Region 10 Collaborative Newsletter

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The South Alabama Research and Inservice Center supports National Board Certified Teacher candidates through their NBCT professional learning journey. This academic year all educators seeking National Board certification in Region 10 are welcome to attend the monthly support sessions. However, we will need you to pre-register using the PowerSchool number listed on each section. This will help us provide the needed materials and support providers at each session. The monthly cohort meetings will meet in Loxley (South), Jackson (Northwest), Monroeville (Northeast), and at USA (Central).

September 3, 2026 | 4:00-6:00PM | Virtual

In this session, Bobbie Faulkner, NBCT, will guide candidates through planning their first 90 days, boosting their momentum and stamina, and conquering video anxiety. Designed to empower educators as they navigate the National Board journey, this session will equip candidates with the tools to start strong, maintain forward progress, and confidently overcome hurdles related to video recording their practice.

In this session, National Board Certified Teachers will share an overview of the National Board process, the components, the 5 Core Propositions, and the standards. There will be a time for sharing helpful resources, discussing the support offered to National Board Certification candidates, and general questions and answers. The goal after the session will be for educators to read the standards for his or her certification area before the October session, as well as assigned parts of Bobbie Faulkner’s books provided by SARIC. There will be a time for component questions and answers with an NBCT coach.

October 20, 2026 | 4:00-6:00PM | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

In this session, all candidates will focus on understanding Component 4 during the first 30 minute activity. Then, returning National Board candidates will work in small groups to investigate the components using the book, Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification: Version 3.0 by Bobbie Faulkner. New National Board candidates will review the component guidelines in small groups. NBCT resources such as ATLAS and social networks (Facebook, Twitter) will be shared. There will be a time for component questions and answers with an NBCT coach.

In this session, all candidates will focus on understanding Component 2 during the first 30 minute activity. Then, returning National Board candidates will work in small groups to investigate the components using the book, Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification: Version 3.0 by Bobbie Faulkner. New National Board candidates will focus on writing and editing including writing guidelines. Collaboratively, educators will review the rubrics and how to be a reflective writer. There will be a time for component questions and answers with an NBCT coach.

December 11, 2026 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | Weeks Bay Reserve Tonsmeire Resource Center (Fairhope, AL)

In this session, NBCT candidates will unpack the components and build a highly realistic, step-by-step itinerary for exactly what they need to do when they return to school in January. This session is designed for candidates whose portfolio timeline got off track, who are staring at a blank page unsure of how to start, or who are returning to the drawing board to plan a resubmission. The session will begin with a keynote led by NBCT author, Bobbie Faulkner. Candidates will leave with a personalized, action plan, practical strategies to gather evidence in real-time, and the confidence to kick your certification journey into high gear. Your boarding pass is ready—it’s time to take flight!

September 2-3, 2026 | 8:00AM-2:30PM | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

The ACT Instructional Mastery Science course provides candidates with the information necessary to facilitate effective ACT Science test preparation, identify and recommend test-taking strategies, and understand test structure and content. This course is highly interactive and practical and provides an opportunity to share ideas and teaching techniques with colleagues.

September 9, 2026 | 8:00AM-11:00AM | Mobile Chamber of Commerce

TEAMS & APLDS Approved

The purpose of this professional study is to engage instructional leaders in aligning K-12 career awareness with regional economic development. Participants will examine local workforce data to identify high-demand career sectors and explore the Learning Blade platform as a tool for connecting classroom instruction to these specific industry focus areas.

Participants will apply these insights to develop an Action Plan for their school or district. Data used to create Action Plans will include, but is not limited to: (a) regional economic indicators, (b) industry-identified workforce needs, and (c) student needs.

September 9, 2026 | 9:00AM-12:00PM | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

Focus: Bringing Learning Outcomes to Life

K–12 library leaders are the cornerstone of dynamic, future-ready learning environments, shaping how students and teachers access and create meaning from information. This professional learning series empowers participants to elevate their library programs through hands-on Makerspace engineering, community-centered literacy advocacy, and sustainable grant-writing strategies. Throughout the year, we will also dive deep into AI integration, equipping librarians with practical tools to streamline administrative tasks and enhance instructional impact, all while fostering regional collaboration through targeted school visits and shared expertise.

