-curtain" look at how to use NotebookLM as a sophisticated thought...
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Presenters

Jeremy King

Instructional Technology Coorindator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence Technology

Level Central Office, All Teachers, Librarians

1:00pm CDT

Better Together - Using Star Assessments and Freckle

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 267

Identify where your students are, where they need to go, and how personalized practice can help get them there. Session Goal: Pair Star Computer Adaptive Tests as a screener with Freckle as a targeted practice tool to enhance academic performance and track skill progress. • Lesson A: Assessment-led Skills Practice: Explore assessment-led skills practice with Freckle and Star Computer Adaptive...
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Presenters

Dr. Kathi Reeves

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance Learning

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 267

Assessment Data ELA Math Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Section 504 101: From Questions to Confidence

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 93

This training will cover the purpose of Section 504, eligibility criteria, and the process for identifying, evaluating, and supporting students with disabilities.By the end of the training, coordinators and administrators will feel more confident navigating the 504 process and supporting staff, students, and families. 📚

Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 93

Behavior Data Differentiation

Level Administrators, All Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

The RoboWorld Cup: Kicking Off Soccer-Inspired Robotics Challenges

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 17

Bring the excitement of the World Cup to your classroom with robot athletes. In this hands-on session, educators will explore how to turn any rolling or driving robot into a soccer star, designing challenges that build coding and collaboration skills. Participants will experience a series of soccer-inspired activities—from dribbling drills and passing challenges to small-sided matches—that can...
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Presenters

Robert Mayben

Alabama Technology in Motion Specialist, ALSDE

Dr. Robert Mayben is the Alabama Technology in Motion Specialist for The UA-UWA Inservice Center. He received his PhD in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Instructional Technology from The University of Alabama. His dissertation focused on the impact of Instructional Geocaching... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 17

Coding Robotics Technology

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

What’s new in Canva?

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 251

Join us to learn about Canva’s Latest tools. This session offers a seamless introduction to what’s new and how you can use these updates to enhance your creative projects. Join us for an engaging walkthrough and leave inspired to take your Canva experience to the next level. Please bring your laptop for some hands-on learning!

Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 251

Coding Community Engagement Leadership

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Fantastic 5-Minute Tips Ready to Use in Your Classroom!

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 214

Looking for some simple, effective strategies and routines that will enhance your classroom during the upcoming school year? Did you know that eMINTS has a ton of free tips, resources and strategy cards on various topics including technology integration, building classroom culture, and using reflective practice with students? Come experience the tips live and in person, and then feel free to use...
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Presenters

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 214

Community Building Community Engagement eMINTS

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Consistency Wins: Building a Districtwide Communication System That Works

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 201

Strong schools don’t just communicate more — they communicate consistently. In this session, district and school leaders will explore how to create a unified communication approach that reaches every family, reduces staff confusion, and builds trust across the community. We’ll walk through practical ways to align principals, central office teams, and school staff around one system, clear...
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Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement Professionalism Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office

1:00pm CDT

One Screen to Run the Room: Engagement and Management Made Simple

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 16

Managing transitions, attention, and pacing can make or break a lesson. Classroom Screen provides a simple digital solution for timers, directions, grouping tools, and engagement supports. In this session, teachers will learn how to streamline routines, increase student independence, and create visually structured learning environments.

Presenters

Stacey Tatum

6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 16

Community Building Community Engagement Technology

Level All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Show Me the Money, We Up Next

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 269

This session will engage the participants to understand and learn their asking style. Where every level need the understanding of the importance of fundraising and introduce the exploring post and exploring club workforce development program of 6th-12th grade.

Presenters

William Bryant

Scout Executive/CEO, Mobile Area Council, Scouting America

William Bryant, Jr. is the Scout Executive/CEO Mobile Area Council, Scouting America. He is the immediate past Revenue and Membership Growth Coach for the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. William is a Subject Matter Expert in Fund Development. In his over 15 years of experience, Willia... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 269

Community Building Community Engagement Leadership Professionalism

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

1:00pm CDT

PowerSchool SIS Reporting and SubReports

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 28

Dive into reporting features to gather valuable insights from PowerSchool SIS data.

Presenters

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 28

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

1:00pm CDT

General PowerSchool Q&A

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 32

Get answers to your PowerSchool questions and learn how to make the most of its features.

Presenters

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, BCBE

Daniel Brawdy

Enterprise Systems Coordinator, Education Technology

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 32

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

1:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Student Level 1: Getting Started with AI for Learning

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 92

New to MagicStudent? This introductory session helps students and educators understand how to use AI as a tool for learning, not shortcuts. Explore how MagicStudent can support brainstorming, studying, writing, and organization while promoting responsible and ethical use. Walk away with simple, practical ways to help students build confidence, stay engaged, and use AI to enhance—not...
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Presenters

Destinie Thomas

Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 92

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Teach Smarter, Not Harder: Curriculum‑Aligned Content with Discovery Education

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 255

Discover how Discovery Education simplifies planning with ready‑to‑use, standards‑aligned videos, activities, and lesson supports across all subjects K-12. Walk away with resources you can teach with tomorrow.

Presenters

Tomi Rush

Sr. Partner Success Manager, Discovery Education

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 255

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

ELLevation - Get to Know Your English Learners!

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 19

ELLevation is THE platform to learn all about your English Learners! You can see your student's plans, test scores, accommodations, and so much more! This session is an overview of the platform and will provide guidance for supporting your ELs during the 2026-2027 school year.

Presenters

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 19

ELL

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Gemini AI in Google Classroom and Vids

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 95

Discover how to maximize the potential of Gemini AI within Google Classroom and Google Vids. Learn how to optimize your workflow by instantly generating assignment templates, custom rubrics, and differentiated reading passages directly inside Classroom. We will also explore the creative capabilities of Google Vids, demonstrating how to use AI to draft scripts, generate scenes, and add professional...
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Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 95

Google

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Simulations in Science: Bridging 3D Learning with Real-World Connections in Earth Science

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 252

In this one-hour session aligned to the Alabama Courses of Study, teachers will explore strategies for effectively using simulations to support 3-dimensional learning, engage students in critical thinking and inquiry, develop higher-level thinking skills, and connect literacy to support student understandings of scientific principles in Earth and Space sciences. Participants will focus on using...
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Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 252

Science

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Nailed IT! Ed Tech Edition

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Cafeteria/Auditorium

In this highly interactive session, attendees will work to complete a series of challenges in a short time
limit to see if they “Nailed it”. This session builds on the framework that taking risks can be a good thing when it
comes to creating and sharing ideas. Attendees will walk away with strategies to use in their schools when it comes
to engaging learners and getting them to take risks.

Presenters

Carl Hooker

Keynote Speaker, Hooker Technology

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Cafeteria/Auditorium

Technology

Level All Teachers, Administrators, Librarians

1:00pm CDT

Nuts and Bolts of Science Integration

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 96

Get ready to discover powerful connections between science and literacy in your K–3 classroom! In this interactive session, we’ll explore how AMSTI science resources align seamlessly with the reading curricula used across Alabama districts. Participants will dive into practical strategies for integrating hands-on science experiences with literacy instruction, strengthening both content...
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Presenters

Susan Arnette

K-8 Science Specialist, AMSTI-USA

AMSTI Specialist dedicated to supporting teachers through high-quality science instruction, hands-on learning, and professional development. Passionate about helping educators build engaging, standards-based classrooms that inspire student curiosity, critical thinking, and succes... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 96

1:00pm CDT

Every Student Engaged, Every Lesson--A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 271

Presenters

Aaron Diaz

Director of Implementation Support, Kagan Publishing and Professional Development

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 271

Arts Community Building ELA ELL Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Illuminated Learning: Engaging Students with Blacklight Activities

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 45 - Art Room

In this interactive workshop, educators will discover how blacklight activities can boost student engagement across subjects. Learn the science behind UV light, explore creative lesson ideas, and see hands-on demos with fluorescent materials, invisible ink, and glow-in-the-dark elements. After exploring classroom applications, participants will take part in a printmaking activity under blacklight...
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Presenters

Joyce Garrison

teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Nancy Timmons

Middle School Art Teacher, Central Baldwin Middle

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Arts ELA Math Science Social Studies STEM/STEAM

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Executive Functioning-Why we act like we do!!!

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 202

This session will provide an in-depth training on Executive Functioning to better understand why students act like they do and how we can support positive changes.

Presenters

Leigh Anne McPherson

Spec Ed Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 202

Continuing Education

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

K-6 Math Evidence Based Practice #2: Multimodal Instruction

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 270

Join the the Office of Mathematics Improvement to take a dive into Evidence Based Practice #1, Multimodal Instruction. Make math meaningful with Multimodal Instruction! Use hands-on tools, visuals, symbols, and talk to support all learners. Help students deepen their understanding and apply math in real-world ways.

Presenters

Connie Arnold

OMI Region 10 Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 270

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

From Grip to Growth: Fine Motor Skills that Power Classroom Success in K-1

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 268

Presenters

Mandi Boyd

Hand2Mind Rep, Hand2Mind

Kayla Benak

Hand2Mind Educational Consultant, Hand2Mind

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 268

ELA Math

Level Elementary Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Math Language Traps for English Language Learners in K-6

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 20

English learners have to juggle learning math and a new language at the same time. In this session, participants will look at math tasks through the lens of language traps. Teachers will learn practical strategies for identifying and addressing a number of hidden barriers that interfere with an English learner’s ability to access the task and demonstrate their understanding.

Presenters

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 20

ELL Math

Level Elementary Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Mind vs. Machine

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Cafeteria/Auditorium

Presenters

Carl Hooker

Keynote Speaker, Hooker Technology

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Cafeteria/Auditorium

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers, Administrators, Librarians

2:00pm CDT

TeachShare: Know Who Needs What Before the Test

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 243

Explore how TeachShare can support quick checks for understanding, concept-gap analysis, and targeted reteaching plans. This session focuses on using student evidence to create next-step supports before small misunderstandings become assessment-day surprises.

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 243

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Kagan Meets AI: Cooperative Learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 3

Artificial intelligence tools are quickly becoming part of today’s classrooms—but how do we ensure students remain active thinkers rather than passive consumers? This session explores how educators can combine AI tools with Kagan Cooperative Learning structures to increase engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. Participants will experience practical classroom activities where AI...
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Presenters

Makenzie Cunningham

Building Based Math Coach, Rosinton Elementary

Makenzie Cunningham is the Building Based Math Coach at Rosinton with 12 years of experience in education. She has taught second, third, and fourth grades, as well as special education for pre-K through first grade. Makenzie has completed both Kagan Coaching and Instructional Coaching... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 3

Artificial Intelligence Community Engagement

Level Elementary Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Battle of the Platforms: Canva vs. Adobe

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 207

Join us for this fast paced, head-to-head showdown between Canva and Adobe Express. We’re taking away the fluff to show you the features that actually save teachers time and get students excited to create. Come ready to pick a side, learn new shortcuts, and discover which platform will define your next creative era.

Presenters

Jaime Tillman

Curriculum Leader, Daphne Middle School

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 207

Artificial Intelligence Technology

Level All Teachers, Librarians

2:00pm CDT

Basics to Breakthroughs: Designing intentional learning with Kami

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 254

Join us to explore how to strategically leverage Kami’s features to create highly engaging, personalized learning experiences. In this hands-on session, you will learn to create custom content scaffolding and provide critical, in-the-moment student support. We will discuss how to use Kami tools to tailor the environment for every learner. You’ll leave with a versatile toolkit of instructional...
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Presenters

Janet Burnett

Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Book Creator/Kami

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 254

Assessment Chromebook Digital Citizenship ELA ELL Guided Reading Math Reading Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

2:00pm CDT

Brain Pop Unleashed: Master The New Features for Fall!

