UNA Regional Inservice Center
October/November 2022
Happy Fall, fellow educators!
I want to take the time to remind you of who your University of North Alabama Regional Inservice Center is and what we can do for you.
Established by the legislature in 1984, Alabama's Regional Inservice Centers (ARIC) were created to serve and support public school educators with high-quality professional learning experiences. The 11 centers which make up the ARIC network represent partnerships between higher education and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). State law (Act 87-714) mandates that each in-service center's operational schedule, programming, and budget allocations be subject to the authority and oversight of an independent governing board.
The regional in-service centers are housed at institutions of higher education across the state and primarily serve a defined geographic area as determined by the state legislature and the Alabama State Department of Education. The geographic region that the UNA Regional Inservice Center serves is Region 1.
Our mission is to provide data-driven, comprehensive professional learning experiences that equip all educators with the content knowledge and acquired skills necessary for improving instructional practices. We do so by offering sire-based instructional support, professional learning community support, and Professional Learning Unit (PLU) support. We can tailor professional learning specifically for school or district’s needs based on various data sources. Our sessions are listed in PowerSchool. Educators register and receive session confirmation using PowerSchool Professional Learning personal accounts.
We are proud to partner with the following to provide you with professional learning opportunities:
· Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)
· Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)
· Alabama Science in Motion (ASIM)
· Alabama Technology in Motion (ATiM)
· National Board Certified Teacher Candidate Support Mentoring Program (NBCT Mentoring)
· English Learner (EL) Support
· Office of School Improvement (OSI)
· Alabama Multi-Tier Systems of Support (AL-MTSS)
· Office of Instructional Services
· Office of Professional Learning
· Student Assessment (ACAP)
Please consider allowing the UNA Regional Inservice Center to provide you with high-quality professional learning that meets your needs. The sessions offered through the UNA Regional Inservice Center are mostly provided at no cost to you. We ask that you follow us on Facebook(@UNAinservice) and Twitter(@UNAinservice) to stay up to date on our sessions. Please contact us using the contact information below.
Staff
Dr. Deanna Hollimon - Director for Professional Learning
Kim Richardson - Administrative Assistant
We need your help!
It is time for the Alabama Regional Inservice Centers to gather data to help guide us in our quest to provide the professional learning that you need. We value your input.
2022-2023 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 2022-2023 ARIC Regional Inservice Center Needs Assessment. https://forms.office.com/r/wcpzExgp9n
The time to complete the survey has been extended. Please respond by October 31.
It's not too late to register!
The University of North Alabama Inservice Center is partnering with Alabama Best Practices Center to host the Key Leaders Network for teams of administrators. Have your district contact Dr. Hollimon today to join our network.
The Key Leaders Network (KLN) Northwest connects district and school leaders to challenge each other to raise expectations and foster effective practices for leadership, teaching, and learning in their schools. We will continue to explore concepts of adherence using Leading a High Reliability School by Marzano et al. as our guiding text. The meetings will be held at the UNA Regional Inservice Center site in Florence, AL. Even if you missed our virtual kickoff session, you can still join our network. The remaining in-person sessions are:
- October 20, 2022
- December 1, 2022
- February 9, 2023
Please contact Dr. Deanna Hollimon (dchollimon@una.edu) to register.
Teachers explore Pre-AP design and instructional content-specific topics that empower them to apply what they’ve learned to their own grade level or course within their content area.
Target Audience: 6-12 educators or leaders
Location: UNA East Campus, 1640 Tune Ave, Florence, AL
Registration Fee: FREE for Alabama Educators and Leaders
Pre-AP English Language Arts: Texts Take Center Stage
November 1
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
TEAMS APPROVED! Pre-AP Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Knowledge Within a Learner-Centered Classroom
November 7
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
TEAMS APPROVED! Pre-AP Science: Building Conceptual Understanding using Analytical Reading and Writing
November 18
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pre-AP Social Studies: Fostering Disciplinary Skills
November 28
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pre-AP Readiness Workshop for Leaders: Leading with Pre-AP Shared Principles
December 2
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW! REGISTER TODAY!
