Please complete the 2024-2025 ARIC Professional Learning Needs Assessment! Help Us Help You!
2024-2025 Statewide ARIC Needs Assessment: The voices and opinions of teachers and administrators are crucial to this process; therefore, we need your help!
The Alabama Regional Inservice Centers want to provide quality and relevant professional learning for all educators across the state. Please take a few minutes to complete the 2024-2025 ARIC Regional Inservice Center Needs Assessment.
The survey opens on September 1. Please respond by October 1. Use the QR code or the following link: https://bit.ly/3YJOzS4
September 4 (UWA) and September 19 (UA): Navigating the Alabama Continuous Improvement Plan (ACIP)
Join the ALSDE Office of School Improvement team on either September 4 (UWA campus) or September 19 (UA campus) to learn best practices regarding effective planning and implementation of the Alabama Continuous Improvement Plan (ACIP) in your school or district. In the afternoon, you will have collaborative working time with ALSDE staff to support you in your work. Each half-day session is approved for credit towards the Alabama Principals Act.
September 4 (UWA):
September 19 (UA):
2024-2025 ALSDE Curriculum and Instruction Meetings
- For a complete list of all ALSDE Curriculum and Instruction meeting dates and location visit the OSL Running Updates.
- Region 4 Central Office Team Members: Be sure to join us on September 5 as we host this event in our region! The meeting begins at 9:00 am.
- September 5 location has been updated:
University of West Alabama (updated)
Auditorium
Math & Science Building
Bibb Graves Drive
U.S. 100 N. Washington Street
Livingston, AL 35470
September 10: Classroom Management Strategies-Best Practices that Show You Believe in Your Students
Join Dr. Holly Morgan virtually from 3:30-5:00 pm on September 10 for this session that will explore best practices for classroom management from Serena Pariser's text. This session is approved for credit towards the Alabama Principals' Act. If you are an administrator, please register for the section below to ensure capacity, and we will add you to the APLDS section upon participation.
Date: September 10
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm
Register via PowerSchool section #507441 or via the following link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/507441
September 12: Bridging Access to Rigor-Differentiating with Scaffolds and Stretch Models
Join Dr. Emily Mofield for this session on September 12 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm as she supports teachers in grades 6-12 with strategies for flexible grouping and scaffolding of learning. Substitute reimbursement will be provided for teachers in the UA/UWA region as this was a high needs area of support for the region. This session is also approved for credit towards the Alabama Principals' Act. Please register for the session below to ensure room capacity; all participating administrators will be added to the APLDS course upon completion.
Date: September 12
Time: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location: UA/UWA Regional Inservice Center, 260 Kilgore Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Register via PowerSchool Section #495735 or via the following link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/495735
September 12: Challenging Behaviors At the Tier 3 Level: Appropriate and Effective FBA/BIP Processes
If you are a teacher, administrator, support professionals, counselor, BCBA, please join us for this one 2-hour virtual session afterschool with Dr. Gwen Ashley. This is a five-part series that occurs on August 14, August 21, August 29, September 12, September 19. You may attend all parts or choose the topics that best suit your needs!
Dates: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
Register via PowerSchool Section #508984 or via the following
Link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/508984
September 12, 17, or 20: Textbook Adoption Process 2024-2025 (Virtual Information Opportunities)
Join Dr. Patrick Chappell of Publisher's Warehouse for a virtual session on either September 12, 17, or 20 as he shares information regarding the textbook adoption process. Times and PowerSchool registration information is included below.
- September 12
- 8:30-10:00 am, PowerSchool PL #510402
- September 17
- 11:00 am-12:30 pm, PowerSchool PL #510404
- September 20
- 1:00-2:30 pm, PowerSchool PL #510407
September 17: ATOT Scoring Rubric: Removing the Guesswork When Rating Instructional Practices
Date: September 17
Location: UA/UWA Regional Inservice Center, 260 Kilgore Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Register via PowerSchool section #506253 or via the following link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/506253
September 17-19: ALSDE Office of Extended Learning Summer Regional Meetings
The Office of Extended Learning will provide LEA teams time to learn best practices for K-12 summer learning, share ideas, and network with representatives from stakeholder groups and ALSDE specialists. For more information, contact Jeff Norris at jeff.norris@alsde.edu.
Registration information for each day (September 17, 18, and 19) can be found in the flyer.
