ALSDE Office of Student Learning

Love seeing ARI grant funds put to great use! Students at Leighton Elem in Colbert Co and Lynn Elem in Winston Co are loving the books and kits! @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL

A Roar Board for data informed decision making and a Poetry Cafe with Tier 1 instruction. All today at Brooks Elementary! @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL

District leadership lab with Cullman City Schools modeling district-wide instructional rounds, structures, data informed decision making! @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL @BOECullmanCity @kkallhoff @LindsayBrannon

Awesome collaborative visit with TR Simmons and Phillips to observe a 1st grade PLC in action at TR Simmons. I love when our folks can learn from each other on site! @AlabamaAchieves @Alabama_Reading @ALSDEOSL

We had a wonderful collaborative visit with Hibbett Elem and Hackleburg Elem at Hackleburg. We saw Kindergarten LETRS Phonics lesson, LRS coaching, and next steps for everyone! @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL

Principal Jill Johnson at L.E. Willson in Sheffield having one on one conferences with 3rd graders prior to ACAP. Student ownership and instructional leadership. Powerful! @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL

Ever feel like the National Board process pulled you into the Upside Down? 🕯️ At our NBCT Writing Retreat, we reflected deeply, pushed through the challenge, and found clarity—together. Like the journey itself, it stretched us and strengthened our practice.

.@kayleighmcenany called the ‘southern surge’ the “best story of the day” on @FoxNews, and I agree. Our record-breaking education gains are one of the most historic WINS for Alabama. This success will only continue. Proud of our students and proud of our teachers! #alpolitics

Two phenomenal leadership labs at Guin-Marion Co and Vina-Franklin Co. Data informed decision making and instructional leadership in a K-12 school and principals w/ Secondary background. @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL

Higher Education SOR Symposium hosted by our very own University of North Alabama! Enjoyed seeing my UNA and Kilby friends showcasing all the great things happening here. It’s also always good to hear from Dr Mackey and his leadership. @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL

More than 1900 #ALSchoolCounselors serve nearly 750,000 PreK-12 students throughout Alabama. This week we celebrate their impact on all students! #NSCW26 @AlabamaAchieves @AlabamaSCA @egmackey @mjshields @ALSDEOSL @AlabamaMTSS

Full room of school leaders for Building an Effective Master Schedule session at Secondary Learning Exchange @AlabamaAchieves @AlabamaMTSS @ALSDEOSL

Black Americans are making STEM history every day. Meet Dr. Mae Jemison, who was born in Decatur, Alabama! In 1992, Dr. Jemison became the first African-American woman in space, flying aboard the Endeavor on the STS-47 mission.

A Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) is a highly trained specialist who provides structured, evidence-based literacy intervention to support students — Dep State Superintendent Martin & I enjoyed meeting this cohort of educators working on their CALT certification

Do you love designing lessons that get students thinking, questioning, and creating? Apply now for the 2026 ALEX Resource Development Summit! 🗓 June 15–16, 2026 📍 Huntsville, AL 👩‍🏫 Alabama K–12 educators 🔗 Apply now and learn more! bit.ly/ALEXRDSummit26 #TeachWithALEX

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #SummerSolutionsLeadershipForum! The State of Summer in Alabama and Around the U.S. Plenary and National Summer Learning Book Award recipient Pablo Cartaya were among this evening’s highlights. #SummerLearning #SummerForAll #NSLA

It’s Tee Shirt Tuesday, and today I’m wearing a shirt from @ArabCitySchools — plus enjoying a beautiful morning in Point Clear with a 6.91-mile run. 👟☀️

Check out the professional learning opportunity below. Legislative supplemental funds have been provided to host a series of professional learning institutes focused on the new social studies standards. You can register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI….