2026 GTAC: Cells

Genetic Technologies for All Classrooms (GTAC): Cells enables educators to bring cutting-edge genomic science into classrooms.

Join us for a four-day professional learning experience that brings cell biology to life! In GTAC: Cells, educators will explore cell structure, function, and behavior through hands-on investigations, model building, and interactive sessions led by expert scientists. Aligned with the Biology Course of Study, this workshop deepens your understanding of cell-related standards while providing practical strategies to engage students in exploring how cells work and interact. Strengthen your content knowledge, refresh your lab skills, and return to your classroom inspired to help students see the beauty and complexity of life at the cellular level.

GTAC: Cells will be held June 8- 11, 2026 in the Paul Propst Center at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Additional details:

• Open to high school life science teachers who teach at least one section of Biology.
• Includes dorm-style housing (if needed, please select that ticket type during registration). Housing will be provided at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, in suite-style dorms featuring individual rooms, shared bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces.
• Educators who complete the training will receive over $600 in classroom materials.
• Participants will be provided with 32 hours of PowerSchool PD credit or certificate upon completion of the program.
• Out-of-state and private school tuition costs include on-site breakfasts and lunches each day.

Cost:

• 2026 tuition cost: $800.00

*Alabama public high school teachers have subsidized tuition (including classroom materials and optional housing) and mileage reimbursement (for those over 40 miles) provided by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Legislature.

Payment Options:

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 edoutreach@hudsonalpha.org.

All remaining balances will be due by June 1, 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.