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2018-2019

Professional Learning Guide

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NCLAS offers excellent Professional Learning and PLU programs to address individual needs for recertification requirements. The icons in this year’s brochure indicate an activity can be used for credit toward a specific PLU. For more information on PLUs and CLAS offerings, please visit the Professional Learning section of www.clasleaders.org.

Standard I: Planning for Continuous Improvement

Standard II: Teaching and Learning

Standard III: Human Resources Development

Standard IV: Diversity

Standard V: Community & Stakeholder Relationships

Standard VI: Technology

Standard VII: Management of the Learning Organization

Standard VIII: Ethics

Note: Approved PLU activities may only be assigned to one PLU number.

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New Principals InstituteSeptember 18-19, 2018 Marriott Legends Prattville

Join this two-day concentrated training event designed specifically for first or second year principals. This institute will address pertinent is-sues and common challenges facing novice administrators. Tentative topics will include but are not limited to: The Leader in You; Legal Is-sues Impacting Principals; Straight Talk from the SDE; Administration is Awesome…and Awful…and Awesome! Learning to Balance Them is the Key; The Ins and Outs of School Finance; What Keeps Me Up at Night and What Keeps Me Going; Trending Issues in Special Educa-tion; and Relationships: The Key to Success. Sessions culminate with table discussions led by trained mentors. Build a professional network of support and gain new ideas to put into practice the day you return to work.

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AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference“Define the Vision – Exceed the Vision”

November 10-12, 2018 Perdido Beach Resort Orange Beach

Define the Vision – Exceed the Vision with the Alabama Association of Secondary & Middle School Principals as they determine aspirations and define a strategy for translating vision into reality. Join experienced and knowledgeable speakers in tentative quality sessions: Mental Health of Students & Staff; Safety & Security; Utilizing Technology in the Adminis-trative Role; Public Perception & Perspective; Legal Issues; ALSDE Up-dates; Diffusing Disruptive Parents; Student Achievement; Branding Your School; Utilizing Social Media; Dealing with Difficult Staff; Leadership; Mentoring; and ESL Assistance with Parent & Community Communica-tion. Conference content is designed to allow for enhanced interaction and understanding while showcasing best practices from schools achieving exceptional student achievement. Join colleagues to clarify your school’s vision and become a more effective leader.

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Secretaries ConferenceDecember 4-5, 2018 Hyatt Regency (Wynfrey Hotel)

Birmingham

As one of Alabama’s only professional learning opportunities for school secretaries and bookkeepers, the 26th Annual Secretaries Conference is a unique event. Don’t miss the Google Camp pre-conference session and gain in-depth knowledge of how Google tools can enhance the daily duties of secretaries and bookkeepers. Conference speakers will provide inspir-ing messages filled with information to empower participants to purposely take tasks to the next level. Tentative session topics include Stakeholder Engagement: The Front Line; Legal Updates for Office Personnel; Best Practices in Data Management; Safety and Security: The Front Line; Fi-nancial Blunders: Red Flags Found in School & District Audits; Technology for Time Management; Renew, Recharge, Reinvigorate; and Attendance, Parents, and Phone Calls, Oh My! Attend this economical conference and experience outstanding professional learning in a relaxed setting.

AAESA Fall Instructional Leadership Conference

“Engaging Our Voices” November 11-14, 2018 Perdido Beach Resort Orange Beach

Pack your bags and join the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) for days filled with superior professional learning designed to meet the needs of Alabama’s administrators. Explore tentative topics such as Mental Health and the School Environment; Using Evalu-ations/Walkthroughs to Develop PD; Instructional Conversations; Leading Change; 21st Century Skills; ALSDE Updates; Positive Behavior Learning Initiatives; Support Structures for Initiative Implementation; Utilizing Tech-nology in the Administrative Role; Innovations in Education; Community Partnerships; Leadership; Grant Writing and Creative Funding; Mentoring; Utilizing Social Media to Enhance Your School’s Communication; Doc-umentation; and How to Work with Challenging Staff Members. Deepen your leadership capacity as you gain insight from experienced and knowl-edgeable speakers with content that enhances student achievement.

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Aspiring Administrators ConferenceJanuary 26, 2019 CLAS Office Montgomery

February 28, 2019 BirminghamReady to move to the next level? This conference strives to provide as-piring administrators with an awareness of the unique characteristics and comprehensive dimensions of the principalship. Program content follows NAESP’s 21st Century Principalship…Getting the Job Done Right. Hear from practicing instructional leaders as they share realistic views of daily tasks and responsibilities of an administrator. Session content focuses on developing a professional resume and practical tips for a promising inter-view. Choose a weekday or Saturday training and prepare for your future appointment by making plans to be a part of this one-day event targeted for the aspiring administrator.

