
Athens State University RIC
February 2024
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Region 2 Request Links
Remember, If you have specific professional learning needs please use the PD Request Form or if you need to reserve a learning space at the Regional Inservice Center or on the Athens State Campus, please use the Facility Reservations form.
Teacher Professional Learning
Society for Science Advocate Program
Advocate Program
Providing training, stipends, and year-round support to mentors supporting students from traditionally underrepresented races/ethnicities and low-income households in entering science research competitions.
The Advocate Program is a year-long professional development program that supports teachers and mentors who are working to increase the number of students from traditionally underrepresented race/ethnicities and low-income households who enter STEM research competitions. The Advocates receive training and support from Society staff, mentorship from Lead Advocate, a $3,000 stipend, and an all-expense-paid trip to attend the Advocate Training Institute in Washington, D.C.
- The application is open through March 3, 2024. Apply now.
2024 James Madison Memorial Graduate Fellowship
- The Foundation pays up to $24,000 per fellow to be used in obtaining a Master’s Degree in American History, Political Science, or Government from an accredited university.
- Deadline to Apply: Saturday, March 2, 2024
- APPLY HERE
- For more information, contact Brad Lewis Brad.Lewis@athens.edu, James Madison Fellowship Class of 2005
NEW SECTION OF SRIPS & PORTFOLIOS PD: FEB. 20 (12:00 - 2:00 PM)
TEAMS PD & eLearning
- Questions about Upcoming TEAMS PD, contact Region 2 ATIM Specialist, Jennifer Priest - jpriest@atim.us
- http://atim.us
- eLearning Website
Office of School Improvement Updates
Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS)
- Friday, February 16
- K-5 Session: 8:30 - 11:30 am
- K-5 REGISTER HERE
- Secondary Session: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
- Secondary REGISTER HERE
- Presenter - Kristi Shankles
- Athens Regional Inservice Center
MORE Dyslexia Awareness Training
- Tuesday, March 19
- 8:00 - 11:00 am
- Presenter - Kim Goodwin and Kimberly Hargett
- Athens Regional Inservice Center
- Register Here
MORE Multisensory Strategies Toolbox 1.0
- Tuesday, March 19
- 12:00 - 3:00 pm
- Presenter - Kimberly Hargett and Kim Goodwin
- Athens Regional Inservice Center
- Register Here:
ATOT Training for Administrators: February 13
AL Teacher Observation Tool: Overview for New Administrators
- Tuesday, Feb. 13: REGISTER HERE
- Presenter: Barry Wiginton
- All sessions 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Athens RIC on Hwy. 31 S.
Managing Severe Behaviors in the K-5 Classroom Friday, February 23
Powerful Conversations Network (PCN) - Session 3
- Thursday, February 15
- Session begins 9:00 am.
- Dismiss 2:30 pm
- Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens
- We'll announce 2024-2025 dates in March.
Region 2 Curriculum Directors Meeting - February 9
- Meeting at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur
- 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
- Region 2 ALSDE Specialists and Athens State University College of Education Faculty will join us.
March and April PD Dates
March 8: Alabama NAME Conference
The 2024 Alabama National Association for Multicultural Education (AL NAME) Conference will be held March 8, 2024 at the University of Montevallo. See the flyer below for more information.
Secondary ELA: Supporting Struggling Readers
- Tuesday, April 30
- 12:00 - 3:00 pm
- Presenter - Charissa Lambert
- Athens Regional Inservice Center
- Register Here
NEW Dates for AI PLU
AETC Summer Conference: June 19 - 21
- Alabama Educational Technology Conference
- Mobile County Convention Center
- REGISTER NOW
- Early Bird: $140 (ends April 15th)
- Pre-Registration: $150 (April 16 - May 31)
- Late or Onsite Registration: $175 (After May 31)
Visit alabamaetc.com for conference information and other related questions.
Literacy Reimagined: March 6 - 8, 2024
Literacy Reimagined Conference 2024
We are ushering in a new era of literacy instruction, where research meets practice. This 2024 conference will unite educators, researchers, and advocates to forge a future where literacy is reimagined and revitalized. Let’s reimagine the future of literacy by discovering how to align systems to reach all students.
- Register Today
- https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3u2b7hw
- Early Bird Registration Special: $175
University of South Alabama
350 Student Center Circle
Mobile, AL 36688
Date and time:
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (pre-conference)
Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th, 2024 (conference)
EL NEWS & UPDATES
Region 2 EL Specialist: Robin Stutts rstutts@alsde.edu
- EL Quarterly Newsletter
- Alabama ELLevation Education Link- https://ellevationeducation.com/district/alabama
- Virtual ELLevation Training Links - ELLevation Virtual Training Links
- AMTESOL Conference Link-Registration: https://www.amtesol.org/registration
- World Languages Newsletter: https://sway.office.com/mBGTFFbn0olsRz7W?ref=Link&loc=play
NBCT Class of 2023 Announced!
