Greetings Region 5,
As we enter November, a season of reflection and gratitude, we want to take a moment to celebrate the dedication and passion you bring to your classrooms each day. Your commitment to continuous growth—both for yourself and for your students—truly makes a difference.
This month, we’re excited to offer a variety of professional learning opportunities designed to support and inspire you. Whether you're seeking to deepen your skills, explore new strategies, or simply connect with fellow educators, there’s something for everyone. These experiences are crafted to provide valuable insights that can enrich both your teaching practice and your students' learning experiences.
We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. Your dedication to professional growth not only benefits you but also has a profound impact on the success and well-being of our students.
If you have any specific professional learning requests for your school or district, administrators and district leaders may complete the UABRIC Professional Learning Request form. Feel free to contact me directly should you have any questions.
Professionally yours,
Nicole Hill, EdS, NBCT
UABRIC Director
EdTech Tuesdays
EdTech Tuesdays will feature Alabama Technology in Motion specialists and a host of tech friends. They will present a variety of topics virtually throughout the academic year. Register in PowerSchool Professional Learning for the topic(s) of your choice.
Click the link below to contact UAB ATiM specialist, Pernell Allen or for more information about UAB-ATiM.
Is classroom management on your professional learning plan for this school year? Register to attend the Classroom Organization and Management Program (COMP) Saturday workshop. COMP certified trainer Dr. Tammarra Tippett will guide novice and veteran teachers through eight modules applying researched-based and evidenced-based strategies.
All participants will receive a COMP manual.
Winter/Spring meeting dates will be posted in December.
AL-MTSS Fall Quarterly Newsletter
ALSDE Office of Student Learning- Instructional Services- AL-MTSS
2024-2025 Save Date
This professional learning opportunity was designed to address the distinct needs of districts within all Alabama Schools catering to kindergarten through fifth-grade students. These sessions aim to enhance the foundation for developing a strong and comprehensive mathematics program by exploring district sustainability, mathematical mindset, continuous improvement, and application.
This year, an ACLD-PLU may be earned, pending approval, for participation in the Counting on You sessions! Sessions will be offered following the ALSDE Curriculum and Instruction Meetings.
See the flyer below for session topics and dates. Session 3 will be held in Region 5/7 at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center.
Start planning now to gather your district team for the Textbook Caravan for Science, 2024-2025!
What is the Textbook Caravan?
The Science Textbook Caravan for the 2024-2025 school year is a joint 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.
Who should attend?
The two-day event has one day geared toward elementary team members (K-6) while the other day is structured for secondary representatives (grades 6-12). Sixth grade teachers should attend whichever day works BEST for their district's grade span configuration.
Is there a registration fee?
Lunch is provided at no cost, and there is no registration charge for participants.
What is the purpose?
School districts are encouraged to send active participants who will collaboratively reflect & discuss the resources being previewed in order to help their district narrow down decisions for their local adoption. Guiding questions will be provided to assist district teams with these discussions.
How do I sign up?
Click the button below to register in PowerSchool Professional Learning.
The School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act was passed in 2023 to create and implement a new leadership development system for principals and assistant principals. Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, principals can earn an annual stipend up to $10,000-$15,000 and assistant principals can earn up to $5,000-$7,500 if they successfully complete all program requirements as outlined in the law.
Check out the FAQ document linked here to learn more!