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Culture Change: Lead the WayFebruary 5 and March 7, 2019 CLAS Office Montgomery

Culture is the soul essence or embodiment of all that is seen and unseen yet essential for successful schools. If you want to know how to create a stimulating, safe environment which effectively communicates all posi-tive school happenings and leave with an action-oriented plan to nurture improved educational outcomes, attend this specialized, highly interactive two-day training. Determine the actions needed to transform your school’s culture into one that is positive, forward-looking, and actively working to enrich students’ lives and increase student achievement.

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Assistant Principals ConferenceJanuary 23-24, 2019 Hampton Inn Orange Beach

February 6-7, 2019 Marriott Space & Rocket Center Huntsville February 20-21, 2019 Marriott Legends Prattville

This two-day conference held in three locations throughout the state is designed to meet the specific needs of assistant principals. Attend to en-hance skills, explore current trends, and gain insightful information nec-essary to perform your duties effectively. This conference offers valuable strategies and best practices for compelling leadership to both the novice and experienced assistant principal. Tentative conference content will in-clude: Finding Your Leadership Focus; Thriving and Surviving in School Administration; Latest Legal Issues for School Leaders; Snags in Special Education; School Safety in Uneasy Times; Missteps with Student Dis-cipline: Don’t Let It Trip You Up; Managing Difficult People Before They Manage You; The AP’s Role in Utilizing Data to Improve Student Achieve-ment; AdvancEd Tips for the AP; and Communication: Utilizing Technolo-gy to Improve Administrative Duties.

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AASCD Winter Conference"The Power of Connection"

January 28-29, 2019 DoubleTree Birmingham

Join educators from around the state for the Alabama Association for Su-pervision and Curriculum Development (AASCD) winter conference. The two-day conference will explore coaching and mentoring as important roles in all facets of schools and districts and provide effective strategies for working with teachers. Connecting with teachers, often in a one-to-one setting, provides the ideal opportunity to facilitate the improvement of classroom instruction. Join AASCD and improve skills as you participate in powerful professional learning.

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Law ConferenceFebruary 27, 2019 Marriott Legends Prattville

Effective leaders must accomplish numerous tasks while minimizing the possibility of legal dilemmas. Alabama’s premiere education law event, the 2018 Law Conference, features some of the most respected experts in school law. Gain knowledge from the diverse legal presentations and change the way you think about handling legal challenges impacting schools and systems. Tentative topics include: Top Special Education Is-sues of 2018; Students First: Avoiding the Pitfalls; Administrator Ethics; Mental Health: Dealing with Students, Parents & Staff; Hidden in Plain Sight: Rights of Homeless Students; HR Legal Concerns: Discipline and Documentation; and Employment Laws Impacting the Hiring Process.

PLUACLD656 PLUACLD692 (ACTA) PLUACLD697 (ALA-CASE) PLUACLD-TBD (AASPA)

PLUACLD693

CLAS Summer Convention

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June 9-12, 2019 Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa and MPAC Montgomery

Join us in Montgomery at the 48th annual Summer Convention for pro-fessional learning designed for innovative, creative, and dedicated lead-ers like you! This dynamic three-day event showcases national presenters that will inspire and motivate. Discover best practices and emerging trends that will become game-changers as you add to the tools needed to trans-form student learning in your school or district. Don’t miss this chance to build your personal learning network while collaborating with colleagues across the state to gain valuable connections, strategies, and learning op-portunities.

PLUACLD656, PLUACLD692 (ACTA), PLUACLD697 (ALA-CASE), PLUACLD-TBD (AASPA)


CLAS offers ACLD approved online PLUs. Each consists of re-quired webcasts, implementation, and evaluation components. These PLUs are accessible at any time from any location with in-ternet access. Once all requirements are met, participants will earn one PLU.

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CLAS: Helping Schools and Districts Craft Your Narrative (PLUACLD690)

Through participation in this module, gain a deep understand-ing of how to effectively create a brand for your school or dis-trict. Participants in this online offering will develop knowledge for crafting a school or district brand that resonates with all stakeholders and provides effective communication strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders. Advance your knowledge of reflective practices and strategic ideas designed to enhance, improve, and sustain communication practices. Acquire a bet-ter understanding of marketing plans to remain on track with important initiatives and learn to weave all parts of your school or district’s narrative to have a positive impact on the overall health of students, teachers, and stakeholders.

