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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 twelve 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

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    Alabama Association of School Personnel Administrators

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    Alabama Statewide Alliance of Instructional Leaders

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    Alabama Association of Career/Technical Administrators

    ALA504

    Alabama Association of 504 Coordinators

    ALA-CASE

    Alabama Council of Administrators of Special Education

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    Alabama Leaders Advocating for English Learners

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    Alabama Child Nutrition Directors

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    School Superintendents of Alabama

    AL-ABSE

    Alabama Alliance of Black School Educators
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    Outstanding educational programs which serve as models across the state of Alabama

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    Awarded to a CLAS member who exhibits outstanding leadership in their affiliate or at the state level.

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    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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    A podcast by Dr. Vic Wilson featuring school leadership themes

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  • Administrator Awards | Other Awards

    CLAS Dr. James A. Street Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

    The Dr. James A. Street Award is presented by the CLAS Board of Directors to a person, persons, institution, or organization in recognition of exceptional service in the interest of administrators and supervisors, and to public education. The Award may be in recognition of a single, significant contribution during a given year, or it may…

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  • Administrator Awards | Other Awards

    CLAS Little Red Schoolhouse Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

    The Little Red School House Award is given by the CLAS Board of Directors to a person, persons, school, or school system that has inaugurated a significant curriculum or instructional innovation deserving of statewide recognition. The Little Red School House Award is given by the CLAS Board of Directors to a person, persons, school, or…

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  • Administrator Awards | AAPASS Awards

    Sue B. Adams Leadership Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024March 23, 2026

    At the 2010 AAPASS Annual Conference in honor of Dr. Sue Adams in recognition of her retirement, the Sue B. Adams Leadership Award was established to be given at our yearly conference to an outstanding AAPASS member. Dr. Adams was a pioneer in the area of Prevention and Support with the Alabama State Department of…

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  • Administrator Awards | AAPASS Awards

    Rhonda Cotten Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024March 23, 2026

    The Rhonda L. Cotten: Be the Change Award is intended to honor an individual, involved in Student Services in Public Education K-12, who creatively finds solutions, regardless of the amount of work involved. It is presented to someone who is less concerned with being politically correct and more concerned with doing the right thing for…

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  • Administrator Awards

    Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024

    Annual recognition for Alabama’s elementary/middle school assistant principals sponsored by AAESA. This award is available to all elementary/middle school assistant principals who: Have been an active assistant principal for at least two years. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in a particular school program; is  respected by students, colleagues, parents, and the community at large; and sets high…

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  • Andrea Lindsey is chosen as the 2024 recipient of the Dr. James A. Street Award by the CLAS Board of Directors
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    Andrea Lindsey Honored with 2024 Dr. James A. Street Award at CLAS Convention

    ByAlyssa Godfrey July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

    Mobile, AL – June 11, 2024 – The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) is proud to announce that Andrea Lindsey has been awarded the prestigious Dr. James A. Street Award at the 2024 CLAS Convention Awards Luncheon. This award, presented by the CLAS Board of Directors, recognizes exceptional service in the interest of…

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  • The Early Childhood Apprenticeship Partnership has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 CLAS Little Red School House Award
    News

    Early Childhood Apprenticeship Partnership Receives Prestigious Little Red School House Award at 2024 CLAS Convention

    ByAlyssa Godfrey July 10, 2024

    Mobile, AL – June 11, 2024 – The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) proudly announces The Early Childhood Apprenticeship Partnership is the recipient of the 2024 Little Red School House Award. This innovative initiative, a collaboration between the Pike County and Troy City School Systems and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education,…

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  • Dr. Caroline Obert is the 2024 recipient of the CLAS Leadership Award sponsored by Horace Mann
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    Dr. Caroline Obert Honored with CLAS Leadership Award at 2024 CLAS Convention

    ByAlyssa Godfrey July 10, 2024

    Award sponsored by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)  and Horace Mann Companies  Mobile, AL – June 11, 2024 – Dr. Caroline Obert, representing the Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (AAMSP), has been awarded the prestigious CLAS Leadership Award at the 2024 CLAS Convention. This award is presented annually to a distinguished…

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  • CLAS School Leader – Summer 2024
    CLAS School Leader

    CLAS School Leader – Summer 2024

    ByAlyssa Godfrey May 21, 2024August 21, 2024

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    CLAS School Leader

    CLAS School Leader – Spring 2024

    ByAlyssa Godfrey February 21, 2024August 21, 2024

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