Alabama Association for Prevention, Attendance and Support Services

05/13/2026

The 2026 CLAS Convention is coming (June 14-17 in Mobile), and the Summer Issue of CLAS School Leader Magazine has everything you need to prepare. Convention details, keynotes, the full agenda—it's all in this issue. Read it now. https://bit.ly/4u17CnG

05/05/2026

Join Dale Hancock for the Administrator Academy which is designed to meet the requirements of the Principal’s Act. These real-world sessions are part of the APLDS series - Creating a Winning Culture: A Principal’s Playbook (PowerSchool PL # 560858) for 12 hours of credit.

04/02/2026

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

03/13/2026

Shoutout to one of our AAPASS Members! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Dr. Rod Sheppard, deputy superintendent of Florence City Schools and NASSP Coordinator on the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Board of Directors, for being named a finalist for the NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year Award.

This national recognition highlights school leaders who make a meaningful impact through education advocacy and policy leadership. Dr. Sheppard has worked tirelessly to elevate the voices of Alabama school leaders while helping students and communities engage in meaningful civic leadership.

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4bgvLyw

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

03/09/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars now for the AAPASS 2027 Spring Conference!

🗓 March 2–5, 2027
📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton – Gulf Shores Beach Resort

We’re excited to bring prevention, attendance, and student support leaders from across Alabama together once again for learning, networking, and collaboration—this time with a beautiful Gulf Shores beach view.

You won’t want to miss it!

03/09/2026

Happy Social Worker Appreciation Month, Mrs. Rudolph!

We want to give a special thank you to Mrs. Iresha Rudolph, the Conecuh County District Social Worker, for the amazing work she does for our students every day. In her role, she provides support, guidance, counseling, and a safe space for students who may be facing challenges, trauma, or big emotions.

Her compassion, patience, and dedication help students throughout the district feel supported, understood, and encouraged to keep pushing forward. Our schools are better places because of her heart and commitment.

03/08/2026

Happy National School Social Work Week!

Meet Octavia Faulk, serving Lake Park Elementary and Lowndes Middle School!

Take a look at how she stays passionate and energized in this important job each day:

03/08/2026

Happy National School Social Work Week!

Meet Penny Turner, serving Lowndes High School.

Take a look at how she stays passionate and energized in this important job each day:

03/08/2026

📣Happy National School Social Work Week📣
Our School (Districtwide) Social Worker, Ms. Brooklyn Bigbee helps remove barriers to learning, connect families with resources, and provide guidance and care when it’s needed most. This work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of students across CCS.
We appreciate her compassion, dedication, advocacy, and heart!!
🤍💙💛🖤❤️

03/08/2026

Happy National School Social Worker Week to the very best!

School Social Workers act as crucial links between home, school, and community, focusing on removing barriers to education to boost student academic, social, and emotional success.