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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ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
333284
Provider:
Contact:
ARIC Director
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
2
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 Alabama Teacher Growth Program (ATGP) & Alabama Teacher Observation Tool (ATOT) - A Refresher Session for ADMIN
Provide ongoing, job-embedded learning opportunities through both in-person and hybrid learning environments to engage educators in a comprehensive “deep dive” in the ATGP, including the following: · Research that supports the tools · Historical landscape · Alignment to the Alabama Core Teaching Standards · Observations of the five (5) dimensions in action. Designed for previously trained leaders

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
324217
Provider:
Contact:
ARIC Director
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
30
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 An Overview of the Five Dimensions of the Alabama Teacher Observation Tool (PLUACLD1167)
This professional study has been designed to provide the participant with an immersive learning experience in the Alabama Teacher Observation Tool. The Alabama Teacher Observation Tool is a formative assessment tool that aligns with the Alabama Core Teaching Standards (ACTS). The Alabama Teacher Observation tool is designed to collect quantitative data that captures an educator's instructional practices. The purpose of this course is to help Alabama school leaders promote teachers’ improvement toward the practice of learner centric instruction and effective teaching by gaining an understanding of the Five Dimensions of this formative observation tool. Participants will explore topics related to the five dimensions of the Teacher Observation Tool: Culture/Climate, Learning, Essentials, Agency and Relationships.

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
333283
Provider:
Contact:
ARIC Director
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
6
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 ATOT - An Overview for New Administrators
Newly appointed administrators will gain insight into all aspects of the Alabama Teacher Growth Program (ATGP). Participants will leave the session with insights into applying the scoring rubric to accurately and consistently rate teachers’ instructional practice. Participants will also enhance their ability to provide focused, formative feedback to classroom teachers by correlating items in the Alabama Teacher Observation Tool (ATOT) with sub-standards in the Alabama Core Teaching Standards (ACTS).

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
329806
Provider:
Contact:
ARIC Director; Anna Shepherd-Jones (anna.jones@alsde.edu)
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
2
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 Engaging in the APLDS Program to Increase Effectiveness
Join us to learn about and discuss important topics related to the Principal Act and Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) Program for the 2025-26 school year including: Alabama School Climate Model, Alabama Standards for School Leadership, Alabama Principal Leadership Framework, High-Quality Professional Learning, APLDS Evaluation System

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
333162
Provider:
Contact:
Barry Wiginton (barry.wiginton@alsde.edu)
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
3
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 On Demand: Strategic Leadership for Effective Recruitment, Retention, and School Improvement
By focusing on the Alabama Standards for School Leadership and the Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement, participants will explore practical approaches to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining diverse and effective staff. This on-demand professional learning session will equip school leaders with actionable strategies to enhance their managerial and operational leadership skills.

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
332184
Provider:
Contact:
Barry Wiginton (barry.wiginton@alsde.edu)
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
8
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 Online Course: Effective Feedback to Enhance Instructional Practices
This self-paced course provides information and strategies to assist school administrators in collecting, documenting, and utilizing observational evidence to offer classroom teachers targeted, formative feedback for improving instructional practices.

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
331800
Provider:
Contact:
Barry Wiginton (barry.wiginton@alsde.edu)
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
8
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 Online Course: Supporting School Climate through Engagement
This self-paced online course is designed for principals and assistant principals in Alabama public schools. Aligned with the Alabama Standards for School Leadership, the course focuses on three key areas of school climate: classroom management & learner engagement, relationships, and stakeholder participation.

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
332171
Provider:
Contact:
Barry Wiginton (barry.wiginton@alsde.edu)
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
8
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 Online Course: Supporting School Climate through Environment
This self-paced online course is designed for principals and assistant principals in Alabama public schools. Aligned with the Alabama Standards for School Leadership, the course focuses on three key areas of school climate: physical environment, instructional environment, and discipline.

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
331828
Provider:
Contact:
Barry Wiginton (barry.wiginton@alsde.edu)
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
8
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 Online Course: Supporting School Climate through Safety
This self-paced online course is designed for principals and assistant principals in Alabama public schools. Aligned with the Alabama Standards for School Leadership, the course focuses on three key areas of school climate: physical safety, emotional safety, and emergency management/school readiness.

ALSDE - Professional Learning
PowerSchool PL Course Number:
332172
Provider:
Contact:
Barry Wiginton (barry.wiginton@alsde.edu)
Description:
APLDS Clock Hours:
8
Title:
APLDS - PL: 2025-26 Online Course: The Role of the Alabama Teacher Growth Program in Teacher Effectiveness
This self-paced course offers an overview of the Alabama Teacher Growth Program (ATGP), focusing on the administrator's role in articulating a shared vision for enhancing instructional practices.



