CENTERS
LITERACY CENTER
The Literacy Center serves a triad of participants: families, schools and The University of Alabama, with the central focus on children and how their literacy needs can best be served through excellent teaching and meaningful research.
INTERCONNECTED BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH
The Center for Interconnected Behavioral and Mental Health Systems conducts rigorous, federally-funded research in the areas of positive behavioral interventions and supports and school-based mental health services.
STUDY OF ETHICAL DEVELOPMENT
The Center for the Study of Ethical Development began in the early 1970s as faculty and students from various disciplines began to meet informally to discuss research on moral development.
EDUCATION POLICY
The Education Policy Center works to improve the quality of life for all Alabamians through expanding access, strengthening equity, and advancing economic and community development.
UA/UWA REGIONAL IN-SERVICE
The UA/UWA Regional In-Service Center provides professional learning and growth opportunities for the teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians of 12 school districts within nine area counties.
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE
Research Assistance Services provide faculty and graduate students with advice and instruction in designing quantitative and qualitative research studies, selecting and developing instruments, setting up analyses, and using software.
OFFICES
ALABAMA POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
The Alabama Positive Behavior Support Office is a statewide technical assistance and research agency that focuses on preventing challenging behavior, improving school climate and student outcomes, and supporting students at-risk for and with disabilities.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
The Office of Clinical Experiences coordinates the placements of students enrolled in courses requiring field placements and internships. Major relationships have been established with principals and instructional supervisors in local school systems in the west Alabama area and, to a limited extent, other school systems in Alabama.
EVALUATION RESEARCH & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
The Office of Evaluation and School Improvement provides comprehensive monitoring, evaluation and measurement services to determine the effectiveness of research, training, and service program across the campus, the state, and the nation.
EVIDENCE-BASED INTERNATIONAL EARLY INTERVENTION
The Evidence-based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO) is the academic and administrative home of the Routines-Based Model. Its affiliates are the members of The RAM Group, a community of practitioners, administrators, trainers, and researchers familiar with and supportive of the RBM.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Faculty Development maintains ways to enhance and strengthen the retention of faculty demonstrating high levels of professional accomplishment.
GIFTED EDUCATION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
The Gifted Education and Talent Development Office (GETDO) is a research-related office about gifted education and gifted individuals. Additional activities related to research include outreach to families of gifted children, student programming, community engagement, professional development, and materials development.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STEM EDUCATION RESEARCH
The mission of the Office of Interdisciplinary STEM Education Research (ISER) is to harness the resources of researchers, educators, industry partners, philanthropists, and policy makers to promote quality STEM education, professional development, research, and policy.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
The College of Education provides educational opportunities to American-sponsored overseas schools and other international exchanges through the Office of International Programs since 1966.
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
The Office of School Partnerships is a collaborative network of partners that exist to promote innovation and improvement in area schools.