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 5

Join us for a hands-on exploration of BrainPOP's newest tools and features designed to transform your classroom instruction. Learn how to personalise learning, leverage powerful analytics, and boost student engagement with practical strategies you can implement immediately. Walk away confident and ready to unlock the full potential of BrainPOP in your teaching.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 5

Assessment Differentiation Reading Science Social Studies

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers

2:00pm CDT

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

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 253

Presenters

Sherry Rainbolt

Prevention and Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 253

Behavior

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

2:00pm CDT

What’s Next with eMINTS: Updates & Opportunities

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 214

Are you a veteran of eMINTS? Or, considering joining the next training cohort? This workshop is meant for both teachers that have already been through eMINTS training and also for those that have been considering joining. We will “sample” the latest materials, resources, and then experience three of our newest hands-on topics that are featured in or inspired by our most recent grant research.

Presenters

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 214

Behavior Community Building ELA eMINTS Social Studies Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

One Tool, Less Work

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 201

Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

RTI Scheduler: Tips, Tricks, and Tea

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm 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...
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Presenters

Audrey Anna Rabalais

Curriculum Leader, Foley Middle

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 95

Community Engagement Data Differentiation PLCs Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Canva Code and Magic Activities

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 251

Discover how Canva’s AI tools, Magic Activities and Canva Code (no coding knowledge required), can transform your classroom. In this session, you’ll explore how these innovative features make it easier than ever to create engaging instructional materials, streamline classroom management, and design interactive games and activities aligned with academic standards. Learn how to harness AI to...
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Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 251

Community Engagement Leadership Coding

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Librarians

2:00pm CDT

Pathways to Possibility: Career Exploration with Discovery Education

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 255

Get ready to spark curiosity and inspire tomorrow’s workforce! In this interactive session, we’ll explore curated career resources and student-driven career exploration tools that make real-world learning come alive. See how Discovery Education helps empower teachers, propel student growth, and connect your classroom to exciting career pathways. Walk away with ideas and resources to help...
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Presenters

Tomi Rush

Sr. Partner Success Manager, Discovery Education

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 255

Continuing Education CTE

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

2:00pm CDT

Click to Compliance: Creating 504 Plans in Frontline

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 93

Participants will learn how to use Frontline Education to efficiently create and manage student Section 504 plans. This training will guide participants through the step-by-step process of entering student information, documenting eligibility, selecting appropriate accommodations, and completing required forms within the system. Session participants will feel confident navigating Frontline to...
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Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 93

Data Differentiation

Level Administrators, 504 Coordinators, Counselors

2:00pm CDT

Maximizing Intervention Periods with Student Data to Improve Academic Achievement

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 17

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...
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Presenters

Monica Shaner

Curriculum Leader, Spanish Fort High

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 →

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 17

Data Leadership PLCs

Level Administrators, Central Office, Counselors

2:00pm CDT

Tiered Instruction: Igniting Curiosity

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 269

Explore Tier I Instruction Strategies for engagement.

Presenters

Kristie Shankles

MTSS-Specialist, ALSDE

Jonathan Thompson

HPE and AL-MTSS Specialist, ALSDE

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 269

Data Leadership PLCs

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Interpreting Student Data in Freckle

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 267

Master the essential Freckle reports and data views that can help you analyze student performance and take strategic actions to accelerate student growth. Session Goal: Inform instructional decisions using student data in Freckle. • Lesson A: Key Student Data in Freckle Navigate essential reports and data views in Freckle. • Lesson B: Leverage Freckle Data Take strategic action based on...
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Presenters

Dr. Kathi Reeves

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance Learning

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 267

Data ELA Math Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

SIS - Search Bar Tips and Tricks

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 28

Dive into Seachbar and Multiselect features to gather valuable insights from PowerSchool SIS data.

Presenters

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, BCBE

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 28

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

2:00pm CDT

Revolutionary Writing: Helping Students Think Through Sentences

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 16

Strong writing begins with strong thinking. This session introduces the Writing Revolution (Hochman Method) and shows how explicit sentence-level instruction improves student writing across all subjects. Teachers will learn practical strategies that support struggling writers while strengthening academic writing for all learners.

Presenters

Stacey Tatum

6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 16

Differentiation ELA Math Reading Science Social Studies

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

2:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Student Level 2: Deeper Learning with AI-Powered Support

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 92

Take student learning to the next level with MagicStudent. In this session, participants will explore more advanced ways students can use AI to strengthen critical thinking, refine writing, and engage in meaningful problem-solving. Learn how to guide students in using AI for feedback, revision, and deeper understanding—while reinforcing academic integrity. Walk away with practical strategies to...
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Presenters

Destinie Thomas

Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 92

Digital Citizenship ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

2:00pm CDT

Retro Report: Bringing Real-World Relevance to Science, History, and ELA

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 206

How does a 40-year-old news story help a student understand today’s biology lab, tomorrow’s history essay, or next week’s novel? Join us for a hands-on exploration of Retro Report, a free library of short-form documentaries that bridge the gap between historical events and modern-day impacts. Whether you are a Science teacher exploring the ethics of medical breakthroughs, a History teacher...
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Presenters

Nikki Minoso

Teacher, ELA, Spanish Fort High

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 206

Digital Citizenship ELA Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Simulations in Science: Bridging 3D Learning with Real-World Connections in Physical Science

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 252

In this one-hour session aligned to the Alabama Courses of Study, teachers will explore strategies for effectively using simulations to support 3-dimensional learning, engage students in critical thinking and inquiry, develop higher-level thinking skills, and connect literacy to support student understandings of scientific principles in Physical Science and Chemistry. Participants will focus on...
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Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 252

Science

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

i-Ready for Leaders: Keeping the Momentum with i‑Ready: What’s New for Back‑to‑School (Admin and Coaches)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT

Room 243

Leaders reflect on successes and challenges in their i‑Ready implementation while learning about new Back‑to‑School enhancements. Participants explore key data tools and planning resources to strengthen implementation and inform next steps. Session outcomes include: reflect on i‑Ready implementation successes and challenges, learn what’s new in i‑Ready for Back‑to‑School, and build...
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Presenters

Tracy Varnadore

Curriculum Associates/i-Ready Professional Learning Specialist, Curriculum Associates/i-Ready

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 243

Assessment Data Math

Level Administrators

8:00am CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT

Room 8

THIS SESSION IS ONLY OPEN TO 6-8TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS AND TEACHERS WHO SUPPORT 6-8TH GRADE MATH. Strengthen understanding of integer operations, expressions, equations, and geometry in grades 6–8 through hands-on manipulatives. Explore how concrete models support reasoning, reveal structure, and help students connect concepts while moving from visual representations to abstract thinking....
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Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Educational Specialist, hand2mind

I am passionate about mathematics education – especially at the elementary and middle school level. As a previous awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, Georgia Roundtable Award for Excellence in Math Teaching, as well as the Award... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 8

Math

Level Middle Teachers

8:00am CDT

2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (6-12) (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room E - 9th Grade Academy

This 3-hour session that focuses on understanding the new 2019 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics and its conceptual framework: Position Statements, Mathematical Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices and the 6-12 Content Areas. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in deeper learning as they analyze learning progressions and determine how to incorporate the mathematical...
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Presenters

Emily Black

Math Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room E - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

ACAP Math Part 1: Teacher Experience (TEAMS APPROVED)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room F - 9th Grade Academy

This three-hour session focuses on helping teachers prepare students for the ACAP Math portion. Participants will review important ACAP test information, learn about ACAP Math test structure, investigate how to use the ACAP Test Item Specifications to write ACAP-like questions, and explore resources for utilizing ACAP-like questions for instruction and/or assessment. (TEAMS APPROVED)

Presenters

Teressa Rocker

AMSTI Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Math

8:00am CDT

K-1 Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Math Centers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room 20

This session is for Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers ONLY. Join Sue O’Connell, author of Math in Practice and creator of the Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Centers to explore a variety of engaging, hands-on tasks that elevate math practice from worksheets to games and interactive activities. Discover how carefully-crafted centers help your students master their priority standards...
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Presenters

Sue O'Connell

Hand2Mind Educational Specialist, Hand2Mind

Sue O’Connell has years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher, math coach, and math speaker/consultant. Sue is the lead author of Heinemann’s Math in Practice series (2016), Math by the Book series (2021), and numerous other professional books that support the teac... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 20

Math

Level Elementary Teachers

8:00am CDT

Brain Pump

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room 24

Participants will learn how to implement Brain Pump, a movement-based approach that connects physical activity and neuroscience to boost learning, attention, and self-regulation. This session includes hands-on strategies, simple routines, and classroom-friendly activities that promote focus, improve behavior, and support students’ cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Presenters

Misty Blackmon

Education Administrator ADECE (Region Director), AL Dept. of Early Childhood

Dotsy Carter

Education Specialist (FCPK Coach), ADECE

I have been in education for 38 years and I am still learning something new each year that motivates and inspires me to want to share it with others.
Last summer, I attended a "Train the Trainer" Brain Pump PD that connected many dots for me with my job and personal life. Physical movement directly affects brain function, learning and self-regulation. It should be intentionally planned into daily routines and plans in a practical/natural... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room 24

Behavior Math Reading

Level Pre-K Teachers

8:00am CDT

AMSTI 4-5 NUMBERS: Decimals (Completion of Day 3)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room B - 9th Grade Academy

**Note: This session is a second part to the 4-5 AMSTI NUMBERS Fractions and Decimals sessions that were offered during the school year. Since those sessions did not get to the decimals component, this session will focus on decimals.

This 1 day module focuses on the connection between fractional and decimal representations and operations with decimals.

Presenters

Candyce Tracy

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Kristi Ellard

AMSTI K-5 Math Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI K-2 Geometry

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room C - 9th Grade Academy

**Note: AMSTI Math Foundations Training (K-5 or 6-12) is a REQUIRED prerequisite to be able to attend and participate in this course. This one-day session focuses on identifying, analyzing, composing, and decomposing shapes and laying the foundation for early fractional reasoning in K-2. Participants will learn that geometry in K-2 is much more than identifying shapes as they explore the learning...
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Presenters

Brooke Love

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room C - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI K-5 Math Foundations Training

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room D - 9th Grade Academy

Presenters

Jaymie Gregg

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room D - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI NUMBERS 3-5 Fractions and Decimals (Day 2 of 3)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room A - 9th Grade Academy

Presenters

Andrea Robinson

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Becky Soumeillan

AMSTI Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room A - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

ACT AIM Reading Training (Pre-Registered Participants ONLY)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT

Room G - 9th Grade Academy

ACT AIM Reading Training (2 days- Pre-Registered Participants ONLY)

Presenters

Dorothy LeBlanc

ACT AIM Facilitator, Mastery Prep

Dorothy LeBlanc is an educator with more than 20 years of experience as a middle school and high school teacher, instructional coach, and professional learning facilitator. She has taught English Language Arts, Mathematics, Business, and Social Studies while supporting teachers in... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Room G - 9th Grade Academy

Assessment

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

9:00am CDT

TeachShare: Make Your Curriculum Work in Every Classroom

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

Room 16

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 16

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

Practical AI for Educators: Enhancing Instruction, Feedback, and Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch

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

Room 206

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education, but many educators remain unsure how to use AI tools ethically, effectively, and confidently in their daily practice. This session provides a practical, educator‑centered introduction to using AI as a support—not a replacement—for teaching and learning. Participants will explore real classroom examples of how AI tools such as...
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Presenters

Roland Weldon

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 206

Assessment Chromebook CTE Data Digital Citizenship ELA Google Professionalism Safety Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Pear Deck as Your Assessment Powerhouse: Real-Time Insights into Student Learning

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

Room 5

Explore how Pear Deck transforms formative assessment by giving you immediate visibility into student thinking and understanding. Learn to design interactive slides that reveal misconceptions, track progress in real time, and make data-informed instructional decisions on the spot. Discover practical strategies for using Pear Deck's assessment features to close learning gaps and accelerate student...
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Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Mason Fahy

Teacher, Robertsdale Elementary

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 5

Assessment Differentiation

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

Getting Started with Progress Learning

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

Room 202

This will be an introductory session to learn how to create and manage your classes, assessments, and assignments. We’ll give you a tour of our mature secondary student dashboard. You’ll also learn about our variety of reports to monitor student progress and maximize student achievement.

