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About Us
About Us
Since 1969, CLAS has focused on children by providing school administrators with the professional learning and resources needed to advance public education in Alabama.
CLAS History
History, mission, and organizational structure of CLAS
Executive Committee
The CLAS executive committee serves as officers on the CLAS Board of Directors
Board of Directors
These individuals serve as voting members on the CLAS Board of Directors
CLAS Staff
View the members of our staff
Affiliate Presidents
Leaders of CLAS affiliate organizations
CLAS Past Presidents
View the list of individuals who have served as CLAS president
CLAS Merchandise
Get the CLAS logo on a variety of items including shirts, hats, and more.
Contact Us
Submit a form and someone from our office will be in touch soon.
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Professional Learning
Professional Learning
CLAS and its affiliates provide numerous professional learning opportunities throughout the year.
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Affiliates
Affiliates
CLAS is an umbrella organization serving twelve different affiliate organizations.
AAESA
Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators
AASSP
Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals
AAMSP
Alabama Association of Middle School Principals
AAPASS
Alabama Association for Prevention, Attendance and Support Services
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Business Partners
Business Partners
Our corporate partners and sponsors are vital to the success of our organization. Check out our partners when considering a vendor for a project, or if you are a partner, please consider being a part of our organization.
Sponsors
View organizations that go above and beyond in their support of CLAS, its affiliates, and its membership
Partnership Benefits
View benefits of being a CLAS partner
Partnership Directory
Looking for a vendor to help with an upcoming project, check our list of CLAS supporters first
Exhibit Opportunities
Showcase your products and services with CLAS and its affiliate organizations
Advertising
Check out our advertising opportunities which include a quarterly publication as well as banner ads
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Awards
Awards
CLAS and its affiliate organizations offer many different awards and recognition programs for current school administrators, students, schools, school systems, and programs.
Administrator Awards
Awards for individuals who already serve in an administrative capacity
Scholarships
Student scholarships offered by CLAS affiliates
Banner Schools/Schools of Distinction
Outstanding educational programs which serve as models across the state of Alabama
CLAS Leadership Award
Awarded to a CLAS member who exhibits outstanding leadership in their affiliate or at the state level.
Other Awards
Awards and recognition programs for entities other than schools, students, and administrators
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Membership
Membership
The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools was founded in 1969 by administrators and for administrators. We focus on high quality professional learning, networking, legal defense, advocacy, communication, and recognition for Alabama's school leaders.
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Communications
Communications
CLAS offers its members various communications to help them stay informed about educational matters including upcoming events, legislation, State Board of Education, CLAS news, affiliate news, and so much more.
CLAS Publications
Our quarterly CLAS School Leader magazine
The PrincipAL Truth Podcast
A podcast by Dr. Vic Wilson featuring school leadership themes
News
CLAS and affiliate news and press releases
Members-Only Communications
Friday Update, Main Idea Book Summary, State Board of Education Updates, Legislative Updates, Affiliate Newsletters -
Advocacy
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Calendar
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AASSP
The purpose of this organization is to promote public education and improve administrator quality in the state of Alabama.
