New opportunities for March have been posted! We have also posted more opportunities for April, including math course of study overviews from AMSTI. Our summer opportunities will be listed next month in our April newsletter. Be sure to check them out and register early!

As we are in the midst of planning for summer opportunities, please feel free to reach out with specific requests. If you would like to request specific support for your school or district, please complete our request form at http://inservice.ua.edu/learning--growth.html. It has been a pleasure to meet with the curriculum directors of our region in order to prepare for summer training opportunities.

As a reminder, please follow our social media pages on Facebook (@uainservice) and Twitter (@UofARIC) for ongoing announcements.You may find any of our newsletters at: http://inservice.ua.edu/newsletter. All of our newsletter opportunities are listed in chronological order by date.

Happy learning!

Dr. Holly Morgan

Director, UA/UWA Regional In-Service Center

Register via PowerSchool:

March 3, 2021 8:30- 11:30

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/395046

March 3, 2021 12:30-3:30

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/395047

UWA Technology PD Bytes will be led by Dr. Eva Harvell, Director of Technology at Pascagoula-Gartier School District. Dr. Harvell helps educators successfully and confidently integrate technology in the classroom.

Feb 23rd - PD SESSION 1 -- Digital Citizenship and Cyber Security

Feb 25th - PD SESSION 2 -- 60 EdTech Tools in 60 Minutes

March 2nd - PD SESSION 3 -- What Your Technology Director Wants You To Know

March 4th - PD SESSION 4 -- Taking the Fear Out of Research

These PD Bytes will take place from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

The registration links for each session are below:

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/394173: Feb 23rd - PD SESSION 1 -- Digital Citizenship and Cyber Security

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/394174: Feb 25th - PD SESSION 2 -- 60 EdTech Tools in 60 Minutes

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/394175: March 2nd - PD SESSION 3 -- What Your Technology Director Wants You To Know

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/394177: March 4th - PD SESSION 4 -- Taking the Fear Out of Research

The ARI Leadership Team will utilize the Journey to Success process to implement a plan of action for all K-3 schools. This process outlines five ‘circles of influence’ that must be cohesive and function effectively for schools to be successful. In each webinar, discussion will revolve around the circles and their current influences on student learning. Sessions will be 50 minutes in length, with a 15 minutes updates and a Q&A to follow.

A total of five webinars will be offered: October 28, December 9, January 14, March 4, and May 4. All sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Tiffany Davis and will begin at 11:00 am.

Register via PowerSchool Section #: 387414 or using the following registration link:

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/387414

The ARI Leadership Team will utilize the Journey to Success process to implement a plan of action for all K-3 schools. This process outlines five ‘circles of influence’ that must be cohesive and function effectively for schools to be successful. In each webinar, discussion will revolve around the circles and their current influences on student learning. Sessions will be 50 minutes in length, with a 15 minutes updates and a Q&A to follow.

A total of five webinars will be offered: October 30, December 9, January 14, March 4, and May 4. All sessions will be facilitated by Paula Young. Sessions will be offered at both 9:00 am and 12:30 pm.

To register for the 9:00 am session, go to:

Section # 388592

Registration Link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/388592

To register for the 12:30 pm session, go to:

Section# 388595

Registration Link:

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/388595

The theme is now "Grab & Grow." It will include speed learning type sessions where presenters will present a very small presentation, such as a slide. Here is the tentative agenda:

Schedule for Grab & Grow Conference

8:30 - 9:00 Recognition of new NBCTs & Renewals

9:00 - 10:30 Smack-Down (5 to 7 minutes)

Goal to get 5 to 7 minutes presentation per category

• Instruction: 9 - 9:30

• Technology: 9:30 - 10:00

• Candidate Support & Mentoring (Comp 1-4, running a cohort): 10 - 10:30

10:30 Wrap-Up

The link to register is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-alabama-nbct-network-conference-tickets-130255213851

The cost of the conference is now free! You don't want to miss this great opportunity!

ALSDE Byte-Sized Professional Development

• Live Options on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 – 12:30 and 3:30 – 4:30
• Access to Session Titles and Descriptions Menu – Direct link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LMAAYElcwi4HpfszvrSk972Frrr_2PYskXsvXBHyrbk/edit?usp=sharing OR it can also be found in the DLR using the following link: https://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2684268?tabid=80e91d50-0442-82e6-c139-6d5a8d8af588
• All sessions have been entered into PowerSchool Professional Learning and are ready for individuals to sign up using the link on the first page of menu.
• Any LEA requests and/or questions for Byte-Sized PD topics should be sent to virtuallearning@alsde.edu.

***If you previously registered for the expo in February, you should have received an email regarding this rescheduled date. Please contact tbarron@ua.edu with any questions.

