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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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  • Professional Learning

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    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
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    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.

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    Our quarterly CLAS School Leader magazine

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    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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  • Scholarships | AAESA Awards

    Marie Taylor & Dr. Michael Carr Scholarship

    ByAnita Reid August 1, 2024March 20, 2025

    The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) offers a $1000 scholarship to pursue a degree in education administration. AAESA recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to become elementary/middle school administrators. To assist in fulfilling this need, AAESA offers a $1,000 scholarship to enable a current Alabama educator to pursue a degree or certification in…

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  • Scholarships | AAMSP Awards

    AAMSP Professional Development Scholarship

    ByAnita Reid August 1, 2024March 24, 2025

    AAMSP Scholarship provides four (4) $750 awards annually to further a career in education or administration. The Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (AAMSP) recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill the future needs for education administration/instructional leadership at the middle school level. To assist in fulfilling this need, AAMSP offers four annual…

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  • Scholarships

    ALA-CASE Scholarships (3)

    ByAnita Reid August 1, 2024April 24, 2026

    Apply now for ALA-CASE scholarship for those interested in becoming special education administrators. The Alabama Council of Administrators of Special Education (Alabama CASE) recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill future administrative positions. To assist in fulfilling this need, Alabama CASE will offer three scholarships annually in the amount of $3,000.00 each. Scholarships…

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  • Administrator Awards | AAMSP Awards | AASSP Awards

    Middle School Principal of the Year Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024September 17, 2024

    The Middle School Principal of the Year Award is sponsored by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP), the Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (AAMSP), the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA), and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The Middle School Principal of the Year must have at least…

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  • Administrator Awards | AASSP Awards

    G. B. Beasley Leadership Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024September 17, 2024

    The G. B. Beasley Leadership Award is presented annually to the person who demonstrates the greatest leadership qualities as determined by the AASSP Board of Directors. The G. B. Beasley Leadership Award is presented annually to the person who demonstrates the greatest leadership qualities as determined by the AASSP Board of Directors. View Past Winners

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  • Administrator Awards | AASSP Awards

    Assistant Principal of the Year Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024September 17, 2024

    The Assistant Principal of the Year Award is sponsored by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The annual recognition of a high school or middle school assistant principal is sponsored by AASSP and NASSP.  The Assistant Principal of the Year recognition at the state and…

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  • Administrator Awards | AASSP Awards

    High School Principal of the Year Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024September 17, 2024

    The annual High School Principal of the Year Award sponsored by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The annual recognition of a high school principal is sponsored by AASSP and NASSP. The winner receives recognition at the state and national levels.  Applicants must have at…

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  • Administrator Awards

    CLAS Leadership Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

    Each CLAS affiliate choses one nominee to represent the affiliate for the CLAS Leadership Award. The CLAS Leadership Award is chosen by a committee designated by the CLAS Board of Directors. The CLAS Leadership Award is presented annually to a CLAS member who has exhibited leadership in his or her affiliate as well as at…

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  • Administrator Awards | AAESA Awards

    National Distinguished Principal (NDP)

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024September 17, 2024

    Each year, AAESA selects one candidate from each district’s nominees to serve as the National Distinguished Principal for the state of Alabama. This award is available to all elementary/middle school principals who: Online principal for at least 5 years. Demonstrates strong commitment to principalship by active membership in professional organizations Actively participates in community activities….

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  • Administrator Awards

    AASCD Outstanding Curriculum Administrator Award

    ByAnita Reid July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

    AASCD recognition for outstanding contributions to curriculum development, advancement or implementation. Recognition for outstanding contributions to curriculum development, advancement or implementation.  A selection committee will be appointed by the organization president. The selection will be limited to recognition of no more than two individuals meeting above stated criteria in one year. The award shall be…

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