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
PLU STUDIES
The EPPP Department is offering two virtual professional studies to earn a Professional Learning Unit (PLU) toward Professional Leadership Certification renewal.
Each study will begin on October 15, 2020, and end on December 31, 2020.
Free for AEA Members
$500 per PLU study for Non-AEA Members
Standard 1: Planning for Continuous Improvement
Registration Deadline: October 14, 2020
Standard 7: Management of the Learning Organization
Registration Deadline: October 14, 2020
TWITTER edCHATS
Free for AEA Members
$50 per CEU study for Non-AEA Members
Interactive Talents Between Teachers & Students
October 8, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m. (cst)
Facilitator: Jackie Abdullah, NBCT, AEA Education Policy & Professional Policy Director
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Celebrating National STEM Month
November 12, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m. (cst)
Facilitator: Suzanne Clemons, AEA Education Policy & Professional Policy Director
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Celebrating Special Education Month
December 10, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m. (cst)
Facilitator: Suzanne Clemons, AEA Education Policy & Professional Policy Director
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WEBINARS
Mastering Distance Learning
Join NEA Teacher Quality in a series of webinars designed to help you master the ins and outs of distance learning.
Register for one or all of them!
Multiple Dates: September 14 - December 7
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Black Male Educators Learning Lab
The goals of the Black Male Educator Learning Lab are to recruit and retain Black males as members of the Alabama Education Association (AEA) and the education profession. This engaging and fun learning experience will provide Black males with the support they need to be successful. Black male educators will engage in virtual sessions throughout this school year with Learning Lab leaders Dr. Willie Shelby and David McKinney.
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2020
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Flipgrid Fridays
A professional learning network using Flipgrid to share ideas and new strategies with colleagues. Flipgrid is a free video discussion platform designed to foster fun and supportive social learning while allowing educators to see and hear from all students. Flipgrid Fridays will encourage educators to respond to current trends, materials, and events in education with short videos.
Introduction Session: October 14, 2020 @ 4:00
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Special Education Cohort
The EPPP Department has created a Special Education Cohort to help special educators best serve students during in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid learning. Because of the multiple perspectives offered by educators, this cohort will provide a richness to the learning process, as well as provide materials and resources for working with students with a variety of exceptionalities.
Orientation Session: October 22, 2020 @ 4:00
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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