Congratulations to New NBCTs
On Saturday, December 9, eleven Region 2 educators enjoyed seeing fireworks as their names were added to the roster of National Board Certified Teachers in Alabama and the United States. Congratulations to these professional educators! We commend them for their hard work, dedication, and growth mindset. The 2023 Class for Region 2 is listed below:
- Crystal Evans - Locust Fork Elementary (Blount County)
- Denise Burroughs - Cullman High School (Cullman City)
- Stephanie Carver - West Elementary (Cullman City)
- Lindsay Harris - West Elementary (Cullman City)
- Tamara Marrie Gardner - Fairview Elementary (Cullman County)
- Payton Sandlin - Holly Pond Middle School (Cullman County)
- Nicole Kmoch - Austin Middle School (Decatur City)
- Fabienne Le Tiec-Bennett - Austin High School (Decatur City)
- Denise Marmolejo - Austinville Elementary (Decatur City)
- Emily Boldin - Elkmont High School (Limestone County)
- April Linville - A.P. Brewer High School (Morgan County)
Congratulations to Maintenance of Certification Teachers
Congratulations to Maintenance of Certification Teachers
The following teachers/counselors/administrators renewed their NBCT certification in December 2023:
- Jessica Kent - Athens State University (AMSTI)
- Ashley Sams - Athens Intermediate (Athens City)
- Ashley Hudson - Locust Fork Elementary (Blount County)
- Jennifer White - Appalachian School (Blount County)
- Kristen Brown - East Elementary (Cullman City)
- Kristen Gragg - Cullman High School (Cullman City)
- Amber Hembree - East Elementary (Cullman City)
- Fharis Richter - Cullman Middle (Cullman City)
- Ginger Hogeland - Cullman Child Development Ctr. (Cullman Co.)
- Chelsea Thurman - Good Hope Middle (Cullman County)
- Elizabeth Watwood - Hanceville High School (Cullman County)
- Tamala Weaver - Parkside School (Cullman County)
- Alexis Williams - Cullman Child Development Ctr. (Cullman Co.)
- Stephanie Roden - F.B. Burleson Elementary (Hartselle City)
- Leah Hembree - East Lawrence High School (Lawrence County)
- Dawn Terry - East Lawrence Elementary (Lawrence County)
- Rebecca Dunnivant - Central Office (Limestone County Schools)
- Allison Usery - Central Office (Limestone County Schools)
- Chandra Flanagan - Priceville Elementary Schools (Morgan County)
- Courtney Karr - West Morgan Middle (Morgan County)
- Lori Knight - West Morgan Middle (Morgan County)
- Lisa Butler - Oneonta High School (Oneonta City)
- Misty Sandlin - Oneonta High School (Oneonta City)
Title: ATH RIC 2023-2024 ATH-NBCT Writing Tips (North Cohort)
Description: How to Write for NBCT. The portfolio entry directions for each certificate area require you to describe, analyze, and reflect on your teaching practice. This session is designed to help candidates practice this kind of thinking and writing before you begin working on your written commentary of the portfolio.
New Date: Moved to Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Format: In-Person
Location: Morgan County Educator Resourced Center
235 Alabama Hwy 67
Decatur, AL 35603
Facilitator: Ellen Thompson
Clock Hours: 3 Hours
Title: ATH RIC 2023-2024 ATH-NBCT Component 1 Assessment Center Exercises and Informational Meeting (North Cohort)
Description: So your portfolio is close to being ready to turn in, and you're ready to start preparing for the assessment center exercises, but you don't know where to start. Discover endless tutorials and resources that exist both in print and on-line. This class will explore these resources and mentally prepare you for the Assessment Center experience.
Date: Tuesday, February 27
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Format: In-Person
Location: Morgan County Educator Resourced Center
235 Alabama Hwy 67
Decatur, AL 35603
Facilitator: Ellen Thompson
Clock Hours: 3 Hours
Title: ATH RIC 2023-2024 ATH-NBCT Writing Tips (SOUTH Cohort)
Description: How to Write for NBCT. The portfolio entry directions for each certificate area require you to describe, analyze, and reflect on your teaching practice. This session is designed to help candidates practice this kind of thinking and writing before you begin working on your written commentary of the portfolio.
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Format: In-Person
Location: Blount County Schools Professional Development Center
62541 US Hwy 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
Facilitator: Jennifer Priest
Clock Hours: 3 Hours
Title: ATH RIC 2023-2024 ATH-NBCT Component 1 - Assessment Center Exercises and Informational Meeting (SOUTH Cohort)
Description: So your portfolio is close to being ready to turn in, and you're ready to start preparing for the assessment center exercises, but you don't know where to start. Discover endless tutorials and resources that exist both in print and on-line. This class will explore these resources and mentally prepare you for the Assessment Center experience.
