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2023 CLAS Convention Recap
The 2023 CLAS Convention in Mobile, Alabama, held June 11-14, 2023, marked a significant gathering of Alabama’s education leaders. With 80 exhibitors, the convention showcased innovative resources and technologies. Each year, the CLAS Convention fosters networking and collaboration among attendees, and this year was no exception. The event’s keynote speakers, Nate “Utah” Scott, Aaron Davis, and Lavonna Roth, delivered impactful presentations. Scott emphasized resilience and leadership, Davis highlighted the importance of the right attitude in leadership, and Roth discussed brain-based learning and social-emotional education in a highly interactive closing session. The convention also offered a range of clinics and breakout sessions, covering diverse topics from wellness to school culture, and violence prevention to addressing the teacher shortage, leaving participants energized and empowered to shape Alabama’s educational landscape.