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
2025 ALET College Scholarship Window has opened
Friday, October 25th to Friday, December 6th
We are now accepting scholarship applications for our two scholarships. This year our Member scholarship includes both high school seniors and current college students.
For details, see our webpage.
SDE E-Rate Boot Camp
Tuesday, December 3rd to Thursday, December 5th at Lakepoint State Park (Eufaula)
CTO Academy Cohort - Session 4
Friday, January 10th at University of Montevallo
This is for 2025 CTO Academy cohort members only.
CTO Academy Cohort - Session 5
Wednesday, February 5th at Trussville City Schools
This is for 2025 CTO Academy cohort members only.
ALET Cyber Camp I
Tuesday, February 11th at UAH, Huntsville, AL
More information on this camp will be posted closer to the date.
ALET Winter Conference
Monday, February 24th to Tuesday, February 25th at Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence, AL
More information and registration will be posted in the near future.
CTO Academy - Session 6
Wednesday, February 26th at UAH
This is for 2025 CTO Academy cohort members only.
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.