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GULF REGIONAL INNOVATIVE TRAINING CONFERENCE
The Baldwin County Education Coalition (BCEC) is proud to host the Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference, a professional development conference for teachers by teachers. The three-day event is held in late July before the start of the new school year. The conference kicks off with a keynote speaker and offers over 150, 55-minute sessions
fitting to different grade levels, disciplines and interests.
Effective schools are built upon the foundation of well-trained and well-supported teachers and administrators. Multiple studies report that teacher professional development leads to better instruction and improved student learning. GRITC embodies BCEC’s core value of elevating our educators.
“Our teachers are on the front lines every day changing the lives of our children. It’s important that we invest in them and equip them with the professional development and resources they need to be the best they can be.”
– Terry Burkle, Executive Director
GRITC Registration is now OPEN!
GRITC 2024 is Monday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 17 at Fairhope Middle School. We have over 100 presenters and a vast array of sessions for you to choose from!
Please review the GRITC REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS linked above before you begin. The directions have some specific instruction for Baldwin County Teachers but everything should work the same. Make sure to go into your settings and choose to have email announcements and updates allowed. This will be important as we push out logistics info over the summer.
Ken Shelton is our Keynote speaker. His opening message is titled: Authentic by Design: Crafting Meaningful and Responsive Learning Opportunities. Ken is a long-time friend of Baldwin County Public Schools, and we are happy to have him back to share some of his award-winning content!
We look forward to another great event! Register at the link above, but please watch the directions video first (also linked above). You can also register through our GRITC app, if you prefer. Available for download through either Apple/Android app stores.
How would you like a chance to win some great prizes? For each day you attend GRITC, you’ll be entered into a raffle for:
1) A One-night stay at Perdido Beach Resort and dinner for two at Voyagers Restaurant;
2) A Three-night stay at The Surfing Turtle, a 5BR home on Beach Blvd in Gulf Shores;
3) TONS of tech toys… and much more!
