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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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Maximized Growth

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

337784

Provider:
Contact:
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

30

Title:

APLDS - Maximized Growth: 2025-26 Steady in the Storm: Leading with Strength and Clarity in Times of Crisis (PLUACLD1372)

This course is designed to help educational leaders build the resilience, communication skills, and decision-making strategies needed to lead effectively in times of crisis. Based on John C. Maxwell’s Leading Through Crisis principles, the study offers practical tools to help leaders stay focused, values-driven, and impactful amid uncertainty. 

Maximized Growth

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

340511

Provider:
Contact:
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

30

Title:

APLDS - Maximized Growth: 2025-26 Transforming Tension to Teamwork (PLUACLD1378)

This course equips instructional leaders with emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication strategies to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics in educational environments. Based on Ryan Leak’s How to Work with Complicated People, participants will strengthen self-awareness, build healthy collaboration habits, and cultivate positive team culture using practical leadership tools.

NAESP/NASSP

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

331538

Provider:
Contact:

Anna Shepherd-Jones (anna.jones@alsde.edu)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 18

Title:

APLDS - NAESP/NASSP: 2025-26 UNITED Conference

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) are once again joining forces to host UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership. Rooted in the belief that we are stronger together, this alliance offers a robust platform for school leaders at all levels to amplify their collective voice, learn from each other, and leave invigorated with fresh perspectives.

nSide

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

339263

Provider:
Contact:

Kimanthi Stewart (Kimanthi.stewart@nside.io)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

14

Title:

APLDS - nSide: 2025-26 School Safety Summit

The purpose of this professional learning is to provide participants with knowledge to create Cultures of School Safety. This professional learning aligns to school climate to support student learning. Participants will engage in face-to-face content sessions provided by a variety of presenters and apply information learned with colleagues.

nSide

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

338336

Provider:
Contact:

Marilyn Lewis (marilyn@nside.io)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

30

Title:

APLDS - nSide: 2025-26 Enhancing School Safety through Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Professional Study for Educators (PLUACLD1188)

The purpose of this professional study is to provide participants holding Professional Leadership Certification with knowledge to create a culture of continuous learning for all participants in the areas of school safety directing attention and early intervention of potential threats and proactive measures to prevent incidents of violence by fully engaging in the Behavioral Threat Assessment procedures.

nSide

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

338337

Provider:
Contact:

Marilyn Lewis (marilyn@nside.io)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

30

Title:

APLDS - nSide: 2025-26 Just Breathe! Using De-escalation Strategies to Defuse Situation (PLUACLD1387)

The purpose of this professional study is to provide participants with knowledge to create a culture of continuous learning for all participants in the areas of school safety directing attention of potential threats and proactive measures to de-escalate tension and prevent conflicts through emotional intelligence, empathy, active listening, and self-awareness. This study completely addresses Managerial and Operational Leadership, one of the Alabama Standards for School Leadership.

QuantHub

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

336648

Provider:
Contact:

Veronique Brown (vbrown@quanthub.com)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

20

Title:

APLDS - QuantHub: 2025-26 Advancing Data Analysis for School Improvement

"Advancing Data Analysis for School Improvement" is a comprehensive 20-hour professional development program designed to enhance school administrators' capacity to leverage data for meaningful school improvement. Through QuantHub's specialized digital platform, administrators will develop advanced competencies in data literacy, analysis, data-driven decision making, and data management and security.

QuantHub

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

336651

Provider:
Contact:

Veronique Brown (vbrown@quanthub.com)

Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

12

Title:

APLDS - QuantHub: 2025-26 Foundations of Data Literacy for School Leaders

The "Foundations of Data Literacy for School Leaders" is a comprehensive 12-hour professional development program designed to equip school administrators with essential data skills needed for effective leadership in today's education landscape. Through QuantHub's specialized digital platform, administrators will develop critical competencies in data literacy, analysis, and data-driven decision making while enhancing their ability to communicate insights and collaborate with stakeholders.

Research and Development LLC

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

339266

Provider:
Contact:
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

30

Title:

APLDS - Research and Development: 2025-26 Becoming a Healthier Administrator

Five program modules engage participants in authentic and relevant professional development activities that result in enhanced leadership skills and improved school climates and academic achievement and growth for all students. The leadership modules are conveyed using the premise that existing leaders need to continually enhance their performance thereby increasing what is termed, Leadership Health.

Solution Tree

PowerSchool PL Course Number:

329010

Provider:
Contact:
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:

up to 18

Title:

APLDS - Solution Tree: 2025-26 PLC at Work Institute

The Professional Learning Communities at Work® process is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. For those just beginning to explore PLCs, this is an excellent way to build your knowledge base.This institute gives participants and their teams the knowledge and tools to implement this powerful process in their school or district. For three days, participants have the opportunity to network with some of the most insightful minds in education. Presenters are accessible to participants throughout the event. For questions and further information, please contact Kathy Natour at Kathy.Natour@SolutionTree.com.

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