Scan QR Code or Click here to Register for your sessions with CollegeBoard!
UNA-RIC will handle registering you in PowerSchool and entering your hours once the sessions are over.
Support Sessions for NBCT Portfolio Components
Computer-Based Assessment
• Component 1: Content Knowledge (Online Assessment) Portfolio Entries
• Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction (Student-Based)
• Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment (Video)
• Component 4: Knowledge of Students
UNA Region 1 North Cohort - Dr. Lisa Clayton and Madonna Choat
This session is for the following counties: Colbert County, Florence City, Franklin County, Lauderdale County, Muscle Shoals City, Russellville City, Sheffield City, and Tuscumbia City
Registration Link Section #453512
Format: In Person
Location: UNA East Campus, 1640 Tune Ave, Florence, AL
Times/Dates/Format subject to change! Watch your email!
Monday, October 10th - 3:30-5:30
Monday, October 24th - 3:30-5:30
Thursday, December 1st - 3:30-5:30
Thursday, January 19th - 3:30-5:30
Monday, February 6th - 3:30-5:30
Monday, March 6th - 3:30-5:30
Tuesday, April 4th - 3:30-5:30
UNA Region 1 South Cohort - Kristy Watkins
Please register for this session if you are in the following counties:
Haleyville City, Jasper City, Marion County, Walker County, Winfield City, and Winston County
We are planning on these sessions being F2F, but watch your email in case the format was to change to virtual.
Format: In Person
Location: Jasper HS Library
Registration Link Section #455862
Times/Dates/Format subject to change! Watch your email!
October 18th
November 15th
December 13th
January 24th
February 21st
March 14th
April 18th
NATIONAL BOARD SUPPORT EMAIL LIST
UNA-RIC will be offering National Board Certification support for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in participating in NBCT professional learning and mentoring opportunities for this school year, please complete the following google form. We will then add you to our NBCT email list.
Target Audience: K-8 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Date: October 18, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Format: Virtual
Registration Link: Section #454353
This presentation offers an introduction to the Quantile Framework for Mathematics and addresses the following points:
(1) What is The Quantile Framework for Mathematics?
(2) What are Quantile measures for students and Quantile measures for math materials?
(3) Where can Quantile measures be found?
(4) What can be done with Quantile measures?
(5) How can Quantile measures be used in the classroom? (6) What resources are available for The Quantile Framework?
Requirements: Participants should have an electronic device with internet capabilities.
This session requires an email address provided by an Alabama public school system in order to access the account.
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Date: October 18, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Format: Virtual
Registration Link: Section #454354
This presentation offers an introduction to the Lexile Framework for Reading and addresses the following points:
(1) What is The Lexile Framework for Reading?
(2) What are the Lexile measures for students and Lexile measures for text?
(3) Where are Lexile measures found?
(4) How can The Lexile Framework be used?
(5) What are the benefits of The Lexile Framework?
(6) What resources are available for The Lexile Framework?
Requirements: This session requires an email address provided by an Alabama public school system in order to access the account.
Want to know more about the DLCS Proficiency Scales?
In this virtual session, we will take a dive into the DLCS Proficiency Scales so that we can use them to assess the level of our students' understanding of the Digital Literacy and Computer Science concepts.
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Registration Link: Section #457298
Reimagine RTI! Middle and High Schools
Target Audience: Middle and High School Administrators and Lead Teachers
Date: October 24, 2022
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Format: In-Person
Registration Link: Section #456577
Does your RTI system support all students? Do you have an effective team process in place? Do all of your teachers participate in RTI and provide Tier two support? Do you have "whole child" discussions when you look at data? If you want to reimagine what RTI can offer your students, bring your team to this work session! We will offer simple, practical tools for your teams to use (RTI schedule, agenda, referrals, student plans, family engagement, interventions, and more!) so that you will be confident that your student support is personalized for every student. Your team can plan together and leave our session ready to have a powerful RTI process that works for everyone - with great results!
