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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
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CLAS Staff
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Affiliate Presidents
Leaders of CLAS affiliate organizations
CLAS Past Presidents
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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
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Partnership Directory
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Exhibit Opportunities
Showcase your products and services with CLAS and its affiliate organizations
Advertising
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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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App
January 2023 Leadership Institute
"What’s Been Going on in Special Education Law? The Year in Review" presented by Julie Weatherly. Choose from 3 locations or a virtual participation option.
What’s Been Going on in Special Education Law? The Year in Review
Presented by: Julie Weatherly
January 18, 2023 - Daphne Civic Center, Daphne, AL
January 19, 2023 - Marriott Legends, Prattville, AL (Virtual Option Available, Live Viewing Only, No Recording Available)
January 20, 2023 - Embassy Suites, Huntsville, AL
As is usually the case, it’s been another active year in special education law. Although the IDEA itself has not changed since 2004 and Section 504 has not changed in decades, there continues to be an enormous amount of litigation occurring, as courts and federal agencies attempt to interpret and apply the provisions of these laws to individual cases. Join noted attorney, Julie Weatherly as she shared updates on significant special education “legal happenings” during the past year, including an overview of relevant court decisions and U.S. agency action and interpretations.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
CLAS offers system subscriptions for the Leadership Institute series to school systems. If your system is a paid subscriber, any school system employee can attend at no charge. Non-system subscribers and non-members may attend for a fee. Attendees may earn credit toward a PLU or receive a certificate toward clock hours.
| Not a Subscriber/Member of CLAS | $75 |
| Not a Subscriber/Not a Member of CLAS | $200 |
| District Subscriber of Leadership Institute Series | $0 |
To register for this event, please log into your CLAS portal using your email address we have on file for you and your password. If someone registers for you they must use your information. Please Do NOT create a new account if you are already in the system. If you have any questions, please email help@clasleaders.org before registering.