Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

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

10:00am CDT

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

We're excited to share Spark It Up!, a hands-on session all about IXL Spark Studio. We’ll show you how to use this tool to make skill practice fun, personalized, and meaningful for middle school students—so you can think smarter, not harder, when planning and teaching. We’ll explore ways to track student progress, engage learners, and integrate the platform into your ELA and Math lessons. This session is geared toward all teachers of all ages. Ready-to-use strategies to boost student learning will find something useful. You’ll leave with ideas you can use right away—and a little extra inspiration to light up your classroom!

Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 95

Artificial Intelligence Differentiation Technology

Level All Teachers

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

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

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

Level High Teachers, Special Education

12:00pm CDT

Level Up Learning with Explain Everything Whiteboard Activities

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

Room 95

Ready for new ways to engage your students with more dynamic lessons? In this session, we'll explore the powerful tools and templates within Explain Everything to build effective, interactive activities. You'll leave with the confidence and practical skills to create your own high-quality, instructional content.

Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Kristin is a former middle school educator from Ascension Parish with 17 years of classroom experience. She received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and her graduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Kristin has been honored with the title of Teacher... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

ELA Math Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Gemini AI in Google Classroom and Vids

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

Room 95

Discover how to maximize the potential of Gemini AI within Google Classroom and Google Vids. Learn how to optimize your workflow by instantly generating assignment templates, custom rubrics, and differentiated reading passages directly inside Classroom.
We will also explore the creative capabilities of Google Vids, demonstrating how to use AI to draft scripts, generate scenes, and add professional voiceovers for high-impact instructional videos and student projects—all starting from a simple prompt. Master the seamless integration between these tools to reduce prep time and reclaim your day for direct student engagement.

Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 95

Google

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

RTI Scheduler: Tips, Tricks, and Tea

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

Room 95

Ready to slay your RTI schedule? Join Audrey, Anna, and me as we dive into the pros and cons of the RTI Scheduler! We’ll show you the tips, tricks, and little hacks that make scheduling less stressful and more strategic—so you can spend less time juggling and more time teaching. This session is perfect for BCBE teachers, but anyone who wants to work smarter (not harder!) with RTI will leave with practical, ready-to-use ideas. Come for the laughs, stay for the strategies, and leave ready to own your RTI game!

Presenters

Audrey Anna Rabalais

Curriculum Leader, Foley Middle

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 95

Community Engagement Data Differentiation PLCs Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

11:00am CDT

RTI Scheduler: Tips, Tricks, and Tea

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

Room 95

Presenters

Audrey Anna Rabalais

Curriculum Leader, Foley Middle

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 95

Community Engagement Data Differentiation PLCs Technology

Level Administrators, All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Level Up Learning with Explain Everything Whiteboard Activities

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

Room 95

Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 95

ELA Math Science Social Studies

Level All Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Gemini AI in Google Classroom and Vids

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

Room 95

Presenters

Kristin Dupuy

Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 95

Google

Level All Teachers

2:00pm CDT

Re-engaging the Unenthusiastic: Best Practices for Large-Scale Group Work

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

Room 95

Managing 40 to 65+ students during hands-on, collaborative projects can feel overwhelming—especially when working with unenthusiastic learners and high-risk materials like paint, hot glue, and papier-mâché. This interactive session provides educators with practical, field-tested frameworks to transform large, potentially chaotic classrooms into safe, dynamic, and highly collaborative creative studios. You will learn actionable strategies for setting up clear safety protocols, structuring groups to ensure every student remains accountable, and managing the distribution of messy materials without losing valuable instructional time. Designed for teachers/staff who need to command attention with a large group. This session will leave you equipped with a "Studio Management Blueprint" to inspire even your toughest crowds and turn reluctance into active engagement.

Presenters

Aubree Bishop

English & Theatre, Robertsdale High School

Hi, I’m Aubree! I spend my days teaching 9–12th Theatre and 9th English, where I specialize in turning "I can't" into "I did it myself." My colleagues say I’m organized and hilarious; my students say I’m sarcastic, dramatic, and "mostly nice."I live for building community... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 95

Level All Teachers

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

Morrell Baxter

CTE Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 95

CTE Digital Citizenship STEM/STEAM Technology

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors

10:00am CDT

Spark It Up! IXL Studio Style

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

Room 95

I’m excited to share Spark It Up!, a hands-on session all about IXL Spark Studio. I’ll show you how to use this tool to make skill practice fun, personalized, and meaningful for middle school students—so you can think smarter, not harder when planning and teaching. We’ll explore ways to track student progress, engage learners, and integrate the platform into your ELA and Math lessons. This session is geared toward all teachers of all ages. Ready-to-use strategies to boost student learning will find something useful. You’ll leave with ideas you can use right away—and a little extra inspiration to light up your classroom!

Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Anna Hunt

Curriculum Leader, Bay Minette Middle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 95

Artificial Intelligence Differentiation Technology

Level All Teachers

12:00pm CDT

RTI Scheduler: Tips, Tricks, and Tea

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

Room 95

Ready to slay your RTI schedule? Join Audrey Anna and me as we dive into the pros and cons of the RTI Scheduler! We’ll show you the tips, tricks, and little hacks that make scheduling less stressful and more strategic—so you can spend less time juggling and more time teaching. This session is perfect for BCBE teachers, but anyone who wants to work smarter (not harder!) with RTI will leave with practical, ready-to-use ideas. Come for the laughs, stay for the strategies, and leave ready to own your RTI game!

Presenters