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    Since 1969, CLAS has focused on children by providing school administrators with the professional learning and resources needed to advance public education in Alabama.

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    CLAS is an umbrella organization serving thirteen 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

    AASPA

    Alabama Association of School Personnel Administrators

    ALSAIL

    Alabama Statewide Alliance of Instructional Leaders

    ACTA

    Alabama Association of Career/Technical Administrators

    ALA504

    Alabama Association of 504 Coordinators

    ALA-CASE

    Alabama Council of Administrators of Special Education

    ALA-EL

    Alabama Leaders Advocating for English Learners

    ACND

    Alabama Child Nutrition Directors

    SSA

    School Superintendents of Alabama

    AL-ABSE

    Alabama Alliance of Black School Educators
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    CLAS and its affiliate organizations offer many different awards and recognition programs for current school administrators, students, schools, school systems, and programs.

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    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

    Other Awards Awards and recognition programs for entities other than schools, students, and administrators
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    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 leader.

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  • October 2025

  • Wed 29

    2025 October Lunch and Learn: Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement: The PLC Approach

    October 29, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
    Virtual

    Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement: The PLC Approach October 29, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Presented by: Orletta Rush

  • November 2025

  • Tue 4

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

    November 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am - November 6, 2025 @ 2:30 pm

    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...

  • Thu 6

    AASCD Fall 2025 C&I Bootcamp (Virtual)

    November 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $25.00/individual (AASCD member) $40.00/individual (AASCD non-member) Checks should be made payable to: AASCD PO Box 428 Montgomery, AL 36101-0428

  • Sun 9

    2025 AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference

    November 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - November 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am
    Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, United States

    The Alabama Association of Secondary & Middle School Principals 2024 Fall Conference is November 9 - 12, 2025!  Join experienced and knowledgeable speakers in quality sessions filled with superior professional...

  • Sun 16

    2025 AAESA Fall Instructional Leadership Conference

    November 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - November 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am
    Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, United States

    AAESA Fall Instructional Leadership Conference Join the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) to learn, collaborate, and become a creative visionary. Gain insight from experienced and knowledgeable presenters and...

  • Mon 17
    Graphic promoting the 504 Empower Hours 2024-25 series presented by Julie J. Weatherly, Esq., featuring key dates and topics such as Section 504, ADA, and IDEA compliance, student disability rights, disciplinary practices, and service animals in schools.

    ALA504 Empower Hour #2: The Health Playbook (Diabetes & Seizures) DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

    November 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Virtual
  • Thu 20

    2025 November Lunch and Learn: nSide: Empowering Schools for Every Emergency

    November 20, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
    Virtual

    nSide: Empowering Schools for Every Emergency November 20, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Presented by: Kimanthi Stewart and Marilyn Lewis

  • December 2025

  • Tue 2

    2025 Secretaries Conference

    December 2, 2025 @ 8:00 am - December 3, 2025 @ 1:30 pm
    Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, United States

    CLAS Secretaries and Bookkeepers Conference Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 One of Alabama’s only professional learning opportunities for school and district secretaries and bookkeepers,...

  • Thu 4
    Featured image promoting the 2024 Annual Alabama 504 Conference on December 4-5, 2024, led by legal experts Leslie A. Allen and Julie J. Weatherly, focusing on Section 504 compliance, student disability rights, and legal training for educators.

    2025 ALA504 Annual Conference

    December 4, 2025 @ 8:30 am - December 5, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
    Sheraton Birmingham 2101 Richard Arrington Blvd, Birmingham, United States

    Alabama 504 Conference The 2025 Annual Alabama 504 Conference is a premier two-day event dedicated to providing educators, administrators, and legal professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical strategies for ensuring...

  • January 2026

  • Tue 13

    LEArn & LEAd 2025-2026 Sessions

    January 13 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Many professionals support students with IEPs, and the LEA representative plays a key role as a required IEP team member. However, some LEAs lack clarity about their responsibilities as the...

  • Tue 13

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

    January 13 @ 9:00 am - January 15 @ 2:30 pm

    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...

  • Tue 20
    Graphic promoting the 504 Empower Hours 2024-25 series presented by Julie J. Weatherly, Esq., featuring key dates and topics such as Section 504, ADA, and IDEA compliance, student disability rights, disciplinary practices, and service animals in schools.

    ALA504 Empower Hour #3: Winning with Extracurriculars

    January 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Virtual

    Please note: date changed due to federal holiday on 1/19/2026. Existing links will work to access this webinar via Zoom.

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