Events are divided into K-6 (In-Person), K-6 (Virtual), 6-12 (In-Person), and 6-12(Virtual). Presentations will begin at 7:45 AM and lunch will be provided. Presentation schedules will be posted on the caravan website prior to the event date. A time sensitive link with presentations will be emailed to virtual attendees on the day of the corresponding in-person event.

CDC guidelines will be followed for in-person presentations. No-touch registration packets will be provided and will include a face-covering, hand sanitizer, and note taking material.

Region 4 dates:

March 9 (Elementary) and March 10 (Secondary)

Location:

Bryant Conference Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (or virtual option)

• March 9 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Q&A from 1:00-2:00 pm)
• March 10 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Q&A from 1:00-2:00 pm)

***Each session will be virtual. Choose the date that works best for your schedule. For agenda and links to sessions, visit http://www.inservice.ua.edu/announcements

Beginning in February, candidates will meet monthly with their mentors for ongoing support. The focus for February will be a deeper dive into Component 4. For more information, please contact Anna Daly (adaly2@ua.edu) or Krissy Stevenson (kstevenson@tcss.net). Our regional monthly calendar of NBCT support can be found at http://www.inservice.ua.edu/announcements.

The 2021 Alabama Science Teachers Association Conference will feature these strands:

• Tech Tools
• Socially Distant Science (how to teach science with no shared materials or labs)
• Virtual Instruction

Register via https://asta30.wildapricot.org/event-4005609!

The Parent Teacher Leadership Academy (PTLA) is hosting FREE webinars open to parents and teachers!

Creating a Healthy School Climate with Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support

In this webinar, parents and teachers will learn how to use Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) to help students succeed.

Facilitator:

Dr. Sara McDaniel, UA Associate Professor, Special Education and Multiple Abilities

Date: March 30, 2021

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm

Register via the following link:

https://ptla.ua.edu/webinars/

The open application period is the month of March. Only online applications will be accepted. The results will be shared with all applicants by May 19, 2021. These scholarships will apply to components that are submitted beginning in the Fall 2021. Applicants will have three years to use the scholarship and must register for at least one component during the first year. The link to the application and FAQs can be found at http://inservice.ua.edu/announcements or https://docs.google.com/document/d/18GcrTxwi6xAYwYJUL-BZ7w_as1QItEEYqgC6wQ8nuuA/edit?usp=sharing.

Please contact Dr. Boyd Rogan at boydrogan21@gmail.com with any questions regarding the application.

To register, please contact Dr. Holly Morgan at hgmorgan@ua.edu by April 5 and also register via PowerSchool at https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/395141. Space is limited! If you teach within the UA/UWA In-Service Center region, your registration fee will be paid for this opportunity.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders. The facilitator, Daniel Cohen, PhD, is an assistant professor of school psychology at UA and is an expert in the provision of mental health supports in school settings. The training includes a self-paced module and a synchronous day-long remote training session.

For more information, contact Anna Daly (adaly2@ua.edu) or Krissy Stevenson (kstevenson@tcss.net).

AMSTI UA is offering four opportunities to participate in a two-part section of ALCOS Overview for 6-12 Math to secondary math teachers in our region. This professional learning is virtual and will focus on understanding the 2019 Course of Study: Mathematics and its conceptual framework, grade level changes, and focus standards.

Teachers must register for one specific section through PowerSchool. There is a maximum of 25 teachers for each six-hour professional learning section. Substitutes for teachers within the region will be reimbursed by the UA/UWA Regional In-Service Center. In order to accommodate the possible sharing of substitutes between teachers at a school, sections are scheduled as two three-hour sessions on consecutive Wednesdays either in the morning (8:00 – 11:00 am) or in the afternoon (12:00 – 3:00 pm).

In order to receive credit and substitute reimbursement, participants must attend both sessions and participate in chats and breakout rooms where applicable.

Grades 6-12 math teachers in Region 4 may use one of the following links to register for one specific section:

April 14 and April 21, 8:00 – 11:00 am

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/397316

April 14 and April 21, 12:00 – 3:00 pm

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/397319

May 5 and May 12, 8:00 – 11:00 am

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/397321

May 5 and May 12, 12:00 – 3:00 pm

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/397322

AMSTI UA is offering six opportunities to participate in the ALCOS Overview for Grades K-5 Math for elementary math teachers, special education teachers, and elementary math coaches. All sessions will be virtual for a total of three hours. Participants will learn about the conceptual framework: Position Statements, Mathematical Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices, and the K-5 Content Areas. April and May opportunities are scheduled for two afternoons (1.5 hours each) after school (3:00 – 4:30 pm) while the opportunities in June are each scheduled for one 3-hour session.

In order to receive PowerSchool credit, participants must attend both 1.5 hour sessions (or one 3-hour session in June) and participate in chats and breakout rooms where applicable.

