Education Research and Inservice Center at the University of North Alabama

08/28/2026

FROM NUMBERS TO IMPACT 📊

Data tells a story. Great leaders use it to change the ending.

School and district leaders are surrounded by data, but knowing the numbers is only the beginning. Join UNA RIC for From Numbers to Impact and learn practical strategies for turning ACAP data into action that drives student achievement and school transformation.

Learn from a leader who helped move a high poverty school from an F to a B on the state report card while achieving 100% proficiency in 3rd grade ACAP Reading.

You’ll explore how to:
• Turn data into meaningful action
• Lead courageous conversations
• Use data to inform instruction
• Build a learning culture that moves students forward

📅 September 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 UNA RIC, East Campus, Florence
📝 CEU Section #571904
APLDS Section #571637

Register today through PowerSchool Professional Learning!

08/26/2026

This practical, engaging session is designed for educators who teach or support Career Preparedness, and covers key content areas including:

- Career: Planning, Employability, Postsecondary, Job Readiness
- Technology: Digital Literacy, Productivity, Digital Citizenship, Application
- Money: Budgeting, Credit, Saving, Insurance, Taxes, Decisions

Participants will leave with a reframed approach to Career Prep, ways to connect standards to real-life learning, engaging classroom strategies, ready-to-use resource connections (including the Alabama Career Planning System and Learning Blade/MBA Research), and ideas they can implement immediately.

This training is designed for:
- Career Prep Teachers
- CTE Teachers
- Counselors
- Administrators

We'd greatly appreciate your help getting the word out. Could you please forward this information to your Career Prep teachers, CTE teachers, and counselors?

Location: UNA Regional Inservice Center, East Campus 1640 Tune Avenue, Florence, AL
Facilitator: Tony May
Date: September 15, 2026
CEU Session Number: 571426
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 AM

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Don't miss out on our upcoming National Board Mentoring Sessions! The session scheduled for September 9th has been rescheduled to September 15th. Register to attend through PowerSchool Professional Learning! UNA_NBCT Mentoring Session: Component 3 - Teaching Practice and Learning Environment


SECTION 571659 - UNA_NBCT SOUTH Mentoring Session


SECTION 571648 - UNA_NBCT NORTH Mentoring Session

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

🌟 Lifetime Teaching Certificates Now Available for Retired Educators! 🌟

The Alabama State Department of Education is recognizing the dedicated service of retired educators through the Alabama Lifetime Certificate.

Educators who have retired with at least 25 years of service in Alabama may be eligible to receive this special lifetime certificate.

If you or someone you know qualifies, take a moment to learn more and access the application:

👉 https://www.alabamaachieves.org/teacher-center/teacher-certification/certificate-renewal/

A wonderful way to recognize and honor a lifetime of service to Alabama’s students and schools! 💚📚

08/20/2026

What a busy and productive day at the UNA-RIC! 💜💛🦁💛💜

A huge thank you to the ALSDE staff who facilitated today’s sessions and shared their time, knowledge, and expertise. Your work makes such a difference and we are grateful for all you do! Casey Tate, Jonathan Thompson, Charissa Lambert, Monica Farris, Robin Stutts and Maria Franco.

A special thank you to UNA for continuing the amazing Lucky Dip tradition! 🎉 I was so excited to be able to take part today—it was such a fun and memorable part of an already fantastic day. UNA Spencer College of Education and Human Sciences

We wrapped up the day with an amazing NBCT Information Session, facilitated by Dr. Lisa Holley Clayton and our new NBCT Mentors, Robin McDonald Thompson and Deidra Reid Brewer. It was wonderful to share information, answer questions, and encourage educators who are considering taking the next step in their National Board journey. We are excited about the impact these new mentors will have in supporting Alabama educators!

And, of course, thank you to all of the people working behind the scenes who make days like today possible. From planning and preparation to the countless details that often go unseen, your hard work does not go unnoticed.

It was a full day, but such a rewarding one! Feeling grateful for the collaboration, learning, and connections made today. 💜

08/19/2026

🚨 ONE MORE OPPORTUNITY! 🚨

You have one more chance tomorrow morning to hear Maria Franco and Monica Farris for Enhancing ESL Success with Administrator Support!

This practical session will equip school and district leaders with strategies to strengthen support for English Learners and create systems where multilingual learners can thrive.

📅 Tomorrow, August 20
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 UNA Regional Inservice Center, Room 104

A few spots remain open, so REGISTER NOW! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Maria and Monica!
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