What We Do
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EDUCATE
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Community outreach to parents on Released Time Education and Extended Learning Opportunities statutes
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Discussions with school and school system leadership on behalf of parents
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Discussions with local church leadership on behalf of parents
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Best practices and resources for all phases of program start-ups and launches
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EQUIP
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Provide consultation for organizational and administration program setup
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Provide vetted curriculum for classes
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Assist in process implementations for volunteer and teacher recruiting and screening
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Assist in process implementations for program management including risk management and transportation practices
03
ENCOURAGE
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On-going support for all program start-up, launch, and growth questions
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Knowledge base for released time education and extended learning opportunity technical matters
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Prayer calls and conferences
To Start A Released Time Program
6 STEPS
1. Prayer
2. Research on RTBE, SMA, and ELO
3. Contact SMA for questions and concerns.
4. Start to grow community growth and with SMA promote to churches and school boards this amazing opportunity.
5. Locate volunteers after gaining traction with SMA and select a meeting location.
6. Maintain a RTBE or ELO class with the support of SMA and promote and gain more traction to create more classes and offer Biblical Hope to All Alabama Public School Students.
Our Programs
“God is using School Ministries Alabama to offer the irrepressible hope found in the Bible to students through Released Time Education. Equipping the next generation with God’s Word is critical if we are to transform our culture for Christ.”