UA/UWA Region 4 Curriculum Directors' PLC
- Dates: September 18, January 30, April 9
- Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (September 18 and January 30), 12:00-3:00 pm (April 9)
- Location: UA/UWA Regional Inservice Center, 260 Kilgore Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- This year, we will host 3 meetings with the curriculum directors/professional learning directors who serve as direct liaisons to the Inservice Center.
Register Now for the 2024-2025 NBCT Support Cohort! We are here to support you in your NBCT Journey!
For the fall semester, all informational sessions will be offered virtually. In the spring semester, candidates will be assigned NBCT mentors who will support them face-to-face and/or virtually in their NBCT journey.
Click here to be added to the UA/UWA NB email distribution list in order to receive ongoing updates regarding NBCT support.
September 19: UA/UWA NBCT Cohort: Component 4
A zoom link will be included in the PowerSchool information, and you will also receive a reminder email approximately two days prior to the session. Registration closes two days prior to the session to ensure all receive the information prior to the session.
September 19: Effective Behavioral Graphing and Data Analyzation: Graphing for Efficient, Positive Behavior Change
If you are a teacher, administrator, support professionals, counselor, BCBA, please join us for this one 2-hour virtual session afterschool with Dr. Gwen Ashley. This is a five-part series that occurs on August 14, August 21, August 29, September 12, September 19. You may attend all parts or choose the topics that best suit your needs!
Dates: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
Register via PowerSchool Section #508990 or via the following
Link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/508990
September 19 or 25: ALPDS Overview Session for Alabama Adminstrators
Join us to learn about and discuss important topics related to the Principal Act and Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) program for the school year. Sessions will be offered multiple times each month and subsequent sessions within the month include repeated content. Registration information can be found in the attached flyer.
September 20: Special Education Services-Differentiated Instructional Guide (DIG), Annual Goals, and Progress Monitoring
Join ALSDE Special Education Services for this session to support your knowledge of the Alabama Differentiated Instructional Guide (DIG), how to write aligned goals, and how to make data-driven decisions based upon progress monitoring.
Date: September 20
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: UA/UWA Regional Inservice Center, 260 Kilgore Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Register via PowerSchool section #495913 or via the following link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/495913
September 23: Working Smarter, Not Harder: Using Instructional Supports to Guide Instruction in Preparation for the ACAP
Join Charissa Lambert on September 23 for this half-day session regarding ACAP Instructional Supports.
Date: September 23
Time: 8:30-11:30 am
Location: UA/UWA Inservice Center, 260 Kilgore Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Register via PowerSchool section#495733 or via the following link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/495733
September 23: All Write, All Write, All Write!
Join Charissa Lambert on September 23 for this half-day writing session to support writing in grades 4-12 (all content areas)!
Date: September 23
Time: 12:00-3:00 pm
Location: UA/UWA Inservice Center, 260 Kilgore Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Register via PowerSchool section#495734 or via the following link: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/495734
September 24: UA/UWA NBCT Cohort: Overview of the NBCT Maintenance of Certificate Renewal
A zoom link will be included in the PowerSchool information, and you will also receive a reminder email approximately two days prior to the session. Registration will close two days prior to ensure that all participants have received information from the facilitators.
September 26: ATOT Refresher Training Sessions for Teachers and Administrators
Join Dr. Mosley and Ms. Mocks for a refresher training session on the nuts-and-bolts of the Alabama Teacher Observation Tool on September 26!
Administrator Session:
September 26 from 9:00-11:00 am
Register via PowerSchool Section #506297
Teacher Session:
September 26 from 12:00-2:00 pm
Register via PowerSchool Section #498271
UA/UWA Regional Inservice Center (Region 4) Approved APLDS Opportunities
With the launch of available professional learning for the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) on July 1, I am excited to inform you of sessions offered by our UA-UWA Regional Inservice Center that have been approved to fulfill clock hours towards the requirement. (If you have been unable to attend one of Dr. Shepherd-Jones's overview sessions regarding APLDS, please find information here.)
In the approved listing for the UA-UWA Regional Inservice Center linked below, please note the final column (registration information); this information is specific to each session listed. This spreadsheet is organized in chronological order with the first opportunity beginning on July 15. More sessions will be added to this link as they are approved.
Please contact Dr. Holly Morgan at hgmorgan@ua.edu if you have any questions regarding these sessions.
