CLAS 2025 Law Conference - March 6
Thursday, March 6, 2025 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center at Capital Hill
2500 Legends Parkway, Prattville, AL
The CLAS Law Conference is Alabama’s premiere education law event featuring presentations on the diverse legal issues impacting school and district administrators. Join respected experts in the field of school law and learn to navigate legal encounters with much greater knowledge. Do not miss this opportunity to sharpen your legal knowledge!
Member Non-Member
Pre-Registration before February 28$190$450
Registration after Februrary 28$250$498
Hotel Reservations: The Montgomery Marriott Prattville is full. Click here to view close-by hotels to book your room.
Cancellations: All cancellations must be received no later than February 27, 2025. Our commitment to delivering a successful event requires us to guarantee resources such as food, meeting space, and other resources in advance. If you do not attend the event or fail to cancel by the appointed date, you will be billed the full registration fee. We understand unforeseen circumstances can arise and advise you to contact us at events@clasleaders.org as soon as possible in the event you are unable to attend.
Special accommodation requests must be submitted to the Professional Learning office 30 days in advance of the event. Email requests to pd@clasleaders.org.
This conference is on the state approved list for APLDS hours.
Participation in this conference serves as a Phase I activity for the PLUs below. The conference can only be used on one PLU. Need PLU details? Click here!
504 Empower Hours
The Alabama Association of 504 Coordinators is hosting a series Empower Hours focusing on the many different legal aspects of Section 504. The webinars are designed for educators and administrations who want to gain a better understanding of the legal issues while supporting students with disabilities under Section 504.
$25 for CLAS/ALA504 Members
$50 for Non-Members
Registration includes the following sessions:
- February 13, 2025 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Empower Hour #3
- May 8, 2025 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Empower Hour #4
For those who are participating in PLUACLD1213, you must attend at least 3 of these sessions.
Questions? Contact help@clasleaders.org for assistance.
2025 CLAS Convention: June 8 - 11
- Lights, Camera, Leadership!
- Step into the Spotlight at the 2025 CLAS Convention
- June 8 -11, 2025 | Mobile, Alabama
- Register HERE
ALA-CASE Spring Conference: February 23 - 25
Embracing Hope and Opportunities for Students with Disabilites
February 23 - February 25, 2025
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Resort
Hoover, AL
Hotel Reservations: The Renaissance Ross Bridge Hotel is sold out. You may call (205) 916-7677 to check on any cancellations or book your room at a nearby hotel.
Novice Academy: Are you a coordinator with less than 4 years experience? If so, check out the Novice Academy on Wednesday, February 26!
Cancellations: All cancellations must be received no later than February 17, 2025. Our commitment to delivering a successful event requires us to guarantee resources such as food, meeting space, and other resources in advance. If you do not attend the event or fail to cancel by the appointed date, you will be billed the full registration fee. We understand unforeseen circumstances can arise and advise you to contact us at events@clasleaders.org as soon as possible in the event you are unable to attend.
For questions or additional information, please contact CLAS at (800) 239-3616 or email help@clasleaders.org.
Alabama Association of Prevention Attendance & Support Services
AAPASS State Conference
March 11-14, 2025
The Battle House Hotel
26 North Royal Street | Mobile, AL 36602
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from and listen to speakers that will cover issues facing student support services! This conference will provide you with all the updates you need to better serve your students.
AAPASS Pre-Conference: Enhancing Attendance Management and Data Solutions
Join us for the AAPASS Pre-Conference as we dive into the critical issues surrounding student attendance and the tools that can help streamline tracking and management. This pre-conference event will feature two insightful sessions:
Tuesday, March 11th, Session 098 - 2:00-2:45
Attendance 101 Panel: This session will provide a comprehensive overview of effective attendance strategies and policies. Experts will discuss best practices, common challenges, and innovative approaches to improving student attendance across various educational settings.
Tuesday, March 11th, Session 099 - 3:00-3:45
PowerSchool & Attendance: Learn how to maximize the functionality of PowerSchool to enhance attendance tracking and reporting. This session will focus on the integration of PowerSchool with attendance systems, exploring how the platform can be used to streamline processes, improve data accuracy, and foster greater engagement with students and families.
Whether you are new to attendance management or looking to sharpen your skills, this pre-conference is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to optimize your school’s attendance system.