Date: Tuesday, February 27
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Format: In-Person
Location: Blount County Schools Professional Development Center
62541 US Hwy 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
Facilitator: Jennifer Priest
Clock Hours: 3 Hours
Need an ATLAS account? Send your requests to Brad.Lewis@athens.edu
Free PD from Alabama Public Television
Ongoing
K-12 Alabama Public Television Certified Educator Program
Bring the world to your classroom with APT and PBS LearningMedia. This online self-paced course will help you utilize APT and PBS LearningMedia to enhance your lessons. You will receive six professional development hours at completion. Click here to become an APT Certified Educator.
February 7, 2024 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Vietnam War and Alabama Standards- Virtual
How is the Vietnam War covered in Alabama’s course of study? Join Blake Busbin, ALSDE Social Studies Education Specialist, to explore ways to approach the Vietnam War as outlined in Alabama standards. Discover new resources, innovate approaches, and how to make this complex conflict engaging for your students. One hour of professional development will be awarded at completion. Click here to register.
February 12, 2024 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Yellowhammer History Hunt Teacher Professional Development at the Alabama State Capitol
We’re going on a hunt to find out more about Alabama’s journey to become the 22nd state. This time, our Yellowhammer History Hunt Professional Development will be at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. Teachers will receive six hours of professional development. Lunch will be on your own. Click here to register.
February 21, 2024 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Virtual Professional Development: Reaching all Learners with Content Differentiation
Find out ways to differentiate the content in your classroom through ways like tiering, scaffolding, learning contracts and curriculum compacting. ALSDE Gifted Specialist Emily Hurst will walk us through the different ways to make this happen. You will leave this professional development with materials from Alabama Public Television and PBS LearningMedia to support this in your classroom. One hour of professional development will be awarded at completion. Click here to register.
March 13, 2024 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Virtual Professional Development with Legacy Partners in Environmental Education: Down Under in North Alabama
Alabama is home to more than 5,000 caves with unique ecosystems that support fragile and fascinating life forms. Join Toni Bruner, the Executive Director of Legacy Partners in Environmental Education and a spelunking expert, as she shares her knowledge of Alabama’s extensive cave ecosystem. Learn how caves form and what their important roles are in our environment. Leave with educational resources and activities from Legacy, APT and PBS to share with your class as you explore frozen waterfalls and soda straw ceilings. One hour of professional development will be awarded at completion. Click here to register.
PREP Resources
PREP - Emergency Certificates, Long-Term Subs, and New Teacher On-Demand Training.
GEMS - Girls Engaged in Math & Science
Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing: July 1 - 4, 2024
Counselors and PowerSchool SIS Staff
Administrator Professional Learning
Textbook ACLD PLU w/ Patrick Chappell
- In-Person: AASCD Winter Conference - January 22 - 24, 2024
- Online: AASCD Spring Bootcamp - February 29, 2024
Register via http://www.clasleaders.org
The Alabama Social Studies Chronicle (February)
Overview of the Local Textbook Adoption Process: February 22
- Virtual ONLY
- Thursday, February 22
- 10:00 - 11:30 am
- Presenter: Patrick Chappell of Publisher's Warehouse
- REGISTER HERE
AL Principal Leadership Development System
Special Education Services
Administrator PLU
ARI - Strong Leader/Strong Leader & OMI - Everyone Counts Sessions
NORTH- Florence City School BOE
*Athens City, Decatur City, Lawrence County, & Limestone County.
- Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
SOUTH - Wallace State - Hanceville
*Blount Co., Cullman City, Cullman Co., Hartselle City, Morgan Co., & Oneonta City
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Thursday, March 14, 2024
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm
District Level Professional Learning
ALSDE Department Websites and Region 2 Specialists Contacts
Region 2 - RIC
AMSTI
Assistant Director - Emily Byrd
Science in Motion
Assistant Director - Emily Byrd
ATIM
ARI
Ken Kirby - Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist (RLLS)
Kimberly Hargett - RLLS: Limestone, Hartselle, & Morgan.
Kim Goodwin - RLSS: Blount, Cullman City & Co. & Oneonta
Melissa Penley - RLSS: Athens City & Lawrence Co.
Tracie Howard - RLSS
Angela Richardson - RLSS
OMI
Christy Lockhart - Region 2 Math Specialist
OSL
ABPC
- Dr. Brad Lewis - RIC Director (256) 233-6574 Brad.Lewis@athens.edu
- Deepa Manandhar - Program & Financial Assistant (256) 233-6576 Deepa.Manandhar@athens.edu
- Physical Location: 1115-A Hwy 31 Athens, AL