SARIC Calendar of Events

Session Date & Time	Session Title	Session Location	Session Description	Registration Link
9/4/2025 8:00-11:00am	USA RIC Just Do Your Work! Encouraging Work Completion in Your Classroom PS#334897	USA College of Education & Professional Studies	In this session, teachers will identify (1) reasons why students do not complete academic tasks, (2) individual and group characteristics associated with failure to complete academic tasks and (3) individual and group focused strategies to encourage the completion of academic tasks.	PS#334897
9/4/2025 12:00-3:00pm	USA RIC The Key to Unlocking Better Behavior in Your Classroom PS#334899	USA College of Education & Professional Studies	In this session, teachers will identify (1) the various types of challenging behaviors in the classroom (2) how teacher behavior affects student behavior and (3) list basic teacher behaviors that can positively impact student behavior.	PS#334899
9/10/2025 8:30am-3:30pm	USA RIC Ellevation Exploration: Student Profiles, Data-Driven Instruction for ELs using Strategies and Documenting Student Progress PS#332898	USA College of Education & 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	PS#332898
9/11/25 4:00-6:00pm	USA RIC Prepare for Takeoff: Navigating the Path to NBCT Success PS#330467	Satellite Office in Loxley 1091 B Ave. Loxley, AL 36551	This session is designed to support National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates in creating an organizational system for navigating the NBCT process. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing time, setting clear goals, and staying on track throughout their journey. The session will break down the 5 core propositions and the 4 components of the certification process into manageable steps and offer tips for organizing materials and tracking progress. National Board standards will be reviewed and the goal after the session will be for educators to choose a certificate and read the standards for his or her certification area before the October session.	PS#330467
9/11/25 4:00-6:00pm	USA RIC Prepare for Takeoff: Navigating the Path to NBCT Success PS#330467	Monroe BOE Central Office 109 Rosenwald Drive Monroeville, AL 36460	This session is designed to support National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates in creating an organizational system for navigating the NBCT process. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing time, setting clear goals, and staying on track throughout their journey. The session will break down the 5 core propositions and the 4 components of the certification process into manageable steps and offer tips for organizing materials and tracking progress. National Board standards will be reviewed and the goal after the session will be for educators to choose a certificate and read the standards for his or her certification area before the October session.	PS#330467
9/17/2025 9:00-11:00am OR 12:00-2:00pm	APLDS - PL: Engaging in the APLDS Program to Increase Effectiveness PS#329806	USA College of Education & Professional Studies	Join us to learn about and discuss important topics related to the Principal Act and Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) Program for the 2025-26 school year including: Alabama School Climate Model Alabama Standards for School Leadership Alabama Principal Leadership Framework High-Quality Professional Learning APLDS Evaluation System	Morning: PS#329806 Afternoon: PS#329806
9/18/2025 8:30am-3:30pm	APLDS-RIC: Using PowerSchool Analytics and Insights to Address Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy PS#325618 USA RIC Using PowerSchool Analytics and Insights to Address Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy PS#326715	USA College of Education & Professional Studies	This professional learning course equips educators, administrators, and school data teams with the skills to leverage PowerSchool Analytics and Insights for identifying, tracking, and addressing chronic absenteeism and truancy. Participants will gain hands-on experience in navigating PowerSchool’s data tools, analyzing key attendance metrics, and implementing evidence-based interventions to support student attendance.	APLDS: PS#325618 CEUs: PS#326715
9/18/2025 4:00-6:00pm	USA RIC Prepare for Takeoff: Navigating the Path to NBCT Success PS#330467 (Clarke)	Jackson Intermediate School 2950 US-43 Jackson, AL 36545	This session is designed to support National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates in creating an organizational system for navigating the NBCT process. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing time, setting clear goals, and staying on track throughout their journey. The session will break down the 5 core propositions and the 4 components of the certification process into manageable steps and offer tips for organizing materials and tracking progress. National Board standards will be reviewed and the goal after the session will be for educators to choose a certificate and read the standards for his or her certification area before the October session.	PS#330467
9/24/2025 8:00am-3:00pm	USA RIC Alabama's Teacher Observation Tool: An Overview for Administrators PS#269813 APLDS-PL: ATOT- An Overview for New Administrators PS#320310	USA College of Education & Professional Studies	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	CEUs: PS#269813 APLDS: PS#320310
9/25/2025 4:00-6:00pm	USA RIC Prepare for Takeoff: Navigating the Path to NBCT Success PS#330467 (Clarke)	USA College of Education & Professional Studies	This session is designed to support National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates in creating an organizational system for navigating the NBCT process. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing time, setting clear goals, and staying on track throughout their journey. The session will break down the 5 core propositions and the 4 components of the certification process into manageable steps and offer tips for organizing materials and tracking progress. National Board standards will be reviewed and the goal after the session will be for educators to choose a certificate and read the standards for his or her certification area before the October session.	PS#330467