Approved APLDS Listing for the UA-UWA Regional Inservice Center
Beginning October 2! Computer Science Digital Literacy Classroom Application eLearning Course
Join Dr. Barry Wiginton for this eLearning course that focuses upon digital citizenship, computational thinking, and introductory coding. The class dates are October 2 through November 19 for a total of 30 clock hours of credit.
Register via PowerSchool PL section #506167
2024-2025 UA/UWA Region 4 Secondary Coaching Community with Diane Sweeney (Session 2: October 22)
If you are a secondary coach in Region Four, register in PowerSchool for each of the sessions below using the following course number: 315396. You will need to register for each of the sessions separately in order to reserve your space. Registration links are included on the dates below.
**These sessions are also approved for the Alabama Principals Act for principals who attend with their Region Four secondary coach. Feel free to contact Dr. Holly Morgan at hgmorgan@ua.edu with any questions regarding registration as a principal.
October 11: Alabama Council for Social Studies Annual Conference
The Alabama Council for Social Studies will be hosting their annual conference at the Shelby Instructional Service Center on October 11, 2024. Sessions will be held on various threads that include geography, history, civics, government, etc. The ALCSS 2024 theme is Alabama: Many Voices, Many Stories, One State! The keynote speaker will be Dr. Larry Paska, Executive Director of the National Council for the Social Studies.
The conference sessions cover a wide range of topics within the social studies field, including history, geography, civics, economics, and government. These sessions aim to provide educators and stakeholders with insights into various pedagogical practices, technological advancements, social studies trends, and innovations. The conference caters to a diverse audience, including teachers from all grade levels (elementary to post-secondary), preservice-teachers, professors, instructional leaders, and anyone interested in social studies education.
Teachers will need to register at alcss.org. Early registration is $100 if you register by September 13. After that, registration will be $125 per participant. Registration includes all conference sessions, lunch, and materials from some of our sponsors/exhibitors. Teachers can also register for this event in PowerSchool to receive credit. Teachers can go to: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/login/index and login into your account. The session information is below:
The PowerSchool PD information is as follows:
Alabama Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference [Course #308879; Section #512907]
January 23-24, 2025: Region 4 Science Textbook Caravan
Save the Date for this Opportunity! More information regarding registration coming soon!
The Science Textbook Caravan for the 2024-2025 school year is a collaborative event with Alabama's Regional Inservice Centers & Publishers' Warehouse, Alabama's textbook depository. The Textbook Caravan is an opportunity for school district delegations to rotate through scheduled presentations from each of the state-adopted publisher options for comprehensive instructional resources. The two-day event has one day geared towards elementary team members (K-6) while the other day is structured for secondary representatives (grades 6-12).
Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS)
The School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act was passed in 2023 to create and implement the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System for public K-12 education and provide annual stipends for principals and assistant principals who successfully complete the program requirements. This is the first year of implementation, and we are here to support you! You can find more information on our state website by clicking here. We also have a supplemental resource available for you to learn more (alabamaprincipals.org). For any questions, you can contact Dr. Anna Shepherd-Jones at anna.jones@alsde.edu.
AMSTI
AMSTI-ASIM Science will host ongoing trainings throughout the fall semester. You may find the schedule in the document below. Registration for these sessions is available at https://amsti-ua.wixsite.com/amsti-ua.
As a note, Science Foundational Training is a prerequisite for NEW AMSTI and ASIM teachers to attend elementary and secondary science content professional learning opportunities. It is strongly recommended for EXISTING AMSTI and ASIM teachers. Outcomes include: 1) examine the role of AMSTI in improving K-12 science teaching and learning; 2) experience the 2023 Alabama Course of Study (ACOS): Science, and 3) equip educators to participate in AMSTI's essential services.
Please contact Sara McGee (smcgee@ua.edu) if you have questions or requests for other professional learning support.
Alabama Science in Motion
ASIM Biology Training and Support (Lisa Clark, lclark@ua.edu)
- ASIM Chemistry/Physical Science Training and Support (Brooks Moss, moss020@ua.edu)
- ASIM Physics and Earth/Space Science Training and Support (Julie Covin, jcovin@ua.edu)
Contact our specialists today to request on-site instructional support as you return to school! We are here for you!
Alabama Reading Initiative
- Leadership Labs Are Coming to A School Near You! Leadership labs are full-day authentic professional learning experiences designed for instructional leaders.
- Neuhaus Professional Learning Sign Up- See attachment https://forms.office.com/r/wzm0itAjDp
- Alabama Early Learning Inventory Training-See attachment
- Contact Dr. Tiffany Davis (tiffany.davis@alsde.edu) with any questions.
