• Rhodes Branding Webinar Series

    Join the Rhodes Branding Webinar Series, an exclusive professional learning program for Alabama school leaders, in partnership with CLAS and Rhodes Branding. This series offers a deep dive into the strategic aspects of branding, marketing, and engagement within K-12 education. With topics ranging from personal branding to generational hiring and competitive storytelling, this series is designed to help you amplify your school's brand. Sessions are available live or as recordings for PLU credit.

  • 2024 September Leadership Institute: Empathy and Repairing Harm: We Can’t Have One Without the Other

    Join the September Leadership Institute, 'Empathy and Repairing Harm: We Can't Have One Without the Other,' presented by Brittany Hogan and Jennifer Strauser. This session explores how empathy is essential in school leadership, linking it with restorative practices to create a positive school culture. Educational leaders will learn core assumptions from 'Circle Forward: Building a Restorative School Community' and develop skills to navigate social-emotional needs with empathy and understanding.

  • 2024 September Lunch & Learn: Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) Updates

    Join the September Lunch & Learn for important updates on the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS). This session will cover key aspects of the School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act, including the requirements for principals and assistant principals to receive stipends for the 2024-25 school year. Learn how APLDS will support your leadership journey in Alabama's public schools.

  • 2024 October Leadership Institute-Appealing to the 10% of Students Misbehaving

    Join the October Leadership Institute with Kristen Geez as she presents 'Appealing to the 10% of Students Misbehaving.' Learn how to transform your approach to students with disciplinary issues by embracing positive reinforcement and classroom rituals. Kristen, a former school bully, shares her inspiring journey and practical strategies to help all students focus on learning and reduce behavior problems.

  • 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.

  • February Lunch and Learn: The Alabama Ethics Act

    Join the February Lunch & Learn session on 'The Alabama Ethics Act,' presented by Mark Boardman. This session will provide essential insights into the compliance requirements of the Ethics Act, focusing on the responsibilities of supervisors, public officials, and employees. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to adhere to Alabama's ethical standards in your professional role.

  • (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 Lunch and Learn: Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Literacy Achievement

    Join us for the March Lunch & Learn session on 'Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Literacy Achievement,' presented by Becky Edwards. This session will explore strategies for ensuring continuous growth in reading proficiency among third-grade students by implementing and sustaining the Pathways to Promotion initiative. Learn from the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) how to build a strong literacy culture in your school and achieve long-term reading success.