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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools

VIC WILSON

“ We are the premier professional learning association for school leaders in Alabama . We strive to help our leaders help students learn . Successful schools lead to successful communities and vice versa . We help our schools be successful so that our community can be successful .”
Photography by Aubrie Lemon Moates .
COUNCIL FOR LEADERS IN ALABAMA SCHOOLS
MISSION : To coordinate and facilitate the resources of all members for the advancement of public education .
BACKGROUND : Since 1969 , the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools ( CLAS ) has focused on Alabama ’ s students by helping build leadership capacity in Alabama ’ s schools . By providing high-quality professional learning and networking opportunities , Alabama ’ s school administrators have access to a host of tools to improve their leadership skills .
BRAG LINES :
CLAS is the only Alabama association founded by administrators for administrators .
As Alabama ’ s premier school leader organization , CLAS represents more than 4,270 members .
With 12 affiliates , CLAS offers a professional organization for every type of school administrator .
( 800 ) 239-3616 | ( 334 ) 265-3610 | CLASLEADERS . ORG
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