ARI Quick Links Document (Includes Proficiency Scales for K-5)
2021 ELA Course of Study: Secondary (6-12) ELA Resources
The following document provides access to curated resources to support implementation of the 2021 ELA Course of Study in Grades 6-12. The link will allow you to create your own copy of the resource document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XKFtlDduyfdOt6uN1sxM9wXu_9QPLi4Ib11JiOpaax4/copy
Office of School Improvement Updates
Additional Resources:
- Alabama Coaching Framework - Coaching Framework Presentations and Documents
- Principal Calendar - Presented at Mega
- OSI Mega Sessions - Presentation Links
- Secondary ELA COS Resources
- OSI Website
Youtube (Recorded PL)
Office of Student Learning Updates
Visit the OSL website at the following link: https://sway.office.com/x6GMkvnr5n1z2O6F
PREP Public Website: Recordings, Slides and Resources
Ongoing updates are continuously added at the following link: OSL Updates
Technology in Motion with Dr. Robert Mayben
Join Dr. Mayben for his technology sessions this fall! You may find all of his posted opportunities at www.uatim.org/opportunities.
Contact Dr. Robert Mayben at rmayben@ua.edu to support your school or district's technology professional learning needs.
Region 4 Regional Coordinators, Office of Mathematics Improvement: Amy Tilford and Shea Stroud
2024-2025 Everyone Counts
We are excited to announce the 24-25 Everyone Counts professional learning dates! These sessions aim to enhance the foundation necessary for developing a strong and comprehensive mathematics program. Participants will explore collaborative team structures to engage in high-quality, evidence-based practices and leverage the strengths of all stakeholders to maximize student opportunities. These sessions are designed for principals and assistant principals. Central office leadership is also invited to attend. Please share this information with your assistant principals.
Participants in this year's Everyone Counts sessions may earn 15 clock hours toward the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) requirement. In addition, participants may earn an ACLD-PLU, pending approval.
Registration details for region 4’s 2024-2025 Everyone Counts in-person sessions can be found here. Please note that there are two different dates available for session 1 and session 3.
We look forward to your participation in these valuable sessions and to working together to enhance mathematics teaching and learning in our schools.
Region 4 EL Specialist: Dr. Stephanie Reynolds
- Ellevation Training Opportunities for 2024-2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FEtuq50-nNbZesaGqJr-O8zPnH0I9Wcf50G79EVT-ds/edit?usp=sharing
- EL Quarterly Newsletter Link:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/NMgdqQye5yMWUxwY?ref=Link&loc=play
For more information, contact EL Region 4 Specialist: Dr. Stephanie Reynolds (stephanie.reynolds@alsde.edu)
September Opportunities: Region 4 ALSDE PowerSchool Coach: Quandria Robinson
The flyer below highlights sessions offered by our PowerSchool coaches in September. Please also feel free to request specific sessions. To request training for your district or school, either reply to this email or click the link in the flyer and submit an Ed Tech ticket request via the following link: Submit Ed Tech Support Ticket
PowerSchool Coach Quandria Robinson (quandria.robinson@alex.state.al.us)
ALSDE Physical Education Newsletter
ALSDE Special Education Services
Use the link below to view Special Education Services' ALPDS offerings for administrators:
Special Education Services APLDS Offerings
Contact Elizabeth Greene at elizabeth.greene@alsde.edu with any questions.
ALSDE Proficiency Scales
ATLAS Resources
ACCESS Virtual Learning
ACCESS Virtual Learning is an initiative of the Alabama State Department of Education that provides free online classes to all sixth through 12th grade Alabama students.
The program offers Advanced Placement, foreign language and credit recovery courses as well as all the courses needed for a high school diploma. ACCESS courses are led by Alabama-certified teachers and are aligned to the current Alabama College and Career Ready Standards.
Students enrolled in ACCESS courses earn credits from their local school and receive their diploma from their local district.
ACCESS is your partner in education! For more information, please visit access.ua.edu or contact the UA Support Center at access@ua.edu or 205-348-2647.
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UA/UWA Regional Inservice Education Center
Mrs. Tami Barron, Accounting Specialist
Mrs. Tenika Milsap, UWA Coordinator
Email: hgmorgan@ua.edu
Website: www.inservice.ua.edu
Location: 260 Kilgore Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Phone: 205-348-3319
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uauwaric/
Twitter: @UofARIC