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Administrator Updates: ATH RIC

July and August 2024

AdministratorUpdates: ATH RICJuly and August 2024

Administrator Newsletter Administrator Newsletter

NEW DATE! Principal Act Overview (VIRTUAL) - NOW August 12 NEW DATE! Principal Act Overview (VIRTUAL) - NOW August 12

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NEW DATE - VIRTUAL Session

  • NEW DATE: Monday August 12
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
  • Updates on Current APLDS Approved PD
  • Register HERE!

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Next Principal Act Overview Session Next Principal Act Overview Session

Alabama Principal Leadership Development System Alabama Principal Leadership Development System

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PowerSchool Professional Learning Guidance

  • All Principal Act state-approved professional learning clock hours must be awarded through the PowerSchool Professional Learning platform under the Office of APLDS (Alabama Principal Leadership Development System) (ALSDE).
  • For ACLD PLUs, participants must also register for the PLU course in PowerSchool Professional Learning to receive PLU credit.
  • Look for the APLDS Name or LOGO to ensure the PD is Principal Act Approved.

Where To Find APLDS PD in PowerSchool Where To Find APLDS PD in PowerSchool

  • Principals and APs can find the state-approved list in PSPL the following ways:

    1. Search for “aplds” in Course Search (under Course tab)
    2. Click on the “Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS)” tag (under Course tab)

Click Here for Region 2 PD List Click Here for Region 2 PD List

ATOT Scoring Rubric Training - August 13 with Barry Wiginton ATOT Scoring Rubric Training - August 13 with Barry Wiginton

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NEW APLDS Approved Online Courses NEW APLDS Approved Online Courses

PSPL 507195 - Effective Feedback to Enhance Instructional Practices PSPL 507195 - Effective Feedback to Enhance Instructional Practices

PSPL 507193 - Role of Alabama Teacher Growth Program in Teacher Effectiveness PSPL 507193 - Role of Alabama Teacher Growth Program in Teacher Effectiveness

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ALPDS Updates

  • School Principal Leadership Act FAQs
  • Standards for School Leadership (Approved May 2024)
  • APLDS Informational Video (6 minutes)
  • Region 2 APLDS Approved List

CLICK HERE for APLDS Overview Presentation from Dr. Anna Shepard-Jones CLICK HERE for APLDS Overview Presentation from Dr. Anna Shepard-Jones

Alabama Principal Act Overview

APLDS Timeline APLDS Timeline

APLDS Stipends Requirements APLDS Stipends Requirements

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Textbook Adoption Presentation (Virtual) from Patrick Chappell of Publishers' Warehouse

  • Three Opportunities for Zoom Presentations
  • September 12 - Register HERE!
    • Zoom Link for Thursday, September 12th , 8:30 to 10:00 am
  • September 17 - Register HERE!
    • Zoom Link for Tuesday, September 17th , 11:00 to 12:30 pm
  • September 20 - Register HERE!
    • Zoom Link for Friday, September 20th , 1:00 to 2:30 pm

Region 2 Request Links

Remember, If you have specific professional learning needs please use the PD Request Form or if you need to reserve a learning space at the Regional Inservice Center or on the Athens State Campus, please use the Facility Reservations form.

Please Share with all K-6th ELA Teachers Please Share with all K-6th ELA Teachers

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ALL Science of Reading PD w/ Rhonda Ayers is APLDS - State Approved PD for Admins.

  • CLICK on the Region 2 APLDS PD List Above to Register for Science of Reading Sessions

Professional Learning Network PLN 2024-2025 Professional Learning Network PLN 2024-2025

Deadline to Register Your Team - August 16! Deadline to Register Your Team - August 16!

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A+ Best Practices Center

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Powerful Learning Network (PLN)

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2024-2025 Schedule

Virtual Meeting Date:

  • Wednesday, September 4 - Kickoff


Face-to-Face Meeting Dates:

  • Thursday, October 24
  • Thursday, December 12
  • Thursday, February 20, 2025


Location

Alabama Veterans Museum

100 Pryor St. W

Athens, AL 35611

For more information, contact Dr. Brad Lewis brad.lewis@athens.edu.

CLICK HERE For PLN Newsletter! CLICK HERE For PLN Newsletter!

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Registration Information

REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE!

*The cost to attend is $550 per person for the whole year.


