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Monday, July 13
 

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, accountability, and healthy relationships.
Presenters
avatar for Sherry Rainbolt

Sherry Rainbolt

Prevention and Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 254
  Behavior

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
avatar for Morrell Baxter

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 96
  CTE   Digital Citizenship   STEM/STEAM   Technology

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
JM

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
ED
Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 32
  Data   Technology

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
JM

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 28
  Data   Technology

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 students and you, the teacher!
Presenters
avatar for Jaime Tillman

Jaime Tillman

Curriculum Leader, Daphne Middle School
AA

Alyssa Abdeltif

Teacher, Baldwin Preparatory Academy
Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 202
  ELA   eMINTS   Math   Reading   Science   Social Studies

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 get started. Discover how to quickly and efficiently pull meaningful data into an easy to digest format. Participants will also learn about the newest at-risk module coming in the Fall of 2026.
Presenters
avatar for Kate Wellborn

Kate Wellborn

Attendance Department, Prevention and Support
Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 202
  Data   Technology

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
JM

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
ED
Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 32
  Data   Technology

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
avatar for Lance Lewis

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other
Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 28
  Technology

12:00pm CDT

ZENgaged: Effective Approaches for Teaching the Anxious Generation
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Library
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 to create a calm, focused learning environment where students can thrive emotionally and academically. Join
us to discover how to transform anxious energy into positive engagement, fostering a supportive classroom culture
for the Anxious Generation.

Presenters
avatar for Carl Hooker

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 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Library
  Behavior

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 maintaining compliance with Section 504. Participants will leave with practical tools to shift from simply reacting to behavior to responding with informed, supportive interventions.
Presenters
avatar for Dionne Dunton

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 93
  Behavior   Data   Differentiation   Health/ Wellness

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
avatar for Morrell Baxter

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 96
  CTE

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
avatar for Dionne Dunton

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 93
  Behavior   Data   Differentiation

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 them all year long!
Presenters
avatar for Haylee Anderson

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 →
avatar for Doug Caldwell

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

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
avatar for William Bryant

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

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
JM

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
ED
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 32
  Data   Technology

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
WW

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 28
  Data   Technology

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
avatar for Tomi Rush

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

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 and experiment with a variety of fluorescent and neon art materials.
Teachers will leave with practical, ready-to-use strategies, along with a product list and links to all materials used in the workshop.
Presenters
avatar for Joyce Garrison

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 →
avatar for Nancy Timmons

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 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room
  Arts   ELA   Math   Science   Social Studies   STEM/STEAM

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
LA

Leigh Anne McPherson

Spec Ed Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 202
  Continuing Education

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 strategies and a proven roadmap for fostering student independence.
Presenters
avatar for Janet Burnett

Janet Burnett

Teacher Success Manager, Kami & Book Creator
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 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 254
  Assessment   Chromebook   Digital Citizenship   ELA   ELL   Guided Reading   Math   Reading   Science   Social Studies   Technology

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 students dream big and take their first steps toward
the future they imagine.
Presenters
avatar for Tomi Rush

Tomi Rush

Sr. Partner Success Manager, Discovery Education
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 255
  Continuing Education   CTE

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 build clear, compliant, and effective 504 plans.
Presenters
avatar for Dionne Dunton

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 93
  Data   Differentiation

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 plan that includes: data collection/analysis, committee formation, creating planning time, teacher selection, and student and teacher incentives for ACT preparation, growth, and achievement.
Presenters
avatar for Monica Shaner

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 →
avatar for Zachary Wenzel

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

2:00pm CDT

SIS - Searchbar 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
TS

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, Other
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 28
  Data   Technology
 
Tuesday, July 14
 

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 generative text assistants can be used to streamline lesson planning, personalize feedback, differentiate instruction, and support student engagement while maintaining academic integrity. The session also addresses common concerns, including ethical use, bias, transparency, and appropriate classroom boundaries.
Designed for educators at any experience level with AI, this session emphasizes hands‑on strategies that can be implemented immediately. Attendees will leave with concrete prompts, workflow ideas, and guidance for introducing AI responsibly to students.
Presenters
avatar for 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

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
Library
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 implement.

This session takes a different approach entirely.

You Can't Teach a Nervous System That's On Fire is a deep, honest, and surprisingly hopeful look at what is actually happening to the students sitting in our classrooms — through the lens of neuroscience, social media research, and the realities of growing up in an era of unprecedented collective overwhelm.