Reimagine RTI! Elementary/Intermediate Grades
Target Audience: Elementary and Intermediate School Administrators and Lead Teachers
Date: October 24, 2022
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Format: In-person
Registration Link: Section #456581
Does your RTI system support all students? Do you have an effective team process in place? Do all of your teachers participate in RTI and provide Tier two support? Do you have "whole child" discussions when you look at data? If you want to reimagine what RTI can offer your students, bring your team to this work session! We will offer simple, practical tools for your teams to use (RTI schedule, agenda, referrals, student plans, family engagement, interventions, and more!) so that you will be confident that your student support is personalized for every student. Your team can plan together and leave our session ready to have a powerful RTI process that works for everyone - with great results!
Through the Lense of Literacy
Want to know how to integrate computer science into reading?
Join me as we explore how to integrate the DLCS standards into reading instruction while making learning fun and engaging. This is a perfect learning opportunity for library/media specialists, instructional coaches, and reading teachers in grades K-5. You don't want to miss this!
Location: UNA East Campus, 1640 Tune Ave, Florence, AL
Date: November 1, 2022
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Format: In-person
Registration Link: Section #457287
Beginning in October, educators will have the opportunity to participate in Bite-Sized professional learning opportunities. These sessions are virtual, 1 hour (45 minutes of training and 15 minutes of questions/answers). These sessions are great opportunities to extend your learning and earn valuable CEUs. ATiM will be offering a series on PS Performance Matters Analytics, which will consist of:
Session 1 - October 18th - Understanding the Dashboard
Session 2 - November (TBD) - Creating Reports using Baseball Card
Session 3 - December (TBD) - Using the Scoreboard Report for Deeper Data Analysis
Want to register or check out the sessions that are coming up? Click on the following link:
Target Audience: All Educators
Date: November 9, 2022
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Format: Virtual
Registration Link: Section #456774
In this virtual introductory session, APT staff will provide an overview of APT Education and PBS Learning Media resources, including how to navigate these resources in order to incorporate into lessons.
Target Audience: All Educators
Date: November 17, 2022
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Format: In-Person
Registration Link: Section #454395
In this session, educators will develop an awareness of Alabama's Core Teaching Standards. They will collaborate to apply the Core Teaching Standards in practice and identify evidence of the Core Teaching Standards in their daily practice. Educators will also align the Alabama Core Teaching Standards to the dimension within Alabama's new Teacher Observation Tool.
Have PowerSchool questions? Contact the Region 1 PowerSchool Coach, Kendall Tankersley, at kendall.tankersley@alex.state.al.us.
Do you need support with serving your English Language Learners? Contact Region1 EL Specialist, Miguelina Quinones-Mason, at miguelina.quinones@alsde.edu.
Register for Alabama’s 2022 Fall Dyslexia Conference Today!
When: October 13 and October 14, 2022
Where: St. James United Methodist Church, 9045 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL 36117
Join us for two days of learning, sharing, and fellowship. We are excited to have nationally recognized literacy expert Nancy Mather; national dyslexia leader, Josh Clark who is the Chair of IDA’s Board of Directors; and a variety of Alabama literacy experts joining us as we share ideas and best practices to support students with dyslexia.
Register via the following link.
Frazer United Methodist Church, Montgomery, AL 36117
October 26-27, 2022
Conference Session Information
During the “IMPACT” Conference, you’ll experience the Cognia community and learn about impactful solutions and inspiring successes. You’ll learn from experts, build strong connections with peers, and share best practices with colleagues and friends from across Alabama.
Registration Fees
Non-Improvement Network Members
$240
Improvement Network Members
$215
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 26, 2022!
February 10-11, 2023
We are so excited to announce that Dr. Jan Hoegh, Marzano Associate and author of A Teacher’s Guide to Standards-Based Learning, will be the keynote speaker for the annual ACGAL (Alabama Conference on Grading and Assessment for Learning) Conference! The conference will take place at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. More information regarding registration is coming soon!
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Are you ready for the next phase of your journey?
UNA is proud to be a partner with several Alabama school systems. The LEAD partnership allows you to obtain an advanced degree, certification, and/or micro-credential via UNA Online program offerings at a reduced cost. Please find links and information concerning the UNA LEAD Partnership, current school system partners, and instructions on obtaining the discount by clicking this link.
