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 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
Professional Learning For Members, By Members
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.
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Upcoming Events
Using Writing to Communicate Mathematics
September 22, 2022
Using Literature to Enhance Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics
October 20, 2022
Minority Leadership Training (MLT) Conference
November 4-6, 2022
The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Gulf Shores, AL
Delegate Assembly
December 1-3, 2022
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
More information available soon - check back
Facilitating Productive Discussions in the Mathematics Classroom
January 19, 2023
Using Universal Design for Learning to Revise Word Problems
February 16, 2023
PLU Studies
AEA's PLU Studies Begin September 6, 2022
Standard 4 - Culturally Competent Leadership
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Standard 5 - Community and Stakeholder Relationships
PLU Study Dates
September 6, 2022 - December 31, 2022
PLU Study Instructions
Instructions for beginning PLU studies will be emailed to all members on September 6, 2022. The email address on your PowerSchool registration will be used to send the instructions.
PLU Study Fees
FREE for AEA members
$500 per study for non-members
Membership will be verified.
For additional information, contact Dr. Pamela Fossett at pamela.fossett@alaedu.org.
#myAEA edChats
Join the Association of Classroom Teachers (ACT) for #myAEA edChats on Twitter Tuesdays! You can earn one (1) hour of professional development credit on PowerSchool while sharing ideas with other AEA members. This is a great way to interact with AEA members from all over the state. #myAEA edChats are live on Twitter from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. See dates, topics, and moderators below!
STEAM Activities
September 13, 2022
Moderator: Misty Trussell @clevermisty
Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom
October 11, 2022
Moderator: Merri Gardunia @mgardunia1
Using Graphic Novels in Literature Class
November 8, 2022
Moderator: Nancy Dowdy-Cole @dowdy_nancy
Robotics
December 13, 2022
Moderator: Amy Fowler @FOWLER08
Gifted Education Month
January 10, 2023
Moderator: Misty Trussell @clevermisty
Classroom Decorum and Organization
January 17, 2023
Moderator: Keri Nunn @kericrosby37
Career Technical Education Month
February 14, 2023
Moderator: JoAnn Wilson @JoAnnWi56339205
Middle-Level Education
March 14, 2023
Moderator: Yolanda Bledsoe @mrs_ybledsoe
School Library Month
April 11, 2023
Moderator: Amy Fowler @FOWLER08
Fall 2022 Cohorts
NBCT Jump Start Cohort
Sessions: Every Tuesday - September 20, 2022 to December 13, 2022
6:00pm-8:00pm
Register for sessions in advance