Participants will leave with:

A clear, accessible understanding of how chronic social media consumption is affecting the adolescent nervous system

The ability to recognize and reframe specific student behaviors through a neurological lens — transforming how they see and respond to their most challenging students

Practical, evidence-informed strategies to support student regulation that require no new budget and no additional programs

Language and tools to share with parents navigating these same challenges at home

This is not a session about blaming phones, diagnosing students, or adding to anyone's workload. It is a session about understanding — because when you truly understand what you are looking at, everything about how you show up changes.

And that changes what is possible in the room.
Presenters
avatar for Kristi Bush

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
Library
  Assessment   Behavior   Community Building   Community Engagement   Digital Citizenship   Google   Health/ Wellness   Leadership   Professionalism   Safety   Technology

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
avatar for Scott Hardison

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

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
JM

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
ED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 32
  Data   Technology

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
JM

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 28
  Data   Technology

9:00am CDT

Teach Smarter, Not Harder: Curriculum‑Aligned Content with Discovery Education
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am 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
avatar for Tomi Rush

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

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

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 Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigator, and the prevention/intervention perspective of school safety leadership.

The presentation focuses on how generative AI and social media platforms are changing student victimization, what schools should do when incidents occur, and what state and federal laws apply to synthetic or AI-generated child sexual abuse material. It also provides practical reporting tools and response protocols schools can immediately implement.

Collaborative Guests for the presentation:
 
Cpl. David Tetreau 
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office 
Investigator/ Digital Forensic Examiner 
 
Assistant District Attorney Sydnee Corello 
Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office 


Presenters
avatar for Jeffrey Spaller

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

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 educators leave with actionable strategies ready for immediate application in their educational settings.
Presenters
avatar for Haylee Anderson

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 →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 214
  Behavior   Community Building   eMINTS   Health/ Wellness

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
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
avatar for Scott Hardison

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

10:00am CDT

Pathways to Possibility: Career Exploration with Discovery Education
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am 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 students dream big and take their first steps toward
the future they imagine.
Presenters
avatar for Tomi Rush

Tomi Rush

Sr. Partner Success Manager, Discovery Education
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 255
  Continuing Education   CTE

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
JM

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
ED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 32
  Data   Technology

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

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
avatar for Lance Lewis

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 28
  Technology

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 Slides can be enhanced with simple scripts to automate tasks such as sending emails, organizing data, generating reports, and creating presentations. The real “cheat code” of the session is learning how to use Google Gemini to write these scripts—no coding background required.

Through real-world examples, including large-scale event management and classroom applications, attendees will leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use prompts, and the confidence to begin automating their own workflows immediately.
Presenters
avatar for Miranda Mosley

Miranda Mosley

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, MCPSS
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 3
  Technology

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
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 generative text assistants can be used to streamline lesson planning, personalize feedback, differentiate instruction, and support student engagement while maintaining academic integrity. The session also addresses common concerns, including ethical use, bias, transparency, and appropriate classroom boundaries.
Designed for educators at any experience level with AI, this session emphasizes hands‑on strategies that can be implemented immediately. Attendees will leave with concrete prompts, workflow ideas, and guidance for introducing AI responsibly to students.
Presenters
avatar for 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

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
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William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other
Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 28
  Data   Technology

12:00pm CDT

Sugar and Spice...Not Always Nice: Understanding and Addressing Relational Aggression in Girls
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 254
This session provides school counselors, educators, and support staff with a practical understanding of relational aggression among girls, using key insights from the book, Queen Bees and Wannabes. Participants will explore the secret society of girls, how social dynamics, peer influence, and communication patterns impact behavior, and how adults can respond in ways that build connection, accountability, and healthy relationships.
Presenters
avatar for Sherry Rainbolt

Sherry Rainbolt

Prevention and Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 254
  Behavior

12:00pm CDT

Collaboration over Chaos: Simple Systems for Powerful Group Leanring
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 monitoring strategies, and reflection protocols.
Presenters
avatar for Annie Freeman

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 16
  Behavior   Community Building   eMINTS

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 de-escalation language that actually works, and put proactive strategies in place that help students regulate and refocus. Built for K–6 educators, this session is packed with real talk, real strategies, and ready-to-use teacher scripts you can take back and use immediately.

