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Monday, July 13
 

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 using the Star Growth Proficiency Chart
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Kathi Reeves

Dr. Kathi Reeves

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance Learning


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

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
NC

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School
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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

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 how real-time data and discussion mapping can facilitate civil discourse and provide instant engagement analytics. Join us to learn how to step back as a lecturer and step up as a coach, using Parlay to make every student’s voice visible and every discussion measurable.
Presenters
avatar for Nikki Minoso

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

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
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 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 254
  Assessment   Community Building   ELA   ELL   Math   Reading   Science   Social Studies   Technology

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
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 →
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 206
  Artificial Intelligence   Assessment   Community Building   Community Engagement   Differentiation   eMINTS   Technology

12:00pm CDT

Smart, Strategic, Intentional: Using CERT to Drive ACT Success
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 17
Discover how to use CERT strategically, not just as an assessment tool, but as a powerful resource for driving intentional instruction, targeted remediation, and meaningful ACT growth. In this session, high school teachers and leaders will explore practical ways to leverage key CERT features, reports, and student supports to strengthen classroom instruction, inform PLC conversations, and promote student ownership of learning. Walk away with actionable ideas and practical strategies.
Presenters
avatar for Lauren Lavender

Lauren Lavender

ACT AIM Presenter, ACT AIM
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 17
  Assessment   Data   Differentiation   PLCs   Technology

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 Tests.
• Lesson B: Star Screening Data: Use Recommended Skills and instructional groups in the Record Book.
• Lesson C: Freckle Targeted Practice: Assign targeted and Focus Skills practice to students based on Star CAT data.
• Lesson D: Monitoring Student Progress: Leverage the power of Renaissance Next and reports to effectively progress monitor your student's skills practice
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Kathi Reeves

Dr. Kathi Reeves

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance Learning


Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 267
  Assessment   Data   ELA   Math   Technology

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

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
avatar for Jenny McAllister

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 →
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 5
  Assessment   Differentiation   Reading   Science   Social Studies
 
Tuesday, July 14
 

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 an action plan to strengthen implementation.
Presenters
avatar for Tracy Varnadore

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

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

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

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 growth.
Presenters
avatar for Jenny McAllister

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 →
MF

Mason Fahy

Teacher, Robertsdale Elementary
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 5
  Assessment   Differentiation

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
avatar for Becca Baker

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.
GU

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 202
  Assessment   Math   Reading   Science   Social Studies   Technology

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
avatar for Fabiola Doria

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance
Fabiola Doria is a Field Consultant II as part of the Renaissance Customer Education team and delivers high quality presentations on Renaissance products. She has her Bachelors degree in Biology from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and her Masters degree in Educational... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 268
  Assessment   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

10:00am CDT

Creating Assessments with DnA Item Bank and Flexible Assessments
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am 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
avatar for Fabiola Doria

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance
Fabiola Doria is a Field Consultant II as part of the Renaissance Customer Education team and delivers high quality presentations on Renaissance products. She has her Bachelors degree in Biology from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and her Masters degree in Educational... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 268
  Assessment   Technology

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
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 an action plan to strengthen implementation.
Presenters
avatar for Tracy Varnadore

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

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

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 that directly address student needs and support improved performance on the ACAP assessment.
Presenters
TB

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

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 syllabus language
AI citation requirements and source disclosure protocols
Modified assignments that focus on visible thinking and process
Assessment rubrics that value human reasoning over AI outputs

Protecting academic integrity is possible with an intentional approach and an AI toolkit that empowers teachers with customizable and premade resources that will be ready for school year 2026-2027!
Presenters
avatar for Angela Clark

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

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
avatar for Becca Baker

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.
GU

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 202
  Assessment   ELA   Math   Reading   Science   Social Studies

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
CJ

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

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
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 how real-time data and discussion mapping can facilitate civil discourse and provide instant engagement analytics. Join us to learn how to step back as a lecturer and step up as a coach, using Parlay to make every student’s voice visible and every discussion measurable.
Presenters
avatar for Nikki Minoso

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

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
avatar for Becca Baker

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.
GU

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

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
avatar for Taylirre Andre

Taylirre Andre

Professional Learning Specialist, NoRedInk


avatar for Nikki Korte

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 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 207
  Assessment   Data   ELA   ELL

