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
Research Writing Bootcamp
August 17, 18, 19
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
#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