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Becca was an elementary teacher for 10 years before joining Progress Learning. She taught 4th and 5th-grade math and science in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area. She joined Progress Learning in 2021 as a Program Trainer and has led the team since 2023.

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 202

Assessment Math Reading Science Social Studies Technology

Level Middle Teachers, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Creating Assessments with DnA Item Bank and Flexible Assessments

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

Room 268

Learn the basics of creating a DnA assessment by pulling items from an item bank and using filters such as Standards and Depth of Knowledge, as well as learn the basics of creating a DnA assessment using an existing assessment.

Presenters

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 268

Assessment Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

9:00am CDT

You Can't Teach a Nervous System That's on Fire: Understanding Student Dysregulation in the Age of Social Media

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

Cafeteria/Auditorium

Something has shifted in our classrooms. Educators across grade levels and subject areas are reporting the same thing: students who cannot focus, cannot regulate, cannot tolerate uncertainty, and cannot connect the way they once could. And most professional development has responded by adding more — more curriculum, more programs, more policy, more things for already-exhausted educators to...
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Presenters

Kristi Bush

Keynote Speaker, Social Media Safety Educator, KNB Communications

Kristi Bush serves as a national education consultant and social media safety advocate. She is a licensed social worker with greater than 20 years of clinical practice and health care experience. She attended Troy and Auburn University where she studied social work and counseling... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Cafeteria/Auditorium

9:00am CDT

One Tool, Less Work

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

Room 201

Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

ParentSquare - Level Up Your Communication: Going Above and Beyond with Family Engagement

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

Room 252

Ready to boost your family's engagement and excitement? In this interactive session, we’ll show you how to streamline communication and boost family engagement using Groups, Post Add-Ons, and Appointment Sign-Ups. Walk away with simple, powerful tools to connect with families and staff—without adding more to your plate.

Presenters

Scott Hardison

Training Specialist, ParentSquare

I am a Training Specialist at ParentSquare. My role is to educate ParentSquare customers on how to best utilize the product for effective school-to-home communication.

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 252

Community Building Community Engagement Leadership Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Canva Essentials Skills

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

Room 251

Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 251

Community Engagement Professionalism

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Librarians

9:00am CDT

Interact Differently: Reimagining Teaching with Interactive Displays & Digital Signage

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

Room 93

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...
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Presenters

Madison Hunt

Account Manager, Clear Touch

Tuesday July 14, 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

9:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Basics / Tips and Tricks

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

Room 28

Learn the essentials and expert tips to navigate PowerSchool SIS efficiently.

Presenters

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 28

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

9:00am CDT

General PowerSchool Q&A

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

Room 32

Get answers to your PowerSchool questions and learn how to make the most of its features.

Presenters

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, BCBE

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Daniel Brawdy

Enterprise Systems Coordinator, Education Technology

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 32

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

9:00am CDT

Unleashing Kami's Hidden Power - Beyond the Basics

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

Room 17

Ready to move past simple highlighting? While many use Kami as a digital pen and paper, its true potential lies in its robust accessibility and multimedia suites. In this 50-minute deep dive, we will explore the Understand Menu—a powerhouse of inclusive tools like the Picture Dictionary, AI-powered Summarizer, and the "Relevel" feature that instantly adjusts text complexity to meet every learner...
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Presenters

Katie Nettles

Ed Tech Consulting Teacher, Baldwin County Public Schools

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 17

Differentiation

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

MagicSchool Teacher Level 2: Level Up Your AI-Powered Teaching

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

Room 92

Presenters

Destinie Thomas

Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 92

ELA ELL Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Teach Smarter, Not Harder: Curriculum‑Aligned Content with Discovery Education

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

Room 255

Presenters

Tomi Rush

Sr. Partner Success Manager, Discovery Education

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 255

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Intro to Google Classroom

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

Room 96

This session will introduce the features and functions of Google Classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to follow along and get started creating their own digital environments.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Teaching Middle School Statistics with Gizmos

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

Room 253

In this one-hour session, aligned with the Alabama Courses of Study, teachers will explore strategies for using simulations to enhance student engagement and understanding of mathematical concepts in middle school statistics. Participants will learn how to teach students to reason mathematically and develop a deeper understanding of math concepts with simulations. Participants will also discuss...
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Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers

9:00am CDT

Protecting Students in a Digital Age: Laws, AI-Generated Risks, and National Reporting Tools

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

Room 267

This presentation is designed for educators, school administrators, counselors, school resource officers, and safety personnel to better understand the rapidly evolving threats involving online exploitation, sextortion, AI-generated explicit imagery, and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The session combines the legal perspective of a prosecutor, the investigative perspective of an Internet...
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Presenters

Jeffrey Spaller

Safety & Security Supervisor, Baldwin County Central Office

Jeff Spaller is a retired Sergeant from the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office with extensive experience in school safety, community outreach, and law enforcement leadership. During his 25 year plus tenure, he served in multiple divisions and retired while leading and supervising the... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 267

Safety

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Central Office, Counselors

9:00am CDT

Ink and Innovation: How do we transform a static story into an interactive experience?

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 7

In Ink & Innovation, we explore the powerful synergy between literacy and hands-on engineering. Moving beyond the margins, this session demonstrates how writing can be elevated when students "build" their narratives using a toolkit of modern technology and classic tactile materials. What to Expect: We will dive into practical strategies for integrating STEAM tools directly into the writing...
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Presenters

Josie Calloway

Teacher, Spanish Fort Middle

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 7

Differentiation ELA Makerspace STEM/STEAM Technology

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

Accommodations for English Learners

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 19

This session focuses on selecting and using effective accommodations for English learners in both instruction and assessment. Participants will explore how to align accommodations to students’ language proficiency levels and consider how these supports can increase access to grade-level content. The session will also include examples of appropriate accommodations and guidance on selecting...
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Presenters

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 19

Differentiation ELL

Level Administrators, All Teachers

9:00am CDT

CANCELED - Creating Safe & Supportive Environments through Effective Classroom Management

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 269

Classroom Management Strategies

Presenters

Kristie Shankles

MTSS-Specialist, ALSDE

Jonathan Thompson

HPE and AL-MTSS Specialist, ALSDE

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 269

Health/ Wellness Leadership

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers

9:00am CDT

K-6 Math Evidence Based Practice #3: Mathematical Language

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 270

Join the the Office of Mathematics Improvement to take a dive into Evidence Based Practice #3, Mathematical Language. Build math language & understanding! Learn how to use visuals, manipulatives, and rich discourse to boost comprehension and confidence. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies to make math meaningful and accessible for all learners.

Presenters

Connie Arnold

OMI Region 10 Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 270

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Begin the Journey of True Instructional Leadership with "Discover Kagan"

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 271

Discover Kagan Cooperative Learning. Discover an approach to teaching and learning that focuses on one core concept: Full Student Engagement. Kagan empowers teachers to create full student engagement using Kagan’s research-based and classroom proven cooperative instructional strategies. Instead of engaging one student at a time, Kagan’s Everyone Answers! structures create an unparalleled...
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Presenters

Aaron Diaz

Director of Implementation Support, Kagan Publishing and Professional Development

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 271

Leadership

Level Administrators, Central Office

9:00am CDT

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

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

Room 4

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...
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Presenters

Katryna Kinn

Professional Learning Specialist, Alabama State Department of Education

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

10:00am CDT

TeachShare: From Pacing Guide to Monday Morning Lesson

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

Room 16

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 16

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Empowering Thinkers: Mastering the Three Phases of Classroom Inquiry

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

Room 5

In this session, we will explore a comprehensive, three-phase framework for integrating inquiry-based learning into your classroom using technology.
. Effective inquiry goes beyond simply asking students for answers; it is about structuring lessons, empowering students to drive their own curiosity, and purposefully guiding their cognitive processes.

Presenters

Jeremy King

Instructional Technology Coorindator, Central Office Staff

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence eMINTS Technology

Level Central Office, All Teachers, Librarians

10:00am CDT

Creating Assessments with DnA Item Bank and Flexible Assessments

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

Room 268

Presenters

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 268

Assessment Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Nurturing Norms: Crafting Classroom Community with Confidence

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

Room 214

This session empowers educators to create structured yet flexible classroom environments by providing a comprehensive understanding of classroom norms. Through interactive and practical activities, participants will explore the what, why, and how of norm-setting, fostering a positive learning atmosphere that enhances student engagement and academic success. The hands-on approach ensures that...
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Presenters

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 214

Behavior Community Building eMINTS Health/ Wellness

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

10:00am CDT

ParentSquare - Level Up Your Communication: Going Above and Beyond with Family Engagement

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

Room 252

Presenters

Scott Hardison

Training Specialist, ParentSquare

I am a Training Specialist at ParentSquare. My role is to educate ParentSquare customers on how to best utilize the product for effective school-to-home communication.

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 252

Community Building Community Engagement Leadership Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Magic Studio and Magic Write

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

Room 251

Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 251

Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Pathways to Possibility: Career Exploration with Discovery Education

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

Room 255

Presenters

Tomi Rush

Sr. Partner Success Manager, Discovery Education

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 255

Continuing Education CTE

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

10:00am CDT

ACAP Ready: Using NoRedInk with Purpose

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

Room 207

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

10:00am CDT

General PowerSchool Q&A

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

Room 32

Get answers to your PowerSchool questions and learn how to make the most of its features.

Presenters

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, BCBE

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Daniel Brawdy

Enterprise Systems Coordinator, Education Technology

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 32

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

10:00am CDT

Flip the Script: Assessment Remix

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

Room 206

Presenters

Nikki Minoso

Teacher, ELA, Spanish Fort High

Dianne Casolaro

ELA Teacher, Baldwin County Public Schools

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 206

Differentiation Digital Citizenship ELA Reading Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

10:00am CDT

MagicSchool Teacher Level 3: Transform Your Practice with Advanced AI Workflows

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

Room 92

Take your MagicSchool expertise to the next level. In this advanced session, educators will learn how to build and refine powerful, repeatable workflows that drive deeper learning, personalization, and efficiency across their practice. Explore strategic use cases for data-informed instruction, complex differentiation, and cross-role collaboration. Walk away ready to lead, model, and scale...
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Presenters

Destinie Thomas

Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 92

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Google Gemini: Your Classroom Assistant

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

Room 96

Dive into the features of Google Gemini, an AI chatbot that can help you create plans, assist in designing instruction, and customize your bot to meet your needs.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Mathematical Practices and Gizmos

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

Room 253

Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

10:00am CDT

Closing the Gap: Accelerated Remediation with Liftoff

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

Room 202

Discover how to turn data into growth. This session explores how Liftoff’s adaptive diagnostic automatically builds personalized learning paths to bridge skill gaps for math, science, and reading. Learn to pair these automated journeys with targeted small-group resources to kickstart student progress and track every milestone along the way.

