EdTech Academy

🚀 Alabama Homeschool Families—let’s talk STEM! 💜💚

Join EdTech Academy this Saturday, September 5 at Montgomery Whitewater for our Homeschool Family Meet & Greet!

Come connect, learn about our STEM opportunities, and tell us what YOUR homeschool family needs.

💡 Your voice can help shape what we offer next!

📣 **Alabama Homeschool Families — I want to meet YOU!** 💚💜

Join EdTech Academy this **Saturday, September 5** at Montgomery Whitewater for our **Homeschool Family Meet & Greet!**

Come learn about the STEM opportunities we’re developing as an **approved Alabama CHOOSE Act provider**, share what your family needs, and help us create experiences that truly support homeschool learners.

🚀 Come connect, ask questions, and help us build something amazing for Alabama homeschool families!

📣 **Alabama Homeschool Families — I want to meet YOU!** 💚💜

Join EdTech Academy this **Saturday, September 5** at Montgomery Whitewater for our **Homeschool Family Meet & Greet!**

Come learn about the STEM opportunities we’re developing as an **approved Alabama CHOOSE Act provider**, share what your family needs, and help us create experiences that truly support homeschool learners.

🚀 Come connect, ask questions, and help us build something amazing for Alabama homeschool families!

Ready, set, code! 🤖⚙️

The Gulf Coast Robotics Challenge is coming to Gulf Shores Middle School on October 3!

Teams will face a retro-style robotics challenge inspired by classic board games, but there’s a twist: the official challenge will not be revealed until competition day.

Divisions are available for grades 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12. Public and private schools, homeschool students, community groups and civic organizations are welcome to compete.

💻 Fully autonomous missions
🤖 Maximum robot size: 13 x 13 x 13 inches
💵 Registration: $125 per team

Register here: https://forms.gle/25eEW2tSvv1Q3Di67

🚀 Your STEM adventure starts here!

Are you an Alabama student ages 13–15 who loves to explore, create, and solve problems? The Alabama Flight Crew is looking for the next group of young STEM leaders.

Apply today: https://forms.gle/BMPjDELZ6vjCj9Qo6

As a Flight Crew member, you'll:
• Explore exciting STEM topics through hands-on learning
• Connect with students from across Alabama
• Learn from STEM professionals and mentors
• Build skills that can help shape your future

To apply, you must:
✔️ Be 13–15 years old
✔️ Have participated in an out-of-school program
✔️ Have reliable internet access for virtual sessions
✔️ Have parent or guardian permission
✔️ Submit one letter of recommendation
✔️ Attend monthly virtual afterschool sessions (September 2026–March 2027)
✔️ Attend the ACEA Conference in South Alabama on November 2–4, 2026

Parents will need to complete a portion of the application, so be sure to apply together.

🌟 Ready to grow as a leader in Alabama's out-of-school time community?

The Alabama XL Leadership Academy is a premier leadership development experience created for leaders in afterschool, summer learning, expanded learning, and out-of-school time programs.

Participants will gain:
✔️ Leadership training
✔️ Mentorship opportunities
✔️ State and national networking
✔️ Virtual learning sessions
✔️ A capstone leadership project

If you're ready to strengthen your leadership, expand your impact, and help shape the future of Alabama's children and youth, this opportunity is for you.

📅 Applications are due August 21, 2026.

📄 Download the application and learn more: https://www.alabamaexpandedlearningalliance.org/alabama-xl-leadership-academy