  • Both PLUs and CEUs are offered for PLN participants.
  • We'll share PSPL Registration Info. later this summer.
  • Our Focus Text is School Culture Rewired by Todd Whitaker and Steve Gruenert
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A+ Best Practices Center Peer Coaching Workshops - APLDS Approved PD

  • Peer Coaching Registration
  • Contact Dakota Punzel for more Information at dakota@aplusala.org or (205) 908-0059

ATOT Training w/ Barry Wiginton ATOT Training w/ Barry Wiginton

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ATOT Scoring Rubric: Removing the Guesswork When Rating Instructional Practices

  • Tuesday, August 13
  • Time: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
  • Format: In Person
  • Location: Regional Inservice Center (Room C)
  • 1115 Hwy 31 S. Athens, AL 35611
  • Facilitator: Barry Wiginton, ALSDE-ATGP Support Specialist
  • Clock Hours: 3 Hours
  • Register HERE
  • APLDS State Approved PD
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Alabama's Teacher Observation Tool: An Overview for New Administrators

  • Tuesday, August 20
  • Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Format: In Person
  • Location: Regional Inservice Center (Room A)
  • 1115 Hwy 31 S. Athens, AL 35611
  • Facilitator: Barry Wiginton, ALSDE-ATGP Support Specialist
  • Clock Hours: 6 Hours
  • Register HERE
  • APLDS Approved PD
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A Closer Look at the ACTS & the Dimensions of Alabama Teacher Observation Tool

  • Wednesday, September 11
  • Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Format: In Person
  • Location: Regional Inservice Center (Room A)
  • 1115 Hwy 31 S. Athens, AL 35611
  • Facilitator: Barry Wiginton, ALSDE-ATGP Support Specialist
  • Clock Hours: 6 Hours
  • Register HERE

ACIP Training from Office of School Improvement ACIP Training from Office of School Improvement

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Navigating ACIP: Strategies for Effective Implementation

  • Tuesday, September 3
  • Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am
  • Format: In Person
  • Location: Athens State Ballroom
  • Facilitator: Dr. Layne Dillard, OSI Regional Specialist
  • Clock Hours: 3 Hours
  • Register HERE
  • APLDS Approved PD
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Collaborative Work-Time: Enhancing School Improvement Plans with ALSDE Support

  • Tuesday, September 3
  • Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
  • Format: In Person
  • Location: Athens State Ballroom
  • Facilitator: Dr. Layne Dillard, OSI Regional Specialist
  • Clock Hours: 3 Hours
  • Register HERE
  • APLDS Approved PD
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Cognia Annual IMPACT Conference: August 27 - 28

  • Cognia® would like to invite you to their IMPACT Conference being held in Montgomery, AL on August 27-28, 2024. This event is for teachers and leaders and will focus on activating continuous improvement for high-quality schools and systems. Attend this conference for meaningful, relevant professional learning that will inspire you. Early bird and group rate pricing will end in early August –register today
  • Register HERE! Register | Cognia IMPACT Conference - Montgomery, AL(pheedloop.com)

ALSDE Extended Learning w/ Jeff Norris ALSDE Extended Learning w/ Jeff Norris

Administrator PLUs Administrator PLUs

AI PLU for Administrators AI PLU for Administrators

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Physical Education PLU


  • ACLD PLU 1267: Positive Impact of Quality Physical Education on Academic Performance
  • The Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) has developed a PLU for active superintendents, district administrators, and school administrators to increase their knowledge of quality physical education, what should be observed in a quality class, and how a quality program increases academic performance among students.
  • Participants will learn the difference between physical education and physical activity and learn the appropriate standards for each grade level in physical education.
  • Additional Information including Costs
  • Register HERE!

Curriculum Directors Curriculum Directors

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Region 2 Curriculum Directors Meeting - September 26

  • Meeting at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
  • Region 2 ALSDE Specialists and Athens State University College of Education Faculty will join us.
  • Future Dates: February 13 and April 10, 2025
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Dates for C&I Meetings

  • September 4 - Jacksonville State University Regional Inservice Center
  • September 11 - VIRTUAL - Link TBA
  • January 15 - Florence City Schools BOE
  • January 23 - VIRTUAL - Link TBA
  • April 2 - James Clemens High School
  • April 9 - VIRTUAL - Link TBA

PLU for Curriculum Directors PLU for Curriculum Directors

Upcoming Conferences Upcoming Conferences

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CLAS New Principals Institute: September 11-12

  • Prattville, AL
  • Register HERE!
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CLAS Aspiring School Leaders Academy: October 3

  • Troy University - Montgomery
  • Register HERE!
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ALA-Case Fall Conference: October 6 - 9

  • Orange Beach, AL
  • Register HERE!
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AASCD Fall Bootcamp: November 8

  • Virtual Bootcamp
  • Register HERE!
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AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference: November 10- 13

  • Orange Beach, AL
  • Register HERE!
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AAESA Fall Leadership Conference: November 17 - 20

  • Orange Beach, AL
  • Register HERE!

ARI Back to School Newsletter (Click Here) ARI Back to School Newsletter (Click Here)

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ARI Summer Updates

  1. Media Headlines & Quotes
  2. July Leadership Tasks
  3. Structure Generates Behavior Planning Tool
  4. OSI Principal Calendar Checklist
  5. LETRS Updates
  6. LETRS Cohort 8 Sign-Up
  7. ACAP Supplemental Information
  8. Structures Supporting Students Who Have Been Retained
  9. ACAP Cut Score Guidance Document
  10. Governor Ivey's Summer Challenge
  11. Unified Insights Resources
  12. Neuhaus Structured Literacy Modules
  13. Student Centered Coaching Resources
  14. Family & Community Resources


Summer 2024 ARI Newsletter

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Funding Summer Learning

  • Braiding Funds to Maximize Student Outcomes in Summer Programs.
  • Video from Dr. Molly Killingsworth
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ARI Updates

  • All Literacy Act reporting requirements must be entered into Unified Insights by September 16, 2024.
  • Neuhaus Structured Literacy Modules for PreK, K-12, and Higher Education COMING SOON!
  • ARI Quick Links

ESSA TSI and ATSI Schools Video: March 2024 ESSA TSI and ATSI Schools Video: March 2024

atsi-tsi-orientation-and-overview (2).mp4

launch drive.google.com
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Office of School Improvement Updates

  • OSI August Newsletter
  • OSI Website
  • ACIP Support Site
  • Coaching Framework Page
  • ACAP/ACT Resource Page
  • Secondary ELA Resources
  • Youtube (Recorded PL)
  • OSL Website
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    College and Career Readiness

    • Alabama CTE Career Readiness Indicators
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    Math Nation - Algebra 1 Research Study

    • Opportunity to utilize Math Nation curriculum materials.
    • Platform Resources include: Study Expert videos (including Spanish-language), digital assessment tool, and intervention tool.
    • Research Study is High School Algebra 1 ONLY.
    • Schools join the study, not individual teachers.
    • Participating teachers will get up to $1700 stipend.
    • 2 Days of Mandatory PD, 4 additional optional PD days.
    • For more information, contact Becca Phillips at Becca@MathNation.com
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    Emergency Certification Resources

    PREP - Emergency Certificates, Long-Term Subs, and New Teacher On-Demand Training.

    Slides and Recordings

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    ALSDE District Curriculum Leader Calendar

    Curriculum Leader Calendar

    Counselors and PowerSchool SIS Staff Counselors and PowerSchool SIS Staff

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    ALSDE Student Information Systems Data Calendar

    Data Calendar Checklist

    Principal Calendar
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    ALSDE Principal Calendar

    Principal Calendar

    ALSDE Department Websites and Region 2 Specialists Contacts ALSDE Department Websites and Region 2 Specialists Contacts

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    Region 2 - RIC

    Brad Lewis - RIC Director
    • Brad.Lewis@athens.edu
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    AMSTI

    AMSTI Director - Clint Vandiver
    • clint.vandiver@athens.edu

    Assistant Director - Emily Byrd

    • emily.byrd@athens.edu
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    Science in Motion

    AMSTI Director - Clint Vandiver
    • clint.vandiver@athens.edu

    Assistant Director - Emily Byrd

    • emily.byrd@athens.edu
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    ATIM

    Jennifer Priest - ATIM Specialist
    • jpriest@atim.us
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    ARI

    Ken Kirby - Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist (RLLS)

    • ken.kirby@alsde.edu

    Kimberly Hargett - RLLS: Limestone, Hartselle, & Morgan.

    • kimberly.hargett@alsde.edu

    Kim Goodwin - RLSS: Blount, Cullman City & Co. & Oneonta

    • kim.goodwin@alsde.edu

    Melissa Penley - RLSS: Athens City & Lawrence Co.

    • melissa.penley@alsde.edu

    Tracie Howard - RLSS

    • tracie.howard@alsde.edu

    Angela Richardson - RLSS

    • angela.richardson@alsde.edu
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    OMI

    Christy Lockhart - Region 2 Math Specialist

    • christy.lockhart@alsde.edu
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    AL - MTSS

    Kristie Shankles - MTSS Specialist

    • kristie.shankles@alsde.edu

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    EL

    Robin Stutts - EL Specialist
    • rstutts@alsde.edu
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    ALEX

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    NBCT

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    OSL

    Dr. Layne Dillard - School Improvement Specialist
    • layne.dillard@alsde.edu
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    ABPC

    Dr. Stoney Beavers - Executive Vice President
    • stoney@aplusala.org
    Brad Lewis
    Athens State University Regional Inservice Center
    • Dr. Brad Lewis - RIC Director (256) 233-6574 Brad.Lewis@athens.edu
    • Deepa Manandhar - Program & Financial Assistant (256) 233-6576 Deepa.Manandhar@athens.edu
    • Physical Location: 1115-A Hwy 31 Athens, AL
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