2010 Banner Schools

The CLAS Banner School Award originated in 2001 with the purpose to identify, recognize, and publicize schools and programs with outstanding educational programs which serve as models for schools across our state. CLAS Banner Schools make a brief presentation of their exemplary program at the annual Recognition Luncheon held in Montgomery. The Banner School principals and superintendents are recognized and presented with a CLAS banner to display in their school signifying this distinguished honor.

The Banner School Process

• Local Superintendents nominate schools or programs in their district who have shown proven success through the 2010-2011 school year
• Principals of nominated schools submit a completed application packet to CLAS by a pre-determined date
• Deserving schools/programs are chosen using specified criteria by a Banner School Selection Team, comprised of CLAS administrators from the various affiliates and Alabama State Department of Education Officials
• Once the selection process is complete, all schools are notified of their Banner School application status
• As part of the Banner School’s recognition, CLAS submits a news release to newspapers in each local area and features each school in the CLAS School Leader magazine and on the CLAS website

Banner School Selection Criteria

• Evidence displayed how the school/program was successful during the 2010-2011 school year
• Activities described that make the school/program a candidate for recognition
• Demonstration of an outstanding, unique, student-centered educational program
• Evaluation information documented to determine success
• Serves as an exceptional model for other schools
• Completed application process
• No grammatical or spelling errors in application process

Download the Scoring Rubric

Download an Application Form (Must be Nominated by the Superintendent)

View Banner School Winners

Recognition for outstanding contributions to curriculum development, advancement or implementation.  A selection committee will be appointed by the organization president. The selection will be limited to recognition of no more than two individuals meeting above stated criteria in one year. The award shall be presented at the AASCD annual conference. Recognition in the form of a plaque will be presented to the recipient. The recipient of the AASCD Outstanding Curriculum Leader Award will receive complimentary registration to the annual conference for the award year.

Application Coming Soon!

The annual recognition of a high school assistant principal is sponsored by AASSP, NASSP, and Virco.  The Assistant Principal of the Year recognition at the state and national levels.  Alabama's winner serves a term on the AASSP Board of Directors and is invited to apply for the National Assistant Principal of the Year Award.

Download an Application Form

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The Alabama Council of Administrators of Special Education (Alabama CASE) recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill future administration positions. To assist in fulfilling this need, Alabama CASE will offer two scholarships annually in the amount of $500 each. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist qualified individuals who wish to pursue a degree or certification in the area of administration.

ALA-CASE Scholarship Application - Coming Soon!

The Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (AAMSP) recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill the future needs for administration, especially middle school administration. To assist in fulfilling this need, AAMSP will offer four scholarships annually in the amount of $500 each. Two of the scholarships will be for current AAMSP members who are furthering their education in an administrative field. Two more scholarships will be awarded to aspiring administrators who are recommended by a current AAMSP member. The purpose of the scholarships is to assist qualified individuals who wish to pursue or further their education with a degree or certification in the area of administration.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

CLAS Little Red Schoolhouse

CLAS Banner Schools

CLAS James A. Street Award

The CLAS Leadership Award is presented annually to a CLAS member who has exhibited leadership in his or her affiliate and at the state level.  Award nominations are made by each of the 11 CLAS affiliates and judging is conducted by members of the CLAS Awards Committee.  The winner and other nominees are recognized and presented with a plaque during the CLAS Annual Convention.

Nominations are made by the CLAS Board of Directors

This NAESP award program began in 1984 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education. Since 1990, the program has been supported by AIG Valic.

Criteria for Selection: The following criteria represent key elements of the varied criteria which already exist in state principal recognition programs. Each criterion is to be used as a significant requirement in the selection of the National Distinguished Principal who will represent the state or organization. The NDP program is designed to recognize the outstanding leadership of active, on-line principals. It is not recognition of service at retirment or a program to reward current state or national association leaders.

The annual recognition of a middle school principal is sponsored by AASSP, AAMSP, NASSP and Virco.  The Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year winner receives a travel allowance to help cover the cost of attending a national conference.  The winner also received recognition at the state and national levels.  Applicants must have at least three (3) years experience as a principal and be a member of CLAS.  The state winner is also encouraged to apply for the National Middle School Principal of the Year award.

Download the Application

AAESA recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to become elementary/middle school administrators.  To assist in fulfilling this need, AAESA offers a $1,000 scholarship to enable a current Alabama educator to pursue a degree or certification in elementary/middle school administration.  To qualify, an individual must be working on initial certification in the specified field.  The scholarship is awarded annually during the CLAS Annual Summer Convention.

Download an Application - Coming Soon!

The Kimbrough Scholarship is given in honor of Dr. W. H. Kimbrough, a long-time member of CLAS, officer of SSA, and Associate Executive Director of CLAS for 13 years before he retired in 1991.  AASSP recognizes the need to prepare qualified persons to fill the future needs for secondary school administration.  To assist in the fulfilling of this need, AASSP offers two scholarships annually in the amount of $500 each.  The purpose of the scholarships is to assist qualified individuals who wish to pursue a degree or certification in the area of secondary school administration.  To qualify, an individual must be working on initial certification in the specified field.

Download an Application - Deadline is June 5, 2012

The annual recognition of a high school principal is sponsored by AASSP, NASSP and Virco.  The Alabama High School Principal of the Year winner receives a travel allowance to help cover the cost of attending a national conference.  The winner also receives recognition at the state and national levels.  Applicants must have at least three (3) years experience as a principal and be a member of CLAS.  The state winner is also encouraged to apply for the National High School Principal of the Year award.

Download the Application

The G. B. Beasley Leadership Award is presented annually to the person who demonstrates the greatest leadership qualities as determined by the AASSP Board of Directors.

The "Little Red School House" is an appropriate symbol to recognize outstanding educational achievement. This award is presented at the CLAS Annual Convention in such years as the Board of Directors determines. The Board is not obligated to make an award each year.

The CLAS Banner School Award originated in 2001 with the purpose to identify, recognize, and publicize schools and programs with outstanding educational programs which serve as models for schools across our state. CLAS Banner Schools make a brief presentation of their exemplary program at the annual Recognition Luncheon held in Montgomery. The Banner School principals and superintendents are recognized and presented with a CLAS banner to display in their school signifying this distinguished honor.  Superintendents must nominate schools before applying for this award.

More Information about the CLAS Banner School Program

NAESP Convention Scholarship Application - Coming Soon!