2026 HudsonAlpha GTAC: Essential Biology (Wiregrass)

This one-week program focuses on the genetics content encountered in a General Biology course. All activities will support the 2023 Alabama Course of Study: Science, Biology Standards.

GTAC: Essential Biology (Wiregrass) will be held July 6 - 10, 2026 at the Wiregrass Innovation Center*

Eligible educators will spend five full-days at HudsonAlpha, digging deeply into modern genetic content through hands-on laboratory practice and content-deepening talks by leading scientists.

• Open to high school life science teachers, with special emphasis on teachers with one or more sections of Biology.
• Lodging is provided for participants who live more than 40 miles from the workshop location.
• Educators who complete the training will receive classroom kits, materials and resources, valued at over $900.
• Provided with 40 hours of PowerSchool PD credit, or requested certificate, upon conclusion of the program.
• Catered lunch is provided each day.

• 2026 tuition cost: $1,300*

*Alabama public high school teachers have subsidized tuition (including classroom materials and optional housing) and meal costs provided by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Legislature.

Tuition cost will be due by credit card or Purchase Order upon time of registration. Please select the appropriate ticket type for your preferred payment.

For POs, please send your PO Documentation to [email protected].

All remaining balances will be due by June 15, 2026. If we don't receive full payment by the deadline, your seat will be released to another interested educator.

Refund policy:

• Full refund - up to thirty (30) days prior to program start date
• Half refund - up to fourteen (14) days prior to program start date
• No refund – less than fourteen (14) days prior to program start date

Prior to registering, please review our Lab Safety Contract, Waiver and Release/Emergency Contact and Media Release. These are required to participate and will be included on the registration for signature.

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