Walk in curious—leave feeling confident, equipped, and ready to take back your classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Angela Hurst

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 →
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Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher

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

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
avatar for Scott Hardison

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

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

1:00pm CDT

Fantastic 5-Minute Tips Ready to Use in Your Classroom!
Tuesday July 14, 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 them all year long!
Presenters
avatar for Doug Caldwell

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

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 communication across your school. Walk away with practical strategies to communicate with confidence.
Presenters
avatar for Scott Hardison

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

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
avatar for Michael Cook

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

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 highlights practical tools including meeting protocols, RTI-Scheduler integration, teacher feedback systems, and collaborative decision-making structures. Attendees will leave with replicable strategies for aligning PLC collaboration with MTSS systems to increase teacher ownership, strengthen collaboration, and improve student outcomes.
Presenters
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Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School
avatar for Annie Freeman

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

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
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 generative text assistants can be used to streamline lesson planning, personalize feedback, differentiate instruction, and support student engagement while maintaining academic integrity. The session also addresses common concerns, including ethical use, bias, transparency, and appropriate classroom boundaries.
Designed for educators at any experience level with AI, this session emphasizes hands‑on strategies that can be implemented immediately. Attendees will leave with concrete prompts, workflow ideas, and guidance for introducing AI responsibly to students.
Presenters
avatar for 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
 
Wednesday, July 15
 

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
Library
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 implement.

This session takes a different approach entirely.

You Can't Teach a Nervous System That's On Fire is a deep, honest, and surprisingly hopeful look at what is actually happening to the students sitting in our classrooms — through the lens of neuroscience, social media research, and the realities of growing up in an era of unprecedented collective overwhelm.

Participants will leave with:

A clear, accessible understanding of how chronic social media consumption is affecting the adolescent nervous system

The ability to recognize and reframe specific student behaviors through a neurological lens — transforming how they see and respond to their most challenging students

Practical, evidence-informed strategies to support student regulation that require no new budget and no additional programs

Language and tools to share with parents navigating these same challenges at home

This is not a session about blaming phones, diagnosing students, or adding to anyone's workload. It is a session about understanding — because when you truly understand what you are looking at, everything about how you show up changes.

And that changes what is possible in the room.
Presenters
avatar for Kristi Bush

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 →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Library
  Assessment   Behavior   Community Building   Community Engagement   Digital Citizenship   Google   Health/ Wellness   Leadership   Professionalism   Safety   Technology

9:00am CDT

Collaboration over Chaos: Simple Systems for Powerful Group Leanring
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 252
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 monitoring strategies, and reflection protocols.
Presenters
avatar for Annie Freeman

Annie Freeman

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 252
  Behavior   Community Building   eMINTS

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

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 maintaining compliance with Section 504. Participants will leave with practical tools to shift from simply reacting to behavior to responding with informed, supportive interventions.
Presenters
avatar for Dionne Dunton

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 92
  Behavior   Data   Differentiation   Health/ Wellness

9:00am CDT

Show Me The Money, We Up Next
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am 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
avatar for William Bryant

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 →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 269
  Community Building   Community Engagement   Leadership   Professionalism

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
avatar for Morrell Baxter

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 95
  CTE   Digital Citizenship   STEM/STEAM   Technology

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
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 Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigator, and the prevention/intervention perspective of school safety leadership.

The presentation focuses on how generative AI and social media platforms are changing student victimization, what schools should do when incidents occur, and what state and federal laws apply to synthetic or AI-generated child sexual abuse material. It also provides practical reporting tools and response protocols schools can immediately implement.

Collaborative Guests for the presentation:
 
Cpl. David Tetreau 
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office 
Investigator/ Digital Forensic Examiner 
 
Assistant District Attorney Sydnee Corello 
Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office 

Presenters
avatar for Jeffrey Spaller

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 →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 202
  Safety

9:00am CDT

Illuminated Learning: Engaging Students with Blacklight Activities
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am 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 and experiment with a variety of fluorescent and neon art materials. Teachers will leave with practical, ready-to-use strategies, along with a product list and links to all materials used in the workshop.
Presenters
avatar for Joyce Garrison

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 →
avatar for Nancy Timmons

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 →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 45 - Art Room
  Arts   ELA   Math   Science   Social Studies   STEM/STEAM

10:00am CDT

Section 504 101: From Questions to Confidence
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 92
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
avatar for Dionne Dunton

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 92
  Behavior   Data   Differentiation

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.

