To promote educational excellence, the Alabama Education Association serves as an advocate for its members and leads the advancement of equitable and quality public education in Alabama.
Upcoming Professional Learning
2025 PR&R Conference
Date: April 4-5, 2025
Location: The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa Convention Center, Montgomery, Alabama
Reservation Number: (334) 481-5000 or 1 (800) 468-3571
Event Name: AEA PR&R Conference
AEA Room Block Rate: Single or Double - $205.00 plus tax
The AEA Professional Rights & Responsibilities Commission will hold its annual statewide conference on Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, 2025, at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, 201 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104. Registration will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the hotel's main lobby. The opening session will start at 6:00 p.m. with a dinner followed by a social event. The conference will continue on Saturday with breakfast; workshops will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude with a luncheon.
Remember, housing and travel are the responsibility of each participant. When making reservations, please use the Event Name, "AEA PR&R Conference". The cut-off date for the hotel reservation is Monday, March 10, 2025. The pre-registration fee is $40 per person, and the on-site registration fee is $45. Note: A $5 late fee will be assessed after Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Please return the enclosed registration form and your payment in the provided envelope. Please make your check or money order payable to AEA. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the conference.
2025 ESP Conference
Date: February 21-23, 2025
Location: Marriot Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Conference Registration Link: https://cvent.me/lrEQPg
It's time to saddle up for the 2025 ESP Statewide Conference in Birmingham, Alabama! The conference will be held February 21 - 23, 2025. This conference provides engaging and outstanding professional learning opportunities unique to Education Support Professionals. Registration is $45.00 for AEA members and $250.00 for nonmembers.
Special Education Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Date: See dates below
Location: Virtual Meeting
Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/242676105495058
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/3349902333?pwd=aXJrWElCMEx3b2J1bDZiZmpHbE50Zz09&omn=92947254494
Meeting ID: 915 8772 9511
Passcode: 959940
Professional Learning
The AEA Education Policy and Professional Practice (EPPP) Department is excited to begin a Special Education Professional Learning Community (PLC) for Special Educators! This virtual PLC will meet monthly to discuss various topics related to the field of Special Education. Sessions will be led by Katie Stuart, EPPP Director, and guest presenters with expertise in areas of Special Education. If you work in the field of Special Education, this group is for you! Complete the registration form and you will receive a confirmation email with the PLC dates, as well as Zoom information.
SPED PLC Dates
October 24, 2024 - Creating Successful Transitions to Inclusive Settings
November 21, 2024 - Magic School AI
December 12, 2024 - Differentiated Instruction: Meeting the Needs of All Students
January 17, 2025 - Transition Education and Assessments
February 13, 2025 - Behavior/MDR
March 13, 2025 - Preparing for the IEP Meeting
April 17, 2025 - That’s a Wrap! Completing the Meeting and Paperwork
May 8, 2025 - Title IX: The Educator’s Role
NBCT JumpStart
Dates:
February 18, 2025
March 18, 2025
April 15, 2025
May 20, 2025
Location: Virtual Meeting
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoc-uhpjooGdaVfZsKWG54nJ7Klt0UnHt8
The NBCTs of AEA are here to help candidates with any needs in getting their certification. Virtual meetings are being held to aid candidates on their journey.
#myAEA edChats
Join the Association of Classroom Teachers (ACT) Division for #myAEA edChats! Earn one (1) hour of professional development credit on PowerSchool while sharing instructional ideas with other AEA members. #myAEA edChats are live on Twitter/X from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
March 17 - Special Education Students in the General Education Classroom
Moderator: Katie Stuart, AEA EPPP Director
X handle: @AEA_KatieS
Bluesky handle: @aeakaties.bsky.social
PS Section #510281
April 15 - Libraries: Igniting Learning Through Collaboration
Moderator: Amy Fowler, Fayette County Schools Educator
X handle: @fowler_aea
Bluesky handle: @NanaTech.bsky.social
PS Section #510284
May 1 - Should Students Use Cell Phones in School?
Moderator: Dr. Tieshia Gibson-Collins, Bessemer City Schools Educator
X handle: @DrTGCollins1
Bluesky handle: @drtgcollins.bsky.social
PS Section #510287
Please follow each of the moderators on X (formerly Twitter) and join in the conversation. For more information, please contact Katie Stuart at katie.stuart@alaedu.org and Dr. Pamela Fossett at pamela.fossett@alaedu.org or follow them on Twitter at @AEA_KatieS and @aeaeppp.
AEA PLU Opportunities
Course #: 511606
Course Title: PLUACLD1167 An Overview of the Five Dimensions of the Alabama Teacher Observation Tool
Intended Audience: School and District Leaders (Observers) Conducting Observations using the Alabama Teacher Observation Tool (ATOT)
This ACLD-approved Standard 2 Teaching and Learning professional learning unit (PLU) study focuses on the Association's Teacher Leadership Competencies. It is for all members who hold Professional Leadership Certification.
There are no prerequisites for participation. The participant will earn 1 PLU upon completion of the course.
Register by September 5, 2024.
Study begins September 9, 2024.
Register on PowerSchool - Section # 511606.
Instructions for beginning the study will be emailed to your PowerSchool email address.
FREE for AEA members. Non-member fee is $500.
AEA's Education Policy & Professional Practice Department is actively developing conferences, webinars, Twitter edChats, and other events for educators to continue learning. This list will continue to change, so please check back often to find what you need.
For more information, contact Dr. Pamela Fossett at pamelaf@alaedu.org
EARN CEU CREDITS
Free for AEA Members
$50 per CEU study for Non-AEA Members
EARN PLU CREDITS
Free for AEA Members
$500 per PLU study for Non-AEA Members
EPPP Department Seeks Member Expertise
The Education Policy and Professional Practice (EPPP) Department hosts statewide and regional professional learning events to promote programs for the improvement of teaching and learning and fostering professional growth to hone leadership skills. Recognizing that all AEA members possess a great deal of experience and expertise to be shared with colleagues around instructional, educational support, and leadership issues, the EPPP Department is utilizing a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, literacy and numeracy.
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