CLAS

Bonus Webinar: eSports by PowerUpEDU
2026-02-24 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Virtual

AASCD C&I Spring 2026 Virtual Bootcamp
2026-02-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
February 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$25.00/individual (AASCD member)
$40.00/individual (AASCD non-member)
Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience with a diverse array of topics to help you as you lead Alabama schools! Whether you’re interested in the coaching framework, MTSS, or Special Education, this one-day virtual workshop is for you!
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ALA504 Empower Hour #4: Game Plan for Mental Health
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

2026 AAPASS Spring Conference
2026-03-03 08:00 - 2026-03-06 15:00 | The Battle House, 26 N Royal St, Mobile, 36602, United States
AAPASS Spring Conference
Online Registration Coming Soon!
Tentative Agenda
March 3-6, 2026
The Battle House
Mobile, Alabama
The Alabama Association for Prevention, Attendance and Support Services (AAPASS) State Conference is a premier event focused on addressing the critical issues that impact the wellbeing and academic success of students across Alabama. Through a series of targeted, expert-led sessions, the conference covers a wide range of topics including attendance and truancy, homelessness, mental health, PowerSchool updates, threat assessments, the Helping Families Initiative, Specialized Treatment Centers (STC) and Charter School updates, vaping, suicide prevention, and more. Designed for administrators, counselors, and student support professionals, the AAPASS conference provides up-to-date information, practical tools, and collaborative solutions to help educators navigate the evolving challenges facing today’s students. By fostering knowledge, connection, and proactive strategies, AAPASS empowers education leaders to create safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments for every child in Alabama.

2026 CLAS Law Conference
2026-03-05 08:00 - 16:00 | Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill, 2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
March 5, 2026
The CLAS Law Conference is Alabama’s premiere education law event featuring presentations on the diverse legal issues impacting school and district administrators. Join respected experts in the field of school law and learn to navigate legal encounters with much greater knowledge. Do not miss this opportunity to sharpen your legal knowledge!
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2026 Law Conference Webcast
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-11-30 17:00 | Virtual
Non-Member Fee: $498
Please note that the CLAS office will provide access information and technical support during normal business hours. Access links will not be sent until payment-in-full has been received, or a copy of a valid and signed purchase order has been received. Please allow 1 week for access instructions. Payment information may be provided to admin@clasleaders.org or by faxing to (334) 265-3611 to the attention of Anita Reid.
Information presented in this webcast is current as of March 5, 2026.

2026 March Leadership Institute: Coaching for Engagement and Positive Classrooms: Creating Conditions for Motivation and Learning
2026-03-10 09:00 - 2026-03-12 14:30
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 environments to help teachers build learning spaces where all students feel safe, motivated, and connected. Participants will examine the different types of student engagement—behavioral, emotional, and cognitive—and how to measure them, while identifying teaching strategies that promote a culture of psychological safety and belonging. Leave with clear, practical tools for supporting teachers in using evidence-based strategies that boost motivation and foster classroom climates that drive meaningful learning.

March 10, 2025
Embassy Suites
Hoover, AL
March 11, 2025

Marriott Legends
Prattville, AL
March 12, 2025
March 12, 2026
South AL Research & Inservice Center
Mobile, AL

FREE for Leadership Institute System Subscribers!
No Recording will be made for this event!

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
$80

Not a Subscriber/Not a Member of CLAS
$250

District Subscriber of Leadership Institute Series
$0

Special accommodation requests must be submitted to the CLAS Professional Learning office 30 days in advance of the event. Email requests to pd@clasleaders.org.

2026 March Lunch and Learn: Ethics in Action: Navigating Real-World Dilemmas Through Simulation
2026-03-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Ethics in Action: Navigating Real-World Dilemmas Through Simulation
March 16, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Presented by: Ben White

2026 April Leadership Institute: CONNECT: A Dynamic Way to Synergize in a School Culture
2026-04-07 09:00 - 2026-04-09 14:30
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 provide students an opportunity to learn from valuable speakers and community members while providing them with guidance and leadership skills needed for the future. Peer helper lessons, “A-Day” audits, and “Spirit Days” are examples of ideas Paige Abner will discuss that can be included in your school’s programing.

2026 ACTA Spring Conference
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-11 | Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States
Online Registration Coming Soon!

