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Both proclamations were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The items were presented early in the meeting as part of the board's routine resolutions.

Later in the meeting the board recognized Dr. Dana Virgil of Daleville High School, who the department said was named National School Counselor of the Year. Dr. Virgil spoke briefly and thanked the board, her principal Howard Akers and superintendent Joshua Robertson, and said she was grateful to represent Daleville City Schools and the state. \"I am so blessed to be able to represent not only Daleville City Schools with Daleville High School, but the great state of Alabama,\" Virgil said.

Board staff also noted March as Arts Education Month and mentioned a series of student visual-arts recognitions and upcoming musical performances at the department offices during the month, including a performance at 11:10 a.m. on the meeting day.

Why it matters: Proclamations and recognitions signal priorities and highlight school nutrition initiatives, counseling and arts education; they do not create policy or funding changes but serve to acknowledge programs and achievements.

Each recognition and proclamation passed by unanimous voice vote as part of the meeting's consent or routine-resolutions section.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Alabama Board of Education Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board unanimously adopted resolutions recognizing March 2024 as National School Breakfast Week and March 16 as Child and Adult Care Food Program Week, and it recognized Dr. Dana Virgil as national school counselor of the year and observed Arts Education Month.","taxTitle","Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama","taxId",80275,"location","Alabama","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6519033,"State Board adopts new rules on literacy coursework, professional learning and school leadership standards",157,1242000,1399000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5381959-6caa914361ab4532487dd42e2af5be47&start=1242&end=1399","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5381959-6caa914361ab4532487dd42e2af5be47/thumbnail_1242000.jpg","/articles/6519033/Alabama/State-Board-adopts-new-rules-on-literacy-coursework-professional-learning-and-school-leadership-standards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519033-9d4101c4d846fd9b07b36f98366953e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770386470&Signature=LB1Get4s6uXdlTrto3VwtVqzUYOKXbIzzcrHzDuWMoJemoMB5dpi2DOk8A8RH9lvCxxdrJtIIfJfpYHUD1ctyogSHtLD7PUiL2XBzHIn~lG~H848xBet9SlbQZAHWDyTpM9kh1X64BaaafD37W1asclvaGZOl91Ikzbeck9nj21PolYvFgmh5CgVhkuMZFjIKmBeKYETe-Sj0aPAqMiFfxbqz3Tyt3Ljhk2ORBe71Jy0byBLT0sQhFkYSF4-Bjp6VpwdIGZzrs2rk8KA5Z5k6Rp6kDot6p6-MPBK11Kljag5aJFhZSLAkHQzNZhhK-YypjlxnCA8gt2Y18ilKBkwSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama State Board of Education voted unanimously March 14 to adopt a series of administrative-rule changes covering literacy coursework, professional learning and school leadership standards.

The board announced intent and adopted new Alabama Administrative Code Rule 290-3-3-.61 concerning literacy coursework and the science of reading, Rule 290-4-3-.01 (repeal and adopt) for professional learning, and Rule 290-4-3-.04 establishing Alabama standards for school leadership. Each was adopted by voice vote during the meeting.

Dr. Mackey explained the leadership-rule update in the context of recent legislative changes. \"The legislature approved a new principal pathway, new principal stipends, principal and assistant principal stipends that are considerable,\" he said, and the department is required to update professional-learning plans and standards to match the new statutory expectations. He added that the state's professional-learning and leadership standards had not been updated in a decade or more.

Board members asked for and received summary explanations; the transcript records unanimous voice votes for each rule adoption. The department characterized the updates as aligning professional learning and leadership standards with current expectations and with statutory changes affecting principal duties and stipends.

Why it matters: The rule changes implement statutory directives and alter professional learning and leadership expectations for school principals and staff, which can affect professional development requirements and principal compensation plans across Alabama school systems.

The board moved to adopt the rules during the regular meeting; staff did not present fiscal detail in the recorded discussion.","The board unanimously adopted new or revised Alabama Administrative Code rules addressing literacy coursework, professional learning and standards for school leadership to reflect recent legislative changes and updated expectations.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6519038,"Board declines to approve 'Training Educators and Creating Hope' alternative certification program after abstentions",539,693000,1232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5381959-6caa914361ab4532487dd42e2af5be47&start=693&end=1232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5381959-6caa914361ab4532487dd42e2af5be47/thumbnail_693000.jpg","/articles/6519038/Alabama/Board-declines-to-approve-Training-Educators-and-Creating-Hope-alternative-certification-program-after-abstentions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519038-37cf8da7d737f0489813d95b556eee43/orig.mp4?Expires=1770386470&Signature=XZAEHdYguK7Zxx62F9bC8IiH6ZXMCtHDcNEh6xGLVCnq8g0M1HIEIsugdEBPYN1hudDXScuyw~CAHz5uVQC17MI5UkI1lp~pFuwpvdj-o9KVXZ5~URvlz73q9cKPWKSKDC~y4ikNclKZteI-YYCr2GUfBCOfYB~x79q2sAta~hvJTafmlNO0-XwxYZJSzq0XWbIbAyngXV8XVO72ZFMOvLBAAnP1PSPkTA2C47~zEKLbie60QcGbxn4sGwkjV3MMxQ8zX5YsMn4pNBNtPHdUhDNLtLP7NXk4MYvaY0iI8G-J9Dyz38cI2RcTP8kyj80NYsrH9BWnWeOpVwZUuDIVJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama State Board of Education did not approve a resolution March 14 to recognize an alternative teacher-preparation organization called Training Educators and Creating Hope after multiple board members abstained, the board chair said.

The item drew extended staff explanation beforehand about how alternative, non-degree-bearing programs fit into the state's certification framework. Dr. Mackey told the board that these organizations are private, noncredit programs that may recommend candidates for certification but do not themselves issue teaching certificates.

\"We allow them to recommend people for certification. Only the department issues certificates,\" Dr. Mackey said. He added that an organization must be CAPE-accredited and that the board placed a contingency in the resolution: if the organization fails its final site visit or does not reach required accreditation, the recommendation authority would be void.

Board members voted on the resolution; the transcript records multiple abstentions during the roll call and later records, \"Vote does not pass.\" The board chair directed a second vote because some members had not been seen raising hands; after reconvening the item, there were not enough yes votes to adopt the resolution.

Board members asked clarifying questions about program costs, degree versus nondegree pathways and how completion leads to pay scales. Dr. Mackey explained the distinction: the alternative programs do not award degrees and therefore do not confer eligibility for master's pay; candidates who want master's pay would need to pursue a degree-bearing program.

Why it matters: The legislature asked the department to create pathways for alternate teacher-education programs. The board's action (or inaction) affects whether a private provider may recommend candidates for Alabama teaching certificates and signals continued scrutiny of accreditation and quality assurances.

The transcript indicates the board will continue work-session discussions with other alternative providers and noted a related bill pending in the legislature; staff also said one prior applicant had been denied and was in ongoing conversations with the department.","The State Board did not approve a petition by an alternative teacher-preparation organization, with several board members abstaining. Staff described the pathway as non-credit, recommendation-based and contingent on CAPE accreditation and a department certification review.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6519043,"State Board approves UTeach educator-preparation programs at six universities",253,439000,692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5381959-6caa914361ab4532487dd42e2af5be47&start=439&end=692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5381959-6caa914361ab4532487dd42e2af5be47/thumbnail_439000.jpg","/articles/6519043/Alabama/State-Board-approves-UTeach-educator-preparation-programs-at-six-universities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519043-5336e3983d4a7b9f37e8c2cb9a94c649/orig.mp4?Expires=1770386470&Signature=SsVMwYhfzoI6O3UvBF5cK2Juar4tCwxTXYZthdZxisve9HX0mTaqhy2y9vnWe9YUNTkCb24rmszMeuV~bR1HjCZL0s~LpopYz9o2~BLGGOyz02YG1ZzyCJzQiz504JxeCiWbJnuCgu79XTCTCY3DL~S8g2lSlbGgyxXlTPj6yZBXIiTSVxhaIoEvd8KDMmw~9u6h80fAX68ghloFDMeLfL7SNhaM3PgoMz~aHBHA~UR45zZ4BXrKfJfsQ80tytnjQokPfMod1~fyqbDaMPmjN8NExoHwgRsOWihgxS38HpwaMTrG1-mA3Gt84g7BbWtSMBmXkdNR053xuTL1K3H0dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama State Board of Education voted unanimously March 14 to approve educator preparation programs using the UTeach model at six universities, board members said.

The resolutions authorize Alabama A&M University, Athens State University, Auburn University, Auburn University at Montgomery, the University of South Alabama and the University of West Alabama to implement the UTeach model, which pairs students in mathematics, engineering and science programs with an accelerated path to teacher certification.

Board staff presented the items together and said the model aims to recruit STEM majors into teaching without requiring extra years of coursework. “The UTeach model was originally developed at the University of Texas at Austin,” Dr. Mackey said in remarks the board heard before the votes. He said participating universities will work with their students to add teacher certification “so they don't have to stay extra years to get their teacher certification.” Dr. Lee Meadows was cited by staff as a local collaborator who helped bring the model to the state.

Board members approved each institution’s resolution by voice vote. Each motion carried with a unanimous vote; the transcript records the outcomes as unanimous but does not include numerical tallies.

Board staff said the Alabama STEM Council has provided some funds to help defray start-up costs and that each university takes on responsibility and some cost to implement the model. The board also said the programs will coordinate with the department’s teacher-certification unit for oversight.

Why it matters: State officials have pointed to UTeach as a way to increase the pipeline of qualified STEM teachers by enabling students to add certification during their undergraduate training. The board's action allows multiple institutions to begin or expand such offerings in Alabama.

The board took the votes under its regular business agenda; staff did not report additional implementation deadlines during the meeting.","The Alabama State Board of Education unanimously approved resolutions allowing six universities to offer the UTeach model for educator preparation, a nontraditional pathway that pairs STEM majors with teacher certification coursework.","actionData","errors"]

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State Board approves UTeach educator-preparation programs at six universities