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.
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
SDE E-Rate Boot Camp
Wednesday, October 16th to Friday, October 18th at ALSDE BHM Office
CTO Academy Cohort - Session 2
Tuesday, October 22nd at Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 1st St. Alabaster, AL
This is for 2025 CTO Academy cohort members only.
SDE E-Rate Boot Camp
Tuesday, November 12th to Thursday, November 14th at Guntersville State Park
CTO Academy Cohort - Session 3
Thursday, November 21st at Thompson High School, Alabaster, AL
This is for 2025 CTO Academy cohort members only.
SDE E-Rate Boot Camp
Tuesday, December 3rd to Thursday, December 5th at Lakepoint State Park (Eufaula)
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. To join our alliance, click here.