2026 April Lunch and Learn: People-ing Is Hard: A Survival Guide for Educational Leaders
2026-04-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
People-ing Is Hard: A Survival Guide for Educational Leaders
April 15, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Presented by: Irma Townsend

AAMSP Virtual Professional Learning Series 4 of 4
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
AAMSP Virtual Professional Learning Sessions for P-12 School Leaders
APLDS Approved Sessions | Free for ALL CLAS Members

View more information and register online.

2026 May Lunch and Learn: State Legislative Updates
2026-05-08 11:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
State Legislative Updates
May 8, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Presented by: Whitney Miller-Nichols

2026 CLAS Convention
2026-06-14 13:00 - 2026-06-17 10:00 | Mobile Convention Center, 1 S Water St, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
2026 CLAS Convention
Visit the Convention website for more details.

AAMSP Trailblazing Leadership Summit for K-12 Leaders (Baldwin Prep)
2026-07-06 08:00 - 15:30 | Baldwin Preparatory School, 33243 State Hwy 59, Loxley, AL, 36551, United States
2026 AAMSP Trailblazing Leadership Summit for K-12 Leaders
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AAMSP Trailblazing Leadership Summit for K-12 Leaders (Oak Mountain)
2026-07-08 08:00 - 15:30 | Oak Mountain High School, 5476 Caldwell Mill Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
2026 AAMSP Trailblazing Leadership Summit for K-12 Leaders
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AAMSP Virtual PD Session #1: Clarity Over Chaos: Systems That Help Your School Run Itself
2026-08-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Clarity Over Chaos: Systems That Help Your School Run Itself
What would it look like if your school ran efficiently whether you were in the building or not? This session helps principals and assistant principals build practical, sustainable systems that reduce daily chaos and free you up to lead. Join us virtually on August 18, 2026 from 1:00–2:00 PM.
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2026 August Lunch and Learn: Leading Forward-APLDS Updates and the Future of Principal Evaluation
2026-08-27 11:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Leading Forward: APLDS Updates and the Future of Principal Evaluation
August 27, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Presented by: Anna Shepherd-Jones

LEArn & LEAd 2026-2027 Sessions
2026-09-02 09:00 - 2027-01-21 15:00
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 IEP meeting’s “process leader.” Join Julie Weatherly (Resolutions in Special Education) and Tim Havard (Havard Consulting) for the return of the popular LEArn and LEAd Sessions! Register now for CLAS LEArn and LEAd—LEA Representative Leadership Training. Limited spots available!
Registration Fee: $150

New Principals Insititute 2026
2026-09-08 08:00 - 2026-09-09 15:00 | Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill, 2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
New to the principalship? Join fellow first- and second-year principals for a focused two-day experience designed just for you. Engage in meaningful discussions as you explore the challenges and responsibilities of your new role. Gain current, practical insights to navigate common obstacles, expand your professional support network, and strengthen your leadership skills with fresh ideas and high-quality resources designed to make your job more manageable.
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ALA504 Empower Hour #1: Animal Crossing - Service Animals
2026-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Animal Crossing – Service Animals
11:00 – 12:00 (Virtual Webinar)
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2026 September Leadership Institute: Building a Responsibility – Centered School Culture
2026-09-22 09:00 - 2026-09-24 14:30
Building a Responsibility – Centered School Culture
Presented by: Joseph Cope
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 or receive a certificate toward clock hours.
September 22 – Baldwin Co. Virtual Secondary School – Daphne, AL
September 23 – Marriott Legends Conference Center – Prattville, AL
September 24 – Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa – Florence, AL

Not a Subscriber/Member of CLAS
$80

Not a Subscriber/Not a Member of CLAS
$250

District Subscriber of Leadership Institute Series
$0

Special accommodation requests must be submitted to the CLAS Professional Learning office 30 days in advance of the event. Email requests to pd@clasleaders.org.
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ALSAIL WE Lead Alabama
2026-09-23 08:30 - 15:00 | Thompson High School, 1921 Warrior Pkwy, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
WE Lead Alabama
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Thompson High School
1921 Warrior Pkwy, Alabaster, AL 35007

2026-2027 CLAS Culture Training
2026-09-29 08:00 - 2027-03-05 15:00 | Anna Irvin Hall-Univeristy of Montevallo, 75 College Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
September 29, 2026 and March 5, 2027
(Must attend both days to receive credit!)
Though often unseen, a school’s culture shapes every experience for students, staff, and families. It reflects how people feel, connect, and thrive within the school community. Building a positive, inclusive culture requires intentional leadership, strong relationships, and a commitment to belonging and trust. In this interactive two-day training, school and district leaders will explore practical strategies to assess their current culture, define their vision, and take actionable steps to bridge the gap. Participants will leave with tools to create a supportive environment where staff, students, and families feel valued—and where culture drives meaningful, lasting student success.

