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About Us
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.
CLAS History
History, mission, and organizational structure of CLAS
Executive Committee
The CLAS executive committee serves as officers on the CLAS Board of Directors
Board of Directors
These individuals serve as voting members on the CLAS Board of Directors
CLAS Staff
View the members of our staff
Affiliate Presidents
Leaders of CLAS affiliate organizations
CLAS Past Presidents
View the list of individuals who have served as CLAS president
CLAS Merchandise
Get the CLAS logo on a variety of items including shirts, hats, and more.
Contact Us
Submit a form and someone from our office will be in touch soon.
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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
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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.
Sponsors
View organizations that go above and beyond in their support of CLAS, its affiliates, and its membership
Partnership Benefits
View benefits of being a CLAS partner
Partnership Directory
Looking for a vendor to help with an upcoming project, check our list of CLAS supporters first
Exhibit Opportunities
Showcase your products and services with CLAS and its affiliate organizations
Advertising
Check out our advertising opportunities which include a quarterly publication as well as banner ads
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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
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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 leaders.
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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
News
CLAS and affiliate news and press releases
Members-Only Communications
Friday Update, Main Idea Book Summary, State Board of Education Updates, Legislative Updates, Affiliate Newsletters -
Advocacy
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Calendar
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Partner Type
- Apps (2)
- Architects (1)
- Assessment (10)
- Communications (2)
- Consulting Services (3)
- Curriculum (10)
- Finance & Credit Card Processing (1)
- Financial Planning (3)
- Fundraising (3)
- Furniture, Equipment & Supplies (9)
- Instructional Materials (14)
- Insurance & Benefits (4)
- Intervention (4)
- Literacy/Reading (10)
- Mental Health & Wellness (7)
- Numeracy/Mathematics (9)
- Partner (60)
- Photography, Yearbooks, Cap & Gown (2)
- Playground & Recreation (4)
- Professional & Career Development (13)
- School Improvement (5)
- School Safety (4)
- Sponsor (24)
- STEM/STEAM (5)
- Student Support & Services (13)
- Technology (8)
- Travel (2)
- Virtual, Hybrid & Distance Learning (16)
Partnership Directory
FOCUS Program
FOCUS empowers students in Grades 7-12 to successfully lead the prevention of adolescent risk behaviors through skills-based learning.
Kids First Education
KIDS 1st Education LLC works with K-12 schools and districts, providing teaching and learning solutions for administrators, teachers and KIDS. Visit our Teaching and Learning Solutions section for a complete list of services.
Neurologic Performance Group (NPG)
Neurologic Performance Group (NPG) advances concussion care through mobile baseline testing, diagnosis, recovery, and research. NPG supports mental health initiatives alongside our co-founder Mark Hilinski.
Office of Prosecution Services
HERO, a Certified Facility Dog Program created by the Office of Prosecution Services utilizes Facility Dogs to reduce anxiety for victims including mass victimization incidents.
OKIN Educate
24/7 On-Demand access to tutors so your K-12 students learn when inspiration strikes, get academic support when curiosity calls, or when they just get stuck.
OnToCollege
OnToCollege provides Alabama schools with fun, engaging online ACT prep courses, designed to be implemented during the school day. Help your students join the 5-Point-Jump-Club!
Parent Teacher Store USA
Locally owned, we offer educators a unique assortment of over 15,000 of the newest and best educational tools and services since 1996.
Personal Finance Lab
Meeting your needs of Career Prep courses through a virtual money management and investment trading platform, learning resources, career survey and self-pacing course.
Rhithm brings data, regulation practices, and well-being lessons into districts, campuses, and classrooms, in a simple way, without interfering with their academic goals.
SchoolsPLP / UMA Education Solutions
SchoolsPLP has 550+ online PreK-12 aligned courses that cover core, honors, AP, credit recovery, electives, CTE and has a management system that integrates with PowerSchool.
Stride Learning Solutions provides flexible online and blended learning programs that empower students to realize their potential.
The Hope Institute
We partner with K-12 schools with a mission to equip educators to cultivate character through our Hope Leadership Academies and annual Culture of Character Summit.
UA Early College
UA Early College allows students to earn college credit while they are in high school and supports them to transition into college.