LEArn & LEAd 2025-2026 Sessions
2026-01-13 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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
There are 60 slots available at each location! Register Today!

Note: This is NOT part of the CLAS Leadership Institute Series subscription with your school district. The registration fee applies to all. If you have any questions, please email pd@clasleaders.org.

Date
City
Location

September 3, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy
2800 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

September 16, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Alabaster, AL
Shelby County Instructional Services Center
601 1st Street South
Alabaster, AL 35007

October 20, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Auburn, AL
Auburn Jr. High School
405 S. Dean Road
Auburn, AL 36830

October 21, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Alabaster, AL
Shelby County Instructional Services Center
601 1st Street South
Alabaster, AL 35007

January 13, 2026
8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Montgomery, AL
Montgomery Board of Education
632 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

January 14, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mobile, AL

TRT Playground
1 Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618

This professional learning opportunity is included on the APLDS state-approved list and is eligible for 6 APLDS clock hours.

2026 January Leadership Institute: Understand my Brain to Understand Me! Turning Trauma Research into Practice
2026-01-13 09:00 - 2026-01-15 14:30
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. All past experiences, circumstances, and stories determine physical and emotional regulation which can be communicated through anger, defiance and misunderstood intent. Learning the art of responding rather than reacting starts with self-regulation skills, trauma-brain awareness and a proactive mindset that resets every day. Gain necessary insight into the why behind behavior and learn what you can control with your Actions, Words & Expressions (AWE) using eight letters of Heidy’s Social Emotional Alphabet. This highly engaging institute will offer opportunities for self-reflection, discussion with peers, strategies for self-care, and actions to help students learn.

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.

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.

ALA504 Empower Hour #3: Winning with Extracurriculars
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Please note: date changed due to federal holiday on 1/19/2026. Existing links will work to access this webinar via Zoom.

2026 Assistant Principals Conference (Prattville)
2026-01-21 08:00 - 2026-01-22 15:00 | Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill, 2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Take advantage of this highly focused two-day training designed to support the daily work and challenges of the assistant principal. Participate in engaging discussions from varied perspectives at this event designed for the novice and veteran AP. Held in three locations throughout the state, session content delivers targeted information every assistant principal should know. Gain insightful messages from inspirational and knowledgeable speakers needed to successfully perform your job. Walk away with an expanded professional network and ideas to immediately improve your leadership practice.

AASCD 2026 Winter Conference
2026-01-25 08:00 - 2026-01-27 16:00 | Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States
January 25 – 27, 2026
January 25 – AASCD Board Meeting). Event starts January 26, 2026
Embark on an exciting educational professional learning experience where curriculum directors accept the mission and connect to conquer! Join forces, forge alliances, and conquer the challenges facing education today! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to connect, collaborate and emerge victorious in the ever-evolving mission of curriculum excellence.

2026 Assistant Principals Conference (Orange Beach)
2026-01-28 08:00 - 2026-01-29 15:00 | Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States

2026 CLAS Culture Training
2026-02-02 08:00 - 15:00 | Anna Irvin Hall-Univeristy of Montevallo, 75 College Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
February 2 and March 2, 2026
(Must attend both days to receive credit!)
Though often invisible to the eye, a school’s culture influences everything that takes place under its roof. How a school builds its culture is incumbent on the school leadership, school relationships with faculty, families and community partners, and the essential practice of making the school welcoming for all – a place of belonging and trust for every student and family. Attend this specialized, highly interactive two-day training and learn to build a positive school culture that is critical to student achievement. Gain strategies for pinpointing the type of culture you have, the type you want, and the actions needed to bridge the two.

2026 February Leadership Institute: Current Hot Topics in Special Education Law
2026-02-03 09:00 - 2026-02-05 14:30
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 Weatherly, Esq. for an insightful Institute focused on today’s most pressing special education legal “hot topics.”
This training will provide:

A timely update on federal agency actions influencing special education policy
A review of significant court decisions under IDEA and Section 504
Practical insights to help you navigate the ever-evolving legal landscape

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and empowered.
All Leadership Institutes are in-person events only. No virtual participation available.

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.

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.

AL-ABSE State Conference 2026
2026-02-04 08:00 - 2026-02-06 15:00 | Marriott Birmingham, 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Alabama Alliance for Black School Educators (AL-ABSE)
State Conference
February 4-6, 2026
Visit our event site for more information: https://2026-al-abse-state-conference.events.clasleaders.org/

2026 Assistant Principals Conference (Florence)
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-10 15:00 | Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa, 10 Hightower Pl, Florence, 35630, United States

AAMSP Virtual Professional Learning Series 3 of 4
2026-02-17 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 February Lunch and Learn: The Invisible Curriculum: Shaping School Climate for Success
2026-02-18 11:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
The Invisible Curriculum: Shaping school Climate for Success

February 18, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Presented by: Trey Mims

2026 ALA-CASE Spring Conference
2026-02-22 08:00 - 2026-02-25 17:00 | Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35226, United States
February 22 – 25, 2026
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Resort
Birmingham, AL

Register Now!

Bonus Webinar: eSports by PowerUpEDU
2026-02-24 11:00 - 11:45 | 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!
Register Online!

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!
Register Online Now!

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

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
Register Now!

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
Register Now for Oak Mountain!

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.
Register Online Now
