Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

10:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Basics / Tips and Tricks

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

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

Presenters

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

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

Data Technology

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

11:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Incidents

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

Manage and track student incidents with ease using Simple.

Presenters

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other

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

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

1:00pm CDT

PowerSchool SIS Reporting and SubReports

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

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

Presenters

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

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

Data Technology

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

2:00pm CDT

SIS - Searchbar Tips and Tricks

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

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

Presenters

Tabitha Syde

Utility Registrar, Other

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

Data Technology

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

9:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Basics / Tips and Tricks

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

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

Presenters

Joseph Marshall

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

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

Data Technology

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

10:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Incidents

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

Manage and track student incidents with ease using Simple.

Presenters

Lance Lewis

Supervisor Registrar and SIS Operations, Other

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

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

11:00am CDT

PowerSchool SIS Reporting and SubReports

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

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

Presenters

William Waldrop

Enterprise Systems Professional, Other

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

Data Technology

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

1:00pm CDT

Unlocking Content Through Language for English Learners

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

This session explores how academic language supports English learners in accessing grade-level content. Participants will learn practical strategies for building vocabulary, language structures, and student discourse within their content areas. The session will focus on how intentional language support can help students better understand, engage with, and demonstrate their learning.

Presenters

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

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 →

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 28

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

English Learner Data: What Leaders Need to Know

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

This session helps district and school administrators use English learner data to inform program planning and instructional support. Participants will review indicators related to English language development, academic outcomes, and program effectiveness, and explore how these data can inform decisions and strengthen services for ELs.

Presenters

Stephanie Montiel

ESL Supervisor, BCBE

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 →

Danielle White

ALSDE ESL Education Specialist, ALSDE ESL Department, Region 10

Nancy Blanco

English Learner Education Specialist, ALSDE English Learners

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 28

Level Administrators, Central Office

Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference - GRITC 2026

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