Education Research and Inservice Center at the University of North Alabama

🎭 Registration is NOW OPEN for the SAIL Summer Workshop! 🎨

Join the Alabama Arts Alliance for an Art Integrated Professional Development Workshop focused on theatre, happening July 13-14, 2026 at the University of North Alabama in Florence!

Whether you're an educator looking to bring more creativity into your classroom or just love the arts, this workshop has something for you. Sessions will cover: 🎭 Puppet theatre 📖 Storytelling ✍️ Script writing 🎚️ Sound & lighting tech 💰 Arts grants 📋 The new arts standards …and so much more!

✨ Sign up for 1 day or 2 — and earn up to 12 PowerSchool credits!

💵 Registration Fee: $25 for 1 day / $40 for 2 days

The full agenda and presenter info are now live, so head over and check it out: 🔗 https://site.pheedloop.com/event/SAIL2026/home

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow as an arts educator. We can't wait to see you there! 🙌

Are you a K-8 science teacher? Don’t forget to order your AMSTI science kits for the next academic year. https://www.amsti.org/aces

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Check out the Oka Kapassa Festival Teacher Inservice Program coming soon to the UNA-RIC!

Monday, July 20, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 AM

Join educators and cultural experts for an engaging professional learning experience that explores Native American history, storytelling, and cultural traditions through authentic voices and hands-on learning.

Anita Flanagan of the Eastern Band Cherokee Nation will share the traditional stories of The First Strawberry and The First Man and First Woman, providing participants with a deeper understanding of Cherokee culture and oral traditions. Teachers will then participate in a hands-on seed bomb activity led by Ana Peeples, Site Director of the Florence Indian Mound & Museum, and receive ready-to-use lesson plans along with a copy of the picture book The First Strawberry.

Participants will explore connections to the 2024 Alabama Social Studies Course of Study. Ana Peeples will highlight applications for grades 3–5, while Seth Armstrong, Alabama Connections High School Educator and Public Historian, will connect the content to secondary social studies curriculum standards.

Following the two-hour inservice session, participants may choose to tour the Florence Indian Mound & Museum, a significant Homeland Site for tribes returning for Oka Kapassa, and learn about its historical and cultural importance.

Teachers who attend this training will also be eligible to register for an Oka Kapassa school visit or field trip experience at the Florence Mound on September 10 or 11, featuring presentations and demonstrations by Native American artists prior to the annual Oka Kapassa Festival.

This session provides educators with culturally responsive resources, curriculum-aligned lessons, and meaningful opportunities to bring Native American history and perspectives into the classroom.

Register in PowerSchool Here: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentSectionRegistrationDetails?id=rPeF8BSxM6WV5YXwlZ6i3g%3D%3D

Curious about National Board Certification? We're hosting a free webinar to break it all down.

Join us on June 16 at 4:00 PM ET or June 23 at 11:00 AM ET. We'll walk through what it is, why teachers pursue it, and how to get started. Plus, you'll hear from NBCTs who can speak to what the process is really like.

Two dates. One hour. Grab the spot that works for you.

Register: https://nbpts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_swbNmOETTPS9bkAWSVLnsA #/registration

Leadership Learning Opportunity with Dr. Ashley C Bowling

School leaders, this one is for you!

Join us on Wednesday, June 24th for two dynamic, high-energy leadership sessions designed to strengthen school culture, elevate student voice, and inspire meaningful change.

📚 Morning Session (8:30–11:30): https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentSectionRegistrationDetails?id=9QvOwVSxtWf6Mgs5Wej4%2BA%3D%3D
Show Up & Show Out: Building a Culture That Celebrates Students and Teachers
Discover practical strategies for creating a culture rooted in recognition, connection, and high expectations that helps both students and staff thrive.

🎤 Afternoon Session (12:30–3:30)
https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentSectionRegistrationDetails?id=FqWBZ7BtNbuqty6fyeeXCg%3D%3D
Amplify the Voice: Turning Student Voice into a Culture-Shaping Force
Learn how to move beyond surveys and feedback forms to create systems where student voice becomes a powerful driver of school improvement and leadership.

✅ Earn 6 APLDS Hours
✅ Practical ideas you can implement immediately
✅ Designed specifically for school leaders and administrators

Whether you're looking to strengthen your school culture, increase engagement, or empower student leadership, these sessions will provide actionable strategies and fresh inspiration.

🏁 Ready to accelerate student engagement and learning?
Join us at AETC 2026 for "On the Fast Track to Mastery: Innovative Tech Tools & AI-Powered Engagement with Sparkl!"
📅 June 17, 2026
⏰ 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
📍 VBC Saturn Salon 7b

✨ Discover innovative tech tools
🧠 Explore AI-powered engagement strategies
🤝 Collaborate with fellow educators
🚀 Accelerate student success without limits

We hope to see you there!

📚 Only 2 Spots Left! 📚

Looking for practical classroom management strategies you can use right away? Join us for our two-day Classroom Organization and Management Program (COMP) training! The training will be on June 9th and June 11th.

This engaging workshop covers:
✅ Classroom Organization
✅ Rules & Procedures
✅ Student Motivation & Accountability
✅ Maintaining Appropriate Behavior
✅ Variety in Instruction
✅ Maintaining Student Engagement

Whether you teach elementary or secondary students, our presenter will intentionally make the content relevant and applicable to your grade level and classroom setting.

📖 Manuals Provided
⏰ Only 2 training/manual spots remain for tomorrow and Thursday's sessions!

Register today:https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentSectionRegistrationDetails?id=GP8r195jVJxZ%2Fae0M6we0g%3D%3D
Classroom Management Training Registration

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your classroom management toolkit and start the school year with strategies that support student success!

Administrators & school leaders - this one is for you!

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