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2025-26 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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Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

338829

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 12.5

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 AL-ABSE State Conference 2026

This annual event will feature renowned keynote speakers, engaging interactive breakout sessions, and presentations by school districts with cutting-edge programs. This conference is a must-attend for superintendents, administrators, teachers, and board members dedicated to leading the charge in educating Alabama scholars.

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

332772

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 10

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 Assistant Principals Conference

Take advantage of this highly focused two-day training designed to support the daily work and challenges of the assistant principal. Participate in engaging discussions from varied perspectives at this event designed for the novice and veteran AP. Held in three locations throughout the state, session content delivers targeted information every assistant principal should know. Gain insightful messages from inspirational and knowledgeable speakers needed to successfully perform your job. Walk away with an expanded professional network and ideas to immediately improve your leadership practice.

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

332018

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

25

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 Certified Instructional Leader (CIL) Cohort

The CIL program serves multiple purposes: to define a comprehensive body of knowledge for instructional leaders, assess that knowledge reliably, encourage ongoing professional growth, formally recognize qualified leaders, and ultimately support school communities by promoting high-quality leadership.

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

332773

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 10

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 Culture Training

Attend this specialized, highly interactive two-day training and learn to build a positive school culture that is critical to student achievement. Gain strategies for pinpointing the type of culture you have, the type you want, and the actions needed to bridge the two.

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

332775

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 5

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 Law Conference

The CLAS Law Conference is Alabama’s premiere education law event featuring presentations on the diverse legal issues impacting school and district administrators. Join respected experts in the field of school law and learn to navigate legal encounters with much greater knowledge. Do not miss this opportunity to sharpen your legal knowledge!

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

330669

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 5

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 LEArn and LEAd

Many professionals support students with IEPs, and the LEA representative plays a key role as a required IEP team member. However, some LEAs lack clarity about their responsibilities as the IEP meeting’s “process leader.” Join Julie Weatherly (Resolutions in Special Education) and Tim Havard (Havard Consulting) for the return of the popular LEArn and LEAd Sessions!

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS); National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP); Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

331558

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

14.5

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 NAESP Pre-K-3 Leadership Academy

The purpose of this training is to improve principal leadership in early childhood education by providing practical guidance that considers research and knowledge on child development and early childhood education to help principals acquire and demonstrate the practical skills necessary to ensure the academic, social, emotional, and physical development success of young children from age three to grade three in Alabama schools and early childhood programs.

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

332512

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 9

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 New Principals Institute

New to the principal’s position? Connect with colleagues for this two-day event designed specifically for first- and second-year principals. With an experienced mentor at each participant table to help guide the conversation, delve into the challenges and responsibilities of your new role. Learn up-to-date information to help you overcome the obstacles new principals encounter. Build a professional network of support and develop your capacity as a school leader by gaining new ideas and top-notch resources to make your job easier.

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

327723

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 10

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 Summer Convention

This extraordinary three-day event features content to inspire and guide leaders in their quest to improve leadership skills as well as school and district performance.  Participants will expand their professional growth by attending general sessions, clinic sessions, and breakout sessions with topics designed to assist administrators in taking their career, school, and students to the next level. 
Keynote Speakers include Steve Pemberton, Weston Kieschnick, and Jasmine Guy.

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

329358

Provider:
Contact:

Leslie Dennis (leslie@clasleaders.org)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 6

Title:

APLDS - CLAS: 2025-26 WELead Alabama Conference

Join inspiring in women education for a transformative one-day event designed to elevate your leadership skills, expand your professional network and prioritize your well-being.  Gain valuable insights on time management, communication, and career growth- all tailored specifically for women by experienced educational leaders.  WE Lead empowers you to move forward with confidence and competence.  

Alabama State Department of Education

Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day.

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