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2026-27 State-Approved List for APLDS Clock Hours

One requirement for successful completion of the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) Program each year is that principals and assistant principals must complete 

at least 30 APLDS Clock Hours of high-quality professional learning from the state-approved list.

Selecting Professional Learning

Consider the following questions when selecting 

high-quality professional learning from the following state-approved list.

PLP Goals

Will the professional learning help me meet my PLP goals related to growth, achievement, and school climate?

Standards

What skills and practices in the Alabama Standards for School Leadership do I need to develop?

Context

What areas of professional growth do I need to focus on the most right now based on my leadership context?

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ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343655

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

6

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 K-8 Improving ACAP Science Scores (2024-2025)

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.In this 6-hour PLO, participants will 1) Explore the three-dimensional components of science instruction and assessment as outlined in the 2015 Alabama Course of Study (ACOS): Science, 2) Analyze and interpret ACAP Science data to discover proficiency levels of students across Alabama, in your system, and in your school, and 3) Explore ACAP resources that will help you connect your classroom instruction and assessment to the ACOS standards.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343652

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

6

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 K-12 Science Foundational Training (SFT 2025)

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.Outcomes include: 1) examine the role of AMSTI in improving K-12 science teaching and learning; 2) experience the 2023 Alabama Course of Study (ACOS): Science, and 3) equip educators to participate in AMSTI's essential services.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343648

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

3

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 Math ACAP Aligned Daily Instruction (Grades 2-8)

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.This three-hour professional learning session is designed to help teachers and school administrators use the ACAP resources for math to assist in math pacing and plan out their lessons so that they understand the expectation of learning for students (evidence statements) and know how standards will be assessed (sample stems) so that their daily instruction will be aligned with statewide assessment. Participants need to bring their teacher's textbook guide or student's guide.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343638

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

20

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 Math Content Sessions for School-Based Administrators in Full- and Limited-Support Schools (ANA)

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for Available upon request and need: Attend AMSTI math content session as determined by data, teacher surveys, school administrator, and OMI.For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator or OMI Regional Coordinator.To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343639

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

6

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 Math Foundational Training (K-5)

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.This training is a prerequisite for AMSTI K-5 Math Content Area Trainings. This 1-day training is designed to provide an overview of pedagogical strategies to be implemented with any mathematics content.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343640

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

6

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 Math Foundational Training (6-12)

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.This training is a prerequisite for AMSTI 6-12 Math Content Area Trainings. This 1-day training is designed to provide an overview of pedagogical strategies to be implemented with any mathematics content.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343624

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

3

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 Math Number Sense Routines in the K-5 Classroom

There is power in number sense routines! During this three-hour AMSTI K-5 session, participants will explore categories of daily math routines, connect routines to the Student Mathematics Practices and the Alabama Course of Study K-5 content standards. This hands-on and interactive session will provide multiple opportunities for participants to experience and analyze routines and collaboratively practice purposeful planning of routines with their colleagues.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343650

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

6

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 Math Number Talks and Number Strings Grades 6-12

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.Number Talks and Number Strings for the secondary mathematics classroom will equip teachers with instructional practices to help students develop mathematical number sense. Number Talks and Number Strings also support the content standards and student mathematical practices by encouraging student discourse and developing accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343663

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

3

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 Overview of Using Proficiency Scales to Support Instruction and Assessment

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.In this 1-day PLO, participants will explore how proficiency scales can be used to support instruction and assessment. At the end of the session, participants will be prepared to implement proficiency scales in an upcoming unit.

ALSDE - Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

343666

Provider:
Contact:

Keri Richburg (keri.richburg@ALSDE.edu); Jennifer McCrary (jmccrary@ALSDE.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

6

Title:

APLDS - AMSTI: 2026-27 Precision in Pedagogy Part 1: Yearlong Planning with Proficiency Scales

AMSTI professional learning courses can only be taken once for To view a calendar of events and REGISTER for this professional learning experience, please go to the link: https://www.amsti.org/professional-learningAPLDS For questions, please contact your AMSTI facilitator.In this 1-day PLO, participants will explore how proficiency scales are used to support yearlong planning. By the end of this session, participants will create a yearlong plan using existing resources and ALSDE proficiency scales.

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