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“I needed somebody to teach me skills, not to get rid of me. When we discipline, we have to remember that it’s an opportunity to teach.” -D.J. Batiste #clasconv22 CLAS Alabama State Department of Education

It’s a great day to lead with CLAS!! Meet a few of the Henry County School leaders! 🐝🐏#Engage #Empower #Educate #offgaurdmoments #clasconv22 #LeadershipMatters

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! Lots of networking and tons of PD tidbits! #MyTwitterAnniversary

Leadership is more than holding a position, it’s about making an impact, carrying out your leadership blueprint, & consistently reevaluating yourself!! If you’re not following & watching Principal Kafele’s content… do it NOW!! #educationmatters #intentionality #clasconv2022

It’s a great day at Mega 2022!! #networking #learning #2022Success #Mega2022 #henrycountyschools #abbevilleelementary

🏕 We are on 🔥 for #AlabamaMTSS ! Camp out with us at #MEGA2022 this week to prepare for the MTSS journey. We have an awesome playlist of LEARNING for you! #AlabamaAchieves

Engage! Empower! Educate! Henry County Schools truly represented at Mega 2022 this year! #turningobstacles #intoopportunities #mega2022 #allyearlong

No need for words! My face says it all! ~Dr. Carol Tolman #LETRS #MEGA2022 Alabama State Department of Education ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE Rita Brown Dr. William Milledge, Jr. Tameka Hicks

✨🐝Faculty Spotlight✨🐝 Relationships matter at AES! Meet Mr. Parks & Kash! Mr. Jarvis Parks, custodian, always strives to build relationships with our students & faculty. Thank you for always ensuring that our students are ❤️ & have what they need. #buildingrelationships #AES

✨📚Professional Development Spotlight✨📚 Abbeville Elementary teachers & administrators dived deep into the science of reading in order to empower our students. Huge thanks to Mrs. Sara Reeser for leading our sessions! #LETRS #AES #scienceofreading #shiftingreading #dedication

✨🐝Teacher Spotlight✨🐝 Multisensory ELA w/ Ms. Shirah’s kindergartners! Students created no mess fingerprint bags, mixed colors and made letters with primary color paint! #learningisfun #multisensory #kindergartenteacher #AES

✨🐝Classroom & Coach Spotlight✨🐝 Ms. Rita Brown, ARI Reading Specialist, demonstrated a model Heggerty lesson in Ms. Hudspeth’s 1st grade class! Watch our students in action by clicking the link below! #superlearners #modeling #AES ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE

✨🐝Attendance Awareness Month✨🐝 During September, we recognize Attendance Awareness Month. AES students were greeted by Bumblebee & Optimus Prime! Huge thanks to TK Smiles for helping to jumpstart Attendance Awareness Month! Attendance Works #ontime #attendanceawareness

✨📚Books! Books! New Books!✨📚 AES would like to thank 2nd & Charles for their generous donation! We are adding tons of new titles and genres to our school library! #ARReady #AES #libraryfun #readingisfun

“Being a champion for all students means just that: all students.” AES faculty & staff engaged in meaningful conversation during today’s PD study session. #culturize #abbevilleelementary #leadbyall Jimmy Casas

Engineers and builders at the professional level👏

🐝📚Read Across America Week📚The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” Special thanks to our guest reader, Dr. William Milledge, Jr. ! It’s always great to see you at AES! #AESJackets #readacrossamericaweek2023

Enjoyed the opportunity to do an overview of the Alabama Literacy Act with Montgomery Public Schools K-5 instructional leaders 😊! ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE Alabama Learning Exchange 🍎 ALEX Champion Principal Melvin J. Brown, Ed.D. Dr. Angie Pelton Karen Rutledge-Bell Henry D. Tellis Dr. Melissa Shields, NBCT MistyBWilson Alicia Johnson Vickie Chappelle Alabama State University (ASU) Inservice Center Bshort

🐝Coaching Lab🐝 AES would like to thank Mrs. Yolanda Coleman, Mrs. Kristi Lewis, and various local reading specialists for joining us today. Ms. Brown (AES LRS) demonstrated a coaching cycle, modeled follow-up discourse, & encouraged others by working together! ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE