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Athens State RIC Preservice

Fall 2026

Athens StateRIC PreserviceFall 2026
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Welcome Back Future Educators! Welcome Back Future Educators!

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Welcome Back to Athens State!


We are excited about the new school year and this semester's learning opportunities for our Preservice Teachers. Each semester, the Athens State Regional Inservice Center (RIC) will share our latest newsletter just for Preservice students. Be sure to mark your calendars (October 26 & 27) for Preservice professional learning with ARI and MTSS. I've also included the dates for AMSTI preservice days. Finally, be sure to check out the PowerSchool Professional Learning presentation. This information will show you the steps to creating a PowerSchool PL account.


If you have specific questions concerning any professional learning opportunity, please reach out to Brad Lewis Brad.Lewis@athens.edu or call us at (256) 233-6574.


Have a great Fall Semester!

Brad Lewis

Region 2 - Regional Inservice Center Staff Region 2 - Regional Inservice Center Staff

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Brad Lewis, Ed.D - Director, Regional Inservice Center

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Emily Byrd - AMSTI Director

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Deepa Manandhar - RIC Administrative Assistant

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Kathy Babbit - AMSTI Administrative Assistant

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Jennifer Priest, NBCT - Technology in Motion Specialist

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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.
  • Summer Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • (256) 233-6576

Important Dates for Fall Semester 2026 Important Dates for Fall Semester 2026

  • Monday, August 17: Fall Semester Begins
  • Monday, September 7: Labor Day (Campus Closed)
  • Monday, October 26: ARI - Literacy Act and Dyslexia Awareness Training
  • Tuesday, October 27: ARI - Multi-Sensory Strategies, Alphabet Arcs, & MTSS
  • Wednesday, October 28: EL Strategies (In-Person) at the RIC Room C
  • Thursday, October 29: EL Strategies (VIRTUAL)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Holidays (Campus Closed)
  • Nov. 30 - Dec. 4: Final Exams
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Click on the button below for a Spreadsheet view of Summer 2026 sessions. Click on the button below for a Spreadsheet view of Summer 2026 sessions.

CLICK HERE! - Fall 2026 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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Twitter/X

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Instagram

Athens State University Campus Map Athens State University Campus Map

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Reminder: Limited Parking Near the Classroom Building (7) and Waters Hall (8) Reminder: Limited Parking Near the Classroom Building (7) and Waters Hall (8)

Sign Up for a PowerSchool Professional Learning (PSPL) Account Sign Up for a PowerSchool Professional Learning (PSPL) Account

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  • Watch the Presentation: "PowerSchool Orientation"
  • Must Have an AIM Account, before we can set up your PSPL account.
  • Use this link: PowerSchool Sign Up to provide your
  1. Full Name
  2. ALSDE ID
  3. Personal Email Address (Not Athens State)
  • Once we have this information, we will set up your PSPL account and email your Username and Temporary Password.

ALSDE Teacher Certification News ALSDE Teacher Certification News

ALSDE Presentation at MEGA Conference

New Elementary Certification New Elementary Certification

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New Secondary Certification New Secondary Certification

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ALSDE Collaborative Partners ALSDE Collaborative Partners

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Alabama Reading Initiative

  • Responsible for administering the Literacy Act
  • ARI Website

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Office of Math Improvement

  • Responsible for administering the Numeracy Act
  • OMI Website

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Alabama Learning Exchange

  • AL Course of Study Standards
  • ALEX Website

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National Board Certified Teacher - NBCT

  • Tremendous Professional Learning Opportunity and Stipends
  • AL - NBCT Website

Click HERE to Access AMSTI Fall Professional Learning Click HERE to Access AMSTI Fall Professional Learning

Professional Learning Opportunities | Amsti Athens

Professional Learning Opportunities | Amsti Athens

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Region 2 - NBCT Specialists Region 2 - NBCT Specialists

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Ellen Thompson - North Cohort

  • North Cohort Facilitator in Priceville
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Jennifer Priest - South Cohort

  • South Cohort Facilitator in Cullman

New Social Studies COS Resources New Social Studies COS Resources

  • Teaching Resources 3rd - 5th Grade
  • Teaching Resources for. 6th Grade
  • Teaching Resources for 7th - 8th Grade
  • High School Teaching Resources
  • Alabama Field Trips
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  • 1115-A Hwy 31 South, Athens, AL 35611
  • (256) 232-6576
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Jennifer Priest - Athens State ATIM Specialist

  • jpriest@atim.us
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Athens State University Regional Inservice Center

Location: 1115 U.S. Hwy 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-216-6622
Facebook: facebook.com/AthensStateRIC
Twitter/X: @AthensStateRIC

Instagram: @athensstateric

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
  • Website: https://www.athens.edu/academics/education/in-service-center/
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