• February Leadership Institute: The General Rules of Discipline of Students with Disabilities and their Practical Application

    Join the February Leadership Institute with Julie Weatherly, Esq., as she addresses the complex rules of discipline for students with disabilities under IDEA and Section 504. This session will define the 'General Rules of Discipline' and provide practical guidance through common scenarios and frequently asked questions, equipping educators to handle challenging disciplinary situations with confidence.

  • (Florence Rescheduled) January Leadership Institute: The 3 E’s: Environment, Engagement, and Empowerment

    Join the January Leadership Institute led by Jeff Norris, 2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year, to explore the 3 E’s: Environment, Engagement, and Empowerment. This session will provide immediate classroom ideas and strategies for school leaders to foster collaborative groups, student-led conferences, and teacher-led initiatives. Leave the session energized and equipped to make a positive impact in your school.

  • March Leadership Institute: Leveraging Data Analysis for Strategic Educational Planning:  A Professional Learning Session

    Leveraging Data Analysis for Strategic Educational Planning:  A Professional Learning Session Presented by: Taurus Smith 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own 11:00 - 12:30) Sign-In begins at 8:00 a.m. Join this interactive professional learning experience designed to empower educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to harness the power of data analysis...

  • April Leadership Institute: Brand Building for Schools 

    Don't miss the final event in the Leadership Institute series, 'Brand Building for Schools,' presented by Rhodes Branding. This interactive seminar will equip Alabama's district leaders and educators with the essential tools to develop and strengthen their school's brand. Through hands-on activities, participants will learn how to position their district, craft compelling narratives, and create a unique brand identity that resonates with their community.

  • 2025 September Leadership Institute: Leading and Promoting Mental Health and Well Being in Schools

    Leading and Promoting Mental Health and Well Being in Schools Presented by: Jenni Goolsby FREE for Leadership Institute System Subscribers! 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...

  • 2025 October Leadership Institute: Culture Matters

    Culture Matters Presented by: Todd Nesloney FREE for Leadership Institute System Subscribers! 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...

  • 2025 November Leadership Institute: What Goes Unspoken: Emotional Intelligence as a Lever for Transforming Schools & Sustaining Success

    What Goes Unspoken: Emotional Intelligence as a Lever for Transforming Schools & Sustaining Success Presented by: Krystal Allen FREE for Leadership Institute System Subscribers! 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...

  • 2026 January Leadership Institute: Understand my Brain to Understand Me! Turning Trauma Research into Practice

    Understand my Brain to Understand Me! Turning Trauma Research into Practice  Presented by: Heidy Lefleur 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own 11:00 - 12:30) Sign-In begins at 8:00 a.m. To take situations from chaos to calm, we welcome awareness between brain health and behavior by connecting the Social Emotional Alphabet to trauma-brain research....

  • 2026 February Leadership Institute: Current Hot Topics in Special Education Law

    Current Hot Topics in Special Education Law Presented by: Julie Weatherly 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own 11:00 - 12:30) Sign-In begins at 8:00 a.m. With major developments unfolding at the federal level, there’s no better time to dive into the latest legal issues impacting special education. Join nationally recognized attorney Julie...

  • 2026 March Leadership Institute: Coaching for Engagement and Positive Classrooms: Creating Conditions for Motivation and Learning

    Coaching for Engagement and Positive Classrooms: Creating Conditions for Motivation and Learning Presented by: Jennifer Hlavka 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own 11:00 - 12:30) Sign-In begins at 8:00 a.m. In this energizing and high-impact session, participants will explore Jim Knight and the Instructional Coaching Group’s research on coaching for engagement and positive classroom...

  • 2026 April Leadership Institute: CONNECT: A Dynamic Way to Synergize in a School Culture

    CONNECT: A Dynamic Way to Synergize in a School Culture   Presented by: Paige Abner Creating optimal time for PLCs within a school day can be challenging. CONNECT is the perfect way to incorporate various opportunities for students while providing valuable collaboration time for teachers and staff. Learn to incorporate time in the school day to...