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
AEA's Education Policy & Professional Practice Department is actively developing webinars, Zoom sessions, Twitter edChats and other events for educators to continue learning during this unprecedented event. 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
Upcoming Online Professional Learning
Twitter edChats
Reflections of an Evolving Educator
July 6, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Moderator: Jackie Abdullah, NBCT
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Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
July 10, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Moderator: Jackie Abdullah, NBCT
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Distance Learning Series
Registration is required by 9:00 a.m. on the day of each virtual session. Credit will be awarded on PowerSchool.
Cost:
AEA Member: FREE
Non-members: $50 per CEU Session
Distance Learning Protips
July 7, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Reflect on your distance learning experiences so far and connect with peers, while identifying key tech tools and tips for planning for the new school year.
Target Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, or High
Course Level: Any Level
Formative Assessments
July 9, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Learn how popular EdTech tools can be leveraged to collect formative assessment and inform instruction in an asynchronous environment.
Target Grade Level: Middle or High
Course Level: Intermediate
Getting Started with Google Classrooms
July 14, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Google Classroom isn’t just a place to post homework; it can help improve your ability to connect with your students, respond to their needs, and challenge them with personalized assignments. Join this session to learn how to set up your very own Google Classroom and get up and running with remote teaching & learning quickly!
Target Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, or High
Course Level: Beginner
Planning for a Week of Distance Learning
July 16, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Explore a few examples of what distance education might "look" like in K-12 classrooms from EdTech experts. We will also explore the transition thinking required that may best support student engagement and (hopefully) success.
Target Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, or High
Course Level: Any Level
Google Classroom (ADVANCED)
July 21, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Did you know that there are hundreds of apps that can be integrated into Google Classroom? In this advanced training, come learn how to use some of these integrations to make more complex assignments, provide an interactive learning environment, utilize tools for one-on-one student support, and differentiate work to fit your students' needs.
Target Grade Level: Upper Elementary, Middle, or High
Course Level: Advanced
Providing Accomodations and Scaffolds
July 23, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
How do you support students with IEPs, language learners, and older students with developing literacy skills in a distance learning environment? Learn strategies for providing accommodations, scaffolds, SIOP features, and elements of explicit instruction in an asynchronous setting that support all students. This virtual session will begin with a survey and will be tailored based on participants' needs.
Target Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, or High
Course Level: Any Level
Math at a Distance: Best Practices
July 28, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
How can I use common Google and EdTech tools to support collaborative math practice and discussion at a distance? We will explore one learning cycle and deeply engage in the design thinking behind how the edTech tools selected support student engagement, virtual discourse, and opportunities for elaboration and student evaluation.
Target Grade Level: Upper Elementary, Middle, or High
Course Level: Any Level
VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP SERIES
This leadership series is lead by Dr. Willie Shelby
Registration is required by 9:00 a.m. on the day of each session. A confirmation email containing instructions for joining the session will be emailed after registration is completed.
Cost:
AEA Member: FREE
Non-members: $50 per CEU Session
$500 per PLU Study
Leaders Reaching Out to Community Partners to Support School-Community Partnerships
(PLU SESSION)
July 8, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Zoom Session
Analyzing the Decision-Making Process As Leaders During a Pandemic
July 15, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Zoom Session
How to Plan an Awesome Book Study!
July 22, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)
Zoom Session
NEW VIRTUAL INDEPENDENT STUDIES
The virtual independent studies are available to AEA members. Each completed study is eligible for three (3) hours of professional development credit on PowerSchool.
- Register on PowerSchool
- Search by course #252339
- Email certificate of completion to pamelaf@alaedu.org to receieve PowerSchool credit.
Cost:
AEA Member: FREE
Non Member: $50 per CEU Study
Click on the links below to begin self-paced independent studies
Supporting All Students in an Asychoronous Environment
Collaboration Tools and Strategies
Equity, Challenges, and Opportunities
Trauma Informed Remote Learning
eLEARNING COURSES
AEA does not facilitate e-Learning. This program is implemented through the Alabama State Department of Education Technology in Motion. For more information about e-Learning, go to https://elearning.atim.cc/.
The eLearning courses scheduled for June 2020, will be the last eLearning courses that will end in time to be used for 2020 certification renewal. All of the 6-week courses will earn 30 clock hours and end on July 21, 2020. The next eLearning semester will not begin until October 1.
Upon PowerSchool registration, you will receive an email from eLearning with course login information.
21st Century Classroom
EDU4403 Virtual Tours
EDU4468 Using Google Classroom
EDU4499 Teaching First ELLs
EDU6611 Becoming Online Instructor (10wks/55hrs)
REA6451 Dyslexia: What is It and What to Do
Teachers, School and District Leaders
(can lead to a PLU with additional work)
EDU5501 Data-driven School Reform
EDU5502 Integrate Tech with Curriculum
EDU5503 Internet Safety for Schools
EDU5505 Leading School in Web 2.0
EDU5506 Developing Your PLN
EDU5507 Special Students in Regular Classrooms
EDU5508 Google Docs Administrator
EDU6651 Building an Effective Master Schedule
ACLD-approved PLU Courses
PLUACLD738 for EDU5501 Data-driven School Reform
PLUACLD739 for EDU5502 Integrate Tech with Curriculum
PLUACLD740 for EDU5503 Internet Safety for Schools
PLUACLD741 for EDU5505 Leading School in Web 2.0
PLUACLD742 for EDU5506 Developing Your PLN
PLUACLD743 for EDU5507 Special Students in Regular Classrooms
PLUACLD744 for EDU5508 Google Docs Administrator
PLUACLD459 for EDU6651 Building an Effective Master Schedule