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 202

Math Reading Science

Level Middle Teachers

10:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Incidents

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

Room 28

Manage and track student incidents with ease using Simple.

Presenters

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 28

Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

10:00am CDT

The Teacher’s Spellbook: Google Scripts + Gemini Edition

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

Room 3

Step into The Teacher’s Spellbook and discover how to transform your daily tasks into automated “magic” using Google Apps Script and Google Gemini. This session is designed for educators with little to no coding experience who want to save time, reduce repetitive work, and streamline classroom and administrative workflows. Participants will explore how Google tools like Sheets, Forms, and...
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Presenters

Miranda Mosley

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, MCPSS

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 3

Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

10:00am CDT

Tie Dye - Good Vibes

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 45 - Art Room

Learn to Tie Dye! Make and take your very own original tie dye! This is great session for teacher teams, field trips, clubs, field day grade colors, or just a reward for the students you love! Tie-Dye a class or the whole school!We will show you how easy it is to set up and have PEACE that it's something everyone can accomplish with fun success!!Please bring ONE 100% cotton T-shirt and drop in...
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Presenters

Joyce Garrison

teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Nancy Timmons

Middle School Art Teacher, Central Baldwin Middle

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Arts STEM/STEAM

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

10:00am CDT

Padlet Tools to Deepen Instruction

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 17

This 2-hour learning lab will allow you to really go into deep adult learning mode to learn all about what Padlet has to offer. This versatile tech tool goes beyond a simple space to brainstorm ideas! With this longer format session, participants will have time to explore resources and to start planning / thinking about how they could apply these tools in their...
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Presenters

Larissa Walder

Digital Learning Specialist, Padlet

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 17

Technology

Level All Teachers, Librarians

10:00am CDT

i-Ready for Leaders: Keeping the Momentum with i‑Ready: What’s New for Back‑to‑School (Admin and Coaches)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Room 243

Presenters

Tracy Varnadore

Curriculum Associates/i-Ready Professional Learning Specialist, Curriculum Associates/i-Ready

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 243

Assessment Data Math

Level Administrators

10:15am CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm CDT

Room 8

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Educational Specialist, hand2mind

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 8

Math

Level Middle Teachers

11:00am CDT

Lunch - Tuesday 11:00

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

Outside

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

11:00am CDT

Power of the PLC: Collaboration with 8th Grade Teachers. #StrongerTogether

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

Room 16

Presenters

Ashley Burnett

Teacher, Elberta Middle

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 16

11:00am CDT

Practical AI for Educators: Enhancing Instruction, Feedback, and Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch

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

Room 206

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 206

Assessment Chromebook CTE Data Digital Citizenship ELA Google Professionalism Safety Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

11:00am CDT

ACAP Bootcamp: Mastery in Motion

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am 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...
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Presenters

Tyler Barber

Teacher-Math, Daphne Middle School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 252

Assessment Community Building Data Differentiation ELA Math PLCs Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers

11:00am CDT

Build an AI-Proof Classroom to Promote Academic Integrity

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

Room 254

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...
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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

11:00am CDT

Targeted ACAP Prep

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

Room 202

Build a roadmap to ACAP success with Progress Learning. Learn how to construct standards-aligned common assessments that mirror state rigor and utilize premium subject-area content. Once the data is in, we’ll show you how to instantly pivot to remediation.

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 202

Assessment ELA Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers

11:00am CDT

180 Days of Reaching and Teaching

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am 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....
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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 →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 5

Behavior

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

One Tool, Less Work

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

Room 201

Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

5 Ways to Get Students Involved in a Cooperative Team

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

Room 214

Using cooperative learning in the classroom can be a challenge! Let’s break this down and discuss specific steps and examples that keep team members involved and working positively towards your lesson goals.

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 214

Community Building Community Engagement eMINTS

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

11:00am CDT

RTI Scheduler: Tips, Tricks, and Tea

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

Room 95

Presenters

Audrey Anna Rabalais

Curriculum Leader, Foley Middle

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 95

Community Engagement Data Differentiation PLCs Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

11:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Reporting and SubReports

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

Room 28

Dive into reporting features to gather valuable insights from PowerSchool SIS data.

Presenters

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 28

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

11:00am CDT

CANCELED - Tiered Instruction: Igniting Curiosity

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

Room 269

Explore Tier I Instruction Strategies for engagement.

Presenters

Kristie Shankles

MTSS-Specialist, ALSDE

Jonathan Thompson

HPE and AL-MTSS Specialist, ALSDE

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 269

Data Leadership PLCs

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers

11:00am CDT

From Routine to Results: Intentional Scheduling in the ELA Classroom

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

Room 20

Are your lessons strong individually but sometimes feel disconnected across the week? This session explores how an intentional classroom schedule can transform daily instruction into a cohesive learning cycle that builds literacy skills with purpose and consistency. Designed specifically for secondary ELA teachers, this presentation introduces a structured weekly framework: vocabulary development,...
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Presenters

Hollye Dueitt

Teacher, Bay Minette Middle

I am certified in English Language Arts and General Social Science, and this is my 12th year teaching. My favorite content to teach is British Literature, and I absolutely loved writing research papers in college. I have three amazing children, and my husband and I have been married... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 20

Differentiation ELA Reading

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

Unlocking Meaning: From the Word Level and Beyond

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

Room 267

This professional learning session is designed to support educators in understanding how meaning is constructed across multiple levels of reading – from the word and beyond. This session highlights the role of oral language, vocabulary, and background knowledge in supporting students’ ability to make meaning at the word, phrase, sentence, and paragraph levels. Educators will engage in...
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Presenters

Jennifer Alberstadt

Regional Literacy Specialist, Alabama Reading Initiative

Amy Barker

Regional Literacy Specialist, Alabama Reading Initiative

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 267

ELA Reading

Level Elementary Teachers

11:00am CDT

TEAMS Contracts-What You Need to Know

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

Room 3

Learn more about the TEAMS contract process

Presenters

Jonathan Crawford

Human Resources Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 3

PLCs Science

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

Technology in the classroom

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

Room 91

Tips and tricks about the MacBook and the Interactive Board and Chromebox

Presenters

Greg Warren

Technician, BCBE Ed Tech

Dick Blackman

Helpdesk Professional, BCBE Education Technology

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 91

Technology

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

K-6 Math Evidence Based Practice #4: Assessment and Feedback

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:50pm CDT

Room 270

Join the the Office of Mathematics Improvement to take a dive into Evidence Based Practice #4, Assessment and Feedback. Turn feedback into a game-changer! Learn how to use it as a tool for student ownership, motivation, and growth. Walk away with strategies to make feedback meaningful and impactful in your classroom.

Presenters

Connie Arnold

OMI Region 10 Coordinator, Office of Mathematics Improvement

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:50pm CDT
Room 270

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Lightspeed Classroom: Digital Classroom Management

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

Room 252

Teachers will learn navigation, class controls, and best practices. The session will highlight features such as screen monitoring, site restriction controls, and real-time student feedback tools that support differentiation by enabling teachers to customize instruction, provide targeted interventions, and foster student independence. Participants will leave equipped with strategies to use...
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Presenters

Scott Meeks

Sr. Strategic Account Executive, Lightspeed Systems

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 252

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Lunch - Tuesday 12:00

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

Outside

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

12:00pm CDT

TeachShare: Differentiate Without Starting Over

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

Room 271

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 271

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Taking the Mystery Out of Executive Function

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

Room 267

Learn to identify specific executive function skills and how they influence academic, behavioral, and social development in children and young adults. Leave with practical activities you can implement in the classroom to bolster students’ executive function skills!

Presenters

Chaelah Jenkins

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Advanced Behavioral and Educational Consulting, LLC

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 267

Assessment Behavior

Level Special Education

12:00pm CDT

The Discussion Revolution: Building Student Agency, One Round Table at a Time with Parlay Ideas

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

Room 206

Presenters

Nikki Minoso

Teacher, ELA, Spanish Fort High

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 206

Assessment Differentiation Digital Citizenship ELA Professionalism Reading Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Diving into the Data

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

Room 202

In this session, you’ll get an overview of the different reports available in Progress Learning, learn which reports to bring to a parent/teacher conference or PLC meeting, pull small groups, and more.

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 202

Assessment ELA Math PLCs Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers

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

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

12:00pm CDT

Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Helping Students Reset in K–6

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

Room 19

Big feelings. Big behaviors. Real solutions. If you’ve ever felt your classroom shift in seconds from calm to chaos, this session is for you. Join us for an energizing, no-fluff deep dive into how to confidently handle escalating behaviors without power struggles, shutdowns, or lost learning time. You’ll learn how to catch the early warning signs before things blow up, use game-changing...
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Presenters

Angela Hurst

K3 Project Success Teacher, Pine Grove Elementary

I am a dedicated educator with 22 years of experience teaching 3rd and 4th grade. I currently serve as a Project Success Teacher, where I work closely with Tier 3 behavior intervention students to support their growth and success. I’m a proud wife to David and mom to DJ and Zach... Read More →

Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 19

Behavior Differentiation Safety

Level Administrators, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Collaboration over Chaos: Simple Systems for Powerful Group Learning

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

Room 16

Effective collaboration does not happen by chance — it is intentionally designed through structured routines, purposeful tasks, and a classroom culture that values student thinking. Participants will experience collaborative structures from a learner perspective and examine practical systems that support productive group work, including flexible grouping methods, role development, formative...
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Presenters

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 16

Behavior Community Building eMINTS

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

12:00pm CDT

The RoboWorld Cup: Kicking Off Soccer-Inspired Robotics Challenges

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

Room 17

Presenters

Robert Mayben

Alabama Technology in Motion Specialist, ALSDE

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 17

Coding Robotics Technology

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

ParentSquare - Game Plan for Groups: Athletics & Activities Edition

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

Room 91

Coaches and club leaders—this one’s for you. Learn how to set up and manage your team using Groups, from adding guest users to organizing practices and games with the calendar. We’ll also cover post permissions and powerful add-ons so you can keep everyone informed, engaged, and ready for game day. Bring all of your questions and let's go!

Presenters

Scott Hardison

Training Specialist, ParentSquare

I am a Training Specialist at ParentSquare. My role is to educate ParentSquare customers on how to best utilize the product for effective school-to-home communication.

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 91

Community Building Community Engagement Leadership Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Canva Videos

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

Room 251

Get ready for a hands-on video workshop built for collaboration. Explore how Canva Video makes it easy to co-create, from planning a parent communication piece to designing instructional content and capturing student learning. You’ll dive into real classroom examples and walk away ready to bring video into your teaching toolkit. Please bring your laptop for some hands-on learning!

Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 251

Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Not One More Thing: Embedding Kagan Structures into Instruction

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

Room 3

Teachers often feel overwhelmed by new strategies layered on top of existing expectations. What if engagement didn’t require adding one more thing to your plate? In this interactive session, participants will learn how Kagan cooperative learning structures can replace traditional instructional routines within lessons. Discover simple “structure swaps” that transform lecture, questioning, and...
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Presenters

Makenzie Cunningham

Building Based Math Coach, Rosinton Elementary

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 3

Community Engagement ELA Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level Elementary 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

12:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Student Level 1: Getting Started with AI for Learning

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

Room 92

Presenters

Destinie Thomas

Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 92

ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Level Up Learning with Explain Everything Whiteboard Activities

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

Room 95

Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

ELA Math Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

AI-Powered Studying with NotebookLM

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

Room 96

Unleash the power of your personalized and protected AI assistant with NotebookLM. Find out how to create accessible study guides and learning aides for you and your students.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Teaching for Understanding in Mathematics

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

Room 253

Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

12:00pm CDT

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

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

Room 5

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

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.

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 5

PLCs

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Ignite Your Classroom with PBLs

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 93

Create community, improve communication skills, and incorporate problem-solving through engaging project-based learning lessons. PBLs are a great way to build creativity in students and cover many standards at once. They connect to real-world occupations and inspire students' futures. These lessons make learning fun and more memorable. They are easy to develop for your classroom no matter which...
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Presenters

Laura Morin

Gifted Teacher, Magnolia Elementary

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 93

Arts Community Building Community Engagement Math Reading Science Social Studies STEM/STEAM Technology

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Brain Pump Breakout Room

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 28

Presenters

Misty Blackmon

Education Administrator ADECE (Region Director), AL Dept. of Early Childhood

Dotsy Carter

Education Specialist (FCPK Coach), ADECE

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 28

12:00pm CDT

2-3 Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Math Centers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 20

This session is for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers ONLY. Join Sue O’Connell, author of Math in Practice and creator of the Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Centers to explore a variety of engaging, hands-on tasks that elevate math practice from worksheets to games and interactive activities. Discover how carefully-crafted centers help your students master their priority standards related to...
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Presenters

Sue O'Connell

Hand2Mind Educational Specialist, Hand2Mind

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 20

Math

Level Elementary Teachers

12:00pm CDT

2-8 ACAP Aligned Daily Instruction (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room F - 9th Grade Academy

This three-hour session focuses on developing a plan for instruction using multiple resources aligned to the 2019 ALCOS: Mathematics standards, ACT, and formative assessments. Participants need to bring their teacher textbook guide or student textbook. It might also be helpful if a participant brings district/school pacing guides to help determine when and how ACAP resources can be used in daily...
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Presenters

Jennifer Fagerstrom

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Middle Teachers

12:00pm CDT

CPR Training

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Band Room

Presenters

Sarah Golson

Regional Nurse Team Leader

Alison Rudd

Health Services Coordinator, Central Office Staff

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Band Room

1:00pm CDT

Lightspeed Classroom: Digital Classroom Management

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

Room 252

Presenters

Scott Meeks

Sr. Strategic Account Executive, Lightspeed Systems

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 252

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Lunch - Tuesday 1:00

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

Outside

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

1:00pm CDT

TeachShare: Know Who Needs What Before the Test

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

Room 271

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 271

Artificial Intelligence

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

1:00pm CDT

Creating Assessments with DnA Item Bank and Flexible Assessments

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

Room 268

Presenters

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 268

Assessment Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Math Therapy: Adding Confidence, Subtracting Fear

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

Room 17

Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 17

Behavior Community Building Math

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

What’s new in Canva?

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

Room 251

Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 251

Coding Community Engagement Leadership

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Fantastic 5-Minute Tips Ready to Use in Your Classroom!

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

Room 214

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 214

Community Building Community Engagement eMINTS

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

ParentSquare - Data-Driven Communication & Secure Family Engagement

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

Room 91

Designed for principals and administrators, this session focuses on turning insights into action. Explore how to leverage ParentSquare reports to monitor engagement and make informed decisions, while also learning how to securely share important documents with families. We’ll also cover best practices for launching StudentSquare at your site and how to use data to keep a real-time pulse on...
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Presenters

Scott Hardison

Training Specialist, ParentSquare

I am a Training Specialist at ParentSquare. My role is to educate ParentSquare customers on how to best utilize the product for effective school-to-home communication.

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 91

Community Building Community Engagement Leadership Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Consistency Wins: Building a Districtwide Communication System That Works

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

Room 201

Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement Professionalism Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office

1:00pm CDT

CAPP Process

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

Room 255

Go over with referring administrator's the process on a referral to the CAPP program.

Presenters

Michael Cook

Director of Services, Drug Education Council

Married three children and six grand children. Retired from a 30 year career in Law Enforcement went to work with
The Drug Education Council in 2015 and now the director of services. Would love to talk to administrators about the CAPP program and the referral process.

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 255

Community Engagement

Level Administrators, Counselors

1:00pm CDT

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

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

Room 16

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...
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Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 16

Data Differentiation Google/Google Classroom Leadership PLCs

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

1:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Student Level 2: Deeper Learning with AI-Powered Support

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

Room 92

Presenters

Destinie Thomas

Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 92

Digital Citizenship ELA ELL Math Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Retro Report: Bringing Real-World Relevance to Science, History, and ELA

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

Room 206

Presenters

Nikki Minoso

Teacher, ELA, Spanish Fort High

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 206

Digital Citizenship ELA Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

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

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

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Gemini AI in Google Classroom and Vids

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

Room 95

Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 95

Google

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Formative Assessment with Pear Deck

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

Room 96

Learn how to engage and assess your students using Pear Deck! Create interactive slide decks that students will love to interact with while delivering content or for gauging learning.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Exploring Gizmos: A Beginner's Guide to Interactive Simulations

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

Room 253

Are you new to Gizmos and curious about how interactive simulations can transform your math instruction? This workshop is designed to introduce educators to the ExploreLearning Gizmos platform and demonstrate how simulations can make abstract concepts concrete, foster student engagement, and support inquiry-based learning. Participants will learn how to navigate the Gizmos platform, explore key...
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Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 253

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Tie Dye - Good Vibes

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 45 - Art Room

Learn to Tie Dye! Make and take your very own original tie dye!
This is great session for teacher teams, field trips, clubs, field day grade colors, or just a reward for the students you love! A class or the whole school! We will show you how easy it is to set up and have PEACE that it's something everyone can accomplish with fun success!!

Presenters

Joyce Garrison

teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Nancy Timmons

Middle School Art Teacher, Central Baldwin Middle

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Arts STEM/STEAM

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

1:00pm CDT

CANCELED - Trauma-Informed Approach Overview: A Pathway Toward Student Success

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 269

This overview of trauma-informed education equips educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to cultivate a compassionate classroom culture. Participants will gain insights into the neurological, emotional, and social effects of trauma on learning.(Condensed Version)

Presenters

Kristie Shankles

MTSS-Specialist, ALSDE

Jonathan Thompson

HPE and AL-MTSS Specialist, ALSDE

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 269

Community Building Health/ Wellness Leadership

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

i-Ready for Leaders: Building a Strong Data Culture with i‑Ready (Admin & Coaches)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 243

Leaders explore strategies for strengthening a data‑driven culture while using i‑Ready to support both instructional decision‑making and student ownership of learning. Participants develop an action plan to help students track their progress and growth toward goals. Session outcomes include strengthen a data culture using i‑Ready, increase student engagement through data tracking, and...
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Presenters

Tracy Varnadore

Curriculum Associates/i-Ready Professional Learning Specialist, Curriculum Associates/i-Ready

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 243

Assessment Data Math

Level Administrators

1:00pm CDT

6-8 Math Manipulatives: Ang Legs & Algebra Tiles

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 8

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Educational Specialist, hand2mind

Mandi Boyd

Hand2Mind Rep, Hand2Mind

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 8

Math

Level Middle Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Decoding the 2025 Alabama Accountability System: From Technical Guide to Report Card

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

Room 255

Presenters

Jamie Scott

Testing and Accountability Supervisor, BCBE

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 255

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

2:00pm CDT

Re-engaging the Unenthusiastic: Best Practices for Large-Scale Group Work

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

Room 95

Presenters

Aubree Bishop

English & Theatre, Robertsdale High School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 95

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

TeachShare: Differentiate Without Starting Over

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

Room 271

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 271

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Digital Literacy for Secondary Students

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

Room 5

Here we'll review 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. Topics will revolve around reliable sources, bias, and triangulation. Widely useful for any course that requires students to complete online research assignments and even for teachers and administrators who...
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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 →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 5

Artificial Intelligence Digital Citizenship ELA Reading Science Social Studies

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians

2:00pm CDT

Practical AI for Educators: Enhancing Instruction, Feedback, and Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch

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

Room 206

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 206

Assessment Chromebook CTE Data Digital Citizenship ELA Google Professionalism Safety Science Social Studies Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

2:00pm CDT

Targeted ACAP Prep

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

Room 202

Presenters

Becca Baker

Training Manager, Progress Learning

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 202

Assessment Math Reading Science Social Studies Technology

Level Middle Teachers, Special Education

2:00pm CDT

Creating Assessments with DnA Item Bank and Flexible Assessments

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

Room 268

Presenters

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 268

Assessment Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

One Tool, Less Work

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

Room 201

Presenters

Bryan Phillips

Regional Sales Director, ParentSquare

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 201

Community Building Community Engagement

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Canva Code and Magic Activities

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

Room 251

Presenters

Corissa Tymafichuk

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva Education

Sasha Goman

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 251

Community Engagement Leadership Coding

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Librarians

2:00pm CDT

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

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

Room 16

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...
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Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 16

Data Differentiation Leadership PLCs Professionalism

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

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.

Presenters

Taylirre Andre

Professional Learning Specialist, NoRedInk

Nikki Korte

Professional Development Consultant, NoRedInk

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 207

ELA ELL Guided Reading

Level All Teachers, Special Education

2:00pm CDT

Unlocking Meaning: From the Word Level and Beyond

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

Room 267

Presenters

Jennifer Alberstadt

Regional Literacy Specialist, Alabama Reading Initiative

Amy Barker

Regional Literacy Specialist, Alabama Reading Initiative

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 267

ELA Reading

Level Elementary 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

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

Nancy Blanco

English Learner Education Specialist, ALSDE English Learners

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 254

ELL Leadership

Level Administrators, Central Office

2:00pm CDT

Websites Every Teacher Should Know About

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

Room 214

Feeling stuck in a rut with your website list? Come check out some new, fun resources may want to add to your list for this school year!

