Southeast Alabama Regional Inservice Center

Troy University BEST Robotics ‘Game Day’ competition set for Nov. 5 - Troy Today The Southeast Alabama Regional Inservice Center at Troy University will present the fifth BEST Robotics Game Day competition on Nov. 5 in Trojan Arena on the Troy Campus. This year’s Game Day, with the theme is “Made 2 Order,” will begin at 10 a.m. with 16 teams competing. The BEST program, wh...

TROY BEST ROBOTIC GAME November 5, 2022
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Troy University BEST Robotics ‘Game Day’ competition set for Nov. 5 - Troy Today The Southeast Alabama Regional Inservice Center at Troy University will present the fifth BEST Robotics Game Day competition on Nov. 5 in Trojan Arena on the Troy Campus. This year’s Game Day, with the theme is “Made 2 Order,” will begin at 10 a.m. with 16 teams competing. The BEST program, wh...

The Southeast Alabama Regional Inservice Center will kick off another year of workshops for those seeking National Board Certification. We have eight new scholarship recipients and forty participants working to complete their certification. Plan to attend the August 25th meeting, via ZOOM, 3:30 PM to discuss candidate support provided to those completing the certification process. This support includes, the assignment of a mentor, printed materials including the book, So You Want to Become a National Board-Certified Teacher: Workbook and Evidence Manual, and the schedule of face-to-face and ZOOM meetings throughout the year.
The Zoom link is listed below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdOGvpzgvHt2ZlQ7X67rWovkHD4mhCJio



MetaMetrics

Workshop Title: MetaMetrics Lexile Framework for Reading
Description: 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: 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.
Consultant: Jane Scott
Date/Time: 10/18/22: 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Location: Virtual https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoc-mvpzsuGdUqIeFS1-mSWwfiZvz9Z2eZ

Workshop Title: MetaMetrics Quantile Framework for Mathematics
Description: 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.
Consultant: Jane Scott
Date/Time: 10/18/22: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Location: Virtual https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckc-6gpjgqH9MAhIeQnHWRbcFvKAvTgxkM



Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

ALSDE will be providing professional learning from the Marzano Group within three pathways: (1) High Reliability Schools, (2) New Art and Science of Teaching, and (3) Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum.

The registration information for sessions is on the flyer below.

The sessions offered in the fall will be repeated in the spring. Educators are allowed to attend all three pathways. The texts for each session will be provided at no cost to registered participants.



eLearning Alabama

eLearning will be running 5 courses from August 3 through September 20, 2022. These EDU55xx courses award 30 clock hours for teachers who need PD hours for re-certification. Each course has an orientation week on the front end followed by 6 weeks of academics. Courses are entirely online, completely free, and have no meetings.

22-08 EDU5501EA: Data-Based School Reform for Administrators 22-08 EDU5502EA: Planning for Curriculum Integration of Technology 22-08 EDU5503EA: Internet Safety for Schools in the Digital Era 22-08 EDU5507EA: Special Students in Regular Classrooms: Technology 22-08 EDU5508EA: Using Google to become a 21st Century Administrator

For those needing PLUs, each course is in the EDU55xx series and each course can earn an ACLD-approved PLU with additional work, described on our PLU COURSES webpage. The required 3-week follow-on showcase course will run in early December. Seating is limited and registration will close on Monday, August 1st. You must use your PowerSchool account to register. Courses themselves will run in Schoology – you will receive course login information o/the August 3rd start date.



http://elearning-atim.cc/website/index.htm



Tom Dreilinger
State Project Director
e-Learning for Educators-Alabama
Technology in Motion, ALSDE
http://elearning.alsde.edu
334-670-1884



Project Based Learning



Team registration is currently open.

Competition Format: Classic
Kickoff Day
9/10/2022 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Smith Hall, Troy University, Troy, AL
601 University Ave., Troy, AL 36082

Practice Day
10/25/22
Dorothy Adams Trojan Center, Troy University, Troy, AL
College Drive, Troy, AL 36082

Game Day
11/5/2022 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Trojan Arena, Troy University, Troy, AL
George Wallace Drive, Troy, AL 36082



Teams must register through the BEST National Registry for TROY University BEST Robotics.

We will only be able to support 16 teams this year, so please register as soon as possible.

Below are links to videos to assist you in creating an account in the BEST Robotics National Registry and registering a team.

Creating an Account in the BEST Robotics National Registry Registering a Team

We look forward to receiving your team registration information, and working with you as your team solves the real-world problem of “Demo Daze”.

What is the cost to participate?

