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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.
2026 Membership Renewal Now Open
It's that time! All ALET memberships must be renewed annually. The enrollment period is from December through January. Visit Join ALET for details and the form link.
Upcoming Events
ALET Winter Conference - Cyber Camp
Thursday, February 26th to Friday, February 27th at DoubleTree at Perimeter Park, Birmingham
ALET Summer Conference
Tuesday, June 16th at Von Braun Center Embassy Suites, Hunstville, AL
ALET Fall Symposium
Sunday, September 20th to Wednesday, September 23rd at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL
ALET Merchandise Store
ALET Award Winners
ALET 2025 Award Winners
The 2025 winners of ALET's awards were announced at the Fall Symposium on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025.
Emily Elam, CIO for Huntsville City Schools, was awarded the 2025 Sally Moore Award.
Misty Waldrop, Technology Integration Specialist for Cullman City Schools, was presented with the 2025 Emerging Leader Award.
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.
ALET Scholarships
ALET's 2026 College Scholarships
Winners of the 2026 college scholarships will be announced at our Winter Conference on February 26, 2026.
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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.