Regional In-Service Education Center - University of Montevallo

Region 7 Center’s Mission

Our mission is to provide sustained, comprehensive, effective professional learning that addresses the needs of all educators in our area of the state in order to provide the best educational opportunities possible for all students. Recognizing that becoming an effective educator is a continuous process, we are committed to providing ongoing opportunities to all educational personnel, administrative and instructional alike, to maximize their understanding and abilities in specific content areas as well as in the areas of effective pedagogical methods and state-of-the-art technological applications. By developing and maintaining a community of learners among all of our participating schools and University of Montevallo personnel, we provide collaborative opportunities for cooperative work, research, and mentoring. All of our activities are aimed at the improvement of educational achievement for all students so that they are able to achieve the goals they set for themselves in life.

The Center is part of the larger network of Alabama Regional In-Service Centers. The network encompasses 11 geographical regions across the state. Region 7 (Montevallo) serves school districts within Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, and Talladega Counties, as well as the southern portion of Jefferson County. School districts served by Region 7 include:

Alabaster City Schools
Bibb County Schools
Chilton County Schools
Coosa County Schools
Homewood City Schools
Hoover City Schools
i3 Academy
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Mountain Brook City Schools
Pelham City Schools
Shelby County Schools
Sylacauga City Schools
Talladega City Schools
Talladega County Schools
Vestavia Hills City Schools

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Associated Programs and Initiatives

The Center works in conjunction with the Office of Student Learning through the Alabama State Department of Education.

Through its work, the Center supports various state-funded programs and initiatives. Those include but are not limited to:

Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)
Alabama Science in Motion (ASIM)
Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)
Alabama Technology in Motion (ATIM)
National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT)

Directions to the Regional In-Service Education Center

From Birmingham:

Take I-65 South. Follow I-65 South to Co Rd 87 in Calera. Take exit 234 from I-65 South. Follow Smokey Road, Co Rd 24, and Hwy 119 to your destination in Montevallo. Parking for UM-RIEC is at Myrick Hall or any yellow-lined parking space.

From Montgomery:

Take I-65 North. Follow I-65 North to AL-245 S in Shelby County. Take exit 228 from I-65 North. Continue on AL-25 South. Drive to King-Harman Street in Montevallo. Parking for UM-RIEC is at Myrick Hall or any yellow-lined parking space.