Education Research and Inservice Center at the University of North Alabama

Education Research and Inservice Center at the University of North Alabama This page is maintained by the University of North Alabama In-Service Center staff. This area includes both county and city school systems.

The Education, Research, and Inservice Center at UNA provides high-quality professional learning for teachers, administrators, and school staff members for the regional inservice center area. County Systems include: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Marion, Winston, Walker, and Marion. City school systems include: Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Haleyville, and Jasper.

09/03/2026

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us April 12-13 at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University for two inspiring days of learning, connection, creativity, and celebration of the arts!

The Summit will feature:
· Inspiring presentations
· Discipline-specific workshops
· Hands-on activities
· Networking opportunities

Spend two days connecting with arts enthusiasts from across the state, including educators, administrators, artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters: All coming together to strengthen and celebrate the arts and arts education in Alabama.

Take advantage of the discounted registration rate while you can!
Register now and save the date! We can’t wait to see you at the 2027 Alabama Arts Summit!

09/03/2026

Let’s paint the town purple & gold THIS FRIDAY! 💜💛

Secure the merch. Wear the colors. Rep the Pride. 🦁

09/02/2026

If you are attending our annual fall conference November 5-6, join us a day early for a Pre-Conference Institute focused on writing!

09/02/2026

Our ALA LIFT Initiative launches today! It's not too late to join!

All Elementary, Early Childhood and K-6 Collaborative pre-service teachers are invited to join our virtual SOR professional development session today at 3:30 pm.

Participation in the September and October Zoom PD makes you eligible for FREE registration to attend the ALA Fall Conference on Friday, November 6 with keynote speaker and author Lindsay Kemeny, author of Scholastic's 7 Mighty Moves.

Register here before 3:30 pm today to receive the Zoom link! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5J-Z2K92s0C0NR2Jd6vAjLz0eQfuUklIud85-3uvaFVURDBOQzRVWUYwSTg3QUZFTTRFQjNPMURGOC4u&route=shorturl

09/02/2026

🍂 The September Edition of the ALEX Newsletter is here! 📬
Stay connected with the latest resources, professional learning opportunities, and GEMS updates from ALEX!
This month’s highlights include:
📚 New Learning Resources – Explore the latest classroom-ready resources now available on ALEX.
💻 Upcoming Virtual Presentation – Discover opportunities to connect, learn, and get the most out of ALEX through an upcoming virtual session.
💎 GEMS Expo 2027 Locations Announced! – Find out where the Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS) Expos will take place across Alabama in 2027!
👉 Browse current and past newsletters:
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09/01/2026

Join us for an opportunity to explore the Differentiated Instruction Guide and how to use it to advance learning for all students!

National Board Certification is a journey, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join the UNA Regional Inservice Center for...
08/31/2026

National Board Certification is a journey, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join the UNA Regional Inservice Center for our September NBCT Mentoring Session focused on supporting you along the way.

📍 Choose your location:

NORTH | Florence
📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📌 UNA Regional Inservice Center
PowerSchool Section #571648

SOUTH | Jasper
📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📌 Jasper High School
PowerSchool Section #571659

Whether you’re just getting started or already working through your National Board journey, you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 Register now through PowerSchool!

FROM NUMBERS TO IMPACT 📊Data tells a story. Great leaders use it to change the ending.School and district leaders are su...
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!

This practical, engaging session is designed for educators who teach or support Career Preparedness, and covers key cont...
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

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1640 Tune Avenue
Florence, AL
35630

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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