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Presentations

We know there is a lot to learn with this new law and program, so we have been traveling around the state and offering virtual options to share this information and great opportunity for our school administrators. 

Check out the details below, and we hope you can join us to learn more!

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Principal Act Overview Sessions

PowerSchool Professional Learning Course #316126

Description: In this information session, you will learn more about the School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act that was passed in 2023 and the requirements of the law that start the 2024-25 school year for principals and assistant principals. We answer the following questions: 

   1. What are the purposes, components, and timeline of the Principal Act?
   2. What are the requirements for the annual stipend for school administrators?
   3. How do school administrators receive the stipend for the 2024-25 school year

Session Links (including the presentation slides): Click here​

Session Recording: 

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Information Sessions for Superintendents and APLDS District Contacts

PowerSchool Professional Learning Course #322363

Description: Join us to learn about and discuss important topics related to the Principal Act and Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) program for the school year. All sessions are virtual. Subsequent sessions within the month include repeated content.

Month

August 2024

Dates and Registration

August 22 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

August 28 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

Session Topics

  • Purposes and Timeline of the Principal Act

  • APLDS Program Components

  • Principal Act Annual Stipend

Session Links

Click here for session links (including presentation slides)

Session Recording

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Month

September 2024

Dates and Registration

September 12 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

September 17 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

Session Topics

  • Principal Act/APLDS Updates

  • APLDS Evaluation System (PLP) Reminders

  • Professional Learning Requirement Reminders

  • Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program Information and Reminders

Session Links

Click here for presentation slides

Session Recording

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Month

October 2024

Dates and Registration

October 1 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

October 3 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

Session Topics

  • Principal Act/APLDS Updates

  • Alabama Principal Leadership Framework

Session Links

Click here for presentation slides

Session Recording

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APLDS Sessions for School Administrators

PowerSchool Professional Learning Course #322415

Description: Join us to learn about and discuss important topics related to the Principal Act and Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) program for the school year. Sessions will be offered twice each month and subsequent sessions within the month include repeated content.

Number of APLDS Clock Hours: 1

Month

September 2024

Dates and Registration

September 19 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

September 25 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

Session Topic

​Engaging in the APLDS Evaluation System to Increase Effectiveness

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Month

October 2024

Dates and Registration

October 22 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

October 24 at 9:00-10:00 (click here to register)

Session Topic

Using the Alabama Principal Leadership Framework to Increase Effectiveness

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District Support

Description: We can provide school districts with individualized support that includes meeting with district leadership teams or presenting to others in the district (e.g., school administrators) about the Principal Act and APLDS program. Districts can reach out to Dr. Anna Shepherd-Jones at anna.jones@alsde.edu to discuss how we can meet your needs. We are here to serve and support!

Alabama State Department of Education

Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day.

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