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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
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

12:00pm CDT

ZENgaged: Effective Approaches for Teaching the Anxious Generation
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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

12:00pm CDT

Math Therapy: Adding Confidence, Subtracting Fear
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
How often have you heard someone say "I am bad at math"? In this session we will discuss what 'Math Therapy' is and how it looks inside your math classroom. We will explore math trauma, where is comes from, and the impact it has on our students. What can we do to help these students to believe and achieve! We will discuss some small changes that we can make inside our classroom to help support out students and build that math confidence. Come explore the 5 steps to helping student build a better relationship with math!
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Sessions

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 269

12:00pm CDT

“L.E.N.S.: Looking at Behavior Through the 504 Lens”
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

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

1:00pm CDT

Section 504 101: From Questions to Confidence
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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

2:00pm CDT

What’s Next with eMINTS: Updates & Opportunities
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Are you a veteran of eMINTS? Or, considering joining the next training cohort? This workshop is meant for both teachers that have already been through eMINTS training and also for those that have been considering joining. We will “sample” the latest materials, resources, and then experience three of our newest hands-on topics that are featured in or inspired by our most recent grant research.
Presenters
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 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 214
 
Tuesday, July 14
 

8:00am CDT

Brain Pump
Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Participants will learn how to implement Brain Pump, a movement-based approach that connects physical activity and neuroscience to boost learning, attention, and self-regulation. This session includes hands-on strategies, simple routines, and classroom-friendly activities that promote focus, improve behavior, and support students’ cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Presenters
MB

Misty Blackmon

Education Administrator ADECE (Region Director), AL Dept. of Early Childhood
avatar for Dotsy  Carter

Dotsy Carter

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

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

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
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

10:00am CDT

Nurturing Norms: Crafting Classroom Community with Confidence
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
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

11:00am CDT

180 Days of Reaching and Teaching
Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
This session is geared towards non-tenured, new teachers who desire guidance on how to make connections with students. In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, school teachers are given the power and the responsibility of building student confidence while building and sustaining their self-efficacy. This complex relationship requires sound judgment and authentic positive relationships. This interactive session offers the opportunity to participate in a scenario-based conversation rooted in real-world teaching events. Participants will examine each case, consider multiple perspectives, and determine the best course of action. Through guided facilitation, this session will enhance awareness of the uniqueness of students, sharpen decision-making, and promote collaborative problem-solving among educational leaders.
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Tiara Bailey

Dr. Tiara Bailey

Assistant Principal, Foley Middle School
Dr. Bailey brings 24 years of experience in secondary education and five years in administration, with a focus on teacher self-efficacy and student relatedness. Having taught general sciences as well as advanced and full-inclusion science courses — including Biology, Life Science... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 5

12:00pm CDT

Taking the Mystery Out of Executive Function
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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

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
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

12:00pm CDT

Collaboration over Chaos: Simple Systems for Powerful Group Leanring
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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

12:00pm CDT

Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Helping Students Reset in K–6
Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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 →
SM

Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher

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

1:00pm CDT

Math Therapy: Adding Confidence, Subtracting Fear
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
How often have you heard someone say "I am bad at math"? In this session we will discuss what 'Math Therapy' is and how it looks inside your math classroom. We will explore math trauma, where is comes from, and the impact it has on our students. What can we do to help these students to believe and achieve! We will discuss some small changes that we can make inside our classroom to help support out students and build that math confidence. Come explore the 5 steps to helping student build a better relationship with math!
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Sessions

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 17
 
Wednesday, July 15
 

9:00am CDT

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

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
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

9:00am CDT

Collaboration over Chaos: Simple Systems for Powerful Group Leanring
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
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

9:00am CDT

“L.E.N.S.: Looking at Behavior Through the 504 Lens”
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

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

10:00am CDT

Section 504 101: From Questions to Confidence
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
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

10:00am CDT

Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Helping Students Reset in K–6
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
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

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
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

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
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

1:00pm CDT

180 Days of Reaching and Teaching
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
This session is geared towards non-tenured, new teachers who desire guidance on how to make connections with students. In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, school teachers are given the power and the responsibility of building student confidence while building and sustaining their self-efficacy. This complex relationship requires sound judgment and authentic positive relationships. This interactive session offers the opportunity to participate in a scenario-based conversation rooted in real-world teaching events. Participants will examine each case, consider multiple perspectives, and determine the best course of action. Through guided facilitation, this session will enhance awareness of the uniqueness of students, sharpen decision-making, and promote collaborative problem-solving among educational leaders.
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Tiara Bailey

Dr. Tiara Bailey

Assistant Principal, Foley Middle School
Dr. Bailey brings 24 years of experience in secondary education and five years in administration, with a focus on teacher self-efficacy and student relatedness. Having taught general sciences as well as advanced and full-inclusion science courses — including Biology, Life Science... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 5
 
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