CLAS: Emerging Technology for Education Leaders (PLUACLD691)

With the increasingly complex demands of school admin-istrators, it is important for educational leaders to under-stand how to use technology to increase efficiency and productivity as well as model the correct use of instruc-tional technology. In this online PLU, participants will learn the “why” and “how” to implement effective technology use in schools. Expand your knowledge and skills by cre-ating and implementing these tools: EdPuzzle, Blogging, Google Forms and Sheets, Screencast, Remind, Flipgrid, Today’s Meet, Twitter, and Voxer. Propel your leadership capacity through technology with this phenomenal online opportunity!

ONLINE PLUs EXPIRE MARCH 1, 2021


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NAll Lunch & Learn Webinars are FREE to CLAS members. If your schedule doesn’t allow for participation at the as-signed time, the webinars are recorded and available un-der the Professional Learning tab of the CLAS website, www.clasleaders.org.

Lunch & Learns held 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Alabama Ethics for Administrators: Know the LawThomas Albritton

Oct 4

Accountability and Why It MattersAngela Martin

Feb 7

Cyber Security in EducationSusan Poling

Mar 6

Understanding Dyslexia: Signs and TreatmentShelley Vail-Smith

Apr 4

Solutions for Summer Learning LossLinda Campanotta

May 7

Reducing School Attendance ProblemsKay Warfield

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It's Your Story: Tell It or Someone Else WillJason Gaston

Jan 9

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PLUACLD693

CLAS offers system subscriptions for the Leadership Institute series to school systems. If your system is a paid subscrib-er, any school system employee can attend at no charge. Non-system subscribers and non-members may attend for a fee. Attendees may earn credit toward a PLU or receive a cer-tificate toward clock hours.

Become a STEM Certified School or DistrictPresenter: Winfield City Schools

Today more than ever, schools must prepare students for careers by fostering enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Learn the tools of a distinctive STEM program and its significance for integrating in the curriculum. Winfield City Schools will share specific steps to prepare your STEM program for AdvancED STEM Certification. Through valid and re-liable processes, tools and training, AdvancED STEM Certification ensures that even the most effective educators and programs con-tinually assess and improve to meet the needs and demands of the real world.

9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sign-in at 8:30 am)

September 11, 2018 Embassy Suites, Birmingham-Hoover September 12, 2018 Marriott Legends, PrattvilleSeptember 13, 2018 Riverview Plaza, Mobile

Standard II: Teaching and LearningPLUACLD462, PLUACLD652, PLUACLD653

Standard IV: DiversityPLUACLD464, PLUACLD655

Standard V: Community & Stakeholder RelationshipsPLUACLD491 (October or February Only)

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SFostering Collective Efficacy to Ensure Improved Student OutcomesPresenter: Jenni Donohoo

When educators believe that as a team, through collective actions, they can impact student achievement, they share a sense of collec-tive efficacy. Educators with high efficacy show greater effort and persistence, willingness to try new teaching approaches, and attend more closely to struggling students’ needs. Join best-selling author and leader in school change, Jenni Donohoo, to gain practical strat-egies and tools for increasing student outcome through the collec-tive actions of teachers. Learn dynamic professional learning struc-tures and evidence-based leadership practices to employ in your school to foster collective efficacy.

9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sign-in at 8:30 am)

October 23, 2018 Battle House, MobileOctober 24, 2018 Marriott Space & Rocket Center, HuntsvilleOctober 25, 2018 UA In-Service Center, Tuscaloosa

Hot Topics in Special Education Law and Preventing Legal Troubles: Effective Instruction for Students with Disabilities Presenter: Julie Weatherly and Khristie Goodwin

The changing landscape of special education and the impact on cur-rent and future practices is a consistent hot topic among educators, parents, and stakeholders. Participate in this dual delivery institute to learn the latest updates in Special Education law and how to ef-fectively teach students with disabilities. Gain legal knowledge plus tips and tools to provide high-quality instruction for students with ex-ceptionalities!

