AMSTI K-5 or 6-12 Math Foundations is a REQUIRED Prerequisite to attend this session. Participants will need to bring their math foundations material and Teaching Student Centered Mathematics Book they received during Math Foundations Training. (Extra books will not be available). Participants in this session will not receive additional manipulative materials.
This two-day session focuses on developing understanding and fluency of multi-digit multiplication and division to find quotients. Participants will dig deeply into the research and big ideas through content deepening and explore the use of manipulatives through activities and problems involving equal-sized groups, arrays, and area models. Participants will analyze evidence of student understanding to inform planning of next instructional steps.
AMSTI K-5 Math Foundations Course is a REQUIRED Prerequisite to attend this session. Please bring Student Centered Teaching Book and Math Foundations materials received during session. Extra books will not be available. Teachers will not receive manipulatives from AMSTI for attending this session. Teachers must attend both days.
This two-day session focuses on the development of students' understanding of the base-ten number system and properties of addition and subtraction. Participants will explore how counting and cardinality develop into unitizing, composing/decomposing numbers, related hands-on activities, and analyze evidence of students understanding to inform planning of next instructional steps.
Come see how Discovery Education’s Learning Platform can support your learners anytime, anywhere. We will review how to search and filter through multimodal content to find the best resources to support your students’ learning journey. We will explore how to use instructional strategies that maximize the effectiveness of digital content as well as incorporate the use of Discovery Education’s Studio & AI Assessment Teacher Tools to show how students can communicate their learning.
Looking for ways to make social studies more meaningful while boosting literacy skills? In this interactive session, elementary educators will explore practical strategies for using primary source documents to deepen students’ reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing abilities. Participants will learn how to select age appropriate primary sources, scaffold complex texts, and design engaging standards aligned lessons that integrate historical thinking with purposeful reading and writing tasks. Walk away with ready to use ideas, digital tools, and classroom activities that bring the past to life while meeting literacy goals across the curriculum.
The term "gifted" often carries the expectation of effortless success, much like a well-tended plant that seems to flourish on its own. However, the social and emotional challenges faced by gifted students are like hidden weeds in the garden—persistent and often overlooked.
Just as a thriving garden requires careful attention to the unique needs of each plant, gifted students need intentional, individualized support to grow. This interactive session will provide educators with practical tools and strategies to cultivate foundational wellness, planting seeds where brilliance blooms.
In this session participants will learn how to use the LETRS Phonics Framework to organize all resources into one complete package for ease of use and successful delivery. This framework is user friendly for all K-5th grade teachers and can be used for any tier of instruction.
Join this Discovery Education session where we discuss how to bring meaningful conversations to your classroom through a wide span of diverse people and industries that power our world. Career Connect is a new tool that helps prepare students for career readiness and cross-curricular connections in an easy-to-use and accessible environment. With this tool you can connect your classroom to real professionals with real stories, in real-time. Spark engagement in your classrooms, no matter what subject you teach!
In this session, participants will learn strategies to engage students in critical thinking and inquiry with Gizmos. Participants will also discuss best practices for using simulations, how to incorporate literacy and develop a deeper understanding to support student learning in a standards-based science classroom.
Tiffany Christian is an Area Implementation Coordinator with ExploreLearning in the Mid-Atlantic region. She has 17 years of experience in public education as a gifted math and science teacher, an academic coach, and a district K-12 science instructional lead. She currently lives... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT Room 93
Invention Convention Alabama is a new K-12 invention education program designed to inspire students in problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Through competitions, events, and a flexible, project-based curriculum aligned with educational standards, students develop real-world skills that prepare them for future success. This TEAMS approved workshop for 5th - 12th grade educators will provide tools and tips for how to get started with invention education in your classroom, afterschool program, or club.
In this interactive workshop, educators will discover how blacklight activities can boost student engagement across subjects. Learn the science behind UV light, explore creative lesson ideas, and try hands-on demos with fluorescent materials, invisible ink, and glow-in-the-dark elements. From science and literacy to SEL and classroom transformations, you'll leave with practical, glowing strategies to energize learning!
Syllable types are essential for mastering reading and spelling. Discover how to use diacritical markings to guide students in breaking down words into syllables, making it easier to tackle multisyllabic words and boost reading fluency.
This is an overview course of the first four evidence-based practices for mathematics instruction recommended by the Elementary Math Task Force. This course is designed for mathematics coaches and teachers.
Mrs. Amy Merryman serves as a Regional Coordinator for the Office of Mathematics Improvement (OMI) with the Alabama State Department of Education. Bringing 29 years of experience in education, her extensive career includes roles as a classroom teacher, ARI coach, K-12 instructional... Read More →
Connie Arnold currently serves as a Regional Coordinator for the Office of Mathematics Improvement (OMI) at the Alabama State Department of Education. Mrs. Arnold has over 15 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher and a Secondary Math Specialist with the Alabama... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT Room 96
Get started with Savvas Elevate Science K-6. We will share how to roll out this exciting new science program for students and teachers. We will share how to utilize hands on digital and print tools in the classroom.