1:00pm CDT

Creating Assessments with DnA Item Bank and Flexible Assessments
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm 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
avatar for Fabiola Doria

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance
Fabiola Doria is a Field Consultant II as part of the Renaissance Customer Education team and delivers high quality presentations on Renaissance products. She has her Bachelors degree in Biology from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and her Masters degree in Educational... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 268
  Assessment   Technology

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 create a plan to support student monitoring and growth.
Presenters
avatar for Tracy Varnadore

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

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

2:00pm CDT

Targeted ACAP Prep
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm 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
avatar for Becca Baker

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.
GU

Gabriella Unanue

Program Trainer, Progress Learning

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 202
  Assessment   Math   Reading   Science   Social Studies   Technology

2:00pm CDT

Creating Assessments with DnA Item Bank and Flexible Assessments
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm 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
avatar for Fabiola Doria

Fabiola Doria

Field Consultant II, Renaissance
Fabiola Doria is a Field Consultant II as part of the Renaissance Customer Education team and delivers high quality presentations on Renaissance products. She has her Bachelors degree in Biology from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and her Masters degree in Educational... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 268
  Assessment   Technology
 
Wednesday, July 15
 

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
TT
Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Room G - 9th Grade Academy
  Assessment

9:00am CDT

Taking the Mystery Out of Executive Function
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am 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
CJ

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

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 most: your students.
Presenters
avatar for Jenny McAllister

Jenny McAllister

Ed Tech, Central Office Staff
Hello! My name is Jenny McAllister. I'm a fifteen-year veteran middle school science teacher who recently left the classroom to join Ed Tech. I'm the point of contact for Pear Deck, BrainPOP, and Magic School (secondary). This fall, I will be leading the STEAM cohort for BCBE and... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 5
  Assessment   Differentiation   Science

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

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 them every day will be shared. We will show you easy-to-use strategies, including the use of AI-produced scaffolds, to reach your English learners with equitable academic content.
Presenters
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Debbie Frey

Baldwin County Schools
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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 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 91
  Artificial Intelligence   Assessment   Differentiation   ELA   ELL

10:00am CDT

Beyond the Tool: Using AI to Simplify Tech and Amplify Learning
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5
Why spend half a class period teaching technology if your goal isn't to teach technology? It’s time to let AI handle the heavy lifting. In this session, we’ll identify the "hidden tasks" that drain your time and demonstrate how AI can automate the parts of a lesson that aren't being assessed. Learn how to minimize tech-instruction fatigue and maximize the content and skills that define your classroom. The class will focus on both teacher tools and student tools that help maximize instructional time and content focus.
Presenters
avatar for Jeremy King

Jeremy King

Instructional Technology Coorindator, Central Office Staff
 
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5
  Artificial Intelligence   Assessment   Technology

11:00am CDT

Let the Games Begin: Simple Strategies to Increase Student Engagement
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 20
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
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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 →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 20
  Artificial Intelligence   Assessment   Community Building   Community Engagement   Differentiation   eMINTS   Technology

11:00am CDT

Smart, Strategic, Intentional: Using CERT to Drive ACT Success
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 3
Discover how to use CERT strategically, not just as an assessment tool, but as a powerful resource for driving intentional instruction, targeted remediation, and meaningful ACT growth. In this session, high school teachers and leaders will explore practical ways to leverage key CERT features, reports, and student supports to strengthen classroom instruction, inform PLC conversations, and promote student ownership of learning. Walk away with actionable ideas and practical strategies.
Presenters
avatar for Lauren Lavender

Lauren Lavender

ACT AIM Presenter, ACT AIM
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 3
  Assessment   Data   Differentiation   PLCs   Technology

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
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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

ACAP Bootcamp: Mastery in Motion
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 252
In this session, participants will explore an ACAP Bootcamp model in which students are strategically grouped across classrooms and rotate through a series of focused instructional stations led by multiple teachers. Each data-driven station is designed to address a specific ACAP-aligned standard or skill, allowing students to engage in concentrated practice through varied instructional approaches that directly address student needs and support improved performance on the ACAP assessment.
Presenters
TB

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

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

1:00pm CDT

From IEP to Independence: Transition Assessments in the Digital Age
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 202
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
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Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School
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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
 
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