The competition is FREE for schools to participate. At the bare minimum, the only costs your team will incur are expenses related to traveling to/from Troy for the competition events. Troy University BEST Robotics will loan robot equipment to the participating schools for the duration of the 9‐week build and competition period. All materials must be returned after the competition is completed.

How can I get involved?

Start a team
Each school can enter only one team in the competition (this includes public, private, and home schools). There is no limit to the number of students that may participate on each team. Space in the Troy University competition is limited to 16 teams.

The following are recommended as you start your team:
Advisor/primary point of contact – A person, typically a teacher within the school, to coordinate the efforts of the team and communicate with the Hub for competition information and updates.

Workspace – An area with basic workshop tools to aid in building the robot. Mentors – Professionals (may be parents or other affiliates) from the area who are willing to help the students with their robot. Often mentors will include engineers, skilled workers, or those willing to help with building, learning, or problem solving.

Funding – The competition is free, however, there may be minimal travel costs to Troy. Additionally, many teams create and wear a team t‐shirt to the competition (and even have an opportunity to enter the shirt for an award). Other costs may include building a practice field, etc.

Interest – A group of students motivated to build a robot, write and organize an engineering notebook, and optionally design a team exhibit and deliver a marketing presentation.

Time commitment – Participating in BEST requires enthusiasm, motivation, and most importantly, time dedicated to helping your team and students. The 8 weeks (56 Days of BEST) are fast‐paced and packed with activity: be prepared.

For more information on how to start or register a team, please contact Dr. Robin Bynum, Executive Director of Educational Outreach for the College of Education, Troy University, by phone at (334) 670-5978.

Be a mentor

The role of the team mentor is to work with the teacher/advisor to guide students through the engineering and design process, including overseeing the building of the robot. Mentors can donate as much time as they feel is appropriate; however, the students should be the primary builders and designers.

Mentors can be engineers, college students or faculty, trade/professional people, and other community members interested in helping middle and high school students.

Adapted from South's BEST Robotics

Team Resources

Coach Survival Guide VEX EDR Curriculum
This curriculum provides resources to help guide teachers and students through the building of the robot and the competition process. Everything is included so even a completely inexperienced teacher or student can be successful. SketchUp
SketchUp is a powerful application that can generate complex 3D models for buildings cars, equipment and other objects. It is used by designers, engineers, and architects to create the basis for their projects.

For further information please contact us at 334-670-3495/5978.



News from Technology in Motion

Please contact Dr. Charisse Snell, your Region 11 Troy University ATiM specialist, for learning opportunities.

You are invited!

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in partnership with Troy University's Theatre Education program will offer a day of professional development for Alabama teachers as part of the annual Southern Writers Festival. Hands-on workshop sessions will offer experience with playwriting, script interpretation, and acting performance techniques. The day will feature three two-hour sessions, plus lunch and panel discussion with guest playwrights, and a tour of ASF. Tickets to an evening concert (07/15) and three Southern Writers Festival readings the following day (07/16) are included for participants.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM sessions (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM concert optional)

There is a cost of $75 per teacher. Should you need assistance, contact Tori Averett at [email protected] or call 334-808-6142. Thank you.

Registration link to attend the event--

https://asf.net/educator-professional-development-page-to-stage

Registration link to receive teacher Professional Development credit hours in PowerSchool—

https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/437608

Educator Professional Development Page to Stage | Alabama Shakespeare Festival Page to stage professional development for educators In conjunction withASF’s Southern Writers Festival of new plays July 15, 2022 | 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. In partnership with Troy University, ASF presents a special day of immersive learning designed specifically for educators. Join us for a day of ha...

Hello! We are very excited about the 35th Annual Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing. Our conference dates this year are June 27 – June 30, 2022, at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Point Clear, AL. This conference is co-sponsored by Alabama's Regional Inservice Centers.
If you would like to attend, please complete the registration form below for the Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing. You can also contact your Inservice Center.
Registration Deadline June 11, 2022. To register contact your Regional Inservice Center Director.
AAMU - 256-372-5771
Alabama/UWA - 205-348-6951
ASU - 334-229-4107
Athens State - 256-233-6574
Auburn - 334-844-5029
JSU - 256-782-8065/5986
Montevallo - 205-358-8543
Troy - 334-670-3494/5978
UAB - 205-934-2316
UNA - 256-765-4888
USA - 251-380-2741

Keynote speakers are: June 28, Mrs. April Kennedy. April Kennedy is a dynamic and energetic presenter whose acclaims include Florida’s Teacher of the Year and nominee for Disney’s American Teacher Award. Having devoted twenty-five years of her career to education, April’s experience includes teaching elementary and middle school, Curriculum Coordinator, Principal, and internationally known consultant and keynote speaker. She has gained recognition across the country in improving reading and writing scores in struggling schools.