Struggling to get students to write with clarity, depth, and purpose? Whether you teach kindergarten or high school, math or social studies, The Writing Revolution (Hochman Approach) provides simple yet powerful strategies to seamlessly integrate writing into your instruction—without adding to your workload!
Join this engaging session to discover how structured, explicit writing instruction can transform student learning, boost comprehension, and improve performance across disciplines. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that will revolutionize the way you teach writing—no matter your grade level or content area!
Let’s empower students to think, express, and succeed—one sentence at a time!
English learners have to juggle learning math and a new language at the same time. In this session, we’ll look at easy, practical ways to weave language supports into your daily math routines using the WIDA language standards. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and examples to boost both math and language learning.
Imagine cutting hours off your planning time while delivering more engaging, personalized lessons—sounds like magic, right? Magic School AI is the ultimate AI-powered tool designed for all teachers, in all subjects, at all grade levels! From generating lesson plans and assessments to providing instant differentiation and feedback, this platform does the heavy lifting so you can focus on what truly matters—your students.
Join this session to see how AI can streamline your workload, spark creativity, and supercharge student learning. Whether you're a tech newbie or an AI enthusiast, you'll walk away with practical strategies to make AI your most powerful teaching assistant!
Let’s work smarter, not harder—because teaching should be magical!
This interactive Learning Lab is your one-stop shop to achieve your Kami Level 1 AND 2 certifications. Our expert navigator will guide you through hands-on exercises and collaborative explorations, ensuring you deeply understand Kami's core features and unlock more advanced functionalities. From annotation essentials to collaborative document design and interactive assignments, you'll leave this session with the skills and certifications to confidently integrate Kami into your teaching and engage your students. Prepare to elevate your Kami prowess and cast off towards enhanced learning experiences!
Mantha Camacho is a Teaching and Learning Coordinator with Kami. Before joining Kami, she taught for 18 years in public education, with most of those years in a DAEP setting. She is a Google Level 2 Certified educator, was voted Teacher of the Year in 2008, and served in several leadership... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT Room 243
Attention all fearless and innovative math and science teachers in upper elementary, middle, and high school! You know who you are—I see you! If you’re ready to ditch the mundane and harness the power of gaming to supercharge student engagement, this session is for you.
Step into the world of Minecraft: Education Edition, where equations come to life, science gets explosive (safely, of course!), and students collaborate, create, and problem-solve in ways that traditional methods just can’t match. In this informational session, we’ll explore how to transform your math and science classroom into an immersive, interactive learning environment—one block at a time!
This is an informative session all about how you can use Minecraft in the classroom. We'll shoot the breeze about tons of cool stuff like how to actually use it, where to kick things off, and even how to incorporate it into different subjects. After our chat, you can jump right in and give it a go yourself in our hands-on "Minecraft Learning Lab" session. Make sure to sign up for that too! Who's stoked to learn and play with Minecraft together? Let's do this thing! 🎮✨
😉 P.S. Bonus lesson included on using AI to enhance communication, give clear directions, and craft engaging lesson plans that bring Minecraft into your classroom! Disclaimer: This description was "spiced up" with AI)
This session will provide practical strategies for setting clear classroom norms that promote respect, responsibility, and engagement. Teachers will learn to co-create norms with students to encourage ownership and accountability while implementing collaborative learning techniques that enhance teamwork and critical thinking. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants will gain ready-to-use strategies to foster a positive, cooperative classroom environment.
This session will prepare elementary teachers as they grapple with the modern requirements from fractions to ratios and proportions to functions instruction in state standards. Participants will gain specific strategies for leading students to a conceptual understanding of fractions and learn techniques for differentiating instructions for students.
Tiffany Christian is an Area Implementation Coordinator with ExploreLearning in the Mid-Atlantic region. She has 17 years of experience in public education as a gifted math and science teacher, an academic coach, and a district K-12 science instructional lead. She currently lives... Read More →
Come learn about tie-dye. Learn how easy it would be to do tie-dye for yourself, a group, a class, a club, or even the entire school! Let's tie-dye Baldwin county!!!!
Bring a 100% COTTON T-shirt the morning of your session, drop it in the bucket, and then come back and tie-dye a beautiful creation!!!!
Hello!I am excited to be returning to GRITC as a presenter!I graduated with my bachelors of fine art and master's of education from the University of Montevallo, which is located in Montevallo, AL.I am married and we live in Loxley. I teach elementary art and I absolutely love it... Read More →
English learners have to juggle learning math and a new language at the same time. In this session, we’ll look at easy, practical ways to weave language supports into your daily math routines using the WIDA language standards. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and examples to boost both math and language learning.
Get started with Savvas Elevate Science K-6. We will share how to roll out this exciting new science program for students and teachers. We will share how to utilize hands on digital and print tools in the classroom.
