East Alabama Regional Inservice Center (EARIC)

Welcome to the East Alabama Regional Inservice Center (EARIC) website. 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 Website 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.