School of Education Projects
Alabama Deaf Blind Project - Provides services to children and young adults who are deafblind, and to their families, by providing appropriate technical assistance through interagency collaboration with parents, educators and service professionals
Alabama Hands-on Activity Science Program (ALAHASP) - A science outreach program designed for elementary teachers to receive training in the use of kit-based science modules in the elementary classroom.
Center for the Advancement of Youth Health - A multi-disciplinary institute dedicated to the health and well-being of youth.
Early Reading First - Supports local efforts to enhance the early language and pre-reading skills of preschool-age children through strategies and professional development based on scientific reading research.
English Language and Culture Institute (ELCI) - Offers a range of English language training courses to students, area residents, business people, local corporations, and international visitors.
English as a Second Language (EESL) - Promotes Best Practices for enhancing the language acquisition and academic achievement of English language learners.
GK-12 (The National Science Foundation's Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education Program) - Supports teaching fellowships for graduate students in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology (SMET) disciplines.
MidSouth Reading & Writing Institute - A collection of various seminars focused in support of teachers.
National Board Certification Seminar Program - Prepares candidates for the certification process and to support them as they complete the process. Seminar topics include learning theory, cooperative learning, alternative assessment, time management, National Board Standards analysis, portfolio entries preparation, and videotaping tips.
Red Mountain Writing Project - Promotes teacher leadership and empowerment through dialogue, confidence building, and application of best practice in the teaching of writing.
Science for All - A collaboration between Birmingham City Schools, UAB Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD), and the National Science Foundation
TRUST Initiative - Prepare teachers who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to promote high levels of student academic achievement in urban schools, and who are committed to remaining in those schools.
Urban Educator Corps - Founded to improve student academic performance and reduce achievement gaps by promoting recruitment, preparation, induction, and retention of high quality teachers and administrators for high-need urban schools.
Urban Education Project - Promotes quality education for socially and economically disenfranchised groups residing in these areas.
Urban Teacher Enhancement - A teacher preparation program designed for those who do not already hold teaching certificates but are interested in teaching careers in Birmingham City Schools. UTEP is available at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Young Authors' Conference - Series of workshops hosted by noted authors for children aspiring to have their work published.