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Athens State University RIC

May 2025

Athens StateUniversity RICMay 2025

Thanks for A Great Year! Thanks for A Great Year!

Click on the button below for a Spreadsheet View of Summer 2025 Sessions Click on the button below for a Spreadsheet View of Summer 2025 Sessions

CLICK HERE! - Summer 2025 Sessions (By Month)

Register for Sessions listed in the Spreadsheet by Hovering Over the Title Register for Sessions listed in the Spreadsheet by Hovering Over the Title

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AL-MTSS Newsletter

  • Spring 2025 Newsletter
  • ALSDE Office of Student Learning- Instructional Services- AL-MTSS

  • Twitter: @AlabamaMTSS
  • #AlabamaMTSS
  • www.alabamaachieves.org/al-mtss/
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Check Out Our Summer PD Newsletter

  • 2025 Summer Newsletter
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May - The Alabama Social Studies Chronicle

  • May Newsletter
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New Social Studies Course of Study Sessions

  • Monday, June 16: 8:00 - 11:00 (K-6)
    • Register HERE!
  • Monday, June 16: 12:00 - 3:00 pm (7-12)
    • Register HERE!
  • Both Sessions at the Athens RIC
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AMSTI Summer Updates

  • Director - Clint Vandiver
  • Assistant Director - Emily Byrd
  • Click HERE for AMSTI PD
April - The Alabama Social Studies Chronicle
New AL Social Studies Course of Study
ELA Exchange Newsletter - April 2025
ARI May Newsletter
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Spring ARI Newsletters

  • May Newsletter
  • April Newsletter
  • March Newsletter
  • May Leadership Tasks
  • Article: Celebrating Coaching Cycles (Diane Sweeney)
  • Interactive Read Alouds
  • EOY Assessment Support Resources
  • EOY Data Meetings
  • Supports for 3rd Grade Students Retained
  • Insights & Analytics - Summer Reading Camp Resource Folder
  • EOY Guidance - Insights & Analytics
  • LETRS Informational Sessions on May 15th and 20th
  • LETRS Cohort 9 Registration
  • Coaching - Maximizing Coaching in May
  • Alabama Reading Initiative Webpage

    Quick Links to Support the Alabama Literacy Act Implementation

    LRS Padlet w/ Documents to Support Work

Follow Us On Social Media Follow Us On Social Media

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Facebook

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Twitter

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Instagram

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.

Register for Professional Learning Sessions Register for Professional Learning Sessions

Who May Attend

Any public school teacher, administrator, or board member may attend professional learning sessions hosted by an Alabama Regional Inservice Center (ARIC).


How to Register

Educators can register for sessions using PowerSchool Professional Learning accounts. All professional learning sessions have hyperlinked registration links. Look for the Register Here wording under each session. Contact district PowerSchool personnel or district technology administrators for assistance with accessing the platform. Retired educators no longer with a school district or without a local education agency (WOLEA) can send a support request to PLadmin@alsde.edu for support.


PowerSchool Credit

For your credit to show on your transcript, you need to complete the survey attached to the complete course. You can find this survey in your "Courses" tab in the "My Survey" section.


Please note, all session confirmations are sent to the email associated with PowerSchool accounts. Please verify contact information in PowerSchool (e.g. email addresses, phone number, etc.)

Professional Learning Locations Professional Learning Locations

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Athens State Regional Inservice Center

  • Physical Location: 1115-A Hwy 31 South Athens, AL 35611
  • Beside ServPro and across the highway from Moran Carpets.
  • Regular Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Sandridge Student Center Ballroom

  • Athens State University Campus
  • 300 North Beaty Street Athens, 35611
  • Front Entrance on the Hobbs Street side (Building # 4 on Map)
  • Look for Hebrew the Bear Statue
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Alabama Center for the Arts

  • Downtown Decatur
  • 133 2nd Ave. NE Decatur 35601
  • Near Morgan County Courthouse

Athens State University Campus Map Athens State University Campus Map

Meet Our Crew Meet Our Crew

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Clint Vandiver - AMSTI Director

clint.vandiver@amsti.org

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Emily Byrd - AMSTI Assistant Director

emily.byrd@amsti.org

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Kathy Babbitt - AMSTI Administrative Assistant

kathy.babbitt@athens.edu

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Brad Lewis, Ed.D - ATH State RIC Director

brad.lewis@athens.edu

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Deepa Manandhar - RIC Program and Financial Assistant

deepa.manandhar@athens.edu

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Jennifer Priest, NBCT - ATIM Specialist

jpriest@atim.us

National Board Certified Teacher News!! National Board Certified Teacher News!!

Additional NBCT Resources Additional NBCT Resources

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Region 2 ATIM Updates From Jennifer Priest Region 2 ATIM Updates From Jennifer Priest

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  • Check Out Jennifer's Website
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  • jpriest@atim.us
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APLDS (Administrator) Professional Learning

  • APLDS PD is for Building Level Principals and APs ONLY.
  • APLDS Website

ARI & Science of Reading Resources ARI & Science of Reading Resources

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Universal Literacy Screeners as a Tool for Families Video 2024

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuiGAnHThTU
  • Alabama Reading Initiative Webpage

4th - 12th ELA Resources 4th - 12th ELA Resources

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Secondary ELA Updates & GRAD Requirements

  • Secondary ELA Spring Updated Presentation
  • Secondary ELA Resources
  • NEW 6th - 12th Grade Proficiency Scales
  • Alabama Standards Framework
  • Graduation Requirements
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EL NEWS & UPDATES EL NEWS & UPDATES

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Region 2 EL Specialist: Robin Stutts rstutts@alsde.edu



  • EL Quarterly Newsletter (Winter 2024)
  • ALSDE EL Guides and Resources
  • Alabama ELLevation Education Link- https://ellevationeducation.com/district/alabama
  • Virtual ELLevation Training Links - ELLevation Virtual Training Links
  • AMTESOL Conference Link-Registration: https://www.amtesol.org/registration
  • World Languages Newsletter: https://sway.office.com/mBGTFFbn0olsRz7W?ref=Link&loc=play

Additional English Learners Resources

  • NEW! Guidance for High-Quality Instruction and Assessment for English Learners
  • Now posted on the ALSDE English Learners Page.
  • Get ready! Revised ACCESS for ELLs Spring 2026
  • Review the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020
  • For additional options visit the WIDA Secure Portal Self-paced Workshops

World Languages World Languages

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World Languages

  • Spring 2025 Alabama World Languages Newsletter

Library Media Specialists Library Media Specialists

Library Media Resources

  • Alabama Library Media Online: Website for LM news

    • Office Hours: Open forum for questions to support best practices in the library

    • Exemplary Libraries Work Sessions: Developing learner outcomes to support library collaboration

      • Librarians may attend any session

    • Questions about Library Enhancement Funds and Budget Committee protocol

    • Questions about Compliance Monitoring

      • First Fridays session on Compliance Monitoring

  • First Fridays: Website for information related to our monthly library support meetings

    • Anyone may attend

Science and Math Science and Math

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Girls Engaged In Math and Science (GEMS)

  • Visit gemsu.org
  • Upcoming Expo Dates:
    • March 6, 2025 at Huntsville Botanical Gardens

Alabama Multi-Tier System of Supports Alabama Multi-Tier System of Supports

AL-MTSS Winter Newsletter
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Special Education Professional Learning Special Education Professional Learning

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Alabama Virtual Field Trips

  • https://sites.google.com/alex.state.al.us/alabama-virtual-field-trips/home

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Office of School Improvement Updates

  • NEW OSI Website
  • ACIP Support Site
  • Coaching Framework Page
  • ACAP/ACT Resource Page
  • Secondary ELA Resources
  • Youtube (Recorded PL)
  • OSL Website
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    Office of School Improvement Updates

    Leadership Numeracy Newsletter

    OMI Winter Newsletter

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    ARI Resources

    ALA for Families "Spanish"

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    April ALSDE PE Newsletter

    https://sway.cloud.microsoft/UGzMQvJt3Y2AQED2?ref=email
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    ACAP Resources

    ACAP Summative for Families

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    PREP Resources

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

    Slides and Recordings

    Counselors and PowerSchool SIS Staff Counselors and PowerSchool SIS Staff

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    ALSDE Student Information Systems Data Calendar

    Data Calendar Checklist

    ALSDE Websites & Region 2 Specialists Contacts ALSDE Websites & Region 2 Specialists Contacts

    CLICK the Department Icon to Access the Website! CLICK the Department Icon to Access the Website!

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    Region 2 - RIC

    Brad Lewis - RIC Director

    Brad.Lewis@athens.edu

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    Alabama Regional Inservice Centers

    Statewide RIC Website

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    Region 2 - AMSTI

    Clint Vandiver - AMSTI Director

    Clint.Vandiver@amsti.org

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    Region 2 - ASIM

    Clint Vandiver - AMSTI Director

    Clint.Vandiver@amsti.org

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    Ed. Tech (State Website)

    sueellen.gilliland@alsde.edu

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    Region 2 - ATIM

    priest@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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    PowerSchool/Unified Insights

    kendall.tankersley@alex.state.al.us

    The Alabama Edition Website

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    ALEX

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    Office of Student Learning

    https://sites.google.com/alsde.edu/officeofstudentlearning/home?authuser=0

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    Principal Mentoring Act - APLDS

    Dr. Anna Shepard-Jones - APLDS Specialist

    anna.jones@alsde.edu

    https://www.alabamaprincipals.org/

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    Office of School Improvement

    joseph.garner@alsde.edu

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    Office of Instructional Services

    Instructional Services Coordinator

    sstevens@alsde.edu

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    AL - MTSS

        Kristie Shankles - ALSDE

      Kristie.Shankles@alsde.edu

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    EL

    Robin Stutts - EL Specialist

    rstutts@alsde.edu

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    Region 2 School Improvement

    Dr. Layne Dillard - OSI Specialist for Region 2

    layne.dillard@alsde.edu

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    NBCT

    Region 2 NBCT Contact

    Brad.Lewis@athens.edu

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    Office of Extended Learning

    jeff.norris@alsde.edu

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    ABPC

    Dr. Stoney Beavers - Executive Vice President

    stoney@aplusala.org

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    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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