2026 September Lunch and Learn: Leading Foward: They Need to See You
2026-09-30 11:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Leading Forward: They Need to See You
September 30, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Presented by: Jimmy Shaw

2026-2027 Aspiring School Leaders Academy
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2027-05-05 15:30
Ready to move to the next level? The year-long Aspiring School Leaders Academy, led by faculty and staff from the University of Alabama and Auburn University, is designed to support aspiring school leaders in attaining the essential skills and practice needed to advance to the next level of leadership. Join this cohort and gain knowledge of the unique characteristics and comprehensive dimensions of the principalship. The Academy is composed of 2 in-person and 2 virtual meetings from October 2026 to May 2027.
Questions? Email demica@clasleaders.org.
Program participation is limited to the first 65 participants for Aspiring Leaders!
This Professional Learning opportunity is not applicable for Principals or Assistant Principals!

Type
Fee

Member
$210

Non-Member
$315

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2026 ALA-CASE Fall Conference
2026-10-04 08:00 - 2026-10-07 17:00 | Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States
October 4-7, 2026
Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach
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2026 October Leadership Institute: ALSDE Safety Nuggets and Updates
2026-10-20 09:00 - 2026-10-22 14:30
ALSDE Safety Nuggets and Updates
Presented by: Autumm Jeter, Tenesha Perdue and Stephanie Rosetta
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 or receive a certificate toward clock hours.
October 20 – South AL Research & Inservice Center – Mobile, AL
October 21 – Prattville Legends Conference Center – Prattville, AL
October 22 – Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa – Florence, AL

Not a Subscriber/Member of CLAS
$80

Not a Subscriber/Not a Member of CLAS
$250

District Subscriber of Leadership Institute Series
$0

Special accommodation requests must be submitted to the CLAS Professional Learning office 30 days in advance of the event. Email requests to pd@clasleaders.org.
Register Online Now!

AAMSP Virtual PD Session #2: Belonging Before Behaviors: Creating Schools Students Want to Be In
2026-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
When students feel connected, behavior challenges decrease and engagement increases. This session gives school leaders practical strategies for building a culture rooted in community and connection — so students arrive ready to learn. Join us virtually on October 20, 2026 from 1:00–2:00 PM.
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2026 AASPA Fall Drive-In
2026-10-23 08:00 - 15:00 | Shelby County Instructional Center, 601 1st St. S, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
October 23, 2026
“Tune into Talent”
Shelby County Instructional Services Center
601 1st St. S, Alabaster, AL 35007
AASPA’s Fall Drive-In is back and ready to deliver a full day of learning, connection, and practical resources for Alabama’s school personnel administrators! As you navigate the challenges and opportunities of the months ahead, having the right tools, timely information, and trusted colleagues makes all the difference. Join us October 23, 2026, at the Shelby County Instructional Center for a dynamic one-day conference packed with up-to-date information, best practices, valuable resources, and opportunities to connect with personnel professionals from across the state. Drive in. Dig in. Leave ready for what’s next!
Speakers and Topics:

– Whit Colvin, Attorney, Current HR Legal Issues
– Dr. Farrell Seymore, CLAS Executive Director, Updates on CLAS
– Shavon Harris, ALSDE Teacher Certfication Updates
– Whitney Miller-Nichols, CLAS Director of Governmental Relations, Legislative Updates
– Craig White, Executive Director of Alabama Workforce, PEEICP, Public Education Employee Injury Compensation Program; Craig is also bringing the TPA (Third Party Administrator). Craig will give a Program overview and the TPA will give a detailed presentation of the claims process.
– Katie Collins, 2025-26 Alabama Teacher of the Year
– HIRE True Updates
– Updates AASPA National Conference
– If time permits a Hot Topics Panel
Breakfast, Lunch, and breaks will be provided. We will also provide bottomless coffee. A highly requested item!
Closest hotels to the Shelby County Instructional Center:
Holiday Inn Express in Alabaster (205) 624-6488
Candlelight Suites in Alabaster (205) 620-0188
Register Online Here!
