Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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

12:00pm CDT

English Learners & Resources in Baldwin County

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

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

Presenters

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

I acquired my love for teaching while working in Paraguay as a Peace Corps volunteer. I hold a master's degree in English as a second language (ESL) and an education specialist degree in teacher leadership, both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I completed a schoo... Read More →

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

ELL

Level Administrators, All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

ELLevation - Get to Know Your English Learners!

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

Room 19

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

Presenters

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

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

ELL

Level All Teachers

9:00am CDT

Accommodations for English Learners

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

Room 19

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

Presenters

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

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

Differentiation ELL

Level Administrators, All Teachers

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

Angela Hurst

K3 Project Success Teacher, Pine Grove Elementary

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

Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher

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

Behavior Differentiation Safety

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

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

Angela Hurst

K3 Project Success Teacher, Pine Grove Elementary

Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 19

Behavior Differentiation Safety

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

11:00am CDT

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

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

Room 19

Presenters

Angela Hurst

K3 Project Success Teacher, Pine Grove Elementary

Savanah Miller

Special Education Teacher

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 19

Behavior Differentiation Safety

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

12:00pm CDT

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

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

Room 19

This session is intended to provide new-to-BCBE faculty and staff with the need-to-know info about PLCs in Baldwin County, including, but not limited to, the 3 Big Ideas of PLCs, the team cycle, and your role in your new PLC team. This session will be presented by members of the BCBE Secondary District Guiding Coalition.

Presenters

Diana McNaughton

Curriculum Leader, Elberta High

I am a seasoned eMints certified educator with over 20 years of experience in the field. I am currently the Curriculum Leader and 504 Facilitator at Elberta High School. My educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that prioritizing investments in students establishes a solid... Read More →

Stephanie Whiddon

Library Media Specialist, Baldwin County Public Schools

I'm a Nationally Board Certified former history teacher. Starting in August, I will be the new Library Media Specialist at Foley Middle School, where I've taught for the last 13 years.

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 19

PLCs

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Power Plays to Level Up Your PLC Experience

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

Room 19

This session is intended for returning BCBE faculty and staff to share next steps, new ideas, and resources to help your PLC team get a strong start and stay strong this year. Whether your team is rocking and rolling or in need of a little reboot, this session is designed to power up your team with new plays for collaboration, planning CFAs, and leveraging data to guide instruction in meaningful ways. This session will be presented by members of the BCBE Secondary District Guiding Coalition.

Presenters