April is the creator and co-author of Teaching with Smart Centers , Creating a Smart Writer’s Workshop, and Smart Guided Reading Bags. Her presentations are heavily sought after by educational conferences and both private and public-school systems because of her highly effective staff development training and seminars.

Above all, teaching remains April’s passion and she understands the importance of constructing a learning environment that maximizes every student’s ability to learn effectively. April is an exciting presenter with up-to-date, research based proven strategies who will help you find the inspiration, courage, and resources to nurture a joyful and authentic literacy classroom!

June 29, Mrs. Sara Holbrook and Mr. Michael Salinger. Sara Holbrook is an educator, author/poet and literary consultant with over 30 years’ experience as a writer in the fields of education, law, public housing, and drug prevention, she has been teaching in classrooms around the U.S. and over 50 other countries for more than 20 years. She is also the author of more than fifteen books for children, adults and teachers as well as an award-winning performance poet and frequent keynote speaker. Her middle grade historical fiction novel, The Enemy, Detroit 1954 won the 2018 Jane Addams Peace Award.

Michael Salinger is an educator, author/poet, playwright has been writing and performing poetry and fiction for over 30 years. He has written books for elementary to adult readers as well as having co-authored four professional books for teachers. His book, Well Defined, Vocabulary in Rhyme, won a VOYA top shelf award. As a literacy consultant, he has visited over 200 cities spread across more than 50 countries, developing an expertise in working with English language learners.

Together, they were named the 2021 Outstanding English Educators of the year by the Ohio Council of Teachers of English and are the authors of five professional books, including their most recent publication, From Striving to Thriving Writers, Strategies to Jump-Start Writing (Scholastic), a collaboration with Stephanie Harvey and the digital curriculum supplement Read Write Speak it! Empowering Student Voices

June 30, Mrs. Irene Latham, Irene Latham is the winner of the 2016 International Literary Association-Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award and the Alabama State Poetry Society 2006 Poet of the Year, Irene has published poems for adults and children in literary journals; children's magazines, including Scholastic's Action, Scope and Storyworks; and anthologies edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins, J. Patrick Lewis, Paul B. Janeczko, Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell and others. Her three full-length collections for adults have earned awards including the 2007 Alabama State Poetry Society Book of the Year, an Independent Publisher's (IPPY) Award, and the Writer's Digest 19th Annual Self-Published Book Prize for Poetry. She has served as poetry editor for Birmingham Arts Journal since 2003 and especially loves discovering and working with people just finding their poetic voices. Her blog Live Your Poem has been active since 2006 and currently features hundreds of original poems inspired by art.
Irene's poetry books for children include nature titles like Dear Wandering Wildebeest, When the Sun Shines on Africa, and This Poem is a Nest, an innovative book featuring found poetry. Take a trip to the farmer's market with her collection Fresh Delicious and celebrate the number 9 with Nine: A Book of Nonet Poems. Together with Charles Waters, she created I & C Construction Co. (Building Books One Word at a Time sing 2015). Their first collaboration Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship was named a Charlotte Huck Honor book, a Kirkus Best Book of 2018, and an NCTE Notable Poetry Book. Their second title Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes and Anecdotes from A to Z was released in 2020, and they have several more titles forthcoming.
Irene is also the author of award-winning novels for children: Leaving Gee's Bend (Putnam/Penguin, 2010) and Don't Feed the Boy (Roaring Brook/Macmillan, 2012). Her newest novel D-39, about a girl and her robodog, will be published in 2021. Her most recent releases include three narrative picture books featuring animals: Meet Miss Fancy, historical fiction about a boy and an elephant in 1913 Birmingham, Alabama; Love, Agnes: Postcards from an Octopus, which is Irene's love letter to her patronus the octopus; and The Cat Man of Aleppo (with Karim Shamsi-Basha).
Irene lives on a lake in rural Alabama with her husband Paul, Australian shepherd named Rosie and a senior cat named Maggie, who is Queen of the House. A new cellist, you can often find her practicing in her Purple Horse Poetry Studio and Music Room. She loves exploring new places and often uses "research" as an excuse to travel.

Teachers and administrators interested in attending professional development this summer please click on the link for the “At Your Service" Summer Professional Development Brochure .https://www.troy.edu/.../_documents/at-your-service-2021.pdf