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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
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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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- Furniture, Equipment & Supplies (9)
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- Mental Health & Wellness (7)
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- Partner (60)
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- 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
Focused on education & achievement, delivering interactive technology solutions and coaching for classrooms while creating fun & engaging learning environments.
Presentation Solutions, Inc.
We are the company who sells the full-color indoor/outdoor ColorPro Poster Printers, the Recognizer ULTRA Award System & the CoolLam non-heat and non-electric laminator!
Publishers’ Warehouse is Alabama's one-stop shop for digital (EBSCOed) and print textbooks and instructional materials for K-12 schools in Alabama.
Reach University turns your school into a college campus for classroom aides and other school staff. Turn your paraprofessionals into teachers with Reach's job-embedded BA.
Reading Horizons empowers teachers with an explicit phonics curriculum that helps all K-3 students build a solid foundation in reading and spelling.
Recreational Concepts, LLC
Playground equipment, site amenities, pavilions, surfacing, splash pad
Renaissance is a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts. We provide educators with resources to accelerate student growth.
Rhithm brings data, regulation practices, and well-being lessons into districts, campuses, and classrooms, in a simple way, without interfering with their academic goals.
Samford University School of Education
Samford University School of Education Graduate Programs
Scholastic Inc
Learning, discovery, imagination is Scholastic‘s mission. It is built on that special moment a child finds the right book and discovers a world of possible.
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.
Studies Weekly
Studies Weekly creates award-winning K-6 elementary social studies, science, and well-being curriculum uniquely presented in a periodical format that pairs with an online learning platform.
Synergetics DCS
Your complete turnkey provider of Educational technology solutions.
Alabama Teachers of Tomorrow is a state-approved approach for candidates seeking a Conditional Certificate in a Teaching Field (CCTF). Our approach is flexible and self-paced.
Terrell Enterprises, Inc.
We provide school furniture, equipment, supplies and learning resources along with turn-key solutions and services for the PreK-12 market.
The Alabama Best Practices Center
The Alabama Best Practices Center offers impactful, collaborative, and data-driven professional learning opportunities for central office and school-based educators.
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.
The Torchbearer Group, LLC
TTG is an educational consulting firm who partners with all schools and guides them toward Torchbearer success using tailored approaches on leadership, teachers, and students.
The University of Alabama Online
The University of Alabama offers over 20 top-ranked graduate education degrees in flexible online and hybrid formats with affordable tuition so you can earn a premier degree around your schedule.