Teachers must register for one specific section through PowerSchool. There is a maximum of 50 teachers for each three-hour professional learning session.

Grades K-5 math teachers, special education teachers, and elementary math coaches in the AMSTI UA region may use one of the following links to register for one specific section:

April 27 and April 29, 3:00 -4:30 pm both days

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/396891

May 4 and May 6, 3:00 – 4:30 pm both day

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/396892

May 11 and May 13, 3:-00 – 4:30 pm both days

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/396893

May 17 and May 19, 3:00 – 4:30 pm both days

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/396897

June 8, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/396900

June 17, 9:00 am – 12: 00 pm

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/396914

Registration for the Alabama Education Technology Conference 2021 is open. This year, AETC will be at the Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile, June with a virtual option available.

Attendees may register at here. Full details may be found at alabamaetc.com.

Mark your calendars for MEGA Conference 2021, July 12-16, in Mobile, Alabama! MEGA Conference attendees will have opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions, participate in in-depth training sessions, and learn from leading experts in fields across the education spectrum.This year’s MEGA will be a hybrid of both virtual and in-person events. This is an exciting new feature that we hope will allow more statewide participation and provide an

opportunity to offer more content than ever before, all while keeping your safety first.The conference will begin on Monday at 1:30 p.m. and will end on Friday at the conclusion of the morning sessions. Preliminary conference information with a listing of sessions and other conference details will be available on the website at http://bit.ly/MEGA21. Please note the following information in preparing for the conference:Dates: July 12-16, 2021Location: Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel, Renaissance Battle House Hotel, and the Mobile Convention Center in MobileRegistration: Early Bird Pre-Registration (in-person and virtual) is $165 (Deadline: May 3, 2021).Registration (in-person and virtual) is $185.

Lodging: Contact the following hotels for lodging reservations:Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel -800-922-3298Renaissance Battle House Hotel -866-316-5957(Request MEGA 2021 Conference rates.)Participants can register online or by completing the Registration Form for MEGA Conference 2021. Registration fees are non-refundable.If you have questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact McRae Conferencing and Trade Show at 850-906-0099. If you have questions or concerns regarding MEGA Conference 2021, please contact Mrs. Nora Thorington at norat@alsde.eduor 334-694-4903.

Schoology Resources

• Online community for educators new to Schoology, New 2 SGY, to help make sure support is available - Join New 2 SGY
• Visit the Schoology Learning Support Page, where you can view FAQs, dive into the product roadmap, join the Support Community, and contact their Support Team directly. Learn More

• ASIM Biology Training and Support (Lisa Clark, lclark@ua.edu)

• ASIM Chemistry Training and Support (Brooks Moss, moss020@ua.edu)
• ASIM Physics Training and Support (Julie Covin, jcovin@ua.edu)

• ASIM Physics will host circuit training on 3/24. Contact Julie Covin at jcovin@ua.edu to register.

• ASIM Physical Science Training on 3/31. Contact Julie Covin at jcovin@ua.edu to register.

• ASIM Chemistry will be offering trainings on March the 5th and 26th. Below are the links to agendas for each day and the registration link to let me know which day(s) you plan to attend. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out via email at moss020@ua.edu

  March 5th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JM_V2hxET481j6LFOv4InAoptw0aDZ0WpJQbwJU0vjw/edit?usp=sharing
  

  March 26th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10EMvbeEopNBaM4JciTOanjGUWBkr55x9QDEso3hge5w/edit?usp=sharing

  Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDLmR41OkOZ5WnxjH5ifXbW8MwCy6hsqtIuaqGw2sbh8dV1A/viewform?usp=sf_link

• ASIM Biology Trainings will be 2/26 and 4/2. On 2/26, participants will carry out 4 ASIM labs on Lymphatic System, classification, ECG, and succession, using 3D instruction. On 4/2, participants will carry out 4 ASIM labs on enzymes, population dynamics, molecular evolution, and allergy testing, using 3D instruction. Email Lisa Clark (lclark@ua.edu) to register.

Contact our specialists today to support you (either virtually or face-to-face)! We are here for you!

Check out these upcoming opportunities from Dr. Robert Mayben!

Spring ATIM opportunities

As always, please contact Dr. Robert Mayben at rmayben@ua.edu to support your school or district's technology professional learning needs.

Contact Sara McGee, AMSTI Director, at smcgee@ua.edu to request K-12 math or K-8 science support for your school or district.

AMSTI UA is offering Math Course of Study sessions for both K-5 and 6-12 teachers. See the listing above for this information!

Project RIIPL will train 20 special education and school psychology practitioner-leaders with specific expertise in rural education settings. Benefits include annual stipend, tuition, conference travel, and more! Contact Dr. Sara McDaniel (scmcdaniel@ua.edu) for more information.

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