Recognition for outstanding contributions to curriculum development, advancement or implementation. A selection committee will be appointed by the organization president. The selection will be limited to recognition of no more than two individuals meeting above stated criteria in one year. The award shall be presented at the AASCD annual conference. Recognition in the form of a plaque will be presented to the recipient. The recipient of the AASCD Outstanding Curriculum Leader Award will receive complimentary registration to the annual conference for the award year.
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Assistant Principal of the Year
The annual recognition of a high school assistant principal is sponsored by AASSP, NASSP, and Virco. The Assistant Principal of the Year recognition at the state and national levels. Alabama's winner serves a term on the AASSP Board of Directors and is invited to apply for the National Assistant Principal of the Year Award.
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CASE Scholarship
The Alabama Council of Administrators of Special Education (Alabama CASE) recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill future administration positions. To assist in fulfilling this need, Alabama CASE will offer two scholarships annually in the amount of $500 each. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist qualified individuals who wish to pursue a degree or certification in the area of administration.
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AAMSP Professional Development Scholarship
The Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (AAMSP) recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill the future needs for administration, especially middle school administration. To assist in fulfilling this need, AAMSP will offer four scholarships annually in the amount of $500 each. Two of the scholarships will be for current AAMSP members who are furthering their education in an administrative field. Two more scholarships will be awarded to aspiring administrators who are recommended by a current AAMSP member. The purpose of the scholarships is to assist qualified individuals who wish to pursue or further their education with a degree or certification in the area of administration.
The CLAS Leadership Award is presented annually to a CLAS member who has exhibited leadership in his or her affiliate and at the state level. Award nominations are made by each of the 11 CLAS affiliates and judging is conducted by members of the CLAS Awards Committee. The winner and other nominees are recognized and presented with a plaque during the CLAS Annual Convention.
Nominations are made by the CLAS Board of Directors
This NAESP award program began in 1984 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education. Since 1990, the program has been supported by AIG Valic.
Criteria for Selection: The following criteria represent key elements of the varied criteria which already exist in state principal recognition programs. Each criterion is to be used as a significant requirement in the selection of the National Distinguished Principal who will represent the state or organization. The NDP program is designed to recognize the outstanding leadership of active, on-line principals. It is not recognition of service at retirment or a program to reward current state or national association leaders.
Middle School Principal of the Year (AASSP/AAMSP/AAESA)
The annual recognition of a middle school principal is sponsored by AASSP, AAMSP, AAESA, NASSP and Virco. The Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year winner receives a travel allowance to help cover the cost of attending a national conference. The winner also received recognition at the state and national levels. Applicants must have at least three (3) years experience as a principal and be a member of CLAS. The state winner is also encouraged to apply for the National Middle School Principal of the Year award.
Marie Taylor & Dr. Mike Carr Scholarship
AAESA recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to become elementary/middle school administrators. To assist in fulfilling this need, AAESA offers a $1,000 scholarship to enable a current Alabama educator to pursue a degree or certification in elementary/middle school administration. To qualify, an individual must be working on initial certification in the specified field. The scholarship is awarded annually during the CLAS Annual Summer Convention.
The Kimbrough Scholarship is given in honor of Dr. W. H. Kimbrough, a long-time member of CLAS, officer of SSA, and Associate Executive Director of CLAS for 13 years before he retired in 1991. AASSP recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill the future needs for secondary school administration. To assist in the fulfilling of this need, AASSP offers two scholarships annually in the amount of $500 each. The purpose of the scholarships is to assist qualified individuals who wish to pursue a degree or certification in the area of secondary school administration. To qualify, an individual must be working on initial certification in the specified field.
The annual recognition of a high school principal is sponsored by AASSP, NASSP and Virco. The Alabama High School Principal of the Year winner receives a travel allowance to help cover the cost of attending a national conference. The winner also receives recognition at the state and national levels. Applicants must have at least three (3) years experience as a principal and be a member of CLAS. The state winner is also encouraged to apply for the National High School Principal of the Year award.
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G. B. Beasley Leadership Award (AASSP)
The G. B. Beasley Leadership Award is presented annually to the person who demonstrates the greatest leadership qualities as determined by the AASSP Board of Directors.
The Little Red School House Award is given by the CLAS Board of Directors to a person, persons, school, or school system that has inaugurated a significant curriculum or instructional innovation deserving of statewide recognition. The program or activity should have a positive impact on the education of children, high potential for dissemination to other schools or systems, and demonstrate leadership in curriculum or instructional procedures in an Alabama school or school system.
The "Little Red School House" is an appropriate symbol to recognize outstanding educational achievement. This award is presented at the CLAS Annual Convention in such years as the Board of Directors determines. The Board is not obligated to make an award each year.
The Dr. James A. Street Award is presented by the CLAS Board of Directors to a person, persons, institution, or organization in recognition of exceptional service in the interest of administrators and supervisors, and to public education. The Award may be in recognition of a single, significant contribution during a given year, or it may be for a series of contributions over a period of time.
As part of the recognition of the banner schools, CLAS submits news releases to the newspapers in each banner school’s area of the state. Each CLAS Banner School will make a presentation of their outstanding educational program in a breakout session at the CLAS Summer Convention. The banner school principals and superintendents are also recognized at the Awards Luncheon during the CLAS Annual Convention and presented with a CLAS banner to hang in their school. The selection process is made by a committee comprised of school administrators and teachers.
Bill Miller, Sr. Scholarship Information Coming Soon.
Glenys Mason AAESA/NAESP Convention Scholarship
This scholarship is available to AAESA members who have never attend the NAESP Convention. The selection is made at the AAESA board meeting at the Fall Conference and is announced at the general business meeting at the Fall Conference breakfast. The scholarship gives the recipient travel and expense funding to attend the NAESP national convention.
