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!
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:
Date | Time(s) | Session Format | Regional Inservice Center/District |
|---|---|---|---|
August 13, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | Virtual | All |
August 12, 2024 | 1:00-2:30 | Virtual | Region 2 (Athens) |
August 2, 2024 | 9:00-10:30; 10:45-12:15 | In Person | Autauga County Schools |
August 1, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | Virtual | All |
July 29, 2024 | 8:00-9:00 | Virtual | Bibb County Schools |
July 26, 2024 | 9:30-10:30 | Virtual | Hoover City Schools |
July 25, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | Virtual | Trussville City Schools |
July 23, 2024 | 10:15-11:45 | In Person | DeKalb County Schools |
July 22, 2024 | 8:30-10:00 | In Person | Barbour County Schools |
July 19, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | Virtual | All |
July 18, 2024 | 2:30-3:00 | In Person | Lee County Schools |
July 18, 2024 | 8:30-9:30 | In Person | Auburn City Schools |
July 1, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | Virtual | All |
July 1, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | In Person | Region 2 (Athens) |
June 27, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | In Person | Region 4 (UA/UWA) - Curriculum Directors |
June 25, 2024 | 9:00-10:30 | In Person | Phenix City Schools |
June 21, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 | In Person | Birmingham City Schools |
June 17, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 | In Person | Mobile County Public Schools |
June 6, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | Virtual | All |
June 4, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | Virtual | All |
June 3, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 10 (USA) |
May 31, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | Virtual | All |
May 30, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | Virtual | All |
May 24, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | Virtual | Region 11 (Troy) |
May 21, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | Virtual | Region 6 (JSU) |
May 17, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 | In Person | Region 11 (Troy) |
May 15, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 4 (UA/UWA) |
May 14, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 1 (UNA) |
May 13, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 1 (UNA) |
May 7, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 3 (AAMU/UAH) |
May 3, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 5 (UAB); Jefferson County Schools |
May 2, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 5 (UAB) |
April 30, 2024 | 9:00-10:00 | In Person | Region 4 (UA/UWA) - Curriculum Directors |
April 26, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 7 (Montevallo) |
April 24, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 6 (JSU) |
April 23, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 9 (AU) |
April 22, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 1:00-3:00 | In Person | Region 2 (Athens) |
April 19, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 8 (ASU) |
April 18, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 9 (AU) |
April 16, 2024 | 9:00-11:00; 12:00-2:00 | In Person | Region 7 (Montevallo) |
April 11, 2024 | 1:00-3:00 | In Person | Region 2 (Athens) |
April 11, 2024 | 9:00-10:00 | In Person | Region 2 (Athens) - Curriculum Directors |
April 10, 2024 | 1:00-2:00 | Virtual | Region 6 (JSU) - Curriculum Directors |
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
Session Topics
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Purposes and Timeline of the Principal Act
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APLDS Program Components
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Principal Act Annual Stipend
Session Links
Click here for session links (including presentation slides)
Session Recording
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
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Principal Act/APLDS Updates
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APLDS Evaluation System (PLP) Reminders
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Professional Learning Requirement Reminders
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Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program Information and Reminders
Session Links
Click here for presentation slides
Session Recording
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
Curriculum and Instruction Meetings
Description: The Office of Student Learning offers fall, winter, and spring meetings each year for Curriculum and Instruction district administrators to learn updates from different sections. We will continue to share updates about the Principal Act and APLDS program during these meetings. Meeting information for the 2024-25 school year is listed below. Check out the OSL Running Updates document for more details.
Date | Time | Meeting Format | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
September 4, 2024 | 9:00-12:00 | In Person | Jacksonville State University Inservice Center (Anniston, AL) |
September 5, 2024 | 9:00-12:00 | In Person | University of West Alabama (Livingston, AL) |
September 10, 2024 | 9:00-12:00 | In Person | Enterprise City Schools Service Center (Enterprise, AL) |
September 11, 2024 | 9:00-12:00 | Virtual | Link TBD |
April 2, 2025 | 9:00-12:00 | In Person | James Clemens High School (Madison, AL) |
April 3, 2025 | 9:00-12:00 | In Person | Shelby County Instructional Services Center (Alabaster, AL) |
April 8, 2025 | 9:00-12:00 | In Person | Auburn University Melton Student Center (Auburn, Alabama) |
April 9, 2025 | 9:00-12:00 | Virtual | Link TBD |
Conferences/Events
Description: Information about the Principal Act and APLDS program is also shared at state conferences and events.
Date(s) | Conference/Event | Presentation Title |
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March 6, 2024 | 2024 SSA Legislative Conference | ALSDE Updates: School Principal Leadership Leadership and Mentoring Act |
June 11, 2024 (2 Sessions) | 2024 CLAS Convention | Understanding the Principal Act and Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program |
June 19, 2024 | 2024 SSA Summer Conference | ALSDE Updates: School Principal Leadership Leadership and Mentoring Act |
June 19, 2024 (1 Session) | 2024 AETC | Understanding the Principal Act and new Alabama Principal Leadership Development System Dashboard |
July 9, 2024 (2 Sessions);
July 10, 2024 (1 Session) | 2024 MEGA Conference | Understanding the School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act |
September 24, 2024 | Alabama Superintendents' Academy | Understanding the School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act |
September 26, 2024 | CLAS Lunch and Learn | ALSDE Updates: School Principal Leadership Leadership and Mentoring Act |
October 25, 2024 | AASPA (Alabama Association of School Personnel Administrators) Drive In Conference | Understanding the School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act |
November 8, 2024 | AASCD Curriculum and Instruction Boot Camp | ALSDE Updates: School Principal Leadership Leadership and Mentoring Act |
Presentation Date TBD
(Conference Dates: November 17-20, 2024) | 2024 AAESA Fall Instructional Leadership Conference | Understanding the Principal Act and Alabama Principal Leadership Framework
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January 14-15, 2025 | CLAS Assistant Principals Conference | Completing the Professional Learning Plan; ALSDE Updates: School Principal Leadership Leadership and Mentoring Act |
January 22-23, 2025 | CLAS Assistant Principals Conference | Completing the Professional Learning Plan; ALSDE Updates: School Principal Leadership Leadership and Mentoring Act |
January 28-28, 2025 | CLAS Assistant Principals Conference | Completing the Professional Learning Plan; ALSDE Updates: School Principal Leadership Leadership and Mentoring Act |
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!