September 9, 2026 | 12:00PM-3:00PM | Mobile Chamber of Commerce

This half-day professional development session will help educators reimagine Alabama’s Career Preparedness course as an engaging, real-world learning experience that prepares students for life beyond graduation. Participants will explore practical strategies for integrating career development, digital literacy, financial literacy, and employability skills through authentic, student-centered instruction. The session will also introduce valuable resources, including the Alabama Career Planning System, Learning Blade, MBA Research, and other tools that can support Career Prep instruction. Participants will leave with practical ideas and resources they can immediately apply in their classrooms.

September 10, 2026 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

Participants will:
Leverage key information in the Student Profiles
Identify opportunities to support students in their language growth
Utilize Ellevation Strategies, modules and/or activities to enhance instruction and provide unparalleled support for ELs/MLs throughout your district
Understand how to use Forms to gather educator input and document decisions

September 17, 2026 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

APLDS Approved

Alabama Achieves, the strategic plan of the Alabama State Department of Education, specifically focuses on providing students with highly effective teachers. The ALSDE has partnered with Cognia in creating a teacher observation tool that provides educators with specific areas of strengths/growth and aligns with the Alabama Core Teaching Standards. The instrument also assists educators in developing professional development plans and choosing informed professional learning experiences. In this session administrators will be able to

• Understand the Teacher Observation Tool
• Utilize the Teacher Observation Tool for classroom observation
• Calibrate scores on the Teacher Observation Tool

October 1, 2026 | 10:00AM-11:30AM | Virtual

October 1, 2026 | 3:00PM-4:30PM | Virtual

Feeling overwhelmed by Generative AI? Feel like you have to spend forever to get to your "right" answer? Want to know more about more efficient searching?

Join us as we explore how to create the most effective prompts in Generative AI!

October 22, 2026, November 5, 2026, and December 3, 2026 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | Virtual

APLDS Approved

This 3-part series offers K-12 educators a research-based roadmap for transforming writing instruction using The Writing Revolution 2.0 (Hochman & Wexler, 2025). Participants will learn more about how to teach writing through a set of discrete, manageable skills that are embedded into explicit writing instruction. This interactive book study will provide opportunities for participants to discuss key components and implementation, analyze current curriculum/instruction, and explore/integrate The Writing Revolution 2.0 into writing lesson planning.

A complimentary copy of The Writing Revolution 2.0 (Hochman & Wexler, 2025) will be provided to the first 30 Region 10 educators to register for the session. To receive the the book, you must be actively teaching or working for a school district in Region 10.

October 19, 2026 | 9:00AM-12:00PM | Virtual

Target Audience: This session is designed for district leaders and individuals that are responsible for planning summer learning experiences.

Join the ALSDE Office of Extended Learning to create successful summer programming for K-12 students, reflect on summer 2026, and begin initial planning for summer 2027. Topics of focus include creating an implementation timeline, seeking additional funding sources and partnerships, and crafting a unified and empowering vision for summer success. Participants will walk away with immediate ideas to integrate and targeted areas of growth to explore further. Let's design a quality program together!

Session 1: October 20, 2026 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | USA College of Education & Professional Studies

Session 2: December 7, 2026 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | USA College of Education & Professional Studies

Session 3: February 23, 2027 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | USA College of Education & Professional Studies

John Maxwell says, “A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way.” Teacher leadership is no longer optional. Its importance in student learning, teacher retention, school culture, and innovation is demonstrated by research and practice. Great things happen when teachers lead from both inside and outside their classrooms. This transforms the education profession and creates an environment in which students and adults flourish. Join Jeff Norris, 2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year, in a cohort designed for: teachers who want to grow their leadership capacity in a non-administrative setting.

October 27, 2026 | 8:30AM-11:30AM | Africatown Heritage House

Bring local history to life in your classroom! This professional learning experience will focus on supporting teachers with the historical knowledge and instructional tools needed to teach the 4th grade ALCOS 15c, “Explain how Africatown was established, describing the challenges its founders overcame and the ways they built community.” Participants will explore primary sources, museum resources, and community narratives, translating complex historical events into age-appropriate, standards-aligned lessons.

Part 1: October 29, 2026 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

Part 2: February 3, 2025 | 8:30AM-3:30PM | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

It is well-established that adults learn differently than students. However, many district and state education leaders are not fully equipped with an adequate understanding of how adults learn best, how to structure adult learning, and the qualities of an effective facilitator of adult learning. This PLU will guide participants through a process of building an adequate knowledge base, self-assessing areas of strength and growth opportunities, and creating an implementation plan that adjusts their practice based on new learning.

November 19, 2026 | 9:00AM-12:00PM | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

Topic: Literacy Advocacy from the Library to the Community

K–12 library leaders are the cornerstone of dynamic, future-ready learning environments, shaping how students and teachers access and create meaning from information. This professional learning series empowers participants to elevate their library programs through hands-on Makerspace engineering, community-centered literacy advocacy, and sustainable grant-writing strategies. Throughout the year, we will also dive deep into AI integration, equipping librarians with practical tools to streamline administrative tasks and enhance instructional impact, all while fostering regional collaboration through targeted school visits and shared expertise.

Join us for the following FREE APLDS Clock Hour-Approved Sessions! Register soon to secure your spot!

Session 1: September 25, 2026

Session 2: November 5, 2026

Session 3: February 4, 2027

USA College of Education & Professional Studies | 8:30AM-3:30PM

Connect, Collaborate, and Grow with Regional Network Sessions!

Invest in your leadership through a new professional learning opportunity designed specifically for Alabama principals and assistant principals. The APLDS Aligned Impact Series: Self to System Network Sessions bring together regional school leaders to learn alongside researchers and national experts.

The series includes three 6-hour, in-person sessions offered in September, November, and February at locations across Alabama. Each session is also available virtually, delivered as three 2-hour online sessions to provide greater flexibility.

Strengthen your leadership, build meaningful professional connections, and collaborate with regional colleagues to create lasting impact in your schools and districts.

For more information, contact Sonya Scott, sonya.scott@alsde.edu.

October 13, 2026, October 14, 2026, & January 20, 2027

Take your professional learning to the next level by choosing the topics that matter most to you. Select from three engaging virtual skill sessions, each focused on a key area of school leadership. Sessions are delivered in two 1.5-hour parts, Part 1 in October and Part 2 in January, making it easy to participate during or after the school day.

Choose from these timely topics:

• A Proactive and Holistic Approach to School Security

• Leading Through Conflict

• Creating Vibrant Learning Communities

Whether you want to deepen your expertise in one area or participate in all three, the choice is yours. Build the skills that best support your leadership journey!

For more information, contact Sonya Scott, sonya.scott@alsde.edu.

AL-MTSS Website

September 14, 2026 | 9:30AM-10:30AM | Virtual

Every great team needs a playbook, and effective instructional leadership is no different. Using a fun baseball theme, this professional learning experience equips school and district leaders with practical strategies to strengthen instruction, build collaborative teams, use data to guide decisions, and create systems that support student success. Participants will explore the key "plays" instructional leaders use to move from the dugout to the field, ensuring every educator and student has the support needed to win the game of learning.

September 14, 2026 | 11:00AM-12:00PM | Virtual

Strong schools are built on strong leadership teams. This session explores how district and school leaders can break down silos, align initiatives, and build a shared vision that creates coherence across systems, departments, and support structures. Participants will learn practical strategies for fostering collaboration, strengthening collective efficacy, and ensuring every effort contributes to improved outcomes for students and educators.

Visit the new OSL website by clicking here!

Ongoing updates are continuously added on the OSL Running Updates page

AMSTI–USA is pleased to share an important update regarding upcoming professional learning opportunities. AMSTI is in the planning phase for Summer Professional Learning offerings. These upcoming sessions will continue to support teachers and administrators across Region 10 in strengthening instructional practices, deepening content knowledge, and implementing high-impact strategies that directly benefit student learning. A complete listing of professional learning opportunities can be reviewed at www.amstiusa.org regularly for updates and newly released events.

Click here to view the AMSTI Monthly Newsletter!

AMSTI ASIM Congratulates Mary G. Montgomery High School! Earth and Space Science teacher,Ms. Virginia Hall, has been named Alabama’s Rural Science Teacher of the Year and is now a national finalist for the same honor.

We invite you to come learn, collaborate, and grow with us as we continue building excellence in mathematics and science education across Region 10!

Please visit the OMI Website for more information regarding their upcoming sessions.

Attention K-5 Administrators and Assistant Principals!

The Everyone Counts professional learning series is designed to support school leaders in building systems for shared leadership, accountability, and continuous instructional improvement. Participants will learn how Curriculum-Based Professional Learning (CBPL), unit planning, lesson planning, PLCs, and coaching work together to improve student outcomes.

Session 1 Information

In-Person Session (3 Hours)

Choose one of the following dates and locations:

• September 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Baldwin County Central Office, Loxley Auditorium (Section #568500)
• USA College of Education & Professional Studies, Room 3200 (Section #568513)

• September 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Baldwin Preparatory Academy, Event Room (Section #568516)
• USA College of Education & Professional Studies, Room 3230 (Section #568515)

Save the Dates

• Session 2 (Virtual) | December 8-10, 2026
• Session 3 (In-Person) | January 21 or January 28, 2027

• Session 4 (Virtual) | February 23-25, 2027

We encourage all principals and assistant principals to register early and mark their calendars for this valuable learning opportunity.

For additional information, visit the Office of Mathematics Improvement website.

Please contact USA-ATIM specialists, Timothy Johnson, to support your school or district's technology professional learning needs.

Educators can join ATIM specialists once a month as they discuss tech in education on the podcast TIM TALKS

ARI Quick Links to Support the ALA Implementation

Use the following link for a current list of links: Quick Links to Support the Alabama Literacy Act Implementation

Quick Links

ALSDE EL Google Site

2026-2027 ALSDE EL PD Catalog

ALSDE EL Family Engagement Padlet

Alabama Seal of Biliteracy

Alabama Achieves - English Learners

Important Dates At-A-Glance:

September 3: EL Office Hours

September 8-11: Ellevation for Beginners In-Person Training Window

**See schedule for training dates and locations near you

September 23-25: ALL Fall PD Window

**See schedule for training dates and locations near you

October 6: Ellevation Virtual PD for EL Coordinators & Specialists

October 22: EL Quarterly Administrator Meeting

(In-Person Location TBD)

The Academic Language Learning (ALL) Training Series is coming across Alabama! This exciting statewide professional learning opportunity is designed to support all learners through academic language.

Join educators from across the state for practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen Tier I instruction, support English learners, and benefit every student in the classroom. Participants can also earn APLDS credit and clock hours while learning, connecting, and collaborating with colleagues.

Registration is now available. Choose the location and date that work best for you and join us for this one-day training experience! Click the link below for more details.

WIDA Virtual training topics and dates have been calendared for the 2026-2027 school year. We are also excited to announce that we will have representatives from WIDA present in-person at both the AMTESOL and MEGA Conferences. Make plans now to attend! For session details and dates, visit the EL PD Hub or use the link below.

The ALSDE contract with Language Link provides districts and schools across the state with access to on-demand Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), over-the-phone, and translation support services.

• Interpretation services can be accessed from a computer, phone, or through the Language Link app.
• Users must complete a 30–40 minute virtual training before receiving platform credentials.

Available through August 31, 2026

Access high-quality, on-demand professional learning designed to strengthen language development and instructional practices for multilingual learners.

As we kick off the new school year, the Alabama PowerSchool Coaches have a full schedule of professional development opportunities designed to help your staff prepare for a successful start of school.

Attached are the August 2026 PowerSchool SIS and PowerSchool Special Programs training calendars. These sessions are offered virtually and many are available multiple times, making it easy for staff to attend the session that best fits their schedule.

PowerSchool SIS Training Topics

Some of this month's featured sessions include:

• Ensuring Accurate Data for Start of Year
• Attendance Refresher
• Enrollment, Withdrawals & Transfers
• Walk-In Scheduling & Schedule Changes
• PowerTeacher Pro
• Schoology Start of Year & Passback
• Course Templates in Schoology
• Lesson Planner
• PowerBuddy for Schoology & Lesson Planner
• Analytics & Insights (Dashboard Basics, Student Plans, and Interventions)
• Campus PD+
• New Discipline Workflow
• No Show Process

PowerSchool Special Programs Training

Our Special Programs team also has a great lineup of sessions covering topics such as:

• New Students & Transfer Envelopes
• Student Transfer Review & Data Flow
• Amending Documents (Including In-State Transfers)
• English Learners
• Standard Reports Overview
• Summer Updates
• Gifted Updates
• New Special Education Teacher Bootcamp
• Monthly PSSP Office Hours with Jill and Sam (No registration required)

These sessions are especially beneficial for Special Education teachers, coordinators, and district administrators working within PowerSchool Special Programs.

To register for any session, search PSPL Course #348072. Sessions are offered multiple times throughout the month, and repeated offerings contain the same content.

SDE PowerSchool Coach Monthly Training SY 2026-2027 - Section Details - Professional Learning

Please share these training opportunities with administrators, counselors, registrars, attendance staff, teachers, Special Programs staff, and anyone else in your district who would benefit from attending.

We look forward to seeing you throughout August as we continue supporting districts for a successful 2026–2027 school year!

OSI Docs and Tools

• Alabama Coaching Framework - Coaching Framework Presentations and Documents
  
• Principal Calendar - Presented at Mega
• OSI Mega Sessions - Presentation Links
• Secondary ELA COS Resources
• OSI Website

• ACIP Support Site

• ACAP/ACT Resource Page

• Youtube (Recorded PL)
  
  

OSI also has a new Facebook page. Please consider following us on social media!

Virtual Literacy Labs are back! The next lab will be Wednesday, October 8 at 3:30. They are ONLY thirty minutes, but full of strategies, information, and fun! Don't miss out on these Literacy Labs brought to you by our Literacy Specialists, ALSDE Instructional Services' Natalie Hubbard, and ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative's Misty Wilson.

Sign up in Powerschool by clicking here: https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/pdAdmin/courseSearch/viewPdCourseDetails?courseId=335924&type=CourseCatalog

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October 1-2, 2026 | The University of Montevallo

Who: School counselors, counseling coordinators, school and system administrators, school based therapists, school social workers, school psychologists, school nurses, teachers, counselor educators, counseling students, and other partners are encouraged to attend, as collaboration with all partners is an essential building block of a comprehensive school counseling program.

What: A conference focused specifically on issues facing students and counselors in Alabama schools.

Why: Schools are dealing with increasingly complex matters pertaining to students' mental health and social/emotional well-being. Through the delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program, with equitable access for all students, school counselors can be influential in promoting student resilience and positive mental health outcomes. Given school counselors' instrumental role in mental health crisis prevention and intervention, it is essential they possess the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and respond to the many issues students are facing in these uncharted, modern times. It is also essential they understand the legal implications and ethical considerations within the specific context of school counseling.

Click here for more information.

*Cost not provided by SARIC

October 28, 2026 | Talladega, Alabama

Registration fee: $35

Register NOW for the best rate!

Late Registration/Onsite $40
(after deadline date)

Deadline for Talladega Rally October 21, 2026

Professional Development Hours

3 Hours of Professional Development through PowerSchool (you must register through PowerSchool to receive professional development) and social work CEUs will be offered. Certificates of Attendance will also be available.

*Cost not provided by SARIC

November 5-6, 2026 | Birmingham, Alabama

Registration fee: $35

Register NOW for the best rate!

Late Registration/Onsite $40
(after deadline date)

Deadline for Talladega Rally October 21, 2026

Professional Development Hours

3 Hours of Professional Development through PowerSchool (you must register through PowerSchool to receive professional development) and social work CEUs will be offered. Certificates of Attendance will also be available.

November 2-4-2026 | Gulf Shores, Alabama

Join us for the XL Conference, an energizing experience designed to inspire, connect, and equip afterschool & summer education leaders from across Alabama. Through interactive sessions, engaging discussions, and collaboration with colleagues, attendees will discover practical strategies and fresh ideas they can apply in their afterschool and summer programs.

Come ready to learn, collaborate, and think bigger about what’s possible. Register today using the link below—we look forward to seeing you there!

Registration Link

*Cost not provided by SARIC

November 5-6, 2026 | Montgomery, Alabama

Keynote Speakers

Graham Fletcher and John SanGiovanni

Schedule

Thursday, November 5: Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue through 4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 6: Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. The closing session will end at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Each day will include a 90-minute lunch break. Lunch is on your own at a local restaurant.

Registration

Early-bird registration rates are available through October 18.

Please Note

ACTM Fall Forum registration is for the November 5 and 6 conference only. It does not include the Forefront Preconference on November 4. If you plan to attend both events, you must register for each event separately.

*Cost not provided by SARIC

November 15-17, 2026 | Hoover, Alabama

Our Fall Conference is our largest conference and is attended by more than 600 professionals. With vendors and social events, the ASAHPERD Fall Conference is one of the premier professional development opportunities for health educators, physical educators, recreation professionals, and researchers.

*Cost not provided by SARIC

January 30, 2027 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

We’re excited to share an opportunity to present at our ALNBCT Network 2027 Conference . Teachers who are making an impact through innovative and engaging classroom practices are encouraged to apply. Click the link below to apply !

You do not have to be an NBCT to present!

Deadline to apply : October 30, 2026

*Cost not provided by SARIC

ATLAS is normally a resource for National Board Certification, but it can also be used by teachers for personal growth or incorporated into district teacher induction programs.This resource is open to our full-time, public school educators in Alabama. Please feel free to reach out to saric@southalabama.edu for an account.

ACAP Checklist & Presentation

• OSI has developed an ACAP checklist and presentation to assist educators with various tools and resources developed by ALSDE & DRC.

ALSDE has developed proficiency scales that can be used by teachers and students. The link below shares how to access those proficiency scales.

The University of South Alabama College of Education and Professional Studies, in partnership with South Alabama Athletics and the Sun Belt Conference, will celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week, Sept. 12–19, 2026, recognizing the educators who make a difference in the lives of students and throughout our communities. We would appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with teachers and educators throughout your school system.

Key Highlights

• One complimentary ticket for educators to attend the South Alabama vs. Ohio football game on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. at Hancock Whitney Stadium
• $15 discounted tickets available for family and friends
• Extra Yard for Teachers Tailgate hosted by the College of Education and Professional Studies, AMSTI and SARIC Saturday, Sept. 19 from 3:30pm - 6pm
• Amazon Classroom Wish List Giveaway Sign up during the game with opportunities for teachers to receive support for classroom supplies
• Giveaways and Jaguar swag as part of the game-day celebration
• Opportunity to nominate an outstanding teacher for recognition nationally during Extra Yard for Teachers Week

Learn more at: SouthAlabama.edu/ExtraYardforTeachers

Extra Yard for Teachers 2026 Communications Toolkit

To make it easy for you to help us spread the word, we have created an Extra Yard for Teachers Communications Toolkit with ready-to-use materials to share with educators throughout your district. Please feel free to use the materials in school and district email communications, employee newsletters, websites and social media channels so educators have an opportunity to participate. Access the Extra Yard for Teachers Communications Toolkit If you have any problems accessing or downloading the materials, please let me know.

And here's the BIG news this year:
Every educator can receive one FREE game-day ticket for the Jags vs. Ohio game on Sept. 19, plus access to $15 discounted tickets for family and friends!
We appreciate your help getting the word out as we gear up to celebrate the educators who go the Extra Yard for their students every day!

FYI: Extra Yard for Teachers Big Reveal Pep Rally | Tuesday, Sept. 15

One deserving school will receive a surprise visit from South Alabama on Tuesday, Sept. 15, featuring Jaguar football players, cheerleaders, the Jags Pep Band and SouthPaw, along with Dr. Angela T. Barlow, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies. While we're calling it a “Surprise Pep Rally,” we will coordinate all details in advance with the school system and principal while keeping the celebration a surprise for students and staff. It promises to be a high-energy, memorable way to celebrate educators and bring a little Jaguar spirit directly to the school! In past years, the Big Reveal has also attracted local media coverage. The selected school will receive:

• $1,000 classroom grant for the school
• $100 classroom supply award for one educator
• A South Alabama pep rally experience with students, faculty and staff
• A special visit from Jaguar football players, cheerleaders, the Jags Pep Band and SouthPawWe would love your help identifying a school in your system that would be a great fit for this year's surprise!

Earn your Doctor of Education in Teacher Education at the University of South Alabama
Advance teacher workforce development with a Doctor of Education in Teacher Education in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama. Designed for current and aspiring instructional coaches and educators across the state and Gulf Coast region, this 60-credit-hour doctoral program blends applied leadership, research and practice through video, online and limited face-to-face instruction—without stepping away from full-time professional responsibilities.

Choose Your Path.

• Elementary Literacy – Lead literacy coaching and diagnostic decision making
• Elementary Numeracy – Strengthen mathematics coaching and instructional supervision
• Secondary Teacher Education – Support the development of middle and high school educators, including special education

Designed for Professionals.

• K–12 teachers, instructional coaches and district leaders
• Educators ready to lead teacher development

Launching Fall 2026
Scan QR Code to Learn More or visit SouthAlabama.edu/EdD-Teacher-Ed

September 17, 2026 | USA College of Education and Professional Studies

Please join us for the Fall Governing Board Meeting on September 17, 2026. All teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians are invited to attend. A list of current board members can be found below. Please email saric@southalabama.edu for more information.

If you would also like to participate, please contact saric@southalabama.edu to receive a calendar invitation with the details of the meeting.

Email: saric@southalabama.edu
Website: https://www.southalabama.edu/centers/saric/
Location: 75 South University Boulevard, Mobile, AL, USA
Phone: (251) 380-2741
Facebook:@SARICUSA
Twitter: @USASARIC

Instagram: @SouthAlabamaRIC