9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sign-in at 8:30 am)

November 27, 2018 Riverview Plaza, MobileNovember 28, 2018 Clarion Inn & Suites, AuburnNovember 29, 2018 UNA East Campus, Florence


Motivate and Manage a Differentiated ClassroomPresenter: Brian Mendler

Classrooms are composed of students with a wide range of chal-lenges: various learning problems, different levels of English pro-ficiency, divergent interests, various skill levels, and unique learn-ing needs without a label. How can teachers face the demands of serving such a variety of student educational needs? Brian Mend-ler will demystify differentiated instruction to motivate and maximize student learning. Participants will leave with practical strategies to manage the differentiated classroom and effectively awaken student motivation.

9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sign-in at 8:30 am)

January 15, 2019 Battle House, MobileJanuary 16, 2019 Whitley Hall at Troy University, MontgomeryJanuary 17, 2019 JSU In-Service Center, Anniston

Improving Parental Involvement in SchoolsPresenter: Ako Kambon

Research shows that family engagement in schools improves stu-dent achievement, reduces absenteeism, and restores parents’ confidence in their children’s education. What must educators do to help link schools’ family engagement planning with ongoing school improvement efforts? In this interactive training, Ako Kambon will share strategies to improve parental involvement and strengthen the home-to-school connection. Gather with colleagues and explore skills to partner with parents resulting in the best education possible for Alabama’s children.

9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sign-in at 8:30 am)

February 12, 2019 Riverview Plaza, MobileFebruary 13. 2019 Marriott Legends, PrattvilleFebruary 14, 2019 Marriott Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville


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SMental Health in Schools: The Hidden CrisisPresenter: Kristen Berthiaume & Denise Riemer

Statistics show up to one in five children living in the U.S. experi-ence symptoms of a mental health disorder annually. These issues can be tied to schools through chronic absences, low achievement, disruptive behavior and dropping out. Hear from an expert in the field of mental health as she describes the nature and extent of dis-orders experienced by students and what educators need to know to help. Additionally, participants will have an opportunity to learn how a large, urban school district is working to align behavioral health initiatives for effective support to promote student well-being and re-siliency.

9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sign-in at 8:30 am)

March 12, 2019 Riverview Plaza, MobileMarch 13, 2019 Clarion Inn & Suites, Auburn March 14, 2019 Embassy Suites, Birmingham-Hoover March 15, 2019 Marriott Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville

Disrupting Poverty to Create High Performing Schools Presenter: Kathleen Budge

Join the conversation with award-winning author, Kathleen Budge, and learn what schools with students living in poverty do to help students succeed to high levels. Discover a research-based framework for action by gaining insight into how high-performing, high-poverty schools located in urban, suburban, and rural settings can make a dramatic turnaround. Acquire strategic action steps and planning tools to guide improvement in your school or district to create a culture of high achievement for all students.

9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Sign-in at 8:30 am)

April 16, 2019 Riverview Plaza, MobileApril 17, 2019 Marriott Legends, PrattvilleApril 18, 2019 Marriott Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville


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Standard II: PLUACLD462 CLAS: Building Strong Supports for

Teaching & Learning

Phase I: Content and Knowledge (Attend two activities)

Summer CLAS Convention


AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference

One Leadership Institute

Phase II: Implementation (required)

Submit 35 hour Implementation Log

Phase III: Evaluation/Reflection (Complete both)

Round Table Evaluation Session at CLAS Convention or complete online PLU Evaluation form

Complete training surveys

Expires March 1, 2019

Standard I: PLUACLD651 CLAS: Empowering Administrators to Plan

for Continuous Improvement





Assistant Principals Conference

AASCD Winter Conference

New Principals Institute


Online Reflective Summary


Round Table Evaluation Session at CLAS Convention or complete online PLU Evaluation


Expires March 1, 2021 Standard II: PLUACLD652 CLAS: Preparing Aspiring Leaders

for Administration

(Complete ALL activities)

Phase I: Content and Knowledge

Aspiring Administrators Conference


Phase II: Implementation


Phase III: Evaluation/Reflection


Complete online PLU Evaluation form


Standard I: PLUACLD461 CLAS: Coaching Leaders to Build

Strong Cultures



Culture Change: Lead the Way (2 Day Training: February 5 & March 7, 2019)


Create a Plan of Action (Post on Blog Site)




Expires April 15, 2019


Standard III: PLUACLD654 CLAS: Partnerships to Improve Pre-K-3 Principal Leadership

(NAESP PreK-3 Leadership Academy 2018-2019 Cohort Participants Only)



Participate in all face-to-face sessions

Successfully complete online coursework


Implement knowledge gained from each content session

Design and implement a Capstone Project


Complete final program Evaluation

Complete PLU Evaluation


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Standard II: PLUACLD653 CLAS: Enhancing Collaboration Among

