Research Guides: EDU 200: Education as a Profession: Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations

Alabama Educational Technology Conference
MEGA Conference
This year’s conference is a week-long, in-person event that provides attendees with opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions, participate in in-depth training sessions, and learn from leading experts across the education spectrum.
ACCESS Virtual Learning
ACCESS Virtual Learning (Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide) is an education initiative of the Alabama Department of Education. It provides opportunities and options for Alabama public high school students to engage in Advanced Placement (AP), elective, and other courses to which they may not otherwise have access or be able to schedule.
Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)
The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, commonly referred to as AMSTI, is the Alabama Department of Education’s initiative to improve STEM teaching statewide, including improvements in the individual, as well as the integrated, STEM subjects. Its mission is to support Alabama educators and students in learning STEM through doing STEM.
more...less...
AMSTI has three basic services: professional learning, resources, and onsite support. “AMSTI for All” describes the work of an AMSTI site in providing a menu of services framework to district leaders to discuss how LEA needs may be met by AMSTI's three basic services: professional learning, instructional materials, and educator support. Teachers are eligible for initiative training once they complete Foundational Training in the appropriate subject area. Teachers who attend training receive the designated resources and support needed for implementation. As funding allows, AMSTI services will be provided to both individuals and schools based on the tiered models of support described in math, science, digital literacy and computer science.
Office of School Improvement (OSI)
The role of the Office of School Improvement (OSI) is to provide differentiated support to Alabama's K-12 public schools and districts in implementing high-leverage, evidence-based continuous improvement strategies and initiatives. This comprehensive approach acknowledges that the needs of each region, district, and school are unique and that the support provided to each must be customized based on a thorough analysis of data and collaborative feedback from stakeholders. This partnership allows for more targeted support where it is needed most and will ensure that OSI utilizes its limited resources in the strategic delivery of services that are more appropriate and effective.
Alabama Technology in Motion (ATiM)
Technology in Motion provides job-embedded professional development for teachers to promote the use of technology in teaching and learning. The program offers services, materials, and training that support teachers’ professional growth in effective teaching practices, the creation of technology-rich learning environments, and project-based learning.
Alabama Science in Motion (ASIM)
Alabama Science in Motion is the high school science component of the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative.

ASIM is a partnership between universities and high schools in Alabama.
We Teach Alabama - Teacher Resources
If you’re just starting out on your path to becoming a teacher in Alabama, you’re bound to have a few questions. With this helpful list of FAQs, you can spend less time wondering and more time working toward your goal.
Alabama Teacher Growth Program (ATGP)
The Alabama Teacher Growth Program (ATGP) promotes continuous monitoring of the teachers’ ability to support the implementation of Alabama Core Teaching Standards (ACTS), improve instructional practices, seek professional supports, and increase student performance.
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
The mission of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education is to innovate, support, and deliver cohesive, equitable systems of high-quality care and education so that Alabama children and families thrive and learn.
Alabama Learning EXchange (ALEX).
Resources for teachers, including lesson plans, learning activities, and unit plans