Happy February!
Greetings Region 5,
February is a month filled with opportunities for growth, reflection, and celebration. This is a time to honor the rich contributions of Black leaders, scholars, and change makers throughout history while also advancing our own professional journeys.
This month, we’re excited to offer a variety of professional learning opportunities designed to support your ongoing development. Whether you’re looking to refine instructional strategies, explore innovative classroom practices, or integrate technology in the classroom, there is something for everyone. Be sure to check out the options listed here and register in PowerSchool for sessions that align with your professional goals.
In recognition of Black History Month, we also encourage you to engage in meaningful conversations, integrate diverse perspectives into your lessons, and explore resources that highlight the voices and achievements of Black educators, scientists, artists, and leaders.
Thank you for your dedication to your students and your commitment to lifelong learning. We look forward to growing together this month!
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,
S. 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 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.
What teachers are saying about COMP...
"Workshop leader was very knowledgeable and inclusive. Did an exemplary job in facilitating discussion among teachers and exposing us to different thinking."
"I learned so much more than I expected...classroom strategies, time management, well being, etc."
"I think I am truly better prepared than I was in August."
"I plan to use these ideas when planning lessons, organizing small groups, and creating meaningful activities for the scholars."
Saturday, February 8
The UABRIC National Board Writing Experience will be a day of focused writing for National Board and MOC candidates. You may collaborate with a small group, sit one-on-one with a mentor, or reflect and write in a quiet room. Breakfast will begin at 9:30 am. National Board resources will be provided for attendees.
Join us at the UAB School of Education building (Education and Engineering Complex) for this valuable time of writing.
REGISTER IN POWERSCHOOL
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.
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.
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Literacy Achievement March 7, 2025
As we enter the second year of implementing Pathways to Promotion for our third-grade students, the question remains: How do we ensure continued growth and success in reading proficiency? In this engaging session, ARI will provide proven structures and strategies to build a lasting culture of literacy achievement. Discover how to sustain momentum, refine instructional practices, and support students on their journey toward reading success. Join us to explore actionable steps that will empower schools and districts to make lasting strides in literacy development year after year!
Lunch and Learn webinar is complimentary for CLAS members. If you are unable to register, please join or renew your CLAS membership. If you have any questions, please email help@clasleaders.org.
This webinar is an ACLD approved activity for Standard V: Community & Stakeholder Relationships PLUACLD1057.
Spring 2025 eLearning Courses
eLearning for Educators will be celebrating its 19th year in the spring 2025 semester. We will offer one Early Bird course, CSDL4201: Application of CSDL COS running from January 8th though February 25th.
We will offer an additional 25 courses beginning on February 5th and ending on March 25th. All the regular courses are 6-weeks long, completely online, and entirely free. You can view the schedule on the COURSE LISTING webpage.
Additionally we will offer seven 3-week ACLD-approved courses that are follow-up showcase courses that can earn 1 ACLD-approved PLU for those who completed one of the EDU55xx prerequisite courses in an earlier semester.
If you are interested in earning a PLU, please look over the requirements on the PLU COURSES webpage.
Finally we will again offer courses that can earn APLDS hours for principals and assistant principals – these courses have been approved by the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System. Please look over their website for details.
All courses are approved by the ALSDE to help teachers and administrators renew their certificates with the new requirements posted last October on the Alabama Achieves website.
Celebrate Black History Month with classroom resources from APTV.
Alabama Public Television offers FREE Professional Development courses for educators on a wide variety of topics.
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.
UAB Athletics is thrilled to extend a special offer as a heartfelt thank you for your dedication and hard work! We're inviting you and your families to enjoy an exhilarating UAB Basketball game with $5 tickets!
Game Details:
- Event: UAB Blazers vs. USF Bulls
- Date: Sunday, February 16th
- Location: Bartow Arena
Click the link below to get ticket information.
