Professional Development Workshops

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 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.  

Professional Development is an ongoing process made available to all AISA educators.

June 2022 – May 2023

Synopsis: Explore numerous educational opportunities afforded your students. Visit with recruiters from Boston College, Georgia Tech, Harvey Mudd College, Rice University, and Texas Christian University. Hear from Early College/Dual Enrollment schools in Alabama – Alabama, Auburn, South Alabama, and Troy. Listen to Keynote speaker Scott Jaschik of Inside Higher Ed as he discusses new trends in college admissions, especially Direct Admissions.

For: HS College Counselors

Date: Monday, January 23, 2023

Time: 8:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Venue: Virtual Zoom

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Synopsis: Hear from leading voices in the Dyslexia Education community on tried-and-true strategies used in their learning spaces to empower student success.

For: Learning Specialists and Classroom Teachers

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Venue: Spring Valley School

2701 Sydney Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211

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Synopsis:  Join the Annual Professional Development Subscription Series sponsored by the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) and the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS). This series runs from September – April.  Fees for the series are based on school operating budget.

For More Information: contact Sandi Faulkner at sfaulkner@aisaonline.org and mention Professional Development Subscription Series.

Synopsis: Join to hear industry professionals discuss the best practices for preparing your school’s technology for online school testing and common technology problems and solutions during testing.

For: School Administrators
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. CST
Venue: Online Webinar
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Synopsis: Hear how the Open Parachute curriculum can provide for your school an easy to use mental health / SEL curriculum that can impact students and teachers, as well as provide resources for parents. When you attend you will be given a chance to gain access to the online platform to review with your team. You will also be able to have access to the faith-based curriculum Open Parachute offers.
As a member of the Southeast Collaborative, you are eligible for a 15% discount!

For: School Administrators
Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Online Webinar
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Synopsis: Join to hear how The Social Institute curriculum can provide for your school an easy to use SEL curriculum that can impact students and teachers, as well as provide resources for parents. Also hear how innovative schools are addressing social media, current events, and tech. You will be able to ask about the faith-based addendum The Social Institute has added to its program.

For: School Administrators
Date: Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Online Webinar
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June 2021 – May 2022

Synopsis: Hear how to create your own curriculum map using online tools such as LiveBinders, Google Drive, and Microsoft Word.
For: School Administrators
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m.
Venue: AISA State Office:  1763 Taliaferro Trail, Montgomery, AL 36117
Registration Closed

 
 
Synopsis: Hear from a lawyer’s perspective the importance of training your staff on this topic and suggestions as to how to best accomplish this.
For: School Administrators
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Virtual
Registration Closed

Synopsis: Learn how your school can utilize this free PowerSchool platform to help you track your teacher’s professional development.
For: School Administrators
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 a.m.
Venue: AISA State Office:  1763 Taliaferro Trail, Montgomery, AL 36117
Registration Closed

Synopsis: Learn the latest news and updates on the accreditation process. 
For: School Administrators and Accreditation Teams of schools undergoing accreditation in 2022 – 2023.
Date: Wednesday, April, 13, 2022
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Virtual
Registration Closed

Synopsis: Hear College Recruiters discuss recruiting processes and how to help your students in this process with a special discussion on Test-Optional.
For: High School College Counselors
Date: Jan. 19, 2022
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Venue:  Virtual
Registration Closed

Synopsis: Two Kennesaw State University economists discuss life after the pandemic.
For: School Leaders
Date:  August 19, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Virtual
Registration Closed

Synopsis: Hear how the Employee Retention Credit how can help Independent Schools Impacted by Covid.
For: School Administrators
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Closed


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