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    About Us

    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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    History, mission, and organizational structure of CLAS

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  • Professional Learning

    Professional Learning

    CLAS and its affiliates provide numerous professional learning opportunities throughout the year.

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  • Affiliates

    Affiliates

    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

    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
  • Business Partners

    Business Partners

    Our corporate partners and sponsors are vital to the success of our organization. Check out our partners when considering a vendor for a project, or if you are a partner, please consider being a part of our organization.

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    View organizations that go above and beyond in their support of CLAS, its affiliates, and its membership

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    Looking for a vendor to help with an upcoming project, check our list of CLAS supporters first

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  • Awards

    Awards

    CLAS and its affiliate organizations offer many different awards and recognition programs for current school administrators, students, schools, school systems, and programs.

    Administrator Awards

    Awards for individuals who already serve in an administrative capacity

    Scholarships

    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
  • Membership

    Membership

    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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  • Communications

    Communications

    CLAS offers its members various communications to help them stay informed about educational matters including upcoming events, legislation, State Board of Education, CLAS news, affiliate news, and so much more.

    CLAS Publications

    Our quarterly CLAS School Leader magazine

    The PrincipAL Truth Podcast

    A podcast by Dr. Vic Wilson featuring school leadership themes

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    CLAS and affiliate news and press releases

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    Members-Only Communications Friday Update, Main Idea Book Summary, State Board of Education Updates, Legislative Updates, Affiliate Newsletters
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  • AASSP Selects Finalists for Alabama’s Middle School Principal of the Year
    News

    AASSP Selects Finalists for Alabama’s Middle School Principal of the Year

    ByAlyssa Godfrey December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

    Montgomery, Ala, November 12, 2024: Three middle school principals have been selected as finalists for the Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year Award. Anthony Sanders, principal of Greensboro Middle School in Hale County Schools; Loukisha Brooks, principal of Wetumpka Middle School in Elmore County Schools; and C.J. Boyd, principal of Cleburne County Middle School…

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  • AASSP Selects Finalists for Alabama’s High School Principal of the Year
    News

    AASSP Selects Finalists for Alabama’s High School Principal of the Year

    ByAlyssa Godfrey December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

    Montgomery, Ala, November 12, 2024: Three high school principals have been selected as finalists for the Alabama High School Principal of the Year Award. Dr. Matthew Epps, principal of Shelby County Career Tech Center in Shelby County Schools; Dr. Kerry Donaldson, principal of James Clemens High School in Madison City Schools; and Bobby Tittle, principal…

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  • Administrator Awards | Other Awards

    AASCD Emerging Leader Award

    ByAlyssa Godfrey November 21, 2024January 29, 2025

    AASCD Emerging Leader recognition. Recognition for emerging leadership in the field demonstrating effectiveness, drive, vision, and passion for the profession shown in the first fifteen years of service in education. Do not need to be an AASCD member. Coming Soon!

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  • Hope Zeanah, newly appointed Assistant Executive Director of AAESA, smiling in a colorful patterned top.
    News

    AAESA Executive Board Approves Hope Zeanah as New Assistant Executive Director

    ByAlyssa Godfrey October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

    Montgomery, Alabama – October 18, 2024 – The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) Executive Board met this morning to approve the recommendation for the new Assistant Executive Director. The board unanimously approved Hope Zeanah to replace Rickey Darby as the Assistant Executive Director when he retires at the end of the year. Hope…

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  • CLAS School Leader – Fall 2024
    CLAS School Leader

    CLAS School Leader – Fall 2024

    ByAlyssa Godfrey August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

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  • Other Awards | AAESA Awards

    Truman M. Pierce Leadership Award

    ByAnita Reid August 1, 2024September 17, 2024

    An award, given by the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) to an educator who has made outstanding contributions to advance the direction of education in Alabama. This award is given to an educator who has made outstanding contributions beyond expectations which advance the direction of education in Alabama. District nominations must be made…

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  • Other Awards | AAESA Awards

    Bill Miller, Sr. Friend of Education Award

    ByAnita Reid August 1, 2024September 17, 2024

    An award recognizing a non-educator who has made significant contributions to the field of education awarded by the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA). This award is for an individual who is NOT in the field of education, but who has made considerable contributions to education over the years. District nominations must be submitted…

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  • Other Awards

    Secretary of the Year Award

    ByAnita Reid August 1, 2024September 23, 2024

    This award honors and recognizes secretaries/administrative assistants for their hard work and dedication. Without them, our school systems and school offices could not run efficiently, and we want to show them our appreciation. Secretaries/Administrative Assistants who meet the following criteria can be nominated: NOTE: Nominator must be the secretary’s immediate supervisor. Have at least 3…

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  • Scholarships | AASSP Awards

    W. H. Kimbrough Scholarship

    ByAnita Reid August 1, 2024April 1, 2026

    The W. H. Kimbrough Scholarship is sponsored by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) to help prepare educators to step into the role of school administration. The Kimbrough Scholarship is given in honor of Dr. W. H. Kimbrough, a long-time member of CLAS, officer of SSA, and Associate Executive Director of CLAS for…

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  • Scholarships | AAESA Awards

    Glenys Mason NAESP Convention Scholarship

    ByAnita Reid August 1, 2024March 20, 2025

    AAESA gives an annual Convention Scholarship to attend the NAESP national convention. This scholarship is available to AAESA members who have never attended a National Association of Elementary School Principals annual convention. The scholarship is awarded to pay for the expense of attending an NAESP Convention. The selection will be made at the Executive Board meeting…

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