Professional Development

Professional Development is an ongoing process that AISA offers to educate and empower our teachers.

The Alabama Independent School Association’s mission is to serve independent schools in the state of Alabama by providing its member schools with educational and corporate services and programs focusing on excellence in academics, accreditation, and athletics.  This includes strengthening and supporting member schools by offering professional development to school administrators and faculty.

Each year, workshops, conferences, and programs in a variety of topics are offered as learning opportunities for educators. Not only does the educator benefit from professional development, but ultimately the students.  

Workshops and Conferences

ProgramAudienceDate & Location
ATLIS – Artificial Intelligence Summer WorkshopTechnology Directors, School Administrators, Classroom TeachersJune 4, 11, & 18
Virtual – Zoom
ACT Office HoursTesting Coordinators, School Administrators, Counselors, Classroom TeachersAugust 13, 20, & 27
Virtual – Zoom
Accreditation Training for Member SchoolsAccreditation Team Members and
 Team Leads, Schools in the 
Accreditation Process
Sept. 17 | 9 A.M.
Virtual – Zoom
Accreditation Training for New Team MembersAccreditation Team Members and
 Team Leads, Schools in the 
Accreditation Process
Sept. 17 | 10 A.M.
Virtual – Zoom
AISAP Admissions WorkshopAdmissions ProfessionalsSeptember 23-24, 2024
Bayside Academy
Ignite: Math Instructional StrategiesMiddle School and High School Math TeachersOct. 7, Oct. 17, Nov. 7 (In Person)
Jan. 9 (Virtual – Zoom)
9 A.M. – 2 P.M. each day
UMS-Wright
ATLIS Cybersecurity 101Technology Directors, Technology Coordinators, School Administrators, Heads of SchoolOct. 15, 22 | 12 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Virtual – Zoom
College Counselors WorkshopCollege Counselors, School AdministratorsOct. 23 | 9 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Faulkner University
2024 AISA Annual ConferenceAll are invited!Nov. 4 | 9 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Vaughn Forest Church
Montgomery, AL
Marine Science AdventuresClassroom Teachers, School AdministratorsNov. 17 – 19 | Time TBA
Gulf Shores Beach Retreat
Marketing and Communications WorkshopHeads of School, Marketing/Communication Directors, Marketing/Communications StaffNov. 12 | Time TBA
Faulkner University
Development and Advancement WorkshopHeads of School, Advancement/Development Directors, Advancement/Development StaffFeb. 20 | Time TBA
Troy University – Montgomery
2025 AISA Leadership ConferenceHeads of School, School Administrators June 2 – 4
Perdido Beach Resort
Orange Beach, AL 

If you have any questions, please contact Caleb Smith, Director of Member Services: [email protected]