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Online Blog Activities



Round Table Evaluation Session at CLAS Convention or online PLU Evaluation form


Standard III: PLUACLD689 CLAS: Supporting Instructional Leaders

(2018-2019 CIL Cohort Participants Only)



Participate in all face-to-face sessions

Participate in all online sessions


Implement knowledge gained from content areas

Report findings, advancements, areas of concern to cohort/group in Benchmark Sessions


Online surveys following content areas

Complete PLU Evaluation

Final Program Evaluation

Expires June 4, 2019

Standard IV: PLUACLD464 CLAS: Expanding Opportunities to Address

Diverse Needs of Students













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Standard V: PLUACLD491 CLAS: Linking Stakeholders to

Student Success



Participate in Lunch & Learn Webinar (January 9, 2019)

Attend one Stakeholder Leadership Institute (October 2018 or February 2019)


Submit Webinar Reflective Summary

Submit Plan of Action





Standard IV: PLUACLD655 CLAS: Targeted Learning to Address

Diversity in Schools & Districts



Two Leadership Institutes

Read 2 journal articles relating to diversity


Online Blog Activities





Standard V: PLUACLD690 CLAS: Helping Schools and Districts

Craft Your Narrative

TOTAL ONLINE PLU (Complete ALL activities)


View online webcasts


Submit 30 hour CLAS Implementation log




Standard VI: PLUACLD691 CLAS: Emerging Technology for

Education Leaders

TOTAL ONLINE PLU (Complete ALL activities)


View online webcasts


Implement required activities from webcasts

Submit CLAS Implementation Form





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Standard VII: PLUACLD656 CLAS: Advancing Leaders for

Effective Mangement





New Principals Institute

Assistant Principals Conference


(AND Complete one of the following)

Law Conference

Law Conference Webcast


Submit 25 hour CLAS Implementation Log





Standard VII: PLUACLD637 CLAS & AAPASS 2018

Phase I: Content and Knowledge (Attend both)

AAPASS Conference (Feb 28 - March 2, 2018)

2018 CLAS Summer Convention

(AND one of the following)

2 District AAPASS meetings during 2018.

Attend 2 state or district meetings related to your current job responsibilities; required state meetings do not count.

Read 2 research based journal articles & submit a 2 page article review to [email protected]


Submit 35 hour CLAS Implementation Log to [email protected]

Phase III: Evaluation/Reflection (Complete one)

Attend Round Table Evaluation/Reflection Session at 2018 CLAS Convention

Complete Online PLU Evaluation form

Expires December 31, 2018


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Standard VII: PLUACLD697 CLAS & ALA-CASE 2018-2019



ALA-CASE 2018 Legal Conference (October 21-24, 2018)

ALA-CASE 2019 Spring Outreach Conference

Attend 2019 CLAS Law Conference or view 2019 Law Conference Webcast


Submit 30 hour CLAS Implementation Log to ALA-CASE PLU Managers by last name: A-I submit to Gayle Jones: [email protected] and J-Z submit to Lynn Sharp: [email protected] Phase III: Evaluation/Reflection

Participate in 1 District Coordinator’s Meeting by April 1, 2019. Sign in sheet and PLU Evaluation forms submitted to ALA-CASE PLU Managers


Standard VII: PLUACLD618 CLAS & AASPA 2018


AASPA Conference (January 31-February 2, 2018)

(AND one of the following)

2018 CLAS Summer Convention (June 10-13, 2018)

2018 CLAS Law Conference or 2018 Law Conference Webcast



Phase III: Evaluation/Reflection (Complete one)

Round Table Evaluation/Reflection Session at 2018 CLAS Convention

Online PLU Evaluation form

Expires September 1, 2018


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Standard VIII: PLUACLD693 CLAS: Developing Ethical Leaders



October 4, 2018 Lunch & Learn Webinar or Webinar recording

2019 CLAS Law Conference or 2019 Law Conference Webcast


Submit Webinar Summary

Submit Reflective Summary




Expires June 1, 2019

Standard VII: PLUACLD692 CLAS & ACTA 2018-2019


(Attend one)

Fall CTE Administrators Meeting (Oct. 2018)

Winter CTE Administrators Meeting (Jan. 2019)

(Attend one)

2018 CLAS Convention

2019 CLAS Law Conference or 2019 Law Webcast

(Required Activity)

ACTA Spring Conference (Apr. 2019)




Evaluation Session at the 2019 ACTA Spring Conference



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