Special Ed. Curriculum Resources
ARI December Newsletter
- December ARI Newsletter
- Leadership & Implementation Teams
- Data Informed Decision Making
- Universal Core Instruction (Writing)
- APT - Young Writers Contest
- Fluency
- ACAP Updates
- Unified Insights & Analytics Info (Resource Folder)
- SRIP Guidance including 4th Grade Implications
- Building a Better Sentence - PD
- LETRS Calendar & FAQ
- Neuhaus Structured Literacy Modules
- SoR Spotlight Schools
- Student Centered Coaching
- Family & Community Engagement (Fluency resources)
- Quick Links to Support District Leaders & Administrators
How to Create ATOT Accounts in Education Directory
PowerSchool Professional Learning Guidance
- All Principal Act state-approved professional learning clock hours must be awarded through the PowerSchool Professional Learning platform under the Office of APLDS (Alabama Principal Leadership Development System) (ALSDE).
- For ACLD PLUs, participants must also register for the PLU course in PowerSchool Professional Learning to receive PLU credit.
- Look for the APLDS Name or LOGO to ensure the PD is Principal Act Approved.
A+ Best Practices Center Peer Coaching Workshops - APLDS Approved PD
- Peer Coaching Registration
- Contact Dakota Punzel for more Information at dakota@aplusala.org or (205) 908-0059
2024-2025 LEA Representative Leadership Training
CLAS & ALA-CASE: PLUACLD1257
There are many people who touch the lives of students who receive special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The Local Education Agency (LEA) representative is an important and required member of each student’s IEP team. As a member of the IEP team, this person works collaboratively with other IEP team members to develop a program based on each student’s unique needs. Unfortunately, this is not always the case because some of the LEA representatives are not certain of their role, nor do they understand their legal and professional job duties as the IEP meeting’s “process leader.” Join Julie Weatherly (Resolutions in Special Education) and Tim Havard (Havard Consulting) as they bring back the popular LEArn and LEAd Sessions!
- September 9, 2024 (FULL) Birmingham, AL - Shelby County Instructional Services Center
- September 30, 2024: Auburn, AL - Auburn City School Transportation
- October 2, 2024: Birmingham, AL - Shelby County Instructional Services Center
- October 9, 2024: Madison, AL - Madison City Board of Education
- February 11, 2025: Birmingham, AL - Shelby County Instructional Services Center
- February 12, 2025: Madison, AL - Madison City Board of Education
Registration Fee: $150
Physical Education PLU
- ACLD PLU 1267: Positive Impact of Quality Physical Education on Academic Performance
- The Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) has developed a PLU for active superintendents, district administrators, and school administrators to increase their knowledge of quality physical education, what should be observed in a quality class, and how a quality program increases academic performance among students.
- Participants will learn the difference between physical education and physical activity and learn the appropriate standards for each grade level in physical education.
- Additional Information including Costs
- Register HERE!
Funding Summer Learning
- Braiding Funds to Maximize Student Outcomes in Summer Programs.
- Video from Dr. Molly Killingsworth
ARI Updates
- ARI Comprehensive Memo
- Neuhaus Structured Literacy Modules for PreK, K-12, and Higher Education COMING SOON!
- ARI Quick Links
Office of Student Learning
Office of School Improvement Updates
Math Nation - Algebra 1 Research Study
- Opportunity to utilize Math Nation curriculum materials.
- Platform Resources include: Study Expert videos (including Spanish-language), digital assessment tool, and intervention tool.
- Research Study is High School Algebra 1 ONLY.
- Schools join the study, not individual teachers.
- Participating teachers will get up to $1700 stipend.
- 2 Days of Mandatory PD, 4 additional optional PD days.
- For more information, contact Becca Phillips at Becca@MathNation.com
Emergency Certification Resources
PREP - Emergency Certificates, Long-Term Subs, and New Teacher On-Demand Training.
Region 2 - RIC
Alabama Regional Inservice Centers
AMSTI - Region 2
Assistant Director - Emily Byrd
ASIM - Region 2
Assistant Director - Emily Byrd
Ed. Tech (State Website)
ATIM
ARI
Ken Kirby - Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist (RLLS)
Kimberly Hargett - RLLS: Limestone, Hartselle, & Morgan.
Kim Goodwin - RLSS: Blount, Cullman City & Co. & Oneonta
Melissa Penley - RLSS: Athens City & Lawrence Co.
Tracie Howard - RLSS
Angela Richardson - RLSS
OMI
Christy Lockhart - Region 2 Math Specialist
PowerSchool/Unified Insights
Office of Student Learning
Principal Mentoring Act - APLDS
Dr. Anna Shepard-Jones - APLDS Specialist
Office of School Improvement
Office of Instructional Services
AL - MTSS
EL
Region 2 School Improvement
Office of Extended Learning
ABPC