Participants will explore the stages of behavioral escalation, learn de-escalation language that prevents power struggles, and discover proactive strategies that support emotional regulation in K–6 classrooms. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use tools, teacher scripts, and behavior supports they can implement immediately.
Presenters
avatar for Angela Hurst

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 →
SM

Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 19
  Behavior   Differentiation   Safety

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
avatar for Jaime Tillman

Jaime Tillman

Curriculum Leader, Daphne Middle School
avatar for Jacquelyn Wilson

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 →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 207
  Continuing Education   Professionalism

10:00am CDT

Strengthening Secondary MTSS Through High School PST and Grade Level PLC Collaboration
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 252
Discover how Robertsdale High redesigned its Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Problem Solving Team (PST) processes to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and guide targeted interventions through collaboration with Grade Level PLCs. Participants will explore how PLCs and PST teams analyze academic, attendance, and behavioral data through a shared problem-solving framework. The session highlights practical tools including meeting protocols, RTI-Scheduler integration, teacher feedback systems, and collaborative decision-making structures. Attendees will leave with replicable strategies for aligning PLC collaboration with MTSS systems to increase teacher ownership, strengthen collaboration, and improve student outcomes.
Presenters
NC

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School
avatar for Annie Freeman

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

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
AS
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 96
  Google   Technology

10:00am CDT

The Teacher’s Spellbook: Google Scripts + Gemini Edition
Wednesday July 15, 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 Slides can be enhanced with simple scripts to automate tasks such as sending emails, organizing data, generating reports, and creating presentations. The real “cheat code” of the session is learning how to use Google Gemini to write these scripts—no coding background required.

Through real-world examples, including large-scale event management and classroom applications, attendees will leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use prompts, and the confidence to begin automating their own workflows immediately.
Presenters
avatar for Miranda Mosley

Miranda Mosley

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, MCPSS
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 3
  Technology

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 why they matter for student engagement, identity, and achievement. Furthermore, we will examine common classroom and school level indicators of marginality for Spanish speaking ELL’s, and black students through short case studies and reflect on how this looks in our schools. Lastly, the goal is to explore evidence-based strategies teachers, assistant principals, and supervisors can implement immediately to increase students’ sense of mattering such as family engagement practices, targeted mentoring, and peer network interventions.
Presenters
avatar for Sharrell Edmond

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

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
avatar for Haylee Anderson

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 →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 214
  Community Building   eMINTS   Health/ Wellness

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
avatar for Michael Cook

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. 
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 255
  Community Engagement

11:00am CDT

Click to Compliance: Creating 504 Plans in Frontline
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 92
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 build clear, compliant, and effective 504 plans.
Presenters
avatar for Dionne Dunton

Dionne Dunton

Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 92
  Data   Differentiation

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 at all levels/contents.
Presenters
AN

Andrea Niblock

English Teacher, Daphne High School
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 3
  Artificial Intelligence   Assessment   Differentiation   Technology

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
avatar for Shay Stewart

Shay Stewart

ESL Resource Teacher, Daphne High 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 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 91
  Assessment   Continuing 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
This session provides school counselors, educators, and support staff with a practical understanding of relational aggression among girls, using key insights from the book, Queen Bees and Wannabes. Participants will explore the secret society of girls, how social dynamics, peer influence, and communication patterns impact behavior, and how adults can respond in ways that build connection, accountability, and healthy relationships.
Presenters
avatar for Sherry Rainbolt

Sherry Rainbolt

Prevention and Support Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 202
  Behavior

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
AS
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 96
  Google   Technology

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
LA

Leigh Anne McPherson

Spec Ed Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 243
  Continuing Education

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
avatar for Morrell Baxter

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 95
  CTE

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Intervention Periods with Student Data to Improve Academic Achievement
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 20
This presentation will focus on utilizing prior student data points from the Pre-ACT, ACT, and other assessment platforms to build a school wide ACT study plan during student "intervention/skinny" periods. The attendees will learn to how to collect and analyze data and how to group student data sets to optimize student learning and engagement during ACT prep. Attendees can expect to have an action plan that includes: data collection/analysis, committee formation, creating planning time, teacher selection, and student and teacher incentives for ACT preparation, growth, and achievement.
Presenters
avatar for Monica Shaner

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 →
avatar for Zachary Wenzel

Zachary Wenzel

Assistant Principal, Spanish Fort High
I am currently an assistant principal at Spanish Fort High School. I have over ten years of experience in education. My background is in data management and analysis. I am currently working on my doctorate in educational leadership at the University of South Alabama. The focus of... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 20
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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
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 get started. Discover how to quickly and efficiently pull meaningful data into an easy to digest format. Participants will also learn about the newest at-risk module coming in the Fall of 2026.
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Kate Wellborn

Attendance Department, Prevention and Support
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 92
  Data   Technology
 
Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026
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