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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 (23)
- STEM/STEAM (5)
- Student Support & Services (13)
- Technology (8)
- Travel (2)
- Virtual, Hybrid & Distance Learning (16)
2022-2023 Corporate Partner Directory
DreamBox Learning
DreamBox Learning uniquely provides schools high-quality adaptive math and reading learning solutions independently proven to accelerate student growth. For more information, visit www.dreambox.com.
E3 Strategic Solutions, LLC
We provide strategic and developmental consulting services to educational, non-profit and governmental organizations. Our service umbrellas include strategic planning, leadership solutions, funding solutions, and executive searches.
Edmentum
K-12 digital curriculum, assessments, & instructional services
Educate, LLC
Innovation and transformation coaching-activating communities to spark meaningful change through teacher-centered, job-embedded support.
Education Materials Specialists
Assessment and Intervention Software
Elkay / VCM Sales, Inc
Essential water delivery products, hands-free faucets, bottle water stations.
Firelight Materials
High School materials with a readability of 2-4 grade level. Perfect for Essential Skills, Inclusion, ELL, Summer School, credit recovery, alternative settings and resource settings
FlexPoint Education Cloud (Florida Virtual School)
FlexPoint Educational Cloud™ is an internationally recognized, full-service Kindergarten-12th grade online education leader that delivers comprehensive and effective digital courses to schools and districts worldwide.
FOCUS Program
FOCUS empowers students in Grades 7-12 to successfully lead the prevention of adolescent risk behaviors through skills-based learning.
Fun and Function
Discover our ActiveMind Program for K-12 educators! Classroom tools, sensory spaces and interactive training support your goals. Ask about our special offer for CLAS @FunandFunction.com
Great Southern Recreation
We design, sell and build commercial playgrounds, splash pads, site amenities, pavilions and sunshades.
Founded in 1945, Horace Mann offers affordable auto and home insurance, as well as retirement strategies and financial wellness education.
Amber Ash
(618) 365-2070
Association.Relations@horacemann.com
https://www.horacemann.com
Illuminate Education
Illuminate Education combines comprehensive assessment and MTSS management to monitor learning and growth, identify needs, align targeted supports, and accelerate learning for all students.
Imagine Learning a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs with forward-thinking solutions, including Imagine Edgenuity, Imagine Learning, LearnZillion, StudySync, and Twig Education.
School Furniture Supplier with on staff interior designers that can redesign any of your classroom, library, cafe, etc spaces to enhance the overall learning environment.
IXL Learning
IXL is personalized learning. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner.
Jumpstart Test Prep
Jumpstart's unique preparation approach was crafted by experts and designed to empower students to gain the most improvement in the least amount of review time.
Kelly Education
Kelly Education is the number one (1) provider of substitute teachers for school districts in Alabama and across the United States.
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.
Kloud-12 is 360 HD classroom video, perfected. Hybrid, distance, or traditional, teachers can do it all with a single camera device. Observe, reflect, and improve.