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Helping educators develop the commitment and courage to improve student learning. Follow our parent organization, A+ Education Partnership: @aplusala
Alabama
Joined May 2011
Our Powerful Learning Network offers ultimate flexibility for network members. If you ever have a conflict with your regional meeting dates, you are always welcome to attend in another region! See our statewide meeting schedule here:
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Shoutout to the Alabama Teachers of the Year, Katie Collins & Aubrey Bennett, for joining us on the Better Practices | Brighter Students podcast! We chatted with them about how their year is going, the importance of professional learning, and more. Listen:
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We had the best time at MEGA learning with & from educators from across Alabama! Our theme for learning next year is BUILD & we had so much fun building this cityscape w/ the MEGA community. Thanks @AlabamaAchieves for hosting a great conference & we can’t wait for next year!
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The ABPC is at MEGA this week! It is great to network with educators from across the state and learn together! Come see us at the booth as we continue BUILDING out our collaborative LEGO project.
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We hosted our first-ever Design Institute this week! A select group of educators from across the state came together to learn more about designing engaging and effective professional learning. We can’t wait to see how this work will be used to impact students statewide!
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Our Powerful Learning Network is practical, impactful, and student-centered. Each year, participating school and district teams present how the learning is implemented to improve student achievement. Click here for more information:
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We had a great time connecting with educators from across the state at Mountain Brook City Schools’ Engage Conference! From the keynote speakers to the stellar breakout sessions, this is a great opportunity for all educators to learn and grow together!
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Come see us at the CLAS conference to hear about all of the professional learning coming up for the ABPC in 2025-2026! Who knows, you may win a $100 gift card too!
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Here at the APBC, we are grateful for all teachers and your impact in and out of the classroom. Thank you for all you do for students across Alabama!
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The ABPC was thrilled to sit down with Dr. Aimee Rainey and Kira Aaron from Vestavia Hills City Schools on the Better Practices | Brighter Students podcast! We chatted about why they introduced Instructional Partners in 2024-2025 & more. Listen here:
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The ABPC sees firsthand that principals are more than administrators—they are mentors, problem-solvers, and champions for students and teachers alike. To every principal making a difference every single day: thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom walls.
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Sign up for the 2025-2026 Powerful Learning Network by May 31st to save $100/person! We will be diving into what it takes to have effective teaching in every classroom. Join us as we build a better future for all Alabama students. Register here.
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Be sure to sign up for the ABPC's monthly newsletter to have upcoming professional learning, timely educational resources, and more all delivered to your inbox! Click here to sign up:
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Question Storming is one protocol that we use during our Peer Coaching session as a strategy to be demonstrated and coached within the Peer Coaching cycle. If you are interested in Peer Coaching, please click the link to learn more.
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We are offering one more peer coaching session this year! This will be on May 14th at the Vulcan Park and Museum Electra Room. For more information and to register click here:
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We are excited to partner with The Instructional Coaching Group & McREL International and use their next book to guide the learning in 2025-26 PLN! Teams that sign up by 5/31, have a promotional rate of $500/person. Reach out to Dakota Punzel at dakota@aplusala.org for more info.
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We closed out the Middle Grades Powerful Learning Network last week! This year's focus was on improving school culture. Thanks to Oneonta City, Gadsden City, Cherokee, Jefferson, Shelby, & Dekalb Counties for such an impactful year of learning. See you next school year!
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RT @earonsheats: “Once we learn about our culture, we can no longer be victims because we always have a choice—comply with it, change it, o….
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Want to learn more about school culture and climate? Join us for the Powerful Learning Network! We are inviting all Alabama educators to join our virtual kickoff on Sep. 4th from 9-10:30AM to get a preview of the learning this year. Sign up here:
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