about the state's strategic plan
Alabama Achieves: A New Plan for a New Decade
Alabama Achieves: A New Plan for a New Decade addresses five overarching Strategic Priorities, or areas in which the Alabama State Department of Education will work to support local schools and school systems in the new decade and beyond. Our Strategic Priorities are designed to be broad and encompassing which include:
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Alabama Growth and Achievement
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College, Career, and Workforce Ready
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Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
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Highly Effective Educators
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Customer-Friendly Services
The Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS) is a comprehensive system of learning and support for school administrators’ leadership development while aligning with our state's strategic plan.
about the program
Alabama Principal Leadership Development System
The goal of the program is to increase the effectiveness of school administrators resulting in improved academic outcomes for all students. The Alabama Principal Leadership Development System targets leadership development through state leadership standards, a leadership framework, high-quality professional learning, a principal mentoring program, a leadership academy, and an evaluation system.
Vision
Every school is equipped with an effective leader who successfully participates in and engages with the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System.
Mission
The Alabama Principal Leadership Development System empowers district and school leaders through comprehensive support to enhance visionary, instructional, managerial and operational, relational, and innovative leadership to increase student achievement, growth, and school climate.
Program Measures of Success
Principal Retention
Are we retaining effective principals and assistant principals as school leaders in Alabama?
School Climate
Are we improving the school climate in Alabama based on stakeholder survey results?
Student Outcomes
Are we increasing student achievement and growth in Alabama?
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Program Components
Alabama Standards
for School Leadership
Nature, quality of work, and expectations that current research and best practices indicate are critical to student learning and other positive school outcomes
High-Quality
Professional Learning
Professional learning experiences targeting the leadership development of principals and assistant principals
Alabama Principal
Leadership Framework
A playbook to equip, develop, and empower school leaders by providing a clear and shared vision for principal leadership and evidence-based practices
Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program
Individualized mentoring for new principals to foster their professional, academic, and personal development.
School Leadership
Evaluation System
Tool for setting goals, guiding and supporting professional learning, and receiving feedback on practices
Alabama Leadership
Academy
This is being developed. Check back with us later to find out how this professional learning experience will support Alabama principals in their leadership development.
2024-25 Program Timeline
Want to make sure you're on track for successfully completing the APLDS program for the 2024-25 school year? Check out this resource to find a timeline for superintendents (or designees), district program contacts, and school administrators!
about the law
School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act
The School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act was passed in 2023 to create and implement the
Alabama Principal Leadership Development System for public K-12 education and provide annual stipends for principals and assistant principals who satisfactorily complete the program requirements of the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System. You can find more information in the video and flyers below.
Check out the informational video below!
Check out the informational flyers below!
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connect with us
For questions and support, reach out to Dr. Anna Shepherd-Jones at:
Email: anna.jones@alsde.edu or principalact@alsde.edu
Phone: 334.694.4883
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