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
Upcoming Professional Learning
Virtual PLU Studies - Spring Cohort One
January 31 – March 15, 2021
Registration Deadline – January 29, 2021
Cost:
AEA Member: FREE
Non-Member: $500 per PLU Study
- PLUACLD636 Standard 1 Planning for Continuous Improvement in Alabama Public Schools
- PLUACLD807 Standard 2 Overarching Teacher Leadership Competencies
- PLUACLD749 Standard 8 Being an Ethical Instructional Leader
SAEA State Conference
March 3, 2021
9:00am - 1:00pm
March 2021 Flipgrid Friday
March 6, 2021
Topic: 6 Exercises to Get to Know Your Students Better - and Increase Their Engagement
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Postsecondary Virtual Conference
Sessions offered: March 9 - April 17, 2021
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Pre-Candidate Accomplished Teaching
March 9, 2021
Zoom Session: Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
March 10, 2021
Facilitator: Suzanne Clemons
March 2021 Twitter EdChat
March 11, 2021
Topic: Music and the Arts in Our Schools
Moderator: Nancy Dowdy Cole @dowdy_nancy
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Accomplished Teaching Tuesdays
March 16, 2021
Special Education Cohort
March 17, 2021
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Early Career Educators Webinar Training Series Focusing on Racial and Social Justice
Topic: Understanding Implicit Bias Microaggressions and Stereotypes
March 17, 2021
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Zoom Session: Socioemotional Strategies Teachers Can Use During Remote Teaching
March 24, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Stewart, Jefferson County Schools
Association of Classroom Teachers (ACT)
Virtual Professional Learning Conference
March 27, 2021
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April 2021 Flipgrid Friday
April 1, 2021
Topic: 5 Ways to Support Students with ADHD During Remote Learning
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ACT Book Study
April 7, 2021
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Zoom Session: Teaching in the Post-COVID Classroom
April 7, 2021
Facilitator: Suzanne Clemons
April 2021 Twitter EdChat
April 8, 2021
Topic: School Library Month
Moderator: Amy Fowler @FOWLER08
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Special Education Cohort
April 14, 2021
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Accomplished Teaching Tuesdays
April 20, 2021
Zoom Session: Educational Games You Want Your Students to Get Hooked On
April 21, 2021
Facilitator: Suzanne Clemons
Early Career Educators Webinar Training Series Focusing on Racial and Social Justice
Topic: Engaging in Racial Justice Organizing and Action
April 21, 2021
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May 2021 Flipgrid Friday
May 6, 2021
Topic: Celebrating Our Educational Heroes with Flipgrid
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Zoom Session: Sketchnoting
May 12, 2021
Facilitator: Suzanne Clemons
May 2021 Twitter EdChat
May 13, 2021
Topic: Always Be A Learner
Moderator: Nancy Dowdy Cole @dowdy_nancy
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Special Education Cohort
May 19, 2021
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Early Career Educators Webinar Training Series Focusing on Racial and Social Justice
Topic: Racial Justice in the Classroom
May 19, 2021
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Zoom Session: Teaching with Bitmoji - Where Pop Culture Meets Education
May 26, 2021
AEA: CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
The purpose of the Alabama Education Association (AEA) Cultural Competency and Diversity in Education professional learning courses is to enhance educators' understanding of strategies, collaborative activities, and new ideas for supporting environments of cultural competency and diversity in Alabama public schools. The information in this course is beneficial to all educators.
Click here to Register on PowerSchool
- PowerSchool Course Number 254109
- Details for completing courses will be provided to educators after registration.
| PS Section # | Title | Credit Earned |
| 381175 | Developing Cultural Identity | 2 Clock Hours |
| 381176 | Being a Culturally Competent Educator | 2 Clock Hours |
| 381180 | Culture, Equity, and Language | 2 Clock Hours |
| 381182 | Culture, Abilities, Resilience, and Effort (CARE) | 2 Clock Hours |
| 381186 | Resources for Remote Teaching and Learning in Special Education | 2 Clock Hours |
| 381192 | Being Sensitive to Trauma | 2 Clock Hours |
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 receive 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 Asynchronous Environment
Collaboration Tools and Strategies
Equity, Challenges, and Opportunities
Trauma-Informed Remote Learning