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 214

eMINTS Technology

Level All Teachers, Librarians

2:00pm CDT

Easy Video Production with Google Vids

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

Room 96

Jump into the world of video production with Google Vids. Utilize the familiar tools found throughout the Google ecosystem to create engaging and professional video presentations.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Just Add Games

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

Room 17

Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 17

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Teaching High School Statistics with Gizmos

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

Room 253

In this one-hour session, aligned with the Alabama Courses of Study, teachers will explore strategies for using simulations to enhance student engagement and understanding of mathematical concepts in high school statistics. Participants will learn how to teach students to reason mathematically and develop a deeper understanding of math concepts with simulations. Participants will also discuss the...
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Presenters

Tiffany Christian

Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 253

Math

Level High Teachers

8:00am CDT

2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (6-12) (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Presenters

Teressa Rocker

AMSTI Specialist, AMSTI

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

AMSTI K-5 Math Alabama Course of Study Training

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Presenters

Jennifer Fagerstrom

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

Science Foundational Training

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room 4

This session provides certification in the prerequisite PLO required for participating in AMSTI science content (kit) trainings K-12. Participants will explore the core components of high-quality science instruction aligned to the Alabama Course of Study and grounded in research-based practices.During this session, participants will engage in learning around the 5E instructional model,...
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Presenters

Amanda Richardson

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room 4

8:00am CDT

2026-2027 District Math PLC (days 1 and 2)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room C - 9th Grade Academy

This session is for Baldwin County teachers who have already preregistered. The Baldwin County Math PLC meets five times during the 2026-2027 school year and is ALSDE TEAMS approved PD. July 15-16 are the first two of five meeting dates. The District Math PLC focuses on becoming better math teachers by (1) effectively implementing the mathematical teaching practices, (2) digging deep into math...
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Presenters

Scotty Keenan

Secondary Curriculum Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room C - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

AMSTI 3-5 Measurement, Data, and Geometry

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room D - 9th Grade Academy

**Note: AMSTI Math Foundations (K-5 or 6-12) is a REQUIRED PREREQUISITE to attend and participate in this course. This one-day session focuses on deepening conceptual knowledge through the use of various models of representation for teaching and learning geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Participants will engage in various activities that will build students' understanding of geometry,...
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Presenters

Jaymie Gregg

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room D - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

AMSTI NUMBERS 3-5 Fractions and Decimals (Day 3 of 3)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room A - 9th Grade Academy

Presenters

Andrea Robinson

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Becky Soumeillan

AMSTI Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room A - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

8:00am CDT

Math and Science: Go Figure! (6-12) (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room E - 9th Grade Academy

This one-day session focuses on connecting the mathematical teaching practices
(MTPs) and the science and engineering practices (SEPs). Participants will collect data
using hands-on activities, use mathematics to analyze, graph, and make informed
predictions based on data while connecting to both math and science standards.

Presenters

Lou Richardson

AMSTI -ASIM Physics Specialist, AMSTI

Emily Black

Math Specialist, AMSTI

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room E - 9th Grade Academy

Math Science

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

ACT AIM Reading Training (Pre-Registered Participants ONLY)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT

Room G - 9th Grade Academy

ACT AIM Reading Training (2 days- Pre-Registered Participants ONLY)

Presenters

Dorothy LeBlanc

ACT AIM Facilitator, Mastery Prep

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Room G - 9th Grade Academy

Assessment

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

9:00am CDT

TeachShare: Know Who Needs What Before the Test

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

Room 270

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 270

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

Taking the Mystery Out of Executive Function

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

Room 267

Presenters

Chaelah Jenkins

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Advanced Behavioral and Educational Consulting, LLC

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 267

Assessment Behavior

Level Special Education

9:00am CDT

MagicSchool for Science Teachers: AI-Powered Instruction Made Simple

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

Room 5

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...
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Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

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

Assessment Differentiation Science

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

9:00am CDT

You Can't Teach a Nervous System That's on Fire: Understanding Student Dysregulation in the Age of Social Media

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

Cafeteria/Auditorium

Presenters

Kristi Bush

Keynote Speaker, Social Media Safety Educator, KNB Communications

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

9:00am CDT

“L.E.N.S.: Looking at Behavior Through the 504 Lens”

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

Room 92

Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 92

Behavior Data Differentiation Health/ Wellness

Level Administrators, All Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Counselors

9:00am CDT

Collaboration over Chaos: Simple Systems for Powerful Group Learning

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

Room 252

Presenters

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 252

Behavior Community Building eMINTS

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

9:00am CDT

Class Bank: Building Responsibility Through Classroom Economics

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

Room 16

A classroom economy system can transform student motivation, responsibility, and financial literacy. This session introduces Class Bank, a structured classroom economy framework where students earn, save, and spend classroom currency while practicing real-world decision-making skills. Participants will learn how to implement and manage a classroom economy without adding extra workload.

Presenters

Stacey Tatum

6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 16

Community Building Community Engagement Leadership Technology

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers

9:00am CDT

Show Me the Money, We Up Next

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

Room 269

Presenters

William Bryant

Scout Executive/CEO, Mobile Area Council, Scouting America

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 269

Community Building Community Engagement Leadership Professionalism

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

9:00am CDT

Interact Differently: Reimagining Teaching with Interactive Displays & Digital Signage

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

Room 93

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

9:00am CDT

How to Start a Podcast for Your School or Program.

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

Room 95

Covering all the ins and outs of getting started with a school podcast

Presenters

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 95

CTE Digital Citizenship STEM/STEAM Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

9:00am CDT

Unleashing Kami's Hidden Power - Beyond the Basics

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

Room 17

Presenters

Katie Nettles

Ed Tech Consulting Teacher, Baldwin County Public Schools

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 17

Differentiation

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

The Librarian’s Secret Stash: Meeting Standards with Picture Books

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

Room 207

Join a school librarian for a deep dive into the stacks! Discover how to leverage the library's most versatile tools, picture books, to target rigorous state standards. You’ll leave with a librarian-curated book list and a suite of lesson blueprints designed to make your state standards shine through visual storytelling.

Presenters

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 207

ELA Reading

Level Elementary Teachers, Librarians

9:00am CDT

Formative Assessment with Pear Deck

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

Room 96

Learn how to engage and assess your students using Pear Deck! Create interactive slide decks that students will love to interact with while delivering content or for gauging learning.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Field Trip Mastermind: Planning, Paperwork, and Preparation

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

Room 20

Presenters

Brittany Antinarella

Gifted Teacher, Fairhope West Elementary

I am a Project Jubilee teacher at Fairhope West Elementary. I love making things pretty, traveling, my planner, yoga, spending time with my family and friends, reading, and learning new things.

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 20

Professionalism Safety

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

Protecting Students in a Digital Age: Laws, AI-Generated Risks, and National Reporting Tools

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

Room 202

Presenters

Jeffrey Spaller

Safety & Security Supervisor, Baldwin County Central Office

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 202

Safety

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Central Office

9:00am CDT

Focused on Improving

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

Room 91

Students regularly engage in the engineering design process to solve problems, but with time constraints, we can rush through the testing and improving phases. This session will use hands-on experiences to see how you can engage students in testing and refining prototypes during EPD challenges. We will also connect to cross curricular subjects such as writing prompts and math solutions.

Presenters

Laura Ruth Hunter

STEAM Teacher, J Larry Newton Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 91

STEM/STEAM

Level Elementary Teachers

9:00am CDT

Every Student Engaged, Every Lesson--A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 271

Presenters

Aaron Diaz

Director of Implementation Support, Kagan Publishing and Professional Development

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 271

Arts Community Building ELA ELL Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Illuminated Learning: Engaging Students with Blacklight Activities

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 45 - Art Room

Presenters

Joyce Garrison

teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Nancy Timmons

Middle School Art Teacher, Central Baldwin Middle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Arts ELA Math Science Social Studies STEM/STEAM

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

9:00am CDT

Concrete to Clear: Building Fraction & Decimal Understanding with Manipulatives in Grades 3-6

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CDT

Room 8

Develop fraction and decimal understanding in grades 3–6 through hands-on learning. This session explores how manipulatives help students visualize relationships, build connections between fractions and decimals, and develop flexible, conceptually grounded number sense beyond memorization. Teachers who attend this session will receive a 4-pack of the Hand2Mind Build-a-Grids to use in their...
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Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Educational Specialist, hand2mind

Mandi Boyd

Hand2Mind Rep, Hand2Mind

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 8

Math

Level Elementary Teachers

10:00am CDT

Getting Beyond Basic Requesting With AAC

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

Room 269

Basic requesting is a good place to start when introducing someone to communicating with AAC. However, requesting is only one of many reasons people communicate. This one-hour implementation class reviews how people use language to communicate and what you can do to help individuals get beyond basic requesting. Practical examples and materials will be used throughout the course.

Presenters

Patricia Goggins

AAC Consultant, PRC-Saltillo

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 269

10:00am CDT

Lightspeed Classroom: Digital Classroom Management

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

Room 251

Presenters

Scott Meeks

Sr. Strategic Account Executive, Lightspeed Systems

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 251

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

TeachShare: Make Your Curriculum Work in Every Classroom

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

Room 270

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 270

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

Scaffolding for ELs with Easy-to-Implement Strategies & AI

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

Room 91

Teachers of English learners will walk away from this session with ideas for how to accommodate any level of English learner in their classrooms. We will examine the most common barriers to learning for ELs and how to easily bridge the gap between their native language and English for them to be successful in any content area class. Real-life examples of EL strategies from the teachers who use...
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Presenters

Debbie Frey

Baldwin County Schools

Shay Stewart

Assistant Principal, Summerdale School

I began my teaching career in Baldwin County as a French teacher at Robertsdale High School in 1993. Since 2002, I have been an ESL Resource Teacher. My passion is to support ELs in their language and content learning and to help teachers learn scaffolds that accommodate English learners... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 91

Artificial Intelligence Assessment Differentiation ELA ELL

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, 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...
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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

10:00am CDT

Spark It Up! IXL Studio Style

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

Room 95

I’m excited to share Spark It Up!, a hands-on session all about IXL Spark Studio. I’ll show you how to use this tool to make skill practice fun, personalized, and meaningful for middle school students—so you can think smarter, not harder when planning and teaching. We’ll explore ways to track student progress, engage learners, and integrate the platform into your ELA and Math lessons. This...
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Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 95

Artificial Intelligence Differentiation Technology

Level All Teachers

10:00am CDT

In District Fundraising for Clubs/Teams

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

Room 255

Presenters

Jacque Helms

ASC Coordinator, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 255

10:00am CDT

Section 504 101: From Questions to Confidence

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

Room 92

Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 92

Behavior Data Differentiation

Level Administrators, All Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Helping Students Reset in K–6

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

Room 19

Elementary teachers are increasingly encountering students who struggle to manage big emotions that lead to disruptive or escalating behaviors. This session will equip educators with practical, classroom-tested strategies to recognize early warning signs of escalation and respond with calm, effective techniques that help students reset while maintaining a productive learning environment. ...
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Presenters

Angela Hurst

K3 Project Success Teacher, Pine Grove Elementary

Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 19

Behavior Differentiation Safety

Level Administrators, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Where to Begin with National Board Certification

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

Room 207

Are you ready for the ups, downs, thrills, and chills of becoming an NBCT? Join us for an informative session on the National Board Certification process. This session will cover key aspects of the program, its benefits, and practical tips for success.

