ALET is dedicated to promoting the positive impact of technology in education. Our members include education and technical professionals from throughout the State. They, along with our many sponsors, work hard to provide Alabama students with world-class educational opportunities.
Our focus is on supporting technology directors, educational technology integration coaches, and technical staff. We provide members with multiple ways to grow professionally, including annual events, certification programs, and cybersecurity camps.
New
Tech Coach Certification 2026
Applications for the 2026 ALTIC Cohort are now being accepted. For details, click here.
Award Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for ALET's annual awards. Please see our Awards page for details.
AL K12 Technology and Cybersecurity Leadership Act
The AL K12 Technology and Cybersecurity Leadership Act became law on July 1, 2024, but its impact goes into effect on October 1.
The bill elevates the state-recognized job title from coordinator to director, describes minimum qualifications for the position, ensures new technology directors complete introductory training and requires all other technology directors to complete 12 hours of professional development annually.
The bill elevates the state-recognized job title from coordinator to director, describes minimum qualifications for the position, ensures new technology directors complete introductory training and requires all other technology directors to complete 12 hours of professional development annually.
ALET is charged with managing and providing the professional development.
Representatives Alan Baker, Danny Garrett, Terri Collins and Senator Donnie Chesteen sponsored the bill.
For text of the bill, click here.
Events
CTO Academy Cohort - Data Management & Governance
Friday, May 2nd at University of Montevallo
CTO Academy - Teaching & Learning
Sunday, June 15th at Prior to AETC, Mobile, AL
ALET Summer Conference
Tuesday, June 17th at Marriott Riverview, Mobile, AL
Cyber Camp II
Monday, June 23rd to Tuesday, June 24th, 6/23 7:30 - 3:00 and 6/24 7:30 - Noon or 2:00 at Spain Park High School, Hoover, AL
ALET Fall Symposium
Sunday, September 21st to Wednesday, September 24th at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, Al
2025 Scholarship
2025 Debbie Rice Memorial Scholarship Winner -
Riley Tucker, Andalusia City Schools, Andalusia High School. Riley plans to attend Auburn University to major in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
2025 ALET Member Scholarship Winner -
2025 ALET Member Scholarship Winner -
Caroline Morgan, Talladega County Schools, Mumford High School. Caroline plans to attend Auburn University to major in Business/Information System Management.
Premier Sponsors
A4L
ALET is now an affiliate of A4L. Member districts may now sign up to join our Student Data Privacy Consortium as part of our affiliate. The annual fee is $300 per district. To join, complete this form.