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Welcome to the East Alabama Regional Inservice Center (EARIC) Web site. EARIC is one of 11 regional in-service centers established by the Alabama Legislature in 1984 to enhance the training opportunities for public school personnel in critical need areas. The concept and mandate for the centers are to provide rigorous in-service training for teachers, superintendents, principals and local board of education members.

Serving nearly 4,500 educators in 15 east Alabama school systems

Alexander City Schools

Auburn City Schools

Barbour County Schools

Bullock County Schools

Chambers County Schools

Elmore County Schools

Eufaula City Schools

Lanett City Schools

Lee County Schools

Macon County Schools

Opelika City Schools

Phenix City Schools

Russell County Schools

Tallapoosa County Schools

Tallassee City Schools

EARIC's Governing Board is comprised of teachers, school administrators, higher education representatives, an Alabama State Department representative, and a lay citizen. Board members represent each school district, set policy, approve staff development programs, ensure accountability, and provide guidance to ensure that EARIC's efforts are aligned with local school district needs.

This Web site is designed to highlight available in-service sessions, special events and instructional resources available through EARIC as well as other programs in the region, Auburn University, and state agencies.