Presenters

Jaime Tillman

Curriculum Leader, Daphne Middle School

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 207

Continuing Education Professionalism

Level All Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Four Strategies to Foster Human-in-the-Loop Critical Thinking

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

Room 214

Presenters

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 214

CTE eMINTS Technology

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

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

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

10:00am CDT

Session 1 | The Foundation: Integers & The Two-Step Bridge

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

Room 93

Focus: Level 1 – Integers and Two-Step Equations: Stop relying on "Keep-Change-Change" and other shortcuts that leave students confused. In this session, we’ll use bingo chips and unifix cubes to make positive and negative values concrete. We will then transition these visual "zero pairs" directly into solving two-step equations. You’ll walk away with a toolkit to help students see the...
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Presenters

Daphne Lincoln

Math 8 Teacher, WJ Carroll Middle School

The 2026-2027 school year will be my 34th year in education dispersed between Mobile and Baldwin Counties--public and private. I have served in many capacities from teaching 3rd grade through Honors Algebra I. I hold degrees from the University of South Alabama, various other Professional... Read More →

Kaitlyn Cowan

Teacher, Foley Middle School

I am finishing up my third year of teaching mathematics and am passionate about creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Math Education and my Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of West Alabama.Before... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 93

Differentiation Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education

10:00am CDT

Secondary Only: History That Feels Real: Teaching Critical Thinking with Retro Report

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

Room 16

Students often struggle to connect historical events to modern issues. This session introduces Retro Report, a resource that uses journalism and documentary storytelling to connect past events to current conversations. Teachers will explore ready-to-use lessons that promote inquiry, media literacy, and civil discourse while aligning with social studies and literacy standards.This resource is only...
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Presenters

Stacey Tatum

6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 16

ELA Reading Science Social Studies

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

10:00am CDT

Google Gemini: Your Classroom Assistant

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

Room 96

Dive into the features of Google Gemini, an AI chatbot that can help you create plans, assist in designing instruction, and customize your bot to meet your needs.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

10:00am CDT

The Teacher’s Spellbook: Google Scripts + Gemini Edition

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

Room 3

Presenters

Miranda Mosley

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, MCPSS

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 3

Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars

10:00am CDT

CALTS and Dyslexia Supports

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 267

Setting the Tone for Dyslexia Supports for the 2026-2027 School Year

This session is limited to Baldwin County CALTS ONLY.

Presenters

April Paul

Dyslexia Specialist K-12, BCBE

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 267

11:00am CDT

Lightspeed Classroom: Digital Classroom Management

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

Room 251

Presenters

Scott Meeks

Sr. Strategic Account Executive, Lightspeed Systems

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 251

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

Lunch - Wednesday 11:00

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

Outside

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

11:00am CDT

Power of the PLC: Collaboration with 8th Grade Teachers. #Stronger Together

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

Room 202

Presenters

Ashley Burnett

Teacher, Elberta Middle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 202

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

Presenters

Stacey Tatum

6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary

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

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

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

11:00am CDT

Let the Games Begin: Simple Strategies to Increase Student Engagement

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

Room 20

Presenters

Monica Shaner

Curriculum Leader, Spanish Fort High

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 20

Artificial Intelligence Assessment Community Building Community Engagement Differentiation eMINTS Technology

Level All Teachers

11:00am CDT

F.A.M.I.L.Y. - Fair Access, Meaningful Inclusion, Leadership, and You (Belonging)

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

Room 207

The goal of this research-informed session is to introduce Nancy Schlossberg’s concepts of marginality and mattering through demonstrating how they can transform K-12 practice for Hispanic (ELL) and African American Students. These concepts are crucial for understanding how people adapt and thrive in environments. Participants will learn accessible definitions of marginality and mattering and...
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Presenters

Sharrell Edmond

Assistant Principal, Foley High School

Sharrell Edmond is a native of Mobile, Al. She is a proud graduate of Auburn University. While on the plains, she was able to obtain both a B.A. in Spanish and a B.A. in Theatre. She returned to Mobile where she began her teaching career with MCPSS teaching both Spanish and theatre... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 207

Behavior Community Building ELL

Level Administrators, All Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Special Education

11:00am CDT

Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Helping Students Reset in K–6

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

Room 19

Presenters

Angela Hurst

K3 Project Success Teacher, Pine Grove Elementary

Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 19

Behavior Differentiation Safety

Level Administrators, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, 504 Coordinators, Counselors, Special Education

11:00am CDT

From Gloom to Bloom: Four Strategies for Building Positive Learning Spaces

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

Room 214

Discover four research-based strategies to energize your classroom by cultivating joy and emotional well-being. This fast-paced session blends Prosocial Education, active learning experiences, and classroom management strategies to boost engagement and improve classroom climate. Leave with practical techniques to foster positivity, strengthen relationships, and support learner success.

Presenters

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 214

Community Building eMINTS Health/ Wellness

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

11:00am CDT

CAPP Process

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

Room 255

Go over with referring administrator's the process on a referral to the CAPP program.

Presenters

Michael Cook

Director of Services, Drug Education Council

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 255

Community Engagement

Level Administrators, Counselors

11:00am CDT

Click to Compliance: Creating 504 Plans in Frontline

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

Room 92

Presenters

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 92

Data Differentiation

Level Administrators, 504 Coordinators, Counselors

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

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

11:00am CDT

From Routine to Results: Intentional Scheduling in the ELA Classroom

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

Room 201

Presenters

Hollye Dueitt

Teacher, Bay Minette Middle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 201

Differentiation ELA Reading

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

11:00am CDT

Session 2 | Scaling Up: The Logic of Multi-Step Equations

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

Room 93

Focus: Level 2 – Multi-Step Equations: When equations get longer, students often get lost in the "clutter." We’ll explore how to use manipulatives to represent distribution and combining like terms without losing the conceptual "why." This session focuses on moving students from physical objects to pictorial representations, ensuring they understand the movement of terms across the equals sign...
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Presenters

Daphne Lincoln

Math 8 Teacher, WJ Carroll Middle School

Kaitlyn Cowan

Teacher, Foley Middle School

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 93

Differentiation Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education

11:00am CDT

Technology in the classroom

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

Room 91

Tips and tricks about the MacBook and the Interactive Board and Chromebox

Presenters

Greg Warren

Technician, BCBE Ed Tech

Dick Blackman

Helpdesk Professional, BCBE Education Technology

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 91

Technology

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Lunch - Wednesday 12:00

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

Outside

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

12:00pm CDT

TeachShare: From Pacing Guide to Monday Morning Lesson

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

Room 270

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 270

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Magical Strategies for Modern Classrooms with Magic School

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

Room 3

This workshop will focus on the in's and out's of Magic School. You will learn to navigate the platform and explore core features designed to save you time. Figure out how easy it is to generate lesson plans, assessments, and engaging materials in minutes. Lastly, we will learn how to easily adapt instruction for diverse learners without the extra workload. This session is geared toward teachers...
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Presenters

Andrea Niblock

English Teacher, Daphne High School

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 3

Artificial Intelligence Assessment Differentiation Technology

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

12:00pm CDT

The Essential Teacher Tech Toolbox

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

Room 207

Presenters

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 207

Artificial Intelligence Digital Citizenship Technology

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians

12:00pm CDT

ACAP Bootcamp: Mastery in Motion

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

Room 252

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

National Boards? Yes, You Can!

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

Room 91

Attendees will receive information on the process of achieving National Board Certification. You will learn how to navigate the NBCT site, download materials for your area of certification, and plan work for your components. Details on component weights and scoring, available resources, and tips and tricks will be shared from a National Board certified teacher.

Presenters

Shay Stewart

Assistant Principal, Summerdale School

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 91

Assessment Continuing Education

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

12:00pm CDT

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

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

Room 202

Presenters

Sherry Rainbolt

Prevention and Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 202

Behavior

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

12:00pm CDT

Multiple Intelligence Mania

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

Room 5

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

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...
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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

Newcomer Strategies for English Learners

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

Room 201

This session highlights considerations and practical strategies for supporting newcomer English learners as they transition into U.S. schools. Participants will explore factors rhat affect second language acquisition, what students need in those first days, and ways to support access to grade-level content.

Presenters

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 201

ELL

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

AI-Powered Studying with NotebookLM

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

Room 96

Unleash the power of your personalized and protected AI assistant with NotebookLM. Find out how to create accessible study guides and learning aides for you and your students.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Play-Doh to Polygons: Making Math Stick in Upper Elementary

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

Room 20

Manipulatives aren’t just for primary grades. They are a powerful tool for building deep mathematical understanding in upper elementary as well. In this session, participants will explore how hands-on materials like play-doh, Magna-Tiles, and magnetic blocks can support conceptual learning in grades 4–6. Through real classroom examples and practical strategies, teachers will learn how to help...
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Presenters

Courtney Cunningham

Teacher, Rosinton Elementary

I am a sixth-grade math teacher at Rosinton Elementary School in Baldwin County, Alabama. I am passionate about creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences that combine collaboration, technology, and real-world problem solving. I am currently pursuing advanced studies... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 20

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

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

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

Room 19

Presenters

Diana McNaughton

Curriculum Leader, Elberta High

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

12:00pm CDT

Every Student Engaged, Every Lesson--A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 271

Presenters

Aaron Diaz

Director of Implementation Support, Kagan Publishing and Professional Development

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 271

Arts Community Building ELA ELL Math Reading Science Social Studies

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Pull a Print, Not Your Hair!

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 45 - Art Room

Presenters

Joyce Garrison

teacher, Rosinton Elementary

Nancy Timmons

Middle School Art Teacher, Central Baldwin Middle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Arts STEM/STEAM

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

12:00pm CDT

Executive Functioning-Why we act like we do!!!

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 243

This session will provide an in-depth training on Executive Functioning to better understand why students act like they do and how we can support positive changes.

Presenters

Leigh Anne McPherson

Spec Ed Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 243

Continuing Education

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

CANCELED - Thinking About Thinking: Math Routines and Word Problems in Grades 2-5

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 251

Teachers in grades 2-5 will learn about fractions on the number line, word problem strategies, and get a peak into what a Thinking Classroom looks like.

Presenters

Cynthia Griffin

Math Coach, Pine Grove Elementary

I have been teaching for 21 yrs. I am Building Based Math Coach at PGES. This is my 3rd yr. as the math coach and I am so excited to continue our math journey with the teachers and students.

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 251

Math

Level Elementary Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Concrete to Clear: Building Fraction & Decimal Understanding with Manipulatives in Grades 3-6

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Room 8

Presenters

Angie Meredith-Ridgeway

Educational Specialist, hand2mind

Mandi Boyd

Hand2Mind Rep, Hand2Mind

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 8

Math

Level Elementary Teachers

12:00pm CDT

ACT Math Part 1: Teacher Experience (TEAMS Approved)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room F - 9th Grade Academy

This three-hour session focuses on aligning math instruction with the ACT assessment and providing a systematic approach to maximizing student achievement. Participants will review valuable information about the ACT, explore test-taking strategies and resources including online calculator practice that can be used during testing, and experience creating ACT-like questions for use during classroom...
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Presenters

Teressa Rocker

AMSTI Specialist, AMSTI

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Math

12:00pm CDT

AMSTI K-5 Math Alabama Course of Study Training

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Presenters

Jennifer Fagerstrom

AMSTI K-5 Math Mentoring Specialist, AMSTI

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room B - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

CPR Training

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Band Room

Presenters

Sarah Golson

Regional Nurse Team Leader

Alison Rudd

Health Services Coordinator, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Band Room

1:00pm CDT

Beyond the Standard Score: Practical Informal Assessment Tools for AAC Evaluation and Goal Planning

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

Room 269

Standardized tests don’t always tell the full story—especially for AAC users. This session equips SLPs with practical, real-world strategies for using informal evaluation measures to capture authentic communicative competence. Learn when to prioritize informal over formal assessment, explore a range of flexible, evidence-informed tools, and walk away with clear methods for translating...
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Presenters

Patricia Goggins

AAC Consultant, PRC-Saltillo

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 269

1:00pm CDT

Lunch - Wednesday 1:00

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

Outside

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

1:00pm CDT

Power of the PLC: Collaboration with 8th Grade Teachers. #StrongerTogether

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

Room 252

Presenters

Ashley Burnett

Teacher, Elberta Middle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 252

1:00pm CDT

TeachShare: Differentiate Without Starting Over

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

Room 270

Presenters

Christie Cloud

TeachShare

Aryan Bhadouria

Co-Founder & CEO, TeachShare

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 270

Artificial Intelligence

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

The Essential Teacher Tech Toolbox

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

Room 207

Presenters

Jacquelyn Wilson

Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 207

Artificial Intelligence Digital Citizenship Technology

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Librarians

1:00pm CDT

From IEP to Independence: Transition Assessments in the Digital Age

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

Room 202

Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Cassondra Hardy

Special Education Inclusion for Eng 12 & Case Manager, Robertsdale High School

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 202

Assessment CTE Data Google/Google Classroom Technology

Level High Teachers, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

180 Days of Reaching and Teaching

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

Room 5

Presenters

Dr. Tiara Bailey

Assistant Principal, Foley Middle School

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

Behavior

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

5 Ways to Get Students Involved in a Cooperative Team

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

Room 214

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 214

Community Building Community Engagement eMINTS

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

1:00pm CDT

One Screen to Run the Room: Engagement and Management Made Simple

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

Room 16

Presenters

Stacey Tatum

6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 16

Community Building Community Engagement Technology

Level All Teachers, Pre-K Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Librarians, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Game On: Fostering Collaboration and Critical Thinking Unplugged

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

Room 3

Presenters

Diana McNaughton

Curriculum Leader, Elberta High

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 3

Community Building Differentiation eMINTS

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

1:00pm CDT

CTE Updates and Review

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

Room 95

Reviewing all things CTE especially Curriculum Rules for CCR.

Presenters

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 95

CTE

Level Administrators, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Intervention Periods with Student Data to Improve Academic Achievement

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

Room 20

Presenters

Monica Shaner

Curriculum Leader, Spanish Fort High

Zachary Wenzel

Assistant Principal, Spanish Fort High

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

Data Leadership PLCs

Level Administrators, Central Office, Counselors

1:00pm CDT

From the Wide Lens to the Deep Dive: Pinpointing At-Risk Trends and the Students behind Them

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

Room 92

Presenters

Kate Wellborn

Attendance Department, BCBE Prevention and Support

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 92

Data Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, Counselors

1:00pm CDT

Session 3 | The Final Boss: Fractions & Meaningful Synthesis

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

Room 93

Focus: Level 3 – Fraction Coefficients & Pulling it All Together: Fractions are often the point where student confidence—and procedural memory—crumbles. In this final session, we use our established visual models to demystify reciprocal operations and fractional coefficients. Please note: This is the third session in a sequence; educators will benefit most by starting with Session 1 (“The...
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Presenters

Daphne Lincoln

Math 8 Teacher, WJ Carroll Middle School

Kaitlyn Cowan

Teacher, Foley Middle School

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 93

Differentiation Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education

1:00pm CDT

Math in Action - Kagan Engagement

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

Room 91

Presenters

Stephanie Merritt

Kindergarten Teacher, Jubilee Elementary

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 91

ELA Math

Level Elementary Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Easy Video Production with Google Vids

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

Room 96

Jump into the world of video production with Google Vids. Utilize the familiar tools found throughout the Google ecosystem to create engaging and professional video presentations.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 96

Google Technology

Level All Teachers

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...
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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

2:00pm CDT

Closing Session: Our Time to Shine: Igniting Inspiration into Impact

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Cafeteria/Auditorium

Join us for an uplifting closing session led by Spanish Fort Elementary’s own Elizabeth Von Hofe, Alabama’s 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year — she’ll share inspiring closing remarks that will leave us motivated to make a real impact. We’ll finish the day on a high note with a fun raffle and fantastic prizes to be won!

Presenters

Elizabeth Von Hofe

Special Education Teacher, Spanish Fort Elementary

Elizabeth Eubanks Von Hofe is Alabama’s 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year. She is a National Board Certified Teacher (Exceptional Needs Specialist/Moderate-Severe Disabilities) who serves as Special Education Department Chair and classroom teacher of students with multiple disabilities... Read More →

Jeremy King

Instructional Technology Coorindator, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Cafeteria/Auditorium

8:00am CDT

2026-2027 District Math PLC (days 1 and 2)

Thursday July 16, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room C - 9th Grade Academy

Presenters

Scotty Keenan

Secondary Curriculum Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Thursday July 16, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room C - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers

8:00am CDT

Who's the Middleman: Linear Models (Grades 3-8) (AMSTI - TEAMS approved)

Thursday July 16, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Room F - 9th Grade Academy

This one-day session focuses on developing linear models from upper elementary
through middle school grades. Participants will experience the foundation of linear
models and how they can be extended through high school math concepts.

Presenters

Kristi Ellard

AMSTI K-5 Math Specialist, AMSTI

Teressa Rocker

AMSTI Specialist, AMSTI

Thursday July 16, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room F - 9th Grade Academy

Math

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers

9:30am CDT

Clicks, Classrooms & Control (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

607 BPA

Optional Session
Get a quick introduction to SimplDiscipline, Google Classroom, and Lightspeed Classroom to learn the basics of managing student behavior, organizing your digital classroom, and supporting safe, focused learning with confidence.

Presenters

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
607 BPA

Optional

9:30am CDT

The Google Workspace and Lightspeed Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

605 BPA

Optional Session
Many teachers have used the Google Workspace suite of tools in some manner. In this class, teachers will learn what tools BCBE provides from Google and learn how to use Lightspeed Classroom to monitor student Chromebooks and the software they use.

Presenters

Mike Johnson

Technology Facilitator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
605 BPA

Optional

9:30am CDT

Tools for Engagement (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

608 BPA

Optional Session
BCBE provides teachers with tools to help increase student engagement. In this session, teachers will learn the benefits of using MagicSchool.AI and Pear Deck.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
608 BPA

Optional

9:30am CDT

Tools to Level the Playing Field for All Students (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

609 BPA

Optional Session
Education isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Tools such as Kami and MagicSchool.AI allow teachers to customize lessons and assignments to help support students' creativity and level the playing field for all students.

Presenters

Katie Nettles

Ed Tech Consulting Teacher, Baldwin County Public Schools

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
609 BPA

Optional

9:30am CDT

Parent Square and Classroom Communications (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

503B BPA

Required Session
Good teacher-parent communication is a valuable part of any classroom. In this REQUIRED session, teachers will learn the basics of using Parent Square to send messages, create posts, organize class events, send out forms, and many other tools.

Presenters

Megan Stewart

Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
503B BPA

Required

9:30am CDT

PowerTeacher Pro (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

503A BPA

Required Session
This mandatory training session is designed specifically for teachers and instructional staff who will be using PowerTeacher Pro - your online grade book. During the session, participants will receive a thorough, beginner-friendly introduction to the fundamental steps involved in setting up and configuring PowerTeacher Pro for classroom use.

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
503A BPA

Required

9:30am CDT

Your Classroom at Work (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

606 BPA

Required Session
In this session, teachers will learn about the physical technology that awaits them in their classrooms. The session will cover the interactive whiteboards and the sound systems installed in each classroom.

Presenters

Dick Blackman

Helpdesk Professional, BCBE Education Technology

Greg Warren

Technician, BCBE Ed Tech

Monday July 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
606 BPA

Required

10:30am CDT

Clicks, Classrooms & Control (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

607 BPA

Presenters

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
607 BPA

Optional

10:30am CDT

Google AI in Your Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

604 BPA

Optional SessionBaldwin County Board of Education provides access to two powerful Artificial Intelligence platforms — Google Gemini and Notebook LM — for every teacher and for all students in grades 7 through 12. These tools are available district-wide to support instruction, streamline planning, and enhance student learning experiences. This professional learning session is designed to...
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Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
604 BPA

Optional

10:30am CDT

The Google Workspace and Lightspeed Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

605 BPA

Presenters

Mike Johnson

Technology Facilitator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
605 BPA

Optional

10:30am CDT

Tools for Engagement (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

608 BPA

Optional Session
BCBE provides teachers with tools to help increase student engagement. In this session, teachers will learn the benefits of using MagicSchool.AI and Pear Deck.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
608 BPA

Optional

10:30am CDT

Parent Square and Classroom Communications (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

503B BPA

Presenters

Megan Stewart

Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
503B BPA

Required

10:30am CDT

PowerTeacher Pro (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

503A BPA

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
503A BPA

Required

10:30am CDT

Your Classroom at Work (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

606 BPA

Presenters

Greg Warren

Technician, BCBE Ed Tech

Dick Blackman

Helpdesk Professional, BCBE Education Technology

Monday July 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
606 BPA

Required

12:30pm CDT

Clicks, Classrooms & Control (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

607 BPA

Presenters

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
607 BPA

Optional

12:30pm CDT

Google AI in Your Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

604 BPA

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
604 BPA

Optional

12:30pm CDT

The Google Workspace and Lightspeed Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

605 BPA

Presenters

Mike Johnson

Technology Facilitator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
605 BPA

Optional

12:30pm CDT

Tools for Engagement (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

608 BPA

Optional Session
BCBE provides teachers with tools to help increase student engagement. In this session, teachers will learn the benefits of using MagicSchool.AI and Pear Deck.

Presenters

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
608 BPA

Optional

12:30pm CDT

Tools to Level the Playing Field for All Students (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

609 BPA

Presenters

Katie Nettles

Ed Tech Consulting Teacher, Baldwin County Public Schools

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
609 BPA

Optional

12:30pm CDT

Parent Square and Classroom Communications (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

503B BPA

Presenters

Megan Stewart

Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
503B BPA

Required

12:30pm CDT

PowerTeacher Pro (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

503A BPA

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
503A BPA

Required

12:30pm CDT

Your Classroom at Work (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

606 BPA

Presenters

Dick Blackman

Helpdesk Professional, BCBE Education Technology

Greg Warren

Technician, BCBE Ed Tech

Monday July 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
606 BPA

Required

1:30pm CDT

Clicks, Classrooms & Control (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

607 BPA

Presenters

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
607 BPA

Optional

1:30pm CDT

Google AI in Your Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

604 BPA

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
604 BPA

Optional

1:30pm CDT

The Google Workspace and Lightspeed Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

605 BPA

Presenters

Mike Johnson

Technology Facilitator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
605 BPA

Optional

1:30pm CDT

Tools to Level the Playing Field for All Students (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

609 BPA

Presenters

Katie Nettles

Ed Tech Consulting Teacher, Baldwin County Public Schools

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
609 BPA

Optional

1:30pm CDT

Parent Square and Classroom Communications (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

503B BPA

Presenters

Megan Stewart

Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
503B BPA

Required

1:30pm CDT

PowerTeacher Pro (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

503A BPA

Presenters

Roland Weldon

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
503A BPA

Required

1:30pm CDT

Your Classroom at Work (Required)

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

606 BPA

Presenters

Dick Blackman

Helpdesk Professional, BCBE Education Technology

Greg Warren

Technician, BCBE Ed Tech

Monday July 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
606 BPA

Required

2:30pm CDT

Google AI in Your Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT

604 BPA

Monday July 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
604 BPA

Optional

2:30pm CDT

The Google Workspace and Lightspeed Classroom (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT

605 BPA

Presenters

Mike Johnson

Technology Facilitator, Central Office Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
605 BPA

Optional

2:30pm CDT

Tools for Engagement (Optional)

Monday July 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT

608 BPA

Optional Session
BCBE provides teachers with tools to help increase student engagement. In this session, teachers will learn the benefits of using MagicSchool.AI and Pear Deck.

Presenters