AASSP Past Presidents
David Sikes
2022-2023
Andrea Dennis
2021-2022
2021-2022
Joe Toomey
2020 - 2021
2020 - 2021
Brian Clayton
2019-2020
2019-2020
Todd Markham
2018-2019
2018-2019
Dr. Farrell Seymore
2017-2018
2017-2018
Amanda Hood
2016-2017
2016-2017
Roderick Sheppard
2015-2016
2015-2016
Vic Wilson
2014-2015
2014-2015
Richard Dennis
2013-2014
2013-2014
Trey Holladay
2012-2013
2012-2013
Christopher Bolen
2011-2012
2011-2012
Linda McAdam
2010-2011
2010-2011
Danny Stallings
2009-2010
2009-2010
David Hendon
2008-2009
2008-2009
Tommy Ledbetter
2007-2008
2007-2008
Donnie Rotch
2006-2007
2006-2007
Terry Holley
2005-2006
2005-2006
Terry Harris
2004-2005
2004-2005
Margo Gibson
2003-2004
2003-2004
Eddie Britton
2002-2003
2002-2003
Richard Brown
2001-2002
2001-2002
Katrina Akers
2000-2001
2000-2001
B.T. Drake
1999-2000
1999-2000
Randy Woods
1998-1999
1998-1999
Don Roberts
1997-1998
1997-1998
Johnny Taylor
1996-1997
1996-1997
K.C. Thomaskutty
1995-1996
1995-1996
Dr. Connie Williams
1994-1995
1994-1995
Gene Bussey
1993-1994
1993-1994
James R. Elliott
1992-1993
1992-1993
Louis McBride
1991-1992
1991-1992
Dr. David M. Dunaway
1990-1991
1990-1991
Kay Brown
1989-1990
1989-1990
John Toland
1987-1989
1987-1989
Charles Lang
1987
1987
John A. Bolding
1986-1987
1986-1987
Jimmie Lawrence
1985-1986
1985-1986
Clayton Bryant
1984-1985
1984-1985
John Carter
1983-1984
1983-1984
Dr. Terrell Tinney
1982-1983
1982-1983
George B. Beasley
1981-1982
1981-1982
Wayne Ray
1980-1981
1980-1981
Dr. Ed Richardson
1979-1980
1979-1980
W. R. Williams
1978-1979
1978-1979
Brooks Jones
1976-1978
1976-1978
Jesse Joiner
1975-1976
1975-1976
McDonald Hughes
1974-1975
1974-1975
James A. Street
1973-1974
1973-1974
Robert E. Lawson
1972-1973
1972-1973
William G. Quinney
1971-1972
1971-1972
George Hataway, Jr.
1970-1971
1970-1971
Oscar B. Rich
1969-1970
1969-1970
A. C. Allen
1967-1969
1967-1969
Allen Hyatt
1966-1967
1966-1967
W. Brad Stephens
1965-1066
1965-1066
Dewey Cox
1964-1965
1964-1965
Kermit Mathison
1963-1964
1963-1964
L. P. Camp
1962-1963
1962-1963
Sam Price Jones
1960-1961
1960-1961
W.O. Briscoe
1959-1960
1959-1960
W. H. Jenkins
1958-1959
1958-1959
Oscar Zeanah
1957-1958
1957-1958
J. R. Pittard
1956-1957
1956-1957
Henry L. Greer
1955-1956
1955-1956
John L. Nash
1954-1955
1954-1955
L. S. Vanderford
1953-1954
1953-1954
F. T. Dobbs
1952-1953
1952-1953
Ray Black
1951-1952
1951-1952
C. E. Dreaden
1950-1951
1950-1951
William N. Eddins
1949-1950
1949-1950
R. C. McCulley
1948-1949
1948-1949
Frank Peake
1947-1948
1947-1948
Geddes Self
1946-1947
1946-1947
James P. Floyd
1945-1946
1945-1946
C. F. Newell
1943-1945
1943-1945
Ernest Stone
1942-1943
1942-1943
L. L. Still
1940-1942
1940-1942
P. G. Myer
1938-1939
1938-1939
Charles E. Taylor
1937-1938
1937-1938
James A. Davis
1936-1937
1936-1937
Patterson Hicks
1935-1936
1935-1936
C. J. Going
1934-1935
1934-1935
M. H. Killingsworth, Sr.
1933-1934
1933-1934
Festus M. Cook
1932-1933
1932-1933
W. E. Snuggs
1931-1932
1931-1932
Walter Jackson
1931-1932
1931-1932
W. J. Terry
1930-1931
1930-1931
Clara Verner
1929-1930
1929-1930
Charles Brown
1928-1929
